Boluda Shipping has signed an agreement on 3rd November 2026 to acquire the Matrans maritime terminal, located in Eemhaven, one of Rotterdam’s main European short sea shipping hubs. The transaction strengthens its port capabilities in Northern Europe and expands its range of services for shipping lines, logistics operators and industrial companies.
The acquisition complements the agreement to acquire Samskip, announced last week. Both transactions are part of Boluda Shipping’s strategy to expand into Northern Europe and develop a broader, more efficient and better-connected logistics network. The acquisitions of Matrans and Samskip remain subject to the relevant regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
A multipurpose terminal serving the market
Matrans covers an area of 360,000 m², including 70,000 m² of covered warehousing, and offers 1,100 metres of quay with a water depth of 12.65 metres, a ro-ro berth with a water depth of 9 metres, and 600 metres of railway track.
Its multipurpose capabilities enable the terminal to handle containers, forest products and metals, general cargo, project cargo and ro-ro traffic. The expertise of its professionals is combined with in-house customs management, fiscal representation, road transport and freight forwarding services to offer solutions tailored to the customers and industries.
Matrans Rotterdam Terminal is entering a new phase of growth and development, focusing on increasing operational efficiency, expanding cargo volumes and further enhancing customer service. These initiatives will strengthen the terminal’s position as a versatile multipurpose terminal in the Port of Rotterdam, enabling it to better respond to evolving market demands.
An international terminal network for more efficient logistics
The addition of Matrans strengthens Boluda Shipping’s terminal network, which will comprise 21 maritime terminals and 5 rail terminals once the acquisition of Samskip is also completed. This expanded network will increase the international company’s coverage and service capacity while strengthening connections between its markets.
Terminals connect maritime and land transport, facilitating the loading, unloading and storage of goods. Coordinating these operations helps reduce waiting times and improve the efficiency and reliability of supply chains. They also enable intermodal transport, combining sea and rail for long-distance journeys with road transport for final delivery. This model can reduce CO₂ emissions compared with road-only transport.
Rotterdam, a strategic gateway for Boluda
The transaction builds on Boluda’s established presence in Northern Europe, where the company operates harbour towage services through Boluda Towage and maritime transport and logistics activities through Boluda Shipping. The inauguration of its new offices in Rotterdam last June further reinforced the region’s importance to its international development.
With Matrans, Boluda adds infrastructure and service capacity in a strategic hub for European trade. The development of this platform will help connect markets with production and consumption centres, facilitating the movement of goods and strengthening business competitiveness through more efficient and reliable logistics.
