Independent bulk liquid storage · Port of Rotterdam

Deep-water storage at the gateway to Europe

HES Hartel Tank Terminal delivers independent storage and handling of petroleum products, biofuels and chemicals at Maasvlakte — linked to the world through deep-water jetties, pipelines, rail, road and inland barge.

Beerweg 101, 3199 LM Maasvlakte · Rotterdam, Netherlands
1.3M
Total storage capacity
22.5 m
Deep-water draught access
6
Deep-water jetties & berths
24/7
Continuous operations
What we do

A terminal built for the energy trade of Rotterdam

From receipt to redelivery, we operate a fully integrated storage and handling platform. Our infrastructure is engineered for reliability, transparency and the strict safety standards expected in the world's largest energy port.

Bulk liquid storage

Segregated tanks for petroleum products, biofuels, chemicals and vegetable oils, with heating, blending and inventory transparency.

Deep-water marine access

Multiple jetties handle the largest tankers calling at Rotterdam, with fast, safe berthing and simultaneous vessel handling.

Pipeline connectivity

Direct pipeline links across the Maasvlakte cluster connect our tanks to refineries, producers and neighbouring terminals.

Rail, road & barge

Multimodal loading and discharge across truck, rail and inland waterway keeps product moving to the European hinterland.

Blending & services

In-tank and in-line blending, additivation, heating and sampling — supported by an on-site quality and measurement team.

Safety & compliance

Seveso-grade safety management, 24/7 emergency response and full traceability across every custody transfer.

Location advantage

Where the deep water meets Europe

Positioned on the Maasvlakte at the seaward edge of the Port of Rotterdam, HES Hartel Tank Terminal sits where ocean-going tankers berth first — no locks, no tidal restrictions, no waiting.

  • Unrestricted deep-water access for VLCC and Suezmax vessels
  • Minutes from the North Sea and open ocean routes
  • Interconnected with the Rotterdam pipeline and terminal network
  • Direct barge corridor to the Rhine and Central European markets

See our infrastructure

Aerial view of the tank terminal, deep-water jetty and connecting waterways at the Port of Rotterdam
Products handled

Serving the traded and transitioning energy markets

We store a broad slate of liquid bulk commodities for oil majors, traders, producers and distributors — and we are expanding capability for the fuels of the energy transition.

Petroleum products

Gasoil, diesel, jet fuel, naphtha, gasoline components and fuel oil — stored, blended and redelivered to specification.

Biofuels & renewables

FAME, HVO, ethanol and renewable feedstocks handled with the segregation and traceability that certified supply chains require.

Chemicals

Selected bulk chemical grades handled under dedicated procedures, materials compatibility and rigorous quality control.

Vegetable & base oils

Heated storage and careful handling for edible and industrial oils, protecting product integrity across the supply chain.

Offshore wind turbines at sea, symbolising the energy transition
Sustainability

Storing the energy of today, ready for tomorrow

The terminal of the future is cleaner, safer and smarter. We are investing in energy-efficient assets, vapour and emissions control, and the infrastructure to store the renewable fuels that will power Europe's transition.

  • Growing capacity for biofuels and renewable feedstocks
  • Electrification and energy-efficiency across operations
  • Rigorous soil, water and air protection standards

Our commitments

How we operate

One custody chain, fully accountable

Receive

Vessels, barges and pipelines discharge into segregated, metered tanks with full custody documentation.

Store

Product is held under controlled conditions with continuous monitoring, heating and inventory transparency.

Handle

Blending, additivation, sampling and quality assurance prepare each parcel to the customer's specification.

Redeliver

Loading across marine, pipeline, rail and road moves product on time to its onward destination.

Let's discuss your storage needs

Talk to our commercial team about capacity, connectivity and long-term partnership at Maasvlakte.

Contact HES Hartel