Global Port Directory
Rotterdam Port Code (NLRTM)
Rotterdam, Netherlands uses UN/LOCODE NLRTM. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.
- UN/LOCODE
- NLRTM
- Country
- Netherlands
- Type
- sea
- Region
- Europe
- Also known as
- Europoort, Maasvlakte
Rotterdam is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE NLRTM. The code combines the ISO country code NL with a three-character location identifier.
UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.
Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.
Shipping routes through Rotterdam
68 routes are listed for Rotterdam.
- Guangzhou to Rotterdam: 28–38 days by sea.
- Hong Kong to Rotterdam: 28–38 days by sea.
- Ningbo to Rotterdam: 28–38 days by sea.
- Qingdao to Rotterdam: 28–38 days by sea.
- Rotterdam to Baltimore: 10–16 days by sea.
- Rotterdam to Charleston: 10–16 days by sea.
- Rotterdam to New York: 10–16 days by sea.
- Rotterdam to Norfolk: 10–16 days by sea.
Container depots in Rotterdam
Confirm the assigned depot in your carrier release instructions.
Documents for cargo through Netherlands
Customs authority: Dutch Customs (Douane). Estimated clearance time: Same day to 2 days.
- Commercial Invoice (required): English widely accepted
- Packing List (required): Package contents
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document
- Customs Declaration (required): SAD/AGS filing
Customs in Netherlands
Dutch customs operates under EU regulations with efficient electronic processing. The country offers various customs regimes including bonded warehousing and inward processing. Rotterdam's position allows for streamlined customs clearance with goods transiting to other EU destinations. VAT is 21%.
Wood packaging rules for Netherlands
Netherlands requires ISPM 15 treated and marked wood packaging, such as pallets and crates. Treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT).
Holidays that can affect this cargo
Check the dates for the current year and allow extra time around them.
- King's Day (Netherlands): medium impact, customs closed, ports closed.
Free trade zones in Netherlands
Using this port reference
Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Rotterdam Port Code (NLRTM) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.
Data limitations
Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.
Shipping routes for Rotterdam
- Guangzhou to Rotterdam Shipping Time
- Hong Kong to Rotterdam Shipping Time
- Ningbo to Rotterdam Shipping Time
- Qingdao to Rotterdam Shipping Time
- Rotterdam to Baltimore Shipping Time
- Rotterdam to Charleston Shipping Time
- Rotterdam to New York Shipping Time
- Rotterdam to Norfolk Shipping Time
- Rotterdam to Savannah Shipping Time
- Shanghai to Rotterdam Shipping Time
- Shenzhen to Rotterdam Shipping Time
- Tianjin to Rotterdam Shipping Time
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Frequently asked questions
What is the port code for Rotterdam?
The UN/LOCODE for Rotterdam, Netherlands is NLRTM.
Does the port code identify the terminal?
No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.