Great infrastructure and market access
For any internationally operating business, proximity and access to markets is key. The city and port of Rotterdam are ideally located and provide great access to the EU single market, supporting international market access and investing in Europe. From here you can reach over 170 million consumers in a 500 km (300 mile) radius, contributing to the strong Rotterdam economy and positioning the city among the best countries to invest in Europe.
With direct train connections to major European business hubs and two international airports, Rotterdam offers high quality logistics facilities and intermodal transport options. This ensures easy and sustainable access to customers and suppliers. The Port of Rotterdam, the largest and busiest in Europe, drives innovation and business opportunities Europe-wide in energy transition and digitalisation. The city’s data-driven economy with excellent digital infrastructure and tech ecosystem in Rotterdam, facilitates hybrid working environments and provides a digital gateway to other European business hubs, reinforcing its role as a leading economic sector of Europe.
Strategic location for international market access
Rotterdam, located in the heart of Western-Europe, is close to major markets including Germany, Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom. As part of the European Union, Rotterdam provides access to the EU's single market with harmonized regulations and standards, making trade within the EU easy and supporting your international businesses development strategies. This makes Rotterdam a prime location for FDI in the Netherlands and setting up business in Europe.
Excellent connectivity
You won’t find a major European city that’s better connected and accessible than Rotterdam. This city boasts direct high-speed train connections to other major European business hubs and two international airports, connecting you to the world. The greater Rotterdam region also has an excellent public transport system including highspeed rail, metro lines, trams and buses, making it easy to travel in the city and country. This infrastructure supports starting a business in the Netherlands and expanding your business in Europe.
World-leading logistics hub
Rotterdam is a frontrunner in sustainable and efficient supply chains and all major West-European centres are just 24 hours away. The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and leading in the world in the energy transition, innovation and digitalisation. It is committed to building a climate-neutral port and embraces digital innovations to enable reliable and energy-efficient global supply chains. Rotterdam offers many choices for sustainable multimodal transport and distribution.
Digital gateway to Europe and beyond
Thanks to the excellent Dutch digital infrastructure with 98% fast broadband coverage and 100% 5G coverage, Rotterdam is also the digital gateway to Europe. The city connects directly to all major internet hubs in Europe through various sea and land cables. Local internet exchange NL-IX and a direct connection to AMS-IX (one of the world’s largest internet exchanges) offer broad and highly reliable coverage. Rotterdam also boasts a high diversity of fiber and wireless connections, a large network of data centers and a reliable cloud infrastructure, offering perfect digital connectivity to facilitate data-driven businesses and supporting hybrid or remote working models. This strengthens the tech ecosystem in Rotterdam and its reputation as a Rotterdam innovation city.
About us
We are the official Investment Promotion Agency for the Rotterdam region. From location advice and fact-finding trips to connecting you with partners and networks, we help you start and grow your business.
