One of Europe's largest independent bulk handling companies, operating 16 terminal sites across 5 countries. 1,450 employees handle liquid bulk (1.9 million cbm capacity), dry bulk (100+ million tonnes annually), and break bulk cargo. Deep-water access for vessels up to Capesize and VLCC class, plus barge, rail, and truck connectivity.
Founded in 1887 as Royal Frans Swarttouw, rebranded to HES (Haven en Scheepvaart — "Port and Shipping") in 1908. Over a century of growth through acquisitions and new terminal development. Now jointly owned 50/50 by Macquarie and Goldman Sachs infrastructure funds.
Terminals in the Netherlands (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Europoort, Vlissingen, Terneuzen), Germany (Wilhelmshaven), Poland (Gdynia), and France (Fos-sur-Mer). Services include storage, transhipment, blending, screening, and processing. Liquid bulk covers fuels, biofuels, bitumen, and chemicals. Dry bulk includes iron ore, coal, agri commodities, minerals, and biomass. Break bulk handles steel coils and heavy project cargo like wind turbine components.
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