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11 May 2021
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The Rotterdam Waal-Eemhaven, with the largest port basin excavated by hand in 1906, is home to Europe’s largest short-sea cluster.

Rotterdam offers the largest network of feeder services with connections to international scheduled services. Combined with the largest network of short-sea terminals and short-sea service providers, the cluster guarantees fast and reliable freight transport and throughput within Europe.

CHOOSE YOUR MOST EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE ROUTE

Use Routescanner. This tool provides insight into the CO2 footprint of your shipment. Routescanner visualises the intermodal network and provides you with suggestions for faster, cheaper and more sustainable trade routes.

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Mini-series: shortsea stars in the spotlight

Shortsea offers a sustainable and affordable alternative to other modalities. This trilogy spotlights three Rotterdam global players in the sector.

QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam

For part three, we take a look at the terminal at QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam. In their field, they are the biggest player in Europe.

Rotterdams largest shortsea hub

In this part, BG Freight Line, W.E.C. Lines and Samskip discuss the strengths of Rotterdam's largest shortsea hub in the Waal-Eemhaven area.

Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals

Part one highlights Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals, Europe's largest hub for dedicated shortsea
shipping.

Why shortsea in Rotterdam?

Short sea cluster in Rotterdam

Europe’s largest shortsea cluster

  • Over 200 connections
  • 5 terminals
  • 22 shipping companies 
  • Daily departures within Europe 
Rotterdam's short sea verbindingen

Optimal accessibility

  • Available 24/7 
  • Connections to intermodal rail, road and inland shipping network
  • Direct connection to deep sea scheduled services with over 140 international ports
RSC Rotterdam in Eemhaven

Complete range of services

  • Cluster of collaborating terminals and service providers 
  • A complete range and combination of shortsea and feeder services 
See the full potential of Rotterdam Shortsea Connections