Netherlands

Port of Rotterdam (NL RTM)

UN/LOCODE
NL RTM
Harbor size
Large
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Rotterdam
Body of water
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Netherlands
Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands © NASA Earth Observatory images by Joshua Stevens, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Adam Voila · Public domain
Port information
Region
NL-ZH
Coordinates
51.9000, 4.4833 (51°54′N 4°29′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River basin
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
6.4 m
Oil terminal depth
12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Dry dock: Medium Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#333
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #333
950.83
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 950.83

Rotterdam operates as a working harbor in Netherlands, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as River basin sets the scale of operations at Rotterdam. Draft at the approach to Rotterdam is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Rotterdam located?
Rotterdam is a seaport in Netherlands.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rotterdam?
The UN/LOCODE for Rotterdam is NL RTM.
What is the channel depth at Rotterdam?
The channel depth at Rotterdam is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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