Commercial port
The role of Den Helder as a commercial port is also increasing in importance, particularly in the transhipment sector. For many years, sand and gravel have been transhipped here, from the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. Today, however, construction materials, fuels, steel constructions, wood products and fish, together with products and equipment for the oil and gas industry are also shipped here. In addition, the port is responsible for the transhipment of natural gas condensate, drilling fluids and dredging spoils. There is also space available for the transhipment of agricultural and market gardening products. In the long term, the port may take on an important role in the trading route to the Scandinavian countries and the Baltic.
Various shipping agents guarantee that the transport and transhipment of goods, materials and products are carried out efficiently, as well as arranging inward and outward-bound customs clearance, and organising storage facilities.