Maritime and port

Ready to shape the future of global trade, offshore energy and shipping with your next career step? Work in one of the world's leading maritime regions, centred around the Port of Rotterdam.

5,165

maritime companies in the region

71,000

professionals working in the maritime industry

EUR 8 bn

turnover by maritime and offshore companies

2,600

students at the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering at TU Delft

Discover jobs in maritime and port

Connect with global maritime companies looking for talent to help transform the sector through digitalisation, automation and the energy transition. Discover careers in engineering, project management, logistics, data and sustainability. Whether you are looking for your first job, your next career move or an internship, browse open vacancies in shipping, offshore wind, logistics, shipbuilding, marine engineering and port operations.

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Europe's largest maritime hub

The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the world's most important trade hubs. Together with a strong network of maritime companies, engineering firms, logistics providers and knowledge institutions, it forms one of Europe's leading maritime ecosystems.

The South Holland region is home to international players such as Damen Shipyards and Royal IHC, large terminals such as APM Terminals and Hutchison Ports ECT, and maritime service providers such as Allseas, Boskalis, Heerema MC and Van Oord.

Businesses across the maritime cluster are investing in smart shipping, port digitalisation, offshore wind and (low carbon) hydrogen infrastructure, creating opportunities for talent from around the world.

Port of Rotterdam job board

Where shipping meets sustainability goals

South Holland combines maritime expertise with growing innovation in offshore energy, logistics and sustainable transport. Companies and research institutions work together on solutions that help make shipping cleaner, ports smarter and offshore infrastructure more sustainable.

From autonomous vessels and robotics to offshore wind and hydrogen projects, professionals in the sector contribute to challenges that have a direct impact on global trade, energy security and climate goals.

More on energy and climate in South Holland

Networking opportunities

Are you looking to connect with employers, entrepreneurs and fellow professionals in the maritime sector? Discover some of the region's leading innovation hubs and industry events.

RDM Rotterdam

Located on a former shipyard site, RDM Rotterdam is a leading innovation campus where businesses, researchers and students collaborate on the future of maritime technology, manufacturing and sustainable industry.

PortXL

Based at RDM Rotterdam, PortXL is the world's first accelerator focused on the maritime, port and offshore sectors. It connects start-ups with industry partners to develop innovative solutions for sustainability, digitalisation and operational efficiency.

Wereldhavendagen (World Port Days)

One of Europe's largest maritime events, Wereldhavendagen attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and showcases the innovation, scale and international significance of the Port of Rotterdam. It also features maritime careers and networking events.

RDM Rotterdam

PortXL

Wereldhavendagen (World Port Days)

Meet your future employer

Meet some of the key companies in Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft and Leiden looking for international talent with expertise in marine engineering, operations, technology, sustainability and project management.