Economy
Major industries: Port logistics, petrochemicals & refining, maritime services, food & agri-bulk, shipbuilding, offshore.
Buyer sectors for Indian goods
Freight forwarders/3PLs and bonded-warehouse operators; commodity importers (rice; spices; oilseeds); chemicals/pharma distributors; HORECA; South Asian grocery wholesalers (Hindustani-Surinamese community).
Our market assessment.
Wholesale markets and trade zones
- Maasvlakte I/II
- Distripark Maasvlakte, Distripark Botlek, Distripark Eemhaven (bonded logistics parks)
- Waalhaven
- Spaanse Polder industrial estate
- Rotterdam Food Hub (Calandkanaal, under development)
Products we supply to Rotterdam
Frequently asked questions
Which port serves Rotterdam?
Port of Rotterdam (Europe's largest seaport; Maasvlakte I/II deep-sea container terminals).
How long does sea freight from India to Rotterdam take?
Typically 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) (estimate).
Where do importers trade in Rotterdam?
Maasvlakte I/II; Distripark Maasvlakte, Distripark Botlek, Distripark Eemhaven (bonded logistics parks); Waalhaven; Spaanse Polder industrial estate.
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