Port and Shipping Agency

Peterson provides full-scope shipping agency services, including port agency support, to ensure smooth and compliant vessel port calls from start to finish. Acting as an experienced port and vessel agent, our teams coordinate all formalities and logistics from pre-arrival clearance to operational support while the vessel is in port.

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Peterson’s value add

Service highlights

Peterson supports offshore energy projects with reliable port and shipping agency services to simplify complex port operations. Our integrated approach combines operational expertise, dedicated infrastructure, and experienced agency teams to ensure efficient and compliant vessel port calls.

Peterson provides reliable port agency services tailored to the demands of offshore logistics, with 24/7 operational support. Acting as a single point of contact, our teams manage all activities throughout the vessel’s port stay.

Our agency services integrate with Peterson’s wider logistics capabilities, including stevedoring, warehousing, customs clearance and cargo handling. This integrated approach improves coordination and enables faster vessel turnaround

With decades of experience supporting offshore wind and oil and gas operations, Peterson understands the operational demands of energy projects. Our teams deliver reliable agency services supported by dedicated infrastructure, in-house equipment and experienced operational teams.

What we deliver

Peterson coordinates all operational, regulatory, and logistical activities required for vessel port calls, ensuring efficient and compliant operations from arrival through to departure.

Port Services
Comprehensive support for vessel port calls and offshore energy operations

Our agency services include:

Peterson provides integrated port and shipping agency services supporting offshore energy operations. Acting as an experienced port and vessel agent, we coordinate the full range of activities associated with vessel port calls including customs formalities, crew services, cargo coordination, bunkering arrangements and waste handling.

Management of all vessel port call formalities, including pre-arrival notifications, berth reservations, pilotage arrangements and communication with port authorities.

Coordination of crew transfers, immigration formalities, accommodation, transport and husbandry services for offshore personnel.

Full customs documentation and compliance management handled by Peterson’s in-house AEO-certified customs specialists.

Handling and coordination of cargo movements, stevedoring, equipment mobilisation and logistics operations supporting offshore projects.

Arrangement of fuel bunkering, fresh water supply, provisions and essential vessel services during port stays.

Coordination of MARPOL-compliant waste disposal and documentation in accordance with environmental regulations.

Our network

In the Netherlands, we operate from the key offshore energy hubs of Den Helder, IJmuiden and Eemshaven, and are supported by our wider network across the Southern North Sea and beyond. Peterson’s shipping agency services provide a single point of contact for port agency, vessel support, customs clearance, crew services, and logistics coordination.

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Strategic ports supporting offshore energy operations

Our key offshore energy locations

Peterson operates from strategically located offshore energy ports across the Netherlands, enabling efficient coordination of vessel port calls and offshore logistics activities. These locations support offshore wind and energy developments across the Southern North Sea, providing direct access to key project areas and operational infrastructure.

Peterson provides port and vessel agency services in Den Helder, one of the most important offshore energy hubs in the Southern North Sea, supporting vessel operations for offshore wind and energy projects.

Peterson’s port agency services in IJmuiden support offshore wind vessel operations and logistics activities across the Dutch North Sea sector.

Peterson delivers shipping and vessel agency services in Eemshaven, supporting offshore wind developments and vessel logistics across the Northern Dutch North Sea.

Related services

Port management

Port management

With Peterson as port managers, clients benefit from having an experienced party managing the facility, but also through having an experienced and recognized player in the energy industry that can support end users of the Port with a complete and efficient Port design and delivery model.
Port Services

Port Services

We provide a comprehensive range of port services, tailored to meet your specific needs, from the supply of fuel or chemicals, ships agency services or managed lifting operations.
Ships Agency

Ships Agency

Many sectors in offshore marine contracting operate specialist vessels, with a range of specific logistical and administrative needs. With almost 100 years’ experience as a shipping agent, we have the expertise to offer high-quality services to support this work.
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