Groningen
Seaports

Delfzijl
and Eemshaven port authority

How can we help?

SHIPPING, INDUSTRY, AND ENERGY

For a green future

Who we are

Groningen Seaports is the port authority, commercial operator, and developer of the port of Delfzijl and Eemshaven.

What we do

Groningen Seaports creates economic activities in the northern Netherlands in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Delfzijl

The industrial park in Delfzijl is the ultimate circular hotspot and biobased site in northwest Europe.

Eemshaven

Eemshaven is the energy port of northwest Europe, where industry, shipping, and energy come together.

For the
local community

Groningen Seaports believes the local community to be extremely important, and keeps in close contact with the residents of the port area, schools, and local authorities. We invest in quality of life, safety, and nature, to ensure the economy and a beautiful environment exist alongside each other. Discover what is going on in the region and how we can build on our future together. 

For
businesses

Groningen Seaports provides room for businesses in Delfzijl, Eemshaven, and on the adjoining industrial parks. As a business you are part of a growing economic zone, where sustainability sets the course. With our green vision of energy, biobased chemical industry, and circular industry, we create employment and provide a platform for businesses that want to contribute to a more sustainable future.

For
shipping

As port authority for the ports of Delfzijl and Eemshaven, Groningen Seaports’ task is to ensure the safe, secure, and smooth handling of shipping traffic. We offer modern ports with excellent facilities. Here you can see current shipping information, information about the different ports, and the various regulations.

The latest
news

15 June 2026

Groningen Seaports has appointed Jan Hein Meissner as the new harbour master with effect from

13 February 2026

SkyNRG announces Financial Close and starts construction on its first Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant DSL-01

9 January 2026

Groningen Seaports closed the year 2025 with a positive preliminary result. The preliminary annual figures

6 October 2025

With the arrival of the BaseLoad Power Hub in Eemshaven harbour, in the northeast of

19 March 2025

As of 1 June 2025, CEO Cas König will leave Groningen Seaports. König accepted a

5 March 2025

Buss Terminal Eemshaven has expanded its terminal area and heavy-duty quay side access, which positions