Rotterdam, September 17 – HES International, a leading European bulk terminal operator, is pleased to announce the opening of a new agricultural shed at its terminal in the Port of Amsterdam (Westhaven). This new flat storage facility is designed specifically for agricultural products and incorporates advanced automation for optimized storage and handling processes.
The new shed, with a total capacity of 145,000 m³ (approximately 80,000 metric tons), features over 16 dedicated compartments, ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 metric tons each. This versatile design allows HES International to accommodate a wide range of product categories, meeting diverse customer requirements. This new facility largely replaces the existing storage at the Vlothaven terminal, ensuring a seamless transition for clients. The total Agri storage capacity at the HBTA terminal (Westhaven) now amounts to 150.000 metric tons.
The construction of this facility was made possible through a collaborative partnership with Cefetra and ADM, Europe’s leading suppliers of agricultural ingredients for animal nutrition, who have been long-time valued customers of HES International across multiple terminals.
The opening ceremony, which took place on Thursday, September 12, was attended by various HES clients and partners. Distinguished guests included the CEO of the Port of Amsterdam, Koen Overtoom, and Hester van Buren, Alderman at the Amsterdam Municipality.
“We are extremely proud to announce the opening of this new shed, which strengthens our leadership position in the industry. I would also like to extend my deepest gratitude to the entire HBTA team and staff, whose dedication and hard work made this achievement possible,” said Jeroen van der Neut, COO of HES International.
“We are very pleased with the progress made by HES International in further establishing Amsterdam as a leading hub for agricultural products in Europe” added Koen Overtoom.
“We are proud to support HES’ journey towards decarbonization as they invest in infrastructure to handle more sustainable commodities. This effort aligns perfectly with the anticipated coal phase out in the Port of Amsterdam and the decarbonization objectives of the Municipality of Amsterdam,” said Hester van Buren.
In addition to the Amsterdam facility, HES International is constructing an additional Agri-shed at its terminal in Gdynia (Poland), which is scheduled to open at the start of 2025.
For further information, please contact: Firas Ezzeddine (f.ezzeddine@hesinternational.eu)
ABOUT HES INTERNATIONAL
HES International is one of Europe's largest independent bulk handling companies for liquid, dry, and breakbulk products. Our companies hold a unique independent position in the supply chain of bulk goods for a wide range of products providing first class access to Europe's deep draft terminals and excellent hinterland connectivity by barge, rail and truck. With 15 terminals in 5 countries at strategic located ports in Europe we are an important switch in the continuous delivery of essential building blocks for our everyday life needed to develop, sustain and improve the world around us. Our professional staff ensure that bulk commodities are safely stored, handled and processed 24/7 for customers from all corners of the globe. We have a strong ambition to further broaden our product portfolio and also want to respond optimally to the opportunities that the energy transition offers us.
HES International is headquartered in Rotterdam and has already been carefully handling bulk raw materials since 1908. Macquarie Asset Management, via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5, and West Street Infrastructure Partners III, managed by the Goldman Sachs Asset Management Infrastructure business, each indirectly control 50% of the shares of HES International B.V. For more information, please visit www.hesinternational.eu.