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
BG Freight Line and Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals continue strategic partnership for the years to come
Times are challenging at the moment especially in the world of logistics and shipping. Worldwide shipping volumes and rates are at a long time low and discussions regarding energy transitions push all parties involved to take high impact decisions.
Decisions and investments which need a solid base and strong partnerships for the years to come. BG Freight Lines has been a loyal customer for over 15 years at RST. In these 15 years the business has changed significantly and our relationship with BG Freight Line has professionalized in many ways for instance by implementing smart IT solutions
Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals release new safety and site regulations for road transport
At RST, we make every possible effort to optimally serve our customers, Whereby a safe working environment is of high importance for our employees and all visitors, such as transport companies, at our terminal.
Congratulations Ruud and Danny, 37,5 years of experience
What a celebration again this week. Within our experienced staff we celebrated the work anniversary of Ruud and Danny this Week. Ruud already 25 with RST as part of our operations team. There is no crane or vehicle this experienced operator can’t handle. Danny celebrated a respectable 12,5 years with the company as part of our operations team as a operator and shiftleader and don’t forget our one and only in house photographer.