## Company Profile NAVIMODAL LOGISTICS B.V. — Netherlands-based freight forwarder (Rotterdam/Benelux gateway focus). Website indicates a forwarding and logistics services firm operating out of the Netherlands; typical service portfolio for this category includes ocean/air/road forwarding, shortsea/feeder coordination, customs clearance and warehousing/value-added services for agri-food and industrial shippers. Public profile/scale not available in open sources used for this research (likely small-to-mid-size forwarder targeting import/export flows through Rotterdam and the Dutch hinterland). ## Pain Points 1) Volatile feeder/shortsea capacity and carrier network reshuffles (2025–26) make it hard to guarantee schedules and competitive pricing for agri‑food export programs to West Africa and the Middle East — NAVIMODAL needs dependable cargo origination and committed volumes. 2) Seasonal peak demand (Q1–Q2 2026 around Ramadan; Q3 school‑milk and institutional tenders) forces forwarders to scale quickly but profitably; NAVIMODAL may lack direct access to matched exporters/importers to fill these seasonal slots. 3) Rising corridor costs and regulatory compliance (FuelEU Maritime, ETS, Red Sea insurance/fuel volatility) increase freight cost unpredictability and require alternative routing and sourcing solutions that integrate market intelligence with logistics execution. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. [MARKET EVENTS] Netherlands freight forwarding market 2026 trends; EU‑UK cross‑border; Rotterdam container volumes & supply‑chain shifts === **Size & growth of the Dutch freight/logistics market** - A recent logistics market review estimates the Netherlands freight & logistics market at about **USD 53.6 bn in 2025**, projected to **USD 55.9 bn in 2026** (+4.2% YoY), with a trajectory to **USD 68.5 bn by 2031** (CAGR ~4.3%). ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) - The same analysis highlights that **domestic parcel/CEP flows account for ~57% of revenue**, but **international parcels are forecast to grow faster (CAGR 4.8% in 2026‑31)**, underlining continued strength in cross‑border demand that supports freight forwarders specialized in e‑commerce and B2C flows. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) **Rotterdam container volumes and direction of trade** - Port of Rotterdam official figures show: - **2024:** container throughput **13.8m TEU**, +2.8% YoY; 133.4m tonnes (+2.5%). ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/nl/nieuws-en-persberichten/goederenoverslag-haven-rotterdam-2024-licht-afgenomen?utm_source=openai)) - **2025 full year:** **14.2m TEU**, +3.1% vs 2024, even as total tonnage fell 1.7% to 428.4m tonnes due to declines in some bulk segments. ([adriaports.com](https://www.adriaports.com/en/news-en/rotterdam-closes-2025-down-in-tonnes-but-containers-rise/?utm_source=openai)) - **H1 2025:** **7.0m TEU**, +2.7% YoY, driven heavily by **+8.4% imports from Asia**, despite weak European industrial output. ([reporting.portofrotterdam.com](https://reporting.portofrotterdam.com/external/asset/download/project/f926250a-03f9-0000-55fb-e4e0519100a8/name/Half-Year%20Report%202025%20FINAL.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - A March 2026 Rotterdam container fact‑sheet confirms **2025 container throughput at 14.24m TEU and 133.2m tonnes**, with **48% export / 52% import flows** and the **largest container capacity in North‑West Europe**; 47 weekly deep‑sea services and 127 direct connections. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/containers-fact-sheet-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Recent analysis of Rotterdam container flows (2026 Container Market Outlook) notes: - **North America lanes via Rotterdam grew >16% in 2025**, even though total EU‑US trade slightly declined—showing how carrier alliance/network decisions are shifting volume toward Rotterdam. ([porttechnology.org](https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai)) - From 2020‑25, the **gap between import and export flows widened by ~1.47m TEU**, increasing imbalances and empty‑container repositioning through the port. ([porttechnology.org](https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai)) **Hinterland and modal split dynamics relevant to forwarders** - Joint Rotterdam‑Antwerp “Value creation for Europe” work (Feb 2025) shows that for containerised hinterland flows **road remains the largest mode** to/from these ports, despite ongoing policy pressure to shift to **inland waterways and rail**; this sustains strong demand for Dutch trucking, intermodal, and freight forwarding services. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Value%20creation%20for%20Europe%20%28Ports%20of%20Rotterdam%20and%20Antwerp-Bruges%29.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Policy initiatives in Rotterdam include: promotion of **off‑peak trucking windows** and **container bundling on inland waterway corridors** to relieve the “Rotterdam logistics triangle” congestion—both of which favor **forwarders with strong barge/rail integration and time‑window management capabilities**. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) **2026 freight environment & supply‑chain risk backdrop** - A Feb 2026 global ocean freight outlook anticipates **softer average freight rates in 2026** compared with crisis peaks, but with **persistent volatility** driven by two Suez‑related scenarios: one where routes normalize, and one where renewed disruption keeps capacity tight and rates elevated. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - Broader logistics commentary in early 2026 emphasizes: - More **geopolitical risk** (Middle East, Red Sea/Suez, Gulf of Aden), - Rising **insurance and fuel costs** for high‑risk corridors, and - Stricter environmental rules (e.g., **FuelEU Maritime**) that push carriers to adopt low‑carbon fuels and slow steaming—factors that freight forwarders in the Netherlands must price and plan into 2026 contracts. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/LogisticsSoftware/comments/1sk5vof/impact_of_external_forces_on_the_global_logistics/?utm_source=openai)) **EU‑UK cross‑border patterns via the Netherlands** Direct quantitative, Netherlands‑only EU‑UK freight‑forwarding 2026 data are scarce, but several current signals are relevant: - The Dutch logistics sector analysis stresses the Netherlands’ role as a **regional fulfillment and cross‑border hub**, with faster growth in **international parcel/CEP flows** than domestic ones. This aligns with ongoing **B2C flows into the UK** and other EU markets via Dutch e‑commerce hubs. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) - Post‑Brexit, many EU‑UK flows have consolidated through **Benelux gateways (Rotterdam, Antwerp‑Bruges, North Sea Ports)** in part because these ports offer **dense shortsea/ro‑ro and unaccompanied trailer services** to East Coast UK ports. Recent Rotterdam network data (2025/26) show concentrated deep‑sea capacity and frequent feeder/shortsea connections to UK and Irish ports, even as individual operators adjust loops. ([reporting.portofrotterdam.com](https://reporting.portofrotterdam.com/jaarverslag-2025/overige-informatie/83-kerncijfers?utm_source=openai)) - The 2026 Container Market Outlook commentary for Rotterdam notes **carrier alliance reshuffling** and service rationalization; this has increased Rotterdam’s role on **transatlantic and Asia‑Europe mainlines**, which indirectly shapes **feeder/shortsea capacity to the UK and Ireland** (more mainline calls = better hub‑and‑spoke opportunities for UK‑bound feeders). ([porttechnology.org](https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for freight forwarders operating from the Netherlands in 2026** - **Volume base is solid:** Container volumes through Rotterdam continue to grow at ~3% annually into 2025; extrapolated with current orderbooks and port projections, analysts expect **~15.3m TEU by 2027**, implying ongoing capacity for forwarders to scale. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) - **Network shifts trump macro:** Despite weak EU industrial output, Rotterdam’s container flows are rising, driven by **carrier network choices** (e.g., alliance loops, hub concentration) more than by pure demand growth—forwarders with **carrier‑diversified portfolios** are better positioned to arbitrage these shifts. ([groentennieuws.nl](https://www.groentennieuws.nl/article/9818688/importgroei-en-netwerkkeuzes-rederijen-bepalen-containerstromen-rotterdam/?utm_source=openai)) - **Service differentiation in 2026:** With rates expected to be softer but volatile, Dutch-based forwarders that can combine **flexible mode selection (shortsea vs accompanied/rail vs air), risk‑routing around high‑risk corridors, and compliance with tightening environmental rules** are likely to gain share in EU‑UK and deep‑sea segments. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) Sources: ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) === 2. [INDUSTRY_OUTLOOK] North Sea & Mediterranean shortsea shipping 2026 capacity trends; feeder services via the Netherlands === **Shortsea & feeder capacity trends (global & European context)** - The container ship fleet has been expanding rapidly; in H1 2024 alone, **1.6m TEU of new capacity** was delivered, lifting global cellular capacity by **~11% YoY**—the fastest fleet growth in 15 years. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/u_ITLogisticsNews123/comments/1ebmjir?utm_source=openai)) - Much of this new tonnage is large deep‑sea vessels, but cascading effects are **pushing relatively younger Panamax/post‑Panamax and smaller ships into regional trades** (North Sea, Baltic, Mediterranean). This underpins **ample 2026 shortsea and feeder capacity**, even if direct statistics by region are limited. **North Sea / Netherlands shortsea & feeder outlook** - Rotterdam’s 2025 container fact‑sheet reports **47 weekly deep‑sea calls and 127 direct deep‑sea connections**, but the port is also a **major hub for shortsea and feeder services** linking to the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Baltic and Mediterranean ports. It highlights top trade lanes with **North America (13.4% share), Asia (24%), and Northwestern Europe**, but a notable volume share is in **“food and semi‑manufactured products”**, important for agri‑food cargo. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/containers-fact-sheet-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Rotterdam’s 2025 and 2026 strategy documents emphasize strengthening its **shortsea network in the North Sea basin**, including unaccompanied trailer and container services to the UK and Nordics, as part of its positioning as a **“Gateway to Europe”** for time‑sensitive and lower‑emission hinterland flows. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Port%20of%20Rotterdam%20-%20Gateway%20to%20Europe.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Port reports and half‑year 2025 data point to **exceptional landside congestion during peaks**, especially for inland shipping and trucking. This is driving **policy and commercial incentives to bundle containers into barge services and rail**, indirectly supporting **shortsea operators who can offer schedule reliability and guaranteed connections with mainline services**. ([reporting.portofrotterdam.com](https://reporting.portofrotterdam.com/external/asset/download/project/f926250a-03f9-0000-55fb-e4e0519100a8/name/Half-Year%20Report%202025%20FINAL.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Mediterranean shortsea and hub dynamics relevant to Netherlands trades** - The Mediterranean is dominated by large transhipment hubs—e.g., Gioia Tauro is Italy’s largest container port and the **8th largest in Europe / 6th in the Mediterranean**, acting as a hub that **connects global East–West routes with regional feeder networks across the Med and to North Europe**. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Gioia_Tauro?utm_source=openai)) - Major carriers such as MSC (now holding **~21.2% of global container capacity** as of late 2025) continue to optimize hub‑and‑spoke networks across the Med and North Sea, with **feeder loops into Benelux ports** including Rotterdam. Network consolidation by large carriers tends to **stabilize capacity on main feeder corridors** but can reduce the number of independent operators. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_Shipping_Company?utm_source=openai)) **2026 regulatory and cost environment affecting shortsea** - New EU environmental measures (e.g., **FuelEU Maritime starting in 2025 and tightening by 2030**) and ETS inclusion for shipping are increasing **fuel and compliance costs** for all European coastal shipping, incentivizing **slow steaming, alternative fuels, and more energy‑efficient vessels**. Shortsea operators in the North Sea and Med—especially on dense corridors to/from the Netherlands—are expected to **pass some of these costs into 2026 contract rates but also market their lower CO₂ per tonne‑km versus road**. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/LogisticsSoftware/comments/1sk5vof/impact_of_external_forces_on_the_global_logistics/?utm_source=openai)) **Feeder services via the Netherlands: structural trends** - With Rotterdam handling **14.2m TEU in 2025** and projected growth toward **15m+ TEU by mid‑decade**, the port’s role as a **primary hub for Northern Europe** implies continued reliance on **feeder connections to secondary ports** in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Baltic States and Southern Europe. ([adriaports.com](https://www.adriaports.com/en/news-en/rotterdam-closes-2025-down-in-tonnes-but-containers-rise/?utm_source=openai)) - Carrier‑alliance reshuffles referenced in the **2026 Container Market Outlook** show that global lines are **re‑routing loops and rationalizing port calls**, increasingly using a **hub‑and‑spoke model** with fewer North Sea deep‑sea calls but **denser feeder connections**. Rotterdam has been a net beneficiary of these shifts, with measurable gains on the transatlantic route and a larger share of regional transhipment. ([porttechnology.org](https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai)) **Net impact on 2026 capacity and service availability** - **Capacity:** Global fleet growth and cascading are likely to keep **shortsea and feeder capacity generally ample through 2026**, although localized tightness can occur on specific corridors affected by geopolitical events (e.g., Eastern Med/Red Sea). - **Service quality:** - More **network concentration around a few mega‑carriers** improves schedule connectivity but can reduce competition on price. - Investments in **digital port community systems and “data‑driven resilience”** in Dutch logistics (e.g., AI‑driven planning, real‑time visibility) should improve **feeder/mainline coordination and cut dwell times**, an advantage for shippers using Rotterdam as a hub. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) Sources: ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/u_ITLogisticsNews123/comments/1ebmjir?utm_source=openai)) === 3. [TIMING SIGNALS] 2026 Netherlands agricultural & food export seasonality; pulses & dairy exports to West Africa and Middle East === **Overall Dutch agri‑food export baseline** - Wageningen Economic Research and Statistics Netherlands (CBS) report that the **value of Dutch agricultural exports increased by nearly 5% in 2024** vs 2023, reaching roughly **EUR 104–105 bn** (including both domestically produced and re‑exported goods). Of this, about **EUR 42.3 bn** came from goods actually produced in the Netherlands and **EUR 5.2 bn** from re‑exports; the rest reflects re‑exports and trade margins through Dutch distribution hubs. ([cbs.nl](https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/03/value-of-agricultural-exports-up-by-nearly-5-percent-in-2024?utm_source=openai)) - The **top export categories in 2024** were: 1) **Dairy and eggs**, 2) **Horticultural products** (flowers, plants, bulbs), 3) **Meat**. ([cbs.nl](https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/03/value-of-agricultural-exports-up-by-nearly-5-percent-in-2024?utm_source=openai)) **Dairy export structure and regional focus** - “Dutch Dairy in Figures 2024” details that Dutch dairy exports (cheese, butter, milk powders, whey, etc.) totaled **about EUR 9–10 bn** in recent years, with cheese being the dominant product. The **top three destination regions** are neighboring EU markets (Germany, Belgium, France), but a **meaningful and growing share goes to “Other Europe”, Middle East & North Africa, and Sub‑Saharan Africa**. ([nzo.nl](https://www.nzo.nl/media/uploads/ZuivelNL-Dutch-Dairy-in-Figures-2024-spread-web.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - EU‑level monitoring of agri‑food trade in 2024 shows that for the **EU as a whole**, the **Middle East and Sub‑Saharan Africa are key growth markets for dairy exports** (cheese, WMP, SMP, whey), with robust demand and higher export prices vs 2023. The Netherlands, as a leading dairy exporter, is a major contributor to these flows. ([agriculture.ec.europa.eu](https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/document/download/8e6be7cf-e1d2-48fd-9114-90c448e09643_en?filename=monitoring-agri-food-trade_dec2024_en.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Seasonality patterns – dairy** Dutch/European dairy export seasonality is driven by: - **Milk production curve:** In North‑west Europe, milk output typically **peaks in Q2 (April–June)**, leading to more production of **milk powders and butter** for export; cheese exports are steadier but still show some Q3/Q4 peaks as maturation finishes. - **Destination‑driven demand:** - For **West Africa**, demand for **skimmed milk powder (SMP) and fat‑filled powders for recombined milk and yogurt** often spikes **ahead of Ramadan** and during **back‑to-school periods**, implying **export order peaks roughly 1–3 months before these consumption peaks** (i.e., Q1 for Ramadan 2026, and late Q2/Q3 for school year starts). - For the **Middle East**, **cheese and specialty dairy** face strong demand around **Ramadan and Eid** as well as summer tourism season in the Gulf, shaping **shipment peaks in Q1–Q2**. - EU trade monitoring for 2024 notes **strong increases in dairy export prices to the Middle East and Sub‑Saharan Africa**, suggesting that processors will likely keep **2026 export programs active and front‑loaded when prices are favorable**. ([agriculture.ec.europa.eu](https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/document/download/8e6be7cf-e1d2-48fd-9114-90c448e09643_en?filename=monitoring-agri-food-trade_dec2024_en.pdf&utm_source=openai)) While recent public sources provide robust **annual** data, granular **monthly 2026 forecasts by origin/destination for Dutch dairy** are not yet published. However, based on historical EU patterns and 2024‑25 trends, you can assume: - **Q1‑Q2 2026:** - High volumes of **milk powders and cheese** shipped from the Netherlands to **North and West Africa + Middle East** ahead of Ramadan and summer. - **Q3 2026:** - Steady to strong flows to **West Africa** for school‑milk programs and household consumption during rainy season; possible spot buying if local currencies stabilize. - **Q4 2026:** - More demand for **butter and cheese** in Europe; exports to Africa/Middle East may soften somewhat but remain important, especially for SMP/WMP contracts. **Pulses (peas, beans, lentils) – Netherlands role and seasonality** Direct, recent (≤90 days) Netherlands‑specific data for pulses exports to West Africa and the Middle East are limited, because: - The Netherlands is **not a major primary producer of dry pulses**; instead, its role is mainly as a **trade, storage, and redistribution hub**. - Many pulses entering West African and Middle Eastern markets originate from **Canada, Australia, Russia/Black Sea, and sometimes Eastern Europe**, but are **transshipped or re‑exported via Dutch ports and traders**. From EU trade monitoring and commodity‑market patterns, key timing signals: - **Crop calendars & origin harvests:** - **Canadian and Northern European pulses** are harvested in **Q3 (Aug–Sep)**; bulk shipments to Europe (including Rotterdam) arrive from **late Q3 into Q1 of the following year**, depending on freight and price conditions. - **Australian pulses** (e.g., chickpeas, lentils) are harvested around **Nov–Dec**, aligning with **Q1 shipments into Europe/Middle East**. - **Import and re‑export timing via the Netherlands:** - Dutch traders typically **build stocks in Q4–Q1** following northern and southern hemisphere harvests. - **Re‑exports to West Africa and the Middle East** then ramp up **in Q1–Q2** to meet Ramadan‑linked demand for chickpeas, lentils and beans, and again **in Q3‑Q4** to meet food security and humanitarian procurement cycles. - EU agri‑food trade monitoring for 2024 points to **increased export values for “cereals, oilseeds, and protein crops” to Africa and the Middle East**, a category that includes many pulses‑based products; this suggests continuing **structural demand** into 2026, even if volumes shift between origins based on price. ([agriculture.ec.europa.eu](https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/document/download/8e6be7cf-e1d2-48fd-9114-90c448e09643_en?filename=monitoring-agri-food-trade_dec2024_en.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Netherlands–West Africa / Middle East trade positioning in 2026** Combining these signals: - **Dairy:** - The Netherlands will likely **remain one of the EU’s leading suppliers of dairy to West Africa and the Middle East in 2026**, with **notable seasonal peaks in Q1–Q2** linked to religious and climatic consumption patterns. - Expect **high utilization of containerized reefers and ambient 20'/40' boxes** via Rotterdam for milk powders, whey, cheese and fat‑filled blends, often moving under long‑term supply programs coordinated with international agencies and local processors. ([nzo.nl](https://www.nzo.nl/media/uploads/ZuivelNL-Dutch-Dairy-in-Figures-2024-spread-web.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Pulses:** - The Netherlands primarily acts as a **logistics and trading hub**, so **seasonality reflects external harvests and procurement cycles** rather than Dutch production. - For 2026, the main timing windows to watch for **pulses re‑exports from NL to West Africa/Middle East** are: - **Q1–Q2:** Ramadan‑linked shipments, pulling from stocks accumulated after Canadian/EU/Australian harvests. - **Q3–Q4:** Food security and institutional tenders (WFP, NGOs, government programs), especially if global grain markets are tight. For precise **monthly volume profiles by HS code (pulses and dairy) from NL to specific West African or Middle Eastern countries in 2026**, you would need to monitor **CBS trade statistics or UN Comtrade** as they release 2025 and then 2026 monthly data; the latest available public data as of May 2026 mainly covers up to late‑2024 on an EU‑wide basis, not yet broken out for 2026 by product and route. ([cbs.nl](https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/03/value-of-agricultural-exports-up-by-nearly-5-percent-in-2024?utm_source=openai)) Sources: ([cbs.nl](https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/03/value-of-agricultural-exports-up-by-nearly-5-percent-in-2024?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • Logistics Market in the Netherlands 2026 - Waredock https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai • Logistics Market in the Netherlands 2026 - Waredock https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai • Goederenoverslag haven Rotterdam in 2024 licht afgenomen | Port of Rotterdam https://www.portofrotterdam.com/nl/nieuws-en-persberichten/goederenoverslag-haven-rotterdam-2024-licht-afgenomen?utm_source=openai • Rotterdam closes 2025 down in tonnes, but containers rise - AdriaPorts https://www.adriaports.com/en/news-en/rotterdam-closes-2025-down-in-tonnes-but-containers-rise/?utm_source=openai • HALF-YEAR REPORT 2025 https://reporting.portofrotterdam.com/external/asset/download/project/f926250a-03f9-0000-55fb-e4e0519100a8/name/Half-Year%20Report%202025%20FINAL.pdf?utm_source=openai • PORT OF ROTTERDAM FACTS & FIGURES 2025 47 DEEPSEA CALLS PER WEEK × × 30 11 FIRST PORT LAST PORT OF CALL OF CALL None | CONTAINER THROUGHPUT 133 2 14.244.954 , MIO TONNES TEU DRY 8 4% REEFER CONTAINER 1 4% TYPE TANK 2% HIGHEST CONTAINER CAPACITY IN NORTH WEST EUROPE 8,530 4,675 24,346 TEU CONTAINER AVERAGE LARGEST VESSEL VESSELS CALL SIZE MSC IRINA | 48% EXPORT IMPORT 52% CONTAINERS 47 direct deepsea services 127 direct connections 13.4% 24% 15.7% AMERICA ASIA RAW FOOD SEMI- SOUTH MATERIALS MANUFACTURED AMERCIA PRODUCTS NORTH 1 2 3 TOP DEEPSEA TRADES TOP IMPORT COMMODITIES IN VOLUME NORTHWESTERN EUROPE Source: Accenture (2024) https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/containers-fact-sheet-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai • Rotterdam volumes shift as carrier networks reshape trade - Port Technology International https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai • Rotterdam volumes shift as carrier networks reshape trade - Port Technology International https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai • 1. https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Value%20creation%20for%20Europe%20%28Ports%20of%20Rotterdam%20and%20Antwerp-Bruges%29.pdf?utm_source=openai • Logistics Market in the Netherlands 2026 - Waredock https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai • Logistics Market in the Netherlands 2026 - Waredock https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai • 2026 Ocean Freight Outlook: Softer Rates Ahead, but Volatility Isn’t Going Anywhere | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai • Impact of External Forces on the Global Logistics Industry: A 2026 View https://www.reddit.com/r/LogisticsSoftware/comments/1sk5vof/impact_of_external_forces_on_the-global-logistics/?utm_source=openai