Maasvlakte Olie Terminal

What Maasvlakte Olie Terminal does

Maasvlakte Olie Terminal (MOT) is a Dutch joint-venture oil storage and transshipment terminal located at the Port of Rotterdam, operating critical crude oil logistics infrastructure between global oil producers and Dutch refineries. The company was established in 1974 as a joint venture of major oil companies, with Aramco Overseas Company and BP Nederland BV identified as participating partners and Maasvlakte Olie Terminal NV serving as the managing partner. MOT operates two deepwater piers engineered to accommodate the world's largest crude oil tankers—up to 460 meters in length with drafts of 22 meters—supported by laser docking guidance systems and wireless remote-controlled loading arms. Approximately 240 tankers call annually, delivering 35-40 million tons of crude oil, representing roughly one-third of Rotterdam's total crude oil supply.

Name

Maasvlakte Olie Terminal

Legal name

Maasvlakte Olie Terminal NV

Website

https://mot.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maasvlakte Olie Terminal (MOT) is a Dutch joint-venture oil terminal at the Port of Rotterdam that stores crude oil and distributes it via pipeline to all five Dutch refineries, handling about one-third of Rotterdam's crude supply.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil Terminal and Logistics Services

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (42471), Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil (4861)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Pipe Lines (No Natural Gas) (4610)

akta.pro primary industry

Crude Oil & Condensate Terminals (Tank Farms, Marine/Truck/Rail Loading) (EUALAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crude Oil Tank Farms & Terminals (TLAGAKAA), Liquid Bulk Petroleum Terminals (Crude, Refined Products) (TLAHABAH), Marine/Port-Connected Pipeline Terminals (Dock/Jetty Tank Farms) (TLAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Crude oil storage
• Oil terminal operations
• Maritime transshipment
• Pipeline distribution
• Tanker berthing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Terminal Storage and Handling Services: Provides crude oil storage, receiving, and distribution services to partner oil companies. Revenue generated through terminal handling fees, storage charges, and pipeline distribution services for crude oil logistics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Maasvlakte Olie Terminal operates crude oil storage and transshipment services at the Port of Rotterdam, providing maritime reception of supertankers at two jetties, storage in 39 large tanks (each ~114,000 m³), and pipeline distribution of crude oil to all five Dutch refineries. The terminal handles approximately 35-40 million tons of crude oil annually from about 240 tankers, supplying one-third of Rotterdam's total crude oil.

Product overview

Maasvlakte Olie Terminal (MOT) operates as a unified oil terminal infrastructure combining four interconnected services: crude oil storage in 39 large tanks with approximately 114,000 cubic meters capacity each, maritime terminal operations at two jetties handling supertankers up to 460 meters, an underground pipeline distribution network serving Dutch refineries and international connections, and an HSE management system for safety compliance. The terminal handles approximately one-third of Rotterdam's total crude oil supply, processing 35-40 million tons annually from about 240 tankers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crude Oil Storage Services Storage of crude oil in 39 large tanks, each 22 meters high with 85-meter diameter, capable of holding approximately 114,000 cubic meters of crude oil per tank. Tanks are periodically cleaned, inspected, and repaired through specific maintenance programs.
• Maritime Terminal Operations Receives crude oil via supertankers at two jetties capable of accommodating vessels up to 460 meters in length with drafts up to 22 meters. Features laser docking systems for safe berthing and wireless remote-controlled loading arms. Handles approximately 240 tankers annually, totaling 35-40 million tons of oil.
• Pipeline Distribution Network Extensive underground pipeline network for distributing crude oil to Dutch refineries and international destinations. Features remotely controlled valves and large pumps for efficient oil distribution via the regional pipeline network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles 35-40 million tons of crude oil annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aramco Overseas CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner participating in the MOT terminal operations. Represents Saudi Aramco's interest in the terminal.
• BP Nederland BVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner participating in the MOT terminal operations. Represents BP's interest in the terminal.
• Maasvlakte Olie Terminal NVcoreOthersManaging partner (beherend vennoot) of the joint venture. Operates the terminal on behalf of partner companies.
• DeltalinqsminorOthersIndustry association for Rotterdam port and industrial area. MOT participates as member. Safety passport system for contractors is coordinated through Deltalinqs.
• DCMR Milieudienst RijnmondminorOthersEnvironmental service agency for the Rijnmond region. Regular constructive consultations held with MOT on safety and environmental matters.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Royal Vopak: Rotterdam-headquartered global independent tank storage operator with terminals storing oil, chemicals, and gases. Directly comparable as a Dutch-based crude and product storage terminal operator serving similar refinery and trader customers, including Rotterdam assets.
• Stolthaven Terminals (Stolt-Nielsen): Global terminal operator for bulk liquids (chemicals, oils, gases) and joint deep-sea/parcel tanker operator. Directly comparable as a multi-asset bulk liquid terminal operator with European footprint and shared customer base with global oil majors.
• VTTI (Vitol Tank Terminals International): Independent global tank storage company focused on oil, fuel, and chemical storage with major terminals in Northwest Europe (including Rotterdam area). Backed by Vitol trading volumes, comparable to MOT's JV-backed, throughput-driven terminal model.
• International Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT): Independent bulk liquid terminal operator with terminals storing crude oil, refined products, and chemicals in North America and Europe. Comparable fee-based terminal storage model with similar customer mix of refiners, traders, and producers.
• Tank & Rast Group: Operator of tank farms and storage infrastructure for mineral oil products in Germany and broader Europe. Comparable midstream storage operator serving refineries and trading houses via jetties and pipeline distribution.
• Oiltanking: Global tank storage operator with terminals in Northwest Europe including Amsterdam and Hamburg, storing crude oil, refined products, and chemicals. Direct peer given the comparable tank farm business model serving European refineries via maritime and pipeline logistics.

Broad incumbents

• Vitol: World's largest independent oil trader with extensive physical infrastructure including terminals and storage. Operates Rotterdam-area assets via VTTI; comparable as a counterparty and through-the-cycle demand source for MOT's terminal services.
• Gunvor Group: Major global oil trader that owns and operates tank farms and terminals alongside trading operations. Broader incumbent in crude logistics with significant European storage assets - comparable in that it handles similar crude flows and serves refiners, but with wider trading scope.

Others

• Port of Rotterdam Authority: Operator of Europe's largest port where MOT's Maasvlakte terminal is located. Ecosystem participant whose investment in deepening, dredging, and infrastructure expansion directly underpins MOT's ability to receive 460m, 22m draft supertankers.
• Petroineos Manufacturing France SAS (Lavera refinery): Owner-operator of major European refineries (including Marseille/Lavera). Comparable not as a terminal peer but as a downstream refinery customer analogous to MOT's Dutch refinery counterparties, illustrating the customer-side structural dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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