Netherlands

Port of Rotterdam (NL RTM)

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
UN/LOCODE NL RTM
Coordinates 51.9000, 4.4833 (51°54′N 4°29′E)
Region NL-ZH
Nearest city Rotterdam
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River basin
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 11 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #333
  • 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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