The largest seaport in Europe is the Port of Rotterdam. It is strategically located on the entrance of the River Maas, in and near the Rotterdam city, in South Holland Province.
- TEU: 10,000,000 handled annually
- World’s busiest port in terms of annual cargo tonnage (1962-2004)
- The total handling capacity of 436.8 million tonnes of goods in 2020
- Gateway of over 350 million consumers
- Around 70% of containers loaded and unloaded in the port
- Well-equipped of facilities to handle a range of cargoes
- Quay – 83km
Port of Amsterdam is the 2nd-largest port in the Netherlands by transshipment and is strategically situated on the edge of IJ bay and the North Sea Canal. The port is the largest logistics hub in the world. They can handle 100,000,000 tonnes in cargo traffic each year.
- TEU: over 1,000,000
- Fourth-busiest port in terms of metric tonnes of cargo
- Deploy over 350 employees in the port
- Turnover of € 158.4 million in 2020
- Links to major international transport flows
- Amsterdam Port Authority operate, manage, and develop the whole port area
Administered by the Moerdijk Port Authority, the Port of Moerdijk has several advantages, including a modern and efficient container terminal. The port is located in inland canals in the middle of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
- TEU: 500,000
- Total annual throughput of 11.908.000
- Port authority provides executive and advisory services
- Specialized in short-sea traffic to European countries
- Employ about 8,000 people in the port
- Accommodate vessels up to 201m length; 32m wide
- Handle a variety of cargo
- Around 400 companies occupy the port and industrial complex
Zeeland Seaports is a port compromise two 16.5 meters of deep open-sea port (Vlissengen and Terneuzen). These ports provide easy access to the North Sea energy projects.
- TEU: 400,000
- Focus on handling different types of cargo;
- Offer comprehensive logistics services
- Occupies 3,000 km sq of an area
- Strategic location on the bay of the Western Scheldt
- The largest seagoing vessels call the port
- Handle short sea and inland vessels
Groningen Seaports is dedicated to providing a full package of port services. It includes logistics, infrastructure services, and more. The port is managed by the province and local government, established in 2000.
- TEU: exceeds 100,000 (TEU) per year
- Deploy 80 employees
- Handles more export dry bulks than import
- Largest Dutch port authorities and commercial operators
- The forefront of the circular economy
Port of Breskens is administered by the Breskens Port Authority. It is located in the Netherlands, lying on the South Bank of the mouth of the Western Scheld.
- TEU: 1646 container capacity
- Compromise small commercial harbor and ferry harbor
- Maximum draught: 4.5 meters
Port of Den Helder is the ideal strategic hub for logistics, operation, and maintenance. They are offering a broad selection of water-related businesses.
- TEU: N/A
- Excellent logistics operations and maintenance center
- Home of Royal Netherlands Navy
- Provide good shelter, anchorage, and harbor
- Cargoes handle are fish, fuel, wood products, and construction materials
- Handle more than 2,000 vessels every year
- Around 265,000tons of oil platform supplies are handled annually
Port of Dordrecht, strategically situated on the intersection of the foreland and hinterland. It is near the junctions of the Oude Maas, Merwede, Noord, and Dordtse Kil River.
- TEU: 2 000
- Possesses a wide variety of handling gear
- Accommodate bulk cargo vessels, general cargo vessels, and more
- Services: maritime manufacturing, logistics services, and bulk handling
- Welcome 900 vessels and around 2.5 million tons of cargo
- Largest multipurpose port in Europe
Port of Harlingen, a regional port situated in the Wadded area. It is operated by the independent port authority, NV Port of Harlingen.
- TEU: N/A
- A logistics hub in the entire region
- Certified by EcoPorts
- Max. Size: Depth – 7 up to 8 meters
Port of Vlaardingen, a multi-purpose port that handles different types of cargo including dry bulk, liquid bulk, Ro-Ro, and general cargo.
- TEU: N/A
- Consists of three harbors
- Outer ports are mostly privately-owned
- Harbour Master managed the port area
- Maximum size: Depth – 9.8 meters
- Can accommodate ships with 65,000 DWT
Port of Alkmaar is operated the the Gemeente Alkmaar. It is strategically located in the center of Alkmaar.
- TEU: N/A
- Most popular seaport in the country
- Handle hundreds of vessels every month
- Can accommodate diverse cargo
Brouwershaven Harbour is authorized by the Brouwershaven Harbour Office.
- TEU: N/A
- Harbor type port
- Coordinates at 51º 44′ 6” N/3º 54′ 0” E
Ports of Delfzijl is the largest port in the northeast of the country. It is also the fifth largest seaport in the Netherlands.
- TEU: N/A
- Chemical port but handled: agricultural products, food, solid fuel, metals, etc
- Annual handled: 7,000 passengers, 1,100 vessels, and 4.8 million tons of cargo
- Maximum vessels draught – 9.0 meters
Port of Eemshaven is a new seaport in the reclaimed land of the province of Groningen in the north of the Netherlands.
- TEU: N/A
- Comprise central channel and 3 basins
- Deepwater tidal port
- Principally handles: general cargo and bulk
- Loading and discharging: edible products, reefer cargoes, and unitised traffic
- Yearly handled: 230 vessels, 700,000 tons of cargo, and 500,000 passengers
- Maximum draught – 10.5 meters
The Port of Gorinchem is a linge river cruise port situated on the western Netherlands.
- TEU: N/A
- Coordinates at N 51° 50′ E 004° 57′
- Over 35,000 population
The Port of Hellevoetsluis is situated on the southwest side of Voorne Island and the Maas Estuary.
- TEU: N/A
- Has four harbors gives amenity for yachts and pleasure craft
- Maximum draught- 3.5 meters
Port of Maastricht is a river port with 120,000 population.
- TEU: N/A
- Latitude: 50° 50′ 58″” N
- Longitude: 5° 41′ 44″” E
Port of Nijmegen is a cruise port on the River Waal.
- TEU: N/A
- Vessels up to three thousand tons can operate
- Annual cargo handled ranging one million tons
- Maximum draught – 3.7 meters
Schiedam Harbour is positioned on the north bank of Nieuwe Maas River.
- TEU: N/A
- Mainly used for handling cargo and repairs ship
- Handled cargo each year is around ten thousand tons
- Very good shelter
- Maximum size; LOA 260 meters, draught 8.0 meters, 85,000SDWT
The Scheveningen Port is a fishing port and resort situated on the west coast of Netherlands.
- TEU: N/A
- Home of fishermen since 14th century
- Mainly used for tourism and fishing
- Comprise three harbors that give 8 berths
- Over one million tons of cargo handled per year
- Ro-ro berth size – LOA 145 meters, water depth – 5.0 meter
Port of Tiel coordinates at 51° 53′ 25″” N/5° 26′ 22″” E.
- TEU: N/A
- Riverport type
- Traffic map is generated by AIS signals
The Port of Zaltbommel is a small river port type.
- TEU: N/A
- Dock pleasure craft and tankers
- Latitude: 51° 48′ 56″” N
- Longitude: 5° 14′ 43″” E
Port of Zierikzee is administered by the Gemeente Schouwen Duiveland. It is positioned on the south coast of the island of Schouwen-Duiveland.
- TEU: N/A
- Ranging depth – 2.0-4.0 meters, length 2 kilometers
- Maximum size: LOA 50 meters, draught 3.0 meters
Port of Zwolle is situated around 336 meters upstream from Ijsselmeer on the Zwarte Water Canal.
- TEU: N/A
- Limited facilities
- Contain one small harbor
- Able to handle coastal vessels until 1,500DWT
- Maximum size: LOA 110 meters, beam 11.4 meters, draught 3.3 meters