We are one of the largest dry bulk terminals in Europe, strategically located in the Port of Rotterdam. The biggest seagoing vessels from all over the globe berth along our quays.

Around 80% of the dry bulk products at HBTR are transported to the German hinterland by either the extensive rail network or the waterways. We are a logistical partner for customers in the steel industry, silicon metal industry and the energy sector. Continuous investments over the past years have resulted in a highly automated dry bulk terminal which is unique in its operational flexibility and efficiency. Much of the equipment is electrically powered. HBTR has chosen to use durable, high quality machines and components with a long lifespan, built according to responsible manufacturing methods. Standards are in place at HBTR regarding an ethical, safe and socially and environmentally responsible performance.

In addition to the loading, unloading, storage and transhipment of various dry bulk products, our terminal offers added-value services such as the screening, blending and washing of coal (for the silicon metal industry) upon request as well.

HES Rotterdam Facts and Figures

Loaction: Maasvlakte, the Port of Rotterdam, port no. 8010, The Netherlands

Storage capacity:
7 Mt
Access by:
Vessel | barge | rail
Max draft:
23.0 m
Products:
Iron ore | Coking coal | Steam Coal | Low ash coal (washed) for the silicon metal industry
Services:
Transhipment | Storage | Washing | Screening | Blending
A highly automated fleet of ship-unloaders, ship-, panamax and bargeloaders, stacker reclaimers and rail car loaders.
340 professionals at work
Certifications:
ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 | ISPS

Bulk for life at HBTR

Contributing to the world of tomorrow. That’s what we do at HBTR. We are an important switch in the continuous delivery of essential building blocks for our everyday life.

The beautiful, iconic Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam, the car you drive, the solar panels on your roof: chances are that the iron ore, coal and other necessary raw materials for these products were transported via HBTR. You can even find it in your toothpaste and the socket you use to charge your electric toothbrush! At HBTR, around 340 colleagues dynamically work 24/7 on matters that affect and shape our daily lives.

We always do so with the highest level of commitment to both safety and care for the environment – essential when working for or with HBTR.

Your career at HBTR?

If you work for HBTR, you work in a special environment. Special, because your working environment is pure, large-scale and imposing. A terrain covering 170 hectares, colossal ship unloaders, and the coming and going of sea ships. In short, a dynamic environment! And all happening within the Port of Rotterdam, right by the sea. But it’s also special because the social bonds between us are strong. 

HBTR has a workforce of around 340 people who get down to work each day with enthusiasm, whether outdoors, indoors, or behind a desk. A job with HBTR guarantees you good prospects and opportunities for development. 

Your internship at HBTR?

Whether you are training as a production worker or maintenance engineer, or studying to become a safety expert or logistics planner, HBTR offers you a world of opportunities. By combining knowledge and experience, we can take you and HBTR further, so that we can both continue to develop and contribute to the world of tomorrow.

We at HBTR are convinced that diversity is of the utmost importance in stimulating creativity and innovation, and adds value to your working environment. All job applications will be carefully assessed with no regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, nationality, handicap, age or social background. 

Safety

Our employees and contractors are fully dedicated to the prevention of accidents and incidents. We believe that accidents and injuries are avoidable and are committed to achieving our target goal of zero incidents whilst operating in an environment-friendly manner and aim to excel in a strongly rooted culture of safety and operational excellence.

Quality

By caring for the environment, our employees and the requirements of our customers, HBTR is dedicated to maintaining its certifications in the fields of the environment, safety, health, quality and security. HBTR is ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and ISPS certified.

EnviroNment

HBTR is keenly aware of any potential environmental impact ensuing from its business activities. For this reason, special measures to reduce dust and noise have for example been implemented. A dust suppression system covers the whole storage area. And water is supplied through HBTR’s own comprehensive water reclamation, storage and recycling system. If necessary, stockpiles and open areas are covered with a protective layer as a precautionary measure. To prevent combustion, HBTR can compact the stored coal.

Ton van der Leer
Commercial & Business
Development Manager

t.vanderleer@hesinternational.eu

Martin de Winter
Manager Commercial planning

HBTR.Comm@hesinternational.eu

General
(+31) 181 371 111

Planning
(+31) 181 371 170

Control room
(+31) 181 371 175

Commercial
(+31) 181 371 105

Management Communicatie
(+31) 181 371 108

HR
(+31) 181 371 120

Security
(+31) 181 371 223

HSE
(+31) 181 371 104

HES | bulk for life