Port logistics

With 24 terminals operating in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, France and Switzerland Rhenus is one of Europe’s leading bulk and break bulk terminal operators.

Annual throughput at the Rhenus terminals in Rotterdam

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Independent break bulk terminal operator

In the Port of Rotterdam, Rhenus operates two break bulk multipurpose terminals. Rhenus is an independent terminal operator whose core business is stevedoring, transport and warehousing. We work for all forwarders (general and project cargo), break bulk and heavy-lift shipping companies, aluminium, steel and metal traders, OEM producers and manufacturers, EPC(I) offshore contractors as well as on- and offshore oil and gas and renewable energy companies. Our two deep-sea terminals with heavy cranes function as a cargo hub to optimise industrial supply chains for our customers.

Steel, metals and aluminium

Rhenus operates as an independent terminal operator with bonded warehouses for all your steel, metals and aluminium logistical needs.

project cargo and heavy lift

Our Rhenus terminals function as cargo hubs for your project and heavy-lift cargo.

Forest Products

Rhenus offers services for the paper, pulp and forest products industry.

Containers

At our Rhenus terminals we offer stuffing and stripping services for your containers.

Offshore

Rhenus is offering integrated on & offshore supply chain logistical services for the offshore industry.

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Steel, metals and aluminium

project cargo and heavy lift

Forest Products

Containers

Offshore

Ports Services

We possess an outstanding body of knowledge for a wide range of industries and individually tailor transshipment, transport and many other services to meet your specific requirements.

Terminal handling

Terminal handling

At both of our terminals, we have ample heavy-duty equipment with lifting capacities for any kind of job. Forklifts up to 32 tonnes, MAFI trailers up to 100 tonnes, reach stackers up to 45 tonnes and mobile harbour cranes up to 125 tonnes for a single lift and a maximum of 187.5 tonnes in twin-lift.

Covered and open storage

Covered and open storage

We have a 272,000 square metre operational terminal area in Rotterdam, of which 181,000 square metres are used for open storage and 91,000 square metres are used for covered bonded warehouses.

Maritime and agency services

Maritime and agency services

Rhenus offers maritime and agency services in al major ports.

Customs clearance

Customs clearance

The import of goods from a non-EU or third country into the EU must be declared to the customs authorities and import duties such as customs duties and taxes must be paid. Customs experts make absolutely sure that all the formalities involved in cross-border transport are dealt with quickly.

Terminal handling

Terminal handling

Covered and open storage

Covered and open storage

We have a 272,000 square metre operational terminal area in Rotterdam, of which 181,000 square metres are used for open storage and 91,000 square metres are used for covered bonded warehouses.

Maritime and agency services

Maritime and agency services

Rhenus offers maritime and agency services in al major ports.

Customs clearance

Customs clearance

Shipping Lines

In Rotterdam, Rhenus in the Netherlands is connected to many ports worldwide via regular break bulk shipping lines. Our terminals are connected to Iceland, the UK, Scandinavia, the Iberian Peninsula, the Caribbean, the Dutch Antilles, Canada and the Baltic States.

transport options

We possess an outstanding body of knowledge for a wide range of industries and individually tailor transshipment, transport and many other services to meet your specific requirements.

Inland navigation

Inland navigation

Rhenus inland services connect our Rotterdam Waalhaven and our Rhenus Deep Sea terminals to the hinterland of Europe. Rhenus provides inland navigation services for the whole of Europe.

Deep Sea Shipping

DEEP SEA SHIPPING

Maritime transport of goods on intercontinental routes across oceans is called deep sea shipping. As opposed to container shipping, most types of cargo can be transported. Rhenus offers deep sea shipping services for worldwide trade connections.

Short Sea Shipping

SHORT SEA SHIPPING

Short sea shipping effectively connects industrial regions and markets. Regular scheduled services between major port locations save time and costs, and provide an ecological means of transport. Rhenus has long-standing expertise in short sea shipping with a wide network of locations.

Road transport

Road transport

Rhenus provides door-to-door transports by truck within the whole of Europe. Our team of transport coordinators can also take care of your trucking needs within the Port of Rotterdam or between the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam and between Rotterdam and the German hinterland.

Rail transport

Rail transport

Rhenus has access to the European rail network. At the Waalhaven terminal, we have 550 metres of double (waterside) rail track. At the Maasvlakte terminal, we are connected with 400 metres of double (landside) rail track.

Inland navigation

Inland navigation

Rhenus inland services connect our Rotterdam Waalhaven and our Rhenus Deep Sea terminals to the hinterland of Europe. Rhenus provides inland navigation services for the whole of Europe.

Deep Sea Shipping

DEEP SEA SHIPPING

Short Sea Shipping

SHORT SEA SHIPPING

Road transport

Road transport

Rail transport

Rail transport

Any questions?

Our experts are always there for you. If you wish, we will also call you back – keeping things convenient and straightforward.

TERMINAL PROCEDURES

During al our terminal operations safety plays a central role. At our terminals we comply with safety & security standards every day. Our team ensures a save and smooth handling of your cargo.

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