SLIKKERVEER

  • NLSLI
  • Latitude: 51.8864
  • Longitude: 4.59782
  • UK Coast & Atlantic
  • Port in Netherlands

Location: Slikkerveer Netherlands

Slikkerveer is not a well-known standalone marine port but rather a residential area located in the town of Ridderkerk, near Rotterdam in the Netherlands. As part of the larger Rotterdam region, Slikkerveer benefits from its proximity to one of the world's largest and busiest ports, the Port of Rotterdam.

Here is some relevant information about the larger port system Slikkerveer is associated with:

Port of Rotterdam Overview:

  • Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Coordinates: Approximately 51°55'N 4°29'E
  • Management: Rotterdam Port Authority
  • Established: 14th century, with modern expansion and development in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Spatial and Infrastructure Details:

  • Total Area: Over 105 square kilometers (about 41 square miles).
  • Terminals: Multiple terminals dedicated to different types of cargo including containers, oil, chemicals, dry bulk, and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off).
  • Quay Length: Over 70 kilometers.
  • Water Depth: Depths up to 24 meters in some docking areas to accommodate the largest ships.
  • Production Facilities: Includes several refineries and industrial facilities, especially in the Europoort and Maasvlakte areas.

Connectivity:

  • Road and Rail Links: Customized infrastructure connects directly to Europe's extensive rail and highway network.
  • Inland Waterways: Connected by numerous canals and rivers.
  • Airports: Close proximity to Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

Services:

  • Cargo Handling: Equipped for handling all kinds of cargo, including advanced facilities for container handling, refrigerated cargo, and hazardous materials.
  • Storage: Enormous warehousing capacities, including bonded warehouses.
  • Logistics: Comprehensive logistics services from third-party logistics providers.
  • Ship Repair and Maintenance: Several dry docks and shipyards available for repair and maintenance services.

Environmental Compliance:

  • Sustainability Initiatives: The Port of Rotterdam has numerous sustainability programs to reduce CO2 emissions and encourage the use of renewable energy sources.

Economic Impact:

  • Employment: Directly responsible for over 90,000 jobs, with many more in related industries.
  • GDP Contribution: Significant contributor to the Dutch economy.

While Slikkerveer itself does not operate as an independent port, its strategic location in the vicinity of Rotterdam allows it to leverage the extensive resources and infrastructure of one of the most significant ports globally. This makes Slikkerveer an ideal spot for residential and possibly small-scale industrial activities benefitting from the larger port ecosystem.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
EIVISSA Military KRIMPEN 04:28:41
JOHANNES-J Towing/Tug 04:23:34
MARINA Cargo 04:19:26
SINCFAL Other KRIMPEN AAN DEN IJSS 03:57:46
SCHEUR Other 03:57:39
BRUTUS Other KRIMPEN A/D LEK 03:56:56
IN 'T OPPER Pleasure ZONNIGE ZUIDEN 03:26:58
SOMBRA Cargo 03:25:03
DRECHTPLUS Other 03:23:39
NATAL Cargo GENT 02:54:56
HELENA JANTINE Other BREMERHAVEN 02:22:37
VELDEN Tanker ROTTERDAM 01:58:39
COTRANS 11 Cargo ROTTERDAM 12:57:07
AMAZONE Cargo KRIMPEN AAN DE LEK 12:24:26
SCHIE Passenger DORDRECHT:HOOIKADE 4/2/2025
CLEAN SEAS 1 Cargo 2E WERKHAVEN 4/2/2025
BONNE VIE Pleasure 4/2/2025
AVANTI Pleasure 4/2/2025
CORINA Tanker 4/2/2025
DWS 15 Other 4/2/2025

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