Bulk Soybeans Loading at Cargo Port Terminal

Agri

Peterson is more than logistics

    Inland shipping for just-in-time agri-logistics

    Agri supply chains run tighter and faster. Just-in-time deliveries replace buffers, leaving no room for disruptions. Road congestion rises as companies seek ways to cut costs and emissions.

    Inland waterways re-emerge as reliable and sustainable links – when designed smartly with transshipment and practical last-mile delivery.

    Contact our Agri supply chain experts

    Reliable bulk flows with agri expertise

    Peterson excels in agri inland shipping for over a century, with client ties since 1920 and strength in the 500–1500 ton segment. This experience delivers practical chain knowledge. We stabilize bulk flows even under capacity or regulatory pressure.

    Transport becomes a chain solution: execution meets clear communication and on-site port presence as your eyes and ears. Where needed, we link to inspections and quality control. Agri clients gain predictable, efficient and forward-looking waterway logistics.

    Peterson supply chain partner – agri

    Cargo types

    Ask us about the possibilities.

    • Grains

    • Soy

    Your trusted partner across the entire supply chain

    From planning, transport, distribution and storage to inspections, certifications, lab analyses and sustainability advice. All supply chain challenges are in good hands with us.

    Peterson is more than logistics.

    Peterson Supply chain partner

    Supply chain solutions

    Peterson advances the supply chain. Smart, sustainable and futureproof.
    Where in the supply chain can we help?

    Planning & coordination

    Planning & coordination

    Integrated logistics planning - 4PL

    Integrated logistics planning – 4PL

    Port & terminal

    Port & terminal

    Ships agency

    Ships agency

    Customs services

    Customs services

    Stevedoring & transshipment

    Stevedoring & transshipment

    Storage & inventory

    Storage & inventory

    Floating storage

    Floating storage

    Warehousing & storage

    Warehousing & storage

    Transport & distribution

    Transport & distribution

    Inland shipping

    Inland shipping

    Railway transportation

    Railway transportation

    Road transportation

    Road transportation

    Sea shipping & vessel chartering

    Sea shipping & vessel chartering

    Lab analyses, inspections & certifications

    Lab analyses, inspections & certifications

    Inspections & monitoring

    Inspections & monitoring

    Lab analyses

    Lab analyses

    Pest management

    Pest management

    Certifications and verifications

    Certifications and verifications

    Peterson Nederland
    We prefer to work with clients on long-term projects where we design new transport solutions together. That is how we build something of lasting value, rather than only competing on price from A to B.
    Arno Mahlmann – Peterson

    Ask us anything

    Frequently asked questions in the agri industry.

    Inland shipping is a more sustainable and cost-effective option, especially for businesses located on the water. By moving cargo from trucks to inland vessels, we also help to relieve congestion on the road network.

    Yes. Even if your facility is not directly on a waterway, we develop a unique business case for your organisation. We assess the ‘last mile’ in detail to determine whether a solution is viable and how we can design it efficiently.

    Yes. Our vessels are highly multifunctional, so we can handle a wide range of cargo types. Our proven success in the complex Agri sector gives you confidence that we can manage logistics for many other industries as well.

    Your trusted supply chain partner

    We are Peterson

    Established in Rotterdam in 1920 as ‘graanfactor’ focused on quality and logistics for grain and feed.

    Today, Peterson has evolved into a global logistics and supply chain partner, active in many industries.

    Still family-owned, we deliver expertise and future-ready solutions that keep local and global industries moving.

    Read our full story
    105
    +
    Years of experience
    80
    +
    Countries of operation
    6000
    +
    Number of employees

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