Ground Freight Route

RotterdamAmsterdam

RTM
NLAMS
Distance
70 km
Ground Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Departures

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

RT
Origin Port

Rotterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive deep-water berths capable of accommodating ultra-large container vessel ships
  • Advanced container terminals with semi-automated stacking cranes and rail-mounted gantries
  • Integrated hinterland access via extensive rail, barge, and trucking corridors into Central Europe
  • Large-scale liquid bulk and LNG facilities with dedicated storage and pipeline connections

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and chemicalsMachinery and industrial equipmentAgricultural products and foodstuffsContainers with mixed manufactured goodsSteel, metals, and construction materials

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with European Union dual-use and sanctions regulations, covering end-use and end-user checks

NL
Destination Port

Amsterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed multi-purpose terminals handling containerized cargo, agribulk, and petroleum products
  • Seamless hinterland connections via inland waterways, rail, and highway networks
  • Integrated tank storage and distribution infrastructure supporting the oil, gas, and biofuel sectors
  • Dedicated facilities for Ro-Ro, project cargo, and breakbulk operations

Key Imports

Crude oil and liquid bulk feedstocksDry bulk commodities (coal, ores, agribulk)Consumer goods and retail merchandiseMachinery, vehicles, and industrial equipmentPharmaceuticals and high-tech products (significant share via air cargo)

Import Regulations

Imports are governed by European Union customs, safety, and health and product safety requirements, with pre-arrival data filing via EU customs systems.

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