Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Metal Logistics Partner in Rotterdam
Metaal Transport has been a trusted leader in metal logistics since 1964, specializing in the warehousing and transport of non-ferrous metals, steel products, and ferro-alloys. Our LME and MMTA certified warehouses in Rotterdam provide secure storage with 36,000 sqm covered and 40,000 sqm open-air capacity, supported by advanced handling equipment including 120-tonne cranes and certified weighing facilities. As a family-owned business, we combine the flexibility and transparency of a small enterprise with the robust capabilities of a full-service logistics provider, offering tailored solutions for cross-docking, project cargo, and bonded warehousing.Our team of customs specialists ensures compliance with EU regulations, while our extensive network covers major European destinations via road, rail, and water. With over six decades of experience, we prioritize innovation, reliability, and personalized service to meet the evolving needs of our clients in the metals industry.
Services
Warehousing
Transport
Stevedoring
Customs Clearance
Container Services
Bonded Warehousing
Project Cargo Handling
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of specialized expertise in metal logistics since 1964.
- Our LME and MMTA certified warehouses ensure industry-standard compliance.
- Family-owned flexibility combined with full-service logistics capabilities.
- We provide 24/7 access to terminals via road, rail, and water.
- Our network covers 20+ European countries with reliable transport solutions.
Associations and certifications
- LME
- MMTA
- AEO
Services
Warehousing
Our LME and MMTA certified warehouses offer 36,000 sqm covered and 40,000 sqm open-air storage for metals, with certified weighing facilities and 24/7 security. We provide inventory management, stuffing/stripping, and value-added logistics services. Clients benefit from internationally accepted warehouse receipts and seamless integration with transport solutions.
Transport & Distribution
We manage full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments across Europe via road, rail, and water. Our network covers 20+ countries, ensuring efficient delivery of metals. Services include customs clearance, VAT representation, and bonded transport solutions for EU and global destinations.
Stevedoring
Our stevedoring services handle loading and discharge of non-ferrous metals, steel, and ferro-alloys using modern equipment like 120-tonne cranes. We specialize in efficient vessel operations at dedicated terminals, ensuring safe and timely cargo movement for clients in Rotterdam's port complex.
Customs Clearance
As an AEO-certified provider, we handle import/export documentation, T-1 forms, and fiscal representation. Our specialists streamline EU compliance, VAT-Entrepot services, and bonded warehousing to reduce costs and delays for clients trading metals across international borders.
Container Services
We offer container stuffing/stripping, flatrack solutions, and global shipping from Rotterdam. Services include customs clearance, physical container handling, and direct connections to Europe via road, rail, and barge, supported by ISPS-certified terminals and 60+ years of logistics expertise.
Questions
What services does Metaal Transport specialize in?
We specialize in metal logistics, including warehousing, transport, stevedoring, customs clearance, container services, and bonded warehousing for non-ferrous metals and steel products.
Are your warehouses certified for metal storage?
Yes, our warehouses are certified by the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Minor Metals Trade Association (MMTA), ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Which regions do you serve?
We serve 20+ European countries, including Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom, with transport options via road, rail, and water.
Can you handle oversized or project cargo?
Yes, we offer specialized project cargo handling with lay-by berths and crane assistance for oversized shipments in Rotterdam.
Do you provide customs and fiscal representation?
As an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), we handle customs clearance and limited fiscal representation, including VAT-Entrepot services to streamline your trade compliance.
What makes Metaal Transport unique?
We combine 60+ years of family-owned agility with certified expertise, advanced facilities, and a pan-European network to deliver tailored logistics solutions for metals.
