Seaport dues
Are you visiting the port of Rotterdam with a seagoing vessel? Then you will need to pay the Port of Rotterdam Authority seaport dues. In the port of Rotterdam, the amount of the seaport dues is determined by the use you make of the port, the gross tonnage of the vessel and the quantity of transhipment.
A sustainability component is being added based on the size of a vessel. Sustainability and efficiency are gaining a more significant role in calculating the seaport dues.
Port tariffs
The Port tariffs of the seaport dues are established annually by mutual agreement between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the parties involved. The Port tariffs and the conditions in the port of Rotterdam are listed in the General Terms and Conditions of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Rates for maritime service providers and waste levy are also included in the General Terms and Conditions. To check the current pilotage dues, please consult the website of Loodswezen.
Declaring seaport dues
Via IAMConnected you can declare seaport dues, buoy and dolphin dues and waste charges here. The web portal will ask you to finish a pre-filled form to complete your declaration. This service is free of charge for agents and shipping companies.
Discounts on seaport dues
Many seagoing vessels are eligible for discounts on the seaport dues. For example, the Port Authority offers discounts to sustainable vessels and seagoing vessels that visit the port of Rotterdam regularly.
Frequently asked questions seaport dues
Why have the agreements between Deltalinqs, the Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers and Agents (VRC), the Port of Rotterdam Authority been adopted for three years?
We agreed a period of three years to offer the segment stability and continuity. There will be an evaluation each year (September) between Deltalinqs, Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers and Agents and the Port of Rotterdam Authority to discuss the impact of the changes.
What is the indexation of the port tariffs for 2026?
The indexation of the port tariffs amounts to 3,5 for 2026.
General Privacy Statement
Pursuant to the Amendment Decree of 13 November 2018 regarding Table II of the Turnover Tax Act 1968, the Port Authority of Rotterdam, or our customers, has a fiscal obligation to provide proof with respect to the application of the zero VAT rate on seaport duties. This burden of proof is so burdensome that PoR wants to unburden you, as a skipper, from this task. In concrete terms, this means that we will use your AIS data on legal grounds to fulfil the burden of proof. The Port Authority will of course handle these data very carefully. Although this is not personal data, you can consult our procedure for questions regarding the rights of data subjects.