Eemshaven - Shortsea Area

Groningen Seaports constructs a dedicated shortsea harbour in the Eemshaven: the Beatrix harbour. A loading/unloading quay is constructed on the southern part of the new harbour. The quay is supported by an area of 5 hectares. Groningen Seaports plans to develop the harbour in phases with the aim of attracting a range of new customers involved in shortsea shipping services – particularly coasters, feederships and ro-ro vessels. This is very much in line with the European Union’s ‘Motorways of the Sea’ campaign to ease the pressure on Europe’s roads by encouraging the use of shortsea transport. Sites for permanent use can be bought or leased and it is also possible to build a private terminal behind the quay. There is still enough space for new establishments.

Phase 1 of the Beatrixharbour with AG Ems and Wijnne & Barends'	Overview Shortsea Area

Beatrix harbour: phase 1

In phase 1 of the project Groningen Seaports has constructed a harbour basin measuring 375 metres long and about 150 metres wide with a total quay length of 375 metres and a depth alongside of 10.0 metres NAP. Both AG Ems, passenger services, and Wijnne & Barends’, stevedoring and forwarding, have decided to open a new establishment at the Shortsea Area and have already built their new terminals.

Beatrix harbour: phase 2-4

The Beatrix harbour will be extended in three phases in the near future. The total length of the Beatrixharbour amounts then about 1,200 metres. Digging activities will start soon. Also the Beatrix quay will be extented with another 350 metres.

Core data

Overall surface: 100 hectares
Available: 70 hectares

Existing companies

AG Ems, Wijnne & Barends'

Infrastructure

The Eemshaven is accessible in a multi modal way. The Shortsea Area is located at the north end of the Eemshaven with a direct connection to the open sea (Eems). The distance to railroad and to the congestion free auto way N46 (Eemshaven-Groningen) is 1,000 metres. The actual quay length is 375 metres and the depth alongside the quay is 10 metres.

Business allowed

Up to environment classification 1-6

Contact

If you are interested in opening up a new business at the Shortsea Area, or if you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the account manager at Groningen Seaports, Mr. Erik Bertholet via phone +31 (0)6-53939275.

More information

Leaflet Shortsea Area