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Melle Transport truck carrying a Maersk sea container, container stacks in the background
Maasvlakte

Container transport on the Maasvlakte

To and from the deep-sea terminals and empty depots on the Maasvlakte, with a fleet that has unrestricted access and paperwork that is right first time thanks to Portbase.

The Maasvlakte is the beating heart of container traffic in Rotterdam, with deep-sea terminals, empty depots and distribution parks running day and night. Melle Transport is there every day: we collect your container straight from the terminal and take it on to its final destination.

Our site in Bergschenhoek is only a few kilometres away, so we can react quickly. With thirty Euro 6 trucks and a direct Portbase connection, the run from terminal to door involves no unnecessary links in the chain.

  • Loading and discharging directly at the deep-sea terminals on the Maasvlakte
  • Thirty Euro 6 trucks with unrestricted access to the terminal area
  • Collection and return of empty containers at the empty depots
  • A direct Portbase connection, so the paperwork is right from the start
Two Melle Transport trucks beneath the container crane at the deep-sea terminal
FAQ

Container transport on the Maasvlakte: your questions answered

Do your trucks have unrestricted access to the Maasvlakte?

Yes. Our thirty Euro 6 lorries meet the requirements and have unrestricted access to the terminal area on the Maasvlakte.

Do you collect empty containers from the depots as well?

Yes. Alongside moving full containers, we collect and return empty containers at the empty depots on the Maasvlakte.

How are customs formalities handled on the Maasvlakte?

Through our direct Portbase connection and an independent customs agent the documents go straight into the system, so the transport keeps moving.

Ready to plan your load?

Request a quote with no obligation, or simply call us. We will advise you on the right equipment and the best route.

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