Europe at your doorstep
Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) is Europe’s largest dedicated shortsea shipping hub. Our 350 highly-trained, experienced employees are committed 24/7 to delivering optimal solutions for today’s demanding logistical challenges. We offer you container handling, storage and a comprehensive range of additional services such as empty depot, cross-docking and more, always with a strong focus on efficiency and sustainability.
Dedicated shortsea hub
Strategically situated right at the heart of Rotterdam’s port, RST constitutes the shortsea hub for a wide variety of shipping destinations. We are at the centre of a comprehensive network with frequent shortsea connections to and from Iceland, the Baltic States, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and North Africa. Because our terminal is trimodally accessible by truck, barge and train, cargo can always be transported to and from its final destination as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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Perfect location – Optimal service – Clear vision
Location
Our strategic location in Rotterdam – Europe’s leading port – allows us to provide efficient shortsea connections to and from numerous European ports, with direct access to the major shipping routes around the globe. Our state-of-the-art terminal is optimally accessible by truck, barge and train.
Service
At Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals, we offer container handling, storage and a wide range of additional services. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service.
Vision
Safe & Reliable
Responsible and sustainable
Recent news
Sustainable Energy Update – Solar Powered Shore Connection and Gate
We are proud to announce our next step to reaching our sustainability goals and contribute to a greener planet.
As per this month RST has connected her very own solar park, partly delivering the needed power supply for our very first shore power connection, gate and charging stations for electric cars.
Congratulations X-press Feeders – Christening Ceremony Eco Maestro
Yesterday, part of the RST team had the honor to be part of a very special celebration party. We were invited by the X-Press Feeders team to pe part of the christening ceremony of their first dual fuel green methanol powered vessel, the Eco Maestro.
Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals Achieves Certifications, Strengthening Commitment to Excellence
Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) is excited to announce that it has received the esteemed certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 April last. These certifications further demonstrate RST’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality management, environmental responsibility, information security, and occupational health and safety.