Since 1855 · One of the oldest active shipping companies in the Netherlands
Your partner that
sets the course.
We show you the way to the best logistics solution.
For over 170 years.
Lead the way
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170+
Years at sea
Since 1855
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27
Vessels
Dutch flag
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3
Terminals
Delfzijl · Eemshaven · Farmsum
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1
Point of contact
For the whole chain
Services
From sea
From sea
to quay.
One address for the whole chain. Shipping, logistics and agency: three services that talk to each other, so you only have to talk to us.
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01 · Shipping & chartering
Chartering and (spot- and volume) contracts
Vessels 3,000–5,800 mtn. Sea-river and ice-class tonnage.Charter a vessel -
02 · Shipping & chartering
Cargo
Project cargoes, steel, (break)bulk and offshore-wind components.Move a project -
03 · Logistics
Multimodal and forwarding
From ship’s rail to your customer’s door. We combine inland barge, rail, trucking and forwarding into one flow.Plan a chain -
04 · Agency
Port agency
Your vessel calls, we handle the rest. Full husbandry, protective agency and port services in Delfzijl and Eemshaven.Request an agent -
05 · Logistics
Stevedoring and warehousing
170,000 m² of open and covered storage, 60,000 m² indoor warehousing.Store with us -
06 · Logistics
Terminals
Three terminals, Delfzijl, Eemshaven and Farmsum. Container, breakbulk, offshore-wind base.Find a terminal
Our fleet
Our fleet.
One flag.
Our vessels are purpose-built for short sea trade. Well-maintained and sailing under Dutch flag.
- 3000 – 3600
DWCC
13 vessels - 3600 – 4200
DWCC
10 vessels - 4200 – 5800
DWCC
4 vessels
Lady Adele
Featured vessel
3,700 mtn DWT
Trading area
Where water
takes us.
Our main trading area runs from Northern Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, with transatlantic voyages and sea-river routes.
- Northern Europa
- Southern Europa
- Transatlantic
Our story · Values
No empty
promises.
The operating principle of Wijnne Barends since 1855.
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01 · Reliability
Anchor point
Reliability is the base of everything we do. Whatever the situation, whatever the cargo: on Wijnne Barends you can build. We provide direction and inspire trust.
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02 · Community
Second home
At sea and ashore, people come first. We are rooted in the region, with a strong social compass. Where others count heads, we know the names.
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03 · Ingenuity
Inventive
We see opportunity where others see limits. Since 1855, we keep finding the smarter route. If the solution doesn’t exist yet, we create it for you.
- At sea
- On shore
- Internships
Careers
A second
home.
We don’t just hire hands. We welcome crew. Whether you’re a seafarer with ambition or a stevedore with vision, we want you on board.