Adjusted opening hours spring 2025
Please note our modified opening hours in April, May and June:
Very unfortunate timing of strikes at ports in Belgium and France
Longer waiting times still have to be reckoned with at Rotterdam terminals, at warehouses and with transporters. In addition, unfortunately, rotations to other (Northern) European ports are also common.
Less smuggling, more control: the impact of the Chain of Trust
The Port of Rotterdam is the gateway to Europe and plays an essential role in international trade. At Ritra Cargo, we work closely with Customs and port authorities to make container handling both safer and more efficient. Since the introduction of the Chain of Trust at the start of 2024, significant improvements have been made that have increased the security and reliability of import shipments. What does this mean for you, the customer?
Trump’s trade war will put huge pressure on Dutch import tariffs
Following the announcement of President Trump’s trade war, Europe – alongside trading partners Canada, Mexico, and China – will also have to be seriously prepared for a sharp rise in import tariffs in the near future. These might even rise to as much as 25%. It had previously been announced that steel products would bear the brunt here, but shippers of all manner of other goods will also be affected from 2 April this year. We’ll bring you up to date with what’s coming up later this year.
Agents’ Meeting 2025: on the road to success together
On 18 March 2025, the annual Far East Container Line (FECL) agents’ meeting took place once again. Cargo Services brings a multitude of European agents together at this event to share market information together and discuss strategic collaborations. This time, Amsterdam was the host city for the meeting. Ritra’s Martijn and Patty attended as the Dutch representatives and are keen to bring you up to date!
