Containers

Port of Zwolle has two modern and easily accessible terminals for container storage and transhipment. One, the IJssel Delta Terminal (IJDT) is in Kampen. This terminal is directly connected to the River IJssel and directly accessible to inland waterway vessels. The other, the MCS terminal, is in Sethehaven, in Meppel. This is situated directly on the Meppelerdiep canal and is easily accessible to class Va vessels.

Why choose Port of Zwolle?

• Central location on the North Sea – Baltic corridor: a hub of connections.
• Multimodal connections within the Netherlands, Europe, and towards the Baltic States.
• Handling and transshipment of various types of cargo.
• Processing of cargo within the region.
• Tailored solutions.
• Strong collaboration between entrepreneurs, government, and education.
• Sustainable future perspective: Port of Zwolle is a port of the future.

Port accessibility

The wharves and quays of Port of Zwolle are accessible to vessels up to and including CEMT class Va. The ports are strategically located in a logistics hub, where the country's major transport routes intersect. Besides inland waterways, Port of Zwolle also offers excellent access to rail and road links for distribution in the Netherlands and to and from Germany, Europe and the Baltics.

Seek collaboration

Would you like to know more about the container storage and/or transhipment? We would be happy to advise you and to put you into contact with the appropriate company or terminal. 

Established companies

The companies in our port area are the driving force of the regional economy. Curious about which businesses are located here? Visit our partners.