Effective 27 May 2026, the Port of Rotterdam Authority is transferring Routescanner, the digital platform for comparing and planning container transport, to Royal Dirkzwager, a provider of maritime information and data solutions. This step gives Routescanner the room to grow further as an international technology platform within a specialised data and software environment.
Routescanner was founded by the Port of Rotterdam Authority in 2017 and has since been developed to increase transparency and efficiency in container transport. The platform gives users insight into multimodal transport options by making it easy to compare routes, transport providers, transit times and CO₂ emissions, thereby supporting smarter and more sustainable choices in logistics.
The transfer to Royal Dirkzwager is in line with the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s strategy of developing innovations and then having them scaled up by market parties. Royal Dirkzwager brings extensive expertise in maritime data and digital platforms, including Ship2Port, which opens up new opportunities for the further development and international rollout of Routescanner.
Boudewijn Siemons, CEO, Port of Rotterdam Authority: “With Routescanner, we have built a valuable platform that contributes to transparency and sustainability in the logistics chain. We are confident that Routescanner is in good hands with Royal Dirkzwager and will be developed further.”
The combination of Routescanner and Ship2Port creates a strongly complementary product. Where Ship2Port provides real-time insight into vessel movements, port calls and operational planning in ports, Routescanner adds a layer for planning and optimising hinterland transport. Together, the platforms make it possible to achieve end-to-end supply chain visibility, from the arrival of the vessel through to onward transport inland. This supports users in better planning, higher efficiency and more sustainable choices.
Joan Blaas, CEO at Royal Dirkzwager: “The combination of Routescanner and Ship2Port enables us to offer customers an integrated view of the logistics chain. From sea to hinterland, we can forecast, plan and optimise more effectively.”
Routescanner’s operations will remain based in Rotterdam. Some of its employees will make the move to Royal Dirkzwager. For customers and partners, this means that the existing Routescanner functionalities will be retained and, under the wing of Royal Dirkzwager, further strengthened, expanded and developed.
About the Port of Rotterdam Authority
The core tasks of the Port Authority are the sustainable development, management and operation of the port and industrial area, and promoting the effective, safe and efficient handling of shipping in the port and the approach area off the coast. The aim of the Port of Rotterdam Authority is to strengthen the position of the port of Rotterdam as a future-proof logistics hub and industrial complex, with quality at its core. The Port Authority’s ambition is to develop a climate-neutral port in balance with its surroundings.
About Royal Dirkzwager
Royal Dirkzwager is a leading provider of maritime information and data solutions, with a history spanning more than 150 years. The company supports customers worldwide with real-time data, software and insights for efficient, safe and predictable maritime operations. Royal Dirkzwager helps ports, terminals and logistics parties to digitalise their processes and collaborate more effectively within the supply chain.
About Routescanner
Routescanner is a digital platform that helps logistics parties find optimal container transport solutions by sea, inland waterway, rail and road. The platform provides transparency across routes through comprehensive schedule information such as transit times, frequencies, reliability, CO₂ emissions and more.