Rotterdam is the most important port for intra-European transport by ocean-going vessel, which, in 2006, totalled 1.9 billion tonnes for the 27 EU Member States. In Rotterdam, 184 million tonnes were handled, almost the same as the previous year, representing 7.41156756634f the EU total. Antwerp came second with 68 million tonnes, followed closely by Marseilles with 62 million.
The proportion of European cargo handled in Rotterdam is in excess of 50, with 168 million tonnes coming from or heading for other continents. Rotterdam is in the lead when it comes to liquid cargo, dry bulk and containers. In roll on/roll off, the port failed to make the top 5 in 2006, behind specialists Dover, Calais, Lübeck, Zeebrugge and Immingham. However, this position is within sight for Rotterdam in 2007 (+25to 16 million tonnes).
The proportion of European cargo handled in Rotterdam is in excess of 50, with 168 million tonnes coming from or heading for other continents. Rotterdam is in the lead when it comes to liquid cargo, dry bulk and containers. In roll on/roll off, the port failed to make the top 5 in 2006, behind specialists Dover, Calais, Lübeck, Zeebrugge and Immingham. However, this position is within sight for Rotterdam in 2007 (+25to 16 million tonnes).