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Inland shipping

Port Information Guide
11 May 2021
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Here you will find information and explanations about visiting the port of Rotterdam.

Port information notices

Review the official notices for shipping traffic in the port of Rotterdam (BAS) and the Port Information Notices (PIN).

Riverguide app

The app for waterway users with up-to-date information on e.g. routes, occupation of berths, drinking water points and car parks.

Arrival and departures

View planned calls of ocean-going ships to the Port of Rotterdam: expected ships, ships in the port and departing ships.

INLAND SHIPPING

Vessels have to deal with navigation, safety, legislation, services, communication and inspections during and after their visit to the port of Rotterdam. Information and further details about visiting the port are provided here.

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VTS services and VHF communication procedure
The riverguide guides inland navigation
Port of Rotterdam Authority launches trial providing advice on berths using digital application
Inland vessel at the Maaskade using shore power
Belgian and Dutch inland ports plan to establish a single shore-based power system

Harbour Master Port map

The information on this map is updated daily.

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Iconic representation of the Harbour Master Chart
inland pontoons in maashaven

BRIDGES AND LOCKS

The Municipality of Rotterdam provides information about the bridges and locks in Rotterdam.

More information (in Dutch)
Bridge de Hef in Rotterdam

Latest news

Maashaven Rotterdam new inland barge pontons
An accessible port

Fewer berths in the centre of Rotterdam

The ECT terminal on Maasvlakte I

Hutchison Ports and Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl jointly announce intention for development new container terminal Maasvlakte I

Rotterdam skyline

Impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the port of Rotterdam

iPad with Routescanner
An accessible port

More extensive content Routescanner makes route planner logical successor to Navigate

NAP level with RPA in the background

Port of Rotterdam Authority abandons Normal Amsterdam Water Level (NAP) after 200 years

Repairs

If you have a request, a question or wish to report something, please contact the Harbour Coordination Centre. If there is an incident or accident with your passenger/party vessel, you want assistance as fast and as well as possible. We therefore ask you to report your departure from/arrival at the port of Rotterdam.

More information? Contact:

Harbour Coordination Centre
Harbour Coordination Centre
+31 (0)10 252 1000

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