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Petroleum storage and logistics in Rotterdam

Port of Rotterdam Petroleum Hub provides petroleum storage and logistics capabilities in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Rotterdam combines deep-sea receipt with inland-barge positions and major European pipeline connections.

Operational profile

Operational role

Rotterdam combines deep-sea receipt with inland-barge positions and major European pipeline connections.

The Rotterdam–Rhine and Rotterdam–Antwerp networks support distribution discussions for fuels, ethanol and aviation products.

Infrastructure

Storage infrastructure

  • 48 tanks.
  • Aluminium internal floating blankets.
  • Automated radar-based continuous volume tracking.

Marine access

Vessel interface

  • 3 × 160,000 DWT berths.
  • 8 dedicated inland European river-barge positions.

Maximum draft16.5 metres

Movement

Pumping and transfer performance

Vessel discharge
7,500 m³/hour
RMR pipeline output
5,000 m³/hour
Barge loading
2,500 m³/hour

Distribution

Pipeline and distribution connections

Pipeline network

Direct connection to the Rotterdam–Rhine Pipeline and Rotterdam–Antwerp Pipeline networks.

Refinery interface

The terminal directly supplies Shell Pernis, ExxonMobil Rotterdam and BP Rotterdam refineries.

Cargo profile

Products handled

  • Ultra-low-sulphur diesel
  • Gasoline
  • Ethanol
  • Aviation fuel
  • Pygas

Credentials

Licences and certifications

  • Seveso III Directive compliance
  • Brzo 2015 safety standard
  • CDI-T certification
  • ISO 14001

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