The port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe by far. Being directly situated on the North Sea, the very largest ocean-going vessels can access the port unrestricted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The port has a depth of 24 metres (75 feet) and Rotterdam has no locks. The many maritime service providers guarantee rapid turnaround times. The port of Rotterdam is a hub of international goods flows, while at the same time an industrial complex of global stature. The port is the gateway to a European market of more than 500 million consumers.

Maasvlakte 2

The port of Rotterdam is continually investing to extend and improve its service. The most eye-catching project is the pending construction of a new port and industrial complex in the North Sea, with 1000 hectares of industrial land directly on deep water and 750 hectares set aside for nature. The new complex will be located west of the current Maasvlakte and is called Maasvlakte 2.