EMO

What EMO does

EMO, operating as HES Bulk Terminal Rotterdam (HBTR), is one of Europe's largest dry bulk terminals, located on a 170-hectare site at the Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1973 and privately held as part of HES International B.V., the terminal provides loading, unloading, storage, transshipment, and value-added processing — screening, blending, and washing — for iron ore, coking coal, steam coal, and washed low-ash coal. It serves enterprise industrial customers in the steel, silicon metal, and energy sectors, with approximately 80% of throughput transported onward to the German hinterland via an extensive rail network and inland waterways. The facility has 7 million tonnes of storage capacity, a maximum vessel draught of 23.0 meters enabling access for the largest seagoing vessels globally, and a highly automated fleet of electric-powered ship unloaders, panamax and barge loaders, stacker reclaimers, and rail wagon loaders.

The company employs approximately 340 professionals working on a 24/7 basis and operates a sales-led, direct B2B commercial motion with quote-based, multi-year contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Approximately 340 staff is materially larger than the 101–250 figure cited in firmographic data and should be considered the more current count given repeated mentions in primary source material. Revenue is generated from transaction fees on cargo handling plus professional services for value-added processing, and the business holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISPS certifications covering quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, and port facility security. Sustainability infrastructure includes electric-powered equipment, a dust suppression system covering the entire storage area, on-site water recovery and recycling, and the ability to compact stored coal to prevent spontaneous combustion. No external parent, private equity sponsor, or venture capital backing was identified.

Strategically, EMO sits within HES International's broader European terminal network (which also includes HES Botlek, HES Amsterdam, HES Wilhelmshaven, HES Gdynia, HES Med Terminals, OVET, STE, and Maasdelta), and HES has publicly launched a "New Energies" strategic initiative that signals intent to diversify beyond legacy bulk handling. The investment profile of EMO is best characterized as a capital-intensive, geographically concentrated industrial logistics asset with deep structural advantages from its Rotterdam location, but with revenue exposure to coal-heavy verticals that face European energy-transition headwinds.

Name

EMO

Legal name

HES International B.V.

Website

https://emo.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EMO, operating as HES Bulk Terminal Rotterdam, is a large European dry bulk terminal at the Port of Rotterdam. It provides loading, unloading, storage, transshipment, and processing services for iron ore, coking coal, steam coal, and washed low-ash coal serving steel, silicon metal, and energy sector customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dry Bulk Terminal Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Inland Water Freight Transportation (483211)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Bulk Commodity Terminals (Grain, Coal, Ore, Fertilizer) (TLAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk & Silo Storage (Dry Bulk) (TLALAAAH), Bulk Terminal Services & Operations (Stevedoring, Sampling, Weighing, Blending) (TLAHABAO)

Keywords

• Dry bulk terminal services
• Bulk cargo handling
• Port logistics services
• Industrial storage solutions
• Bulk transshipment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dry bulk cargo handling services: Revenue generated from loading, unloading, storage, and transshipment of dry bulk commodities including iron ore, coke coal, steam coal, and washed low-ash coal for industrial customers in steel, silicon metal, and energy sectors
2. Value-added services: Additional services including screening, blending, and washing of coal for the silicon metal industry, generating additional revenue streams beyond basic terminal operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EMO operates HES Bulk Terminal Rotterdam (HBTR), one of Europe's largest dry bulk terminals located at the Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam. The company provides loading, unloading, storage, and transshipment services for iron ore, coking coal, steam coal, and washed low-ash coal, complemented by value-added services such as screening, blending, and washing for the silicon metal industry. Approximately 80% of dry bulk products handled are transported to the German hinterland via rail network or inland waterways.

Product overview

EMO operates as HES Bulk Terminal Rotterdam (HBTR), a single core product offering: a highly automated dry bulk terminal service. The terminal handles diverse dry bulk products including iron ore, coking coal, steam coal, and washed low-ash coal for the silicon metal industry. Services include loading, unloading, storage, transshipment, screening, mixing, and washing. The company operates a fleet of electrically powered ship unloaders, panamax and barge loaders, stacker reclaimers, and rail wagon loaders across its 170-hectare facility, serving the steel, silicon metal, and energy industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HES Bulk Terminal Rotterdam (HBTR) One of Europe's largest and most modern dry bulk terminals covering 170 hectares with 7 Mt storage capacity and 23.0m maximum draught. Handles iron ore, coking coal, steam coal, and washed low-ash coal for industrial customers in the steel, silicon metal, and energy sectors. Provides loading, unloading, storage, transshipment, and value-added services including screening, blending, and washing. Operated by approximately 340 professionals working 24/7 with a highly automated electric-powered equipment fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23.0m maximum draught enabling access for largest global seagoing vessels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HES InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHES Bulk Terminal Rotterdam is part of HES International portfolio of terminals. HES International operates multiple terminals including HES Botlek, HES Botlek Bitumen, HES Gdynia, HES Wilhelmshaven, HES Med Terminals, HES Amsterdam, HES Maasdelta, OVET, and STE.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• OVET Bulk Terminal (HES): Another HES International dry bulk terminal (also known as HES Maasdelta) serving comparable iron ore, coal, and aggregates traffic for European industrial customers from Rotterdam-adjacent locations.
• HES Gdynia Bulk Terminal: Sister dry bulk terminal operated by HES International in the Port of Gdynia (Poland), handling similar commodities with comparable loading, unloading, storage, and transshipment services. Operates under the same commercial and operational framework as HBTR.
• HES Amsterdam Bulk Terminal: Sister dry bulk terminal within the HES International portfolio located in the Port of Amsterdam, offering dry bulk storage and transshipment for industrial customers with similar automated equipment and value-added services.
• Euroports Holdings: Pan-European operator of bulk and breakbulk terminals handling iron ore, coal, steel products, and agri-bulk. Competes head-to-head with HBTR for industrial dry bulk volumes at multiple North-Sea ports.
• C. Steinweg Group: Dutch-rooted global logistics company specializing in dry bulk handling, stevedoring, and warehousing for steel, metals, and minerals clients across European ports. Operates competing bulk terminals comparable to HBTR's Rotterdam facility.

Broad incumbents

• Rhenus Logistics: Large European contract logistics and port-operations group with bulk-handling capabilities at multiple ports. Broader portfolio than HBTR but overlaps materially on industrial dry bulk handling and hinterland distribution.
• Vopak: Global independent terminal operator with comparable scale and Maasvlakte presence, focused on liquid bulk and chemicals rather than dry bulk. Closely comparable business model (storage, transshipment, value-add services) for industrial customers.
• APM Terminals (Maersk): Global port operator with North-Sea bulk-handling assets and inland connectivity. While primarily container-focused, operates comparable industrial terminal infrastructure competing for European industrial customers.

Regional players

• Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA): Port and logistics operator in Hamburg handling bulk, container, and intermodal cargo. Competes with HBTR for German-hinterland traffic and is part of the same North-Sea bulk ecosystem.
• Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Belgium's competing North-Sea bulk gateway offering dry bulk handling and deep-water access for seagoing vessels; competes with HBTR for inbound steel, coal, and mineral flows targeting Benelux and German hinterland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/EMOmaasvlakte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hes-international-b-v-
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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