Western Ports

Our transport solutions via the Western Ports connect Western Europe’s key seaports with destinations across the European hinterland.

Whether Rotterdam, Antwerp or Zeebrugge, we organise reliable container transport for imports and exports. With a strong network of shipping lines, terminals, depots, rail operators and hauliers, we coordinate the entire transport chain from the port to the final destination, all from a single source.

Our services in and around Rotterdam, Antwerp and Zeebrugge

Via the Western Ports of Rotterdam, Antwerp and Zeebrugge, we organise reliable container transport for imports and exports. Whether your containers need to be transported from overseas into the European hinterland or export cargo must reach the Western Ports on time, we connect seaports, inland regions and major economic centres through carefully planned transport chains.

To achieve this, we combine road, rail and inland waterway transport into efficient and predictable logistics solutions. Instead of standardised transport services, we develop tailored concepts using direct road transport, intermodal connections and transfers between the Western Ports and the German North Sea ports. This creates transparent and reliable transport chains from the port to the hinterland, from the hinterland to the port or directly from door to door.

Services
ROTTERDAM

Europe’s Largest Seaport

Rotterdam is one of the most important international hubs for container transport. The port connects global shipping routes with the European hinterland by truck, rail, and inland waterway.

Truck Transport
Rotterdam

  • Direct truck transport for import and export containers
  • Import deliveries from the Rotterdam terminals
  • Export pre-carriage to the container terminal
  • Direct trucking to loading and unloading locations
  • Round trips and combined transport solutions
  • Transfers between terminals, depots, and warehouses
  • Empty container pick-up and return
  • Coordination of terminal slots, references, and appointments

Inland Waterway Transport
Rotterdam

  • Inland barge transport to and from Rotterdam
  • Connections to inland terminals across the European hinterland
  • Organization of truck pre- and on-carriage
  • Coordination with terminals, shipping lines, and operators
  • Cost-effective solution for predictable container transport flows
  • Scheduled transport solutions for larger container volumes
  • Supplement or alternative to rail and direct truck transport
  • Several weekly connections to Wesel, Duisburg, Neuss, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Kehl/ Strasbourg, Ottmarsheim, Weil am Rhein, and Basel

Rail Transport
Rotterdam

  • Container transport by freight train to and from Rotterdam
  • Rail connections to the European hinterland
  • Checking available connections and departures
  • Organization of truck pre- and on-carriage
  • Cost-effective solution for longer transport distances
  • Scheduled transport with flexible pick-up and delivery
  • Several weekly connections to Leipzig, Duisburg, Neuss, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Mannheim, Wörth, Kehl/Strasbourg, Munich, Weil am Rhein, Basel, Vienna, Graz, Enns, and Wolfurt

Additional Services
Rotterdam

  • Transfers between Rotterdam, Antwerp, Zeebrugge, and the German North Sea ports
  • Container storage, retrieval, and temporary storage
  • Organization of empty container pick-up and return
  • Coordination between shipping lines, terminals, depots, rail operators, and trucking companies
  • Support with container releases, references, and terminal appointments
  • Organization and presentation of goods for customs, veterinary, and phytosanitary inspections
  • Organization and presentation of goods for customs, veterinary, and phytosanitary inspections
  • With ECO Containertrans, you have a single point of contact for your entire container logistics via Rotterdam – from the seaport to the final destination.

Services
ANTWERPEN

Europe’s Second-Largest Port

With more than 300 liner services and connections to over 800 destination ports, Antwerp is Europe’s second-largest port and a key hub for containers, industrial products, and international cargo flows.

Truck Transport
Antwerp

  • Direct truck transport for import and export containers
  • Import deliveries from the Rotterdam terminals
  • Export pre-carriage to the container terminal
  • Direct trucking to loading and unloading locations
  • Round trips and combined transport solutions
  • Transfers between terminals, depots, and warehouses
  • Empty container pick-up and return
  • Coordination of terminal slots, references, and appointments

Inland Waterway Transport
Antwerp

  • Inland barge transport to and from Antwerp
  • Connections to inland terminals across the European hinterland
  • Organization of truck pre- and on-carriage
  • Coordination with terminals, shipping lines, and operators
  • Cost-effective solution for predictable container transport flows
  • Scheduled transport solutions for larger container volumes
  • Complement or alternative to rail and direct truck transport
  • Several weekly connections to Wesel, Duisburg, Neuss, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Kehl/ Strasbourg, Ottmarsheim, Weil am Rhein, and Basel

Rail Transport
Antwerp

  • Container transport by freight train to and from Antwerp
  • Rail connections to the European hinterland
  • Checking available connections and departures
  • Organization of truck pre- and on-carriage
  • Cost-effective solution for longer transport distances
  • Scheduled transport with flexible pick-up and delivery
  • Several weekly connections to Neuss, Frankfurt, and Kehl/Strasbourg – including checking suitable departures and organizing truck pre- and on-carriage

Additional Services
Antwerp

  • Transfers between Antwerp, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, and the German North Sea ports
  • Container storage, retrieval, and temporary storage
  • Organization of empty container pick-up and return
  • Coordination between shipping lines, terminals, depots, rail operators, and trucking companies
  • Support with container releases, references, and terminal appointments
  • Organization and presentation of goods for customs, veterinary, and phytosanitary inspections
  • Organization and presentation of goods for customs, veterinary, and phytosanitary inspections
  • With ECO Containertrans, you have a single point of contact for your entire container logistics via Rotterdam – from the seaport to the final destination.

Services
ZEEBRUGGE

Strategic Starting Point

Thanks to its proximity to Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, and western Germany, the Port of Zeebrugge is ideally located for regional direct transport and onward European transport solutions.

Truck Transport
Zeebrugge

  • Direct truck transport for import and export containers
  • Import deliveries from the Rotterdam terminals
  • Export pre-carriage to the container terminal
  • Direct trucking to loading and unloading locations
  • Round trips and combined transport solutions
  • Transfers between terminals, depots, and warehouses
  • Empty container pick-up and return
  • Coordination of terminal slots, references, and appointments

Inland Waterway Transport
Zeebrugge

  • Inland barge transport to and from Zeebrugge
  • Optimal and efficient connection to the Port of Antwerp
  • Organization of truck pre- and on-carriage
  • Coordination with terminals, shipping lines, and operators
  • Cost-effective solution for predictable container transport flows
  • Scheduled transport solutions for larger container volumes
  • Complement or alternative to rail and direct truck transport
  • Flexible connections to selected inland terminals across the European hinterland, depending on the route and availability – feel free to contact us for further details.

Rail Transport
Zeebrugge

  • Container transport by freight train to and from Zeebrugge
  • Rail connections to the European hinterland
  • Checking available connections and departures
  • Organization of truck pre- and on-carriage
  • Cost-effective solution for longer transport distances
  • Scheduled transport with flexible pick-up and delivery
  • Several weekly connections to Kehl/Strasbourg – including checking available rail departures, organizing suitable truck pre- and on-carriage, and coordinating the entire transport chain

Additional Services
Zeebrugge

  • Transfers between Zeebrugge, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and the German North Sea ports
  • Container storage, retrieval, and temporary storage
  • Organization of empty container pick-up and return
  • Coordination between shipping lines, terminals, depots, rail operators, and trucking companies
  • Support with container releases, references, and terminal appointments
  • Organisation und Vorführung von Waren zu Zoll-, Veterinär- und Pflanzenschutzkontrollen
  • Organization and presentation of goods for customs, veterinary, and phytosanitary inspections
  • With ECO Containertrans, you have a single point of contact for your entire container logistics via Rotterdam – from the seaport to the final destination.

Your Next Step

Whether standard containers, special cargo, or reefers: We develop the right intermodal solution for your transport requirements across Europe. Simply use our inquiry form to request an individual quote.