Vopak offers the growing global ethanol trade a centrally located European logistics hub in Rotterdam. Our Rotterdam terminals are conveniently located on the main trade lanes of the main parcel tanker operators, carrying Central and South American, African or Asian ethanol to Europe.
Rotterdam offers excellent connections to the European hinterland, Scandinavia and UK due to the abundant short sea and inland barging transportation options.

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For distribution by truck and rail tank car, Rotterdam is truly the ‘gateway to Europe’.

Dedicated infrastructure
Our dedicated ethanol infrastructure and highly experienced staff offer a high degree of flexibility and reliability. Vopak terminals in Rotterdam have become the hub location of choice for Europe’s leading ethanol trades, producers and consumers.

Today, Vopak has allocated significant tank capacity to store and handle ethanol, making Vopak the largest independent ethanol storage facility in the world!

Ethanol grades
From raw fermentation ethanol to food and pharmaceutical grade ethanol, each grade is handled with the specific care it requires. Our early investments in a dedicated anhydrous ethanol system have resulted today in a leading role in ethanol logistics.

With regard to fuel ethanol, we anticipate a continuing growth of logistic needs related to increasing fuel ethanol volumes. Our early investments in the dedicated system has already resulted in a leading role in fuel ethanol logistics. Vopak is commited to support the ambitions of the fuel ethanol players by offering dedicated and efficient tank storage logistics.

Peace of mind
Our long-standing operational experience in the ethanol market has resulted in both highly specialized infrastructure and in highly experienced staff.
For our customers, this results in smooth operational execution. Moreover it offers our customers the benefits of excellent know-how with respect to customs and duties.

For more information
Please download the ethanol leaflet below and/or contact our office.

Vopak Ethanol Hub Rotterdam

	potable & industrial  Daan Schütte Sales Manager Rotterdam T:  +31 78 6528 367 F:  +31 78 6528 334 M: +31 6  5110 1890 E: daan.schutte@vopak.com
	fuel  Peter van 't Hoff Sales Manager Rotterdam T:  +31 78 6528 318 F:  +31 78 6528 334 M: +31 6 2041 8675 E: peter.hoff@vopak.com