Rotterdam is the largest logistic and industrial hub in Europe with a most attractive location on sea and rivers. Ships with the deepest draught can dock easily without passing locks. Logistic services are available 24/7.  And through the extensive network of inland connections goods find their way to and from the European market of some 350 million consumers. Fast, competitive and efficient by inland shipping, rail, pipeline, road, short sea or feeder.

(source: http://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Business/about-the-port/Pages/default.aspx)

Facts and figures for the Port Authority and the Port of Rotterdam:

• Port Authority: 1.200 employees, turnover approx. € 500 million.
• Port area: approx. 26,000 acres (12,500 acres of which commercial sites, 13,500 acres water and rail lines, roads and pipeline zones). The port will be extended by Maasvlakte 2 with 20%. The length of the port area is approx. 40 km.
• Direct employment: over 90,000 jobs.
• Goods throughput: 430 million tonnes of goods a year.
• Shipping: approx. 34,000 ocean-going vessels and 100,000 inland vessels per annum.

(source: http://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Business/about-the-port/Pages/facts-figures.aspx)