The people on the picture from left to right: - Mr. René de Vries, (State) Harbour Master Port of Rotterdam Authority N.V. - Mr. Ignacio Boluda Ceballos, Executive Chairman Boluda Shipping - Mr. Vicente Boluda Ceballos, Executive Chairman Boluda Towage - Mrs. Verónica Boluda Ceballos, Chief Corporate Officer of Boluda Corporación Marítima - Mr. Vicente Boluda Fos, Chairman of Boluda Corporación Marítima - Mr. Geert Vandecappelle, Chief Executive Officer of Boluda Towage Europe
After a decade of growth and consolidation in the North European market, Boluda
has established its regional headquarters in the heart of Rotterdam’s historic
Maritime Quarter. A district that has been closely linked to shipping, trade and port
activity for centuries and is widely regarded as one of the city’s most prestigious
business locations.
(Rotterdam, 14/07/26) Boluda Corporación Marítima has officially inaugurated its
Netherlands headquarters in Rotterdam, located in the city’s historic Maritime
Quarter, a landmark location that will serve as the nerve centre of its operations in
Northern Europe through its subsidiaries Boluda Towage and Boluda Shipping.
The building was officially inaugurated by Vicente Boluda Fos, Chairman of Boluda
Corporación Marítima, accompanied by Vicente Boluda Ceballos, Executive
President of Boluda Towage, Ignacio Boluda Ceballos, Executive President of
Boluda Shipping, and Verónica Boluda Ceballos, Chief Corporate Officer of Boluda
Corporación Marítima.
The event was attended by René de Vries, Harbour Master of the Port of
Rotterdam, who represented the Port Authority as well as Ana Núñez, General
Director of the Merchant Marine at Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable
Mobility, who joined Boluda on this remarkable milestone for Rotterdam,
welcoming one of the world’s leading maritime companies, a group that is helping
to shape the future of the global maritime industry.
Northwest Europe represents a strategic region for Boluda, bringing together some
of the continent’s most important logistics, industrial and maritime hubs. Over the
past decade, the company has established a leading position across the region,
providing essential maritime services in some of Europe's busiest ports and
logistics corridors.
Boluda Towage started its activities in the region in 2017, starting by Germany and
laying the foundations for its subsequent growth in the Netherlands, Belgium,
United Kingdom, Finland and Norway, with Rotterdam becoming one of its main
operational hubs. Boluda Towage operates in more than 21 ports across the
region, with a fleet of 138 vessels and highly experienced local crews.
Vicente Boluda Ceballos, Executive Chairman of Boluda Towage, commented:
"These new headquarters reflect our long-term commitment to Northern
Europe and our ambition to continue growing alongside our customers and
partners in this strategic region."
Boluda Shipping further strengthened its presence in the region in 2023, launching
regular short-sea shipping services connecting the Iberian Peninsula with the
Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland, reinforcing Rotterdam's role as a
strategic logistics hub within its European network
“Our business model delivers integrated logistics solutions by connecting
maritime transport, terminals, rail and road into a coordinated supply chain,
providing flexibility, efficiency and end-to-end support for our customers"
declared Ignacio Boluda Ceballos, Executive Chairman of Boluda Shipping
Today, Boluda Towage is the world's leading towage operator, while Boluda
Shipping continues to strengthen maritime transport and intermodal logistics
services, connecting Northern Europe with the Iberian Peninsula, West Africa and
Cape Verde.
Verónica Boluda Ceballos, Chief Corporate Officer of Boluda Corporación
Marítima, concluded: "These offices bring our teams together in one of
Europe's leading maritime hubs and reflect the collaborative spirit that
continues to drive our international growth."
The opening of its Rotterdam headquarters marks another milestone in the
company’s nearly two centuries of maritime history and reflects its ambition to
further strengthen its presence in the world’s leading maritime markets.
About Boluda Corporación Marítima
Boluda Corporación Marítima is a Spanish family-owned business and one of the
world’s leading global maritime service companies, with a presence across five
continents and a workforce of more than 10,000 employees. Its activities are
structured around two main business divisions, Boluda Towage and Boluda
Shipping, through which it delivers integrated services to its clients.
Boluda Towage is the world’s leading towage operator, with a fleet of more than
850 vessels and operations in 232 ports across Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and
Latin America. Its services include harbour, coastal and offshore towage, as well
as maritime salvage. In 2026, it has been awarded as “Innovative Company of the
Year” in recognition of its strong commitment to fleet innovation, through the
implementation of energy optimization systems across all newbuilds, driving
increasingly efficient and sustainable operations.
Boluda Shipping is one of the leading companies in maritime transport services
and international freight logistics. Through Boluda Lines, Spain’s leading shipping
company, it operates 11 maritime services connecting the Iberian Peninsula with
Northern Europe, the Canary Islands and the West African coast, with a fleet of 15
vessels serving 33 ports in 14 countries. The company also provides port logistics
services through Boluda Maritime Terminals, operating a total of 9 terminals, 4 in
the Iberian Peninsula and 5 in the Canary Islands. Through its subsidiary Boluda
Logistics, it offers a comprehensive range of transport and intermodal logistics
services, complementing its portfolio with road, rail and warehousing solutions.
More info: www.boluda.com.es.
