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Port of Rotterdam

Explore reference port details and available public AIS positions near the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

View Rotterdam Port

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36K+Live ships · vessels

14M TEU

Annual container throughput of 14M TEU.

Container/Petrochemical

Primary port type: Container/Petrochemical.

Netherlands

Located in Netherlands, serving regional and international trade.

Public AIS Data

Latest available vessel positions; coverage and reporting intervals vary.

About the Port of Rotterdam

The Port of Rotterdam is Europe's largest port and a major gateway for trade into the European continent, with extensive petrochemical facilities.

Port Details

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Port Code: NLRTM
Type: Container/Petrochemical
Annual Throughput: 14M TEU

Live ships near Port of Rotterdam (1447 within 30 km)

Latest available AIS positions of vessels observed within 30 km of the port. Showing closest 20; coverage and report intervals vary.

Vessel	Flag	Type	Speed	Destination
JANUS	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Dredging	0.0 kt	DORDRECHT
LIS	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Pleasure craft	0.0 kt	BUITENHAVENS HARLIN
RES NOVA	🇳🇱 Netherlands	—	0.0 kt	—
EUROPA	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Dredging	0.0 kt	ROTTERDAM
YVONNE	🇳🇱 Netherlands	—	0.0 kt	—
HENCOR	🇳🇱 Netherlands	—	0.0 kt	—
KYLIAN	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Cargo No info	0.0 kt	—
PIRAAT	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Other No info	0.0 kt	MAASHAVEN
LISA	🇩🇪 Germany	—	0.0 kt	—
TIME BANDIT	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Cargo No info	0.1 kt	VAN A NAAR B
ALDEANO	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Other No info	0.0 kt	00
BACO	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Cargo No info	0.0 kt	PRIVE
SPERANZA	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Cargo No info	0.0 kt	THUIS
WILLEM SR.	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Tanker	0.0 kt	ROTTERDAM MAASHAVEN
THE WAVE	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Cargo No info	0.0 kt	MAASHAVEN
QUADRANS 2	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Tanker	0.0 kt	BOTLEK 2E WERKHAVEN
SBH 2	🇳🇱 Netherlands	—	0.0 kt	—
MIBA	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Cargo No info	0.0 kt	—
TRIPANG	🇳🇱 Netherlands	—	0.0 kt	—
BATAVIER	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Cargo No info	0.0 kt	<

Live Ship Tracking

Open the map to inspect the latest available public AIS positions at and around the Port of Rotterdam. Vessel type, flag, destination and movement fields appear only when present in the source report. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale.

Reading traffic around the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam in Netherlands uses the reference port code NLRTM. The displayed throughput of 14M TEU is a rounded annual reference figure, not a live terminal counter. Port totals can use different reporting years and can include facilities beyond the area visible in the current map view.

Vessel positions depend on available AIS reports. Coastal receiver density, satellite relays, transmission intervals and vessel settings affect coverage and freshness. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale; proximity to the port does not confirm a berth assignment or arrival clearance.

Maritime data sources

Vessel positions use available AIS feeds and public maritime datasets. Coastal coverage and update intervals vary by receiver network.

Frequently asked questions

How many ships are at the Port of Rotterdam?

The visible number varies with AIS coverage and reporting intervals. It is not a complete berth or port-call count for Rotterdam.

What types of ships use the Port of Rotterdam?

The Port of Rotterdam handles container/petrochemical traffic including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and more.

How current is the ship data?

Read the latest available AIS report and its timestamp. Coastal receivers, satellite relays and vessel transmission intervals affect freshness.