Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Metal Logistics Partner in Rotterdam
Founded in 1964, Metaal Transport has established itself as a trusted family-owned partner in metal logistics. Specializing in warehousing, transport, and stevedoring of non-ferrous metals, steel products, and ferro-alloys, we combine the flexibility of a family business with the capabilities of a full-service provider. Our LME- and MMTA-certified facilities in Rotterdam offer cutting-edge solutions including container handling, cross-docking, and project cargo. With over six decades of experience, we prioritize personalized service, financial stability, and compliance with international standards.Our strategic location provides access to Europe's major markets through road, rail, and water transport networks. We maintain transparent procedures, certified weighing facilities, and 24/7 security to ensure the safe handling of valuable commodities. Our dedicated team delivers tailored logistics solutions while maintaining the efficiency of a large-scale operation. As an AEO-certified customs partner, we streamline import/export processes and VAT procedures for clients. Our commitment to innovation and problem-solving has made us a preferred choice for global metal logistics since 1964.
Services
Warehousing
Container Transport
Customs Clearance
Stevedoring
Project Cargo
Cross-Docking
Ferro-Alloy Handling
VAT-Entrepot Services
Bonded Warehousing
Weighing Services
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1964 with six decades of metal logistics expertise
- LME and MMTA certified warehouses with 76,000m storage capacity
- Integrated customs clearance and VAT-entrepot services
- Strategic Rotterdam port location with multimodal transport access
- Dedicated team providing personalized logistics solutions
Associations and certifications
- LME
- MMTA
- AEO
Services
Metal Warehousing
Our LME and MMTA certified warehouses in Rotterdam provide secure storage for non-ferrous metals and steel products. With 34,000m covered and 40,000m open-air capacity, we offer cutting-edge facilities for stripping, stuffing, repacking, and cutting metals. Certified weighing systems ensure accurate inventory management while 24/7 security protects valuable commodities. The facility issues internationally recognized warehouse receipts for financing and insurance purposes.
Container Transport
We specialize in container stuffing and stripping for global metal shipments. Our services include full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) solutions with direct carrier connections. The Rotterdam terminals handle flatracks and project cargo while providing customs clearance and multimodal transport options to European destinations via road, rail, and barge networks.
Stevedoring Services
Our deep-water terminals with 570-meter quay length handle vessel loading and discharge operations. Equipped with cranes up to 120 tonnes capacity, we specialize in metal cargo handling including coils, pipes, and breakbulk materials. The facility supports 9.5-meter draft vessels with specialized forklifts and container trucks ensuring efficient port operations.
Customs Compliance
As an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), we provide customs clearance and fiscal representation services. Our experts handle import/export documentation, T-1 transit procedures, and VAT-entrepot solutions that eliminate immediate tax obligations. This integrated approach streamlines international trade compliance for metal commodities entering or leaving the EU market.
Project Cargo
We offer tailored solutions for oversized and heavy metal cargo transportation. Our lay-by services accommodate special project requirements with dedicated storage areas and specialized handling equipment. The cross-docking facilities enable efficient transshipment while our bonded warehouse option allows deferred duty payments during import quota restrictions.
Questions
What metals can you store and transport?
We handle non-ferrous metals, steel products, ferro-alloys, copper cathodes, and nickel. Our LME and MMTA certified facilities ensure proper storage and handling of these valuable commodities.
Do you offer customs clearance services?
Yes, as an AEO-certified company, we provide customs clearance and fiscal representation services including import/export documentation and VAT-entrepot solutions for EU trade compliance.
What transport options are available?
We offer multimodal transport solutions by road, rail, sea, and barge. Our network covers full truckload (FTL), less than truckload (LTL), and project cargo shipments across Europe.
Are your warehouses certified?
Our facilities are certified by the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Minor Metals Trade Association (MMTA), with 34,000m² covered and 40,000m² open-air storage capacity in Rotterdam.
What special handling equipment do you have?
We operate shore cranes up to 120 tonnes, container trucks, forklifts, and specialized equipment for coils, pipes, and project cargo. Our weighbridge handles up to 100-tonne loads.
