Timeline:
Pieter de Geus at Main Terminal
| 1964 | Metaal Transport B.V. is founded by Pieter de Geus and a German investor seeking representation in the Port of Rotterdam. Initially focused on expediting transports of Copper bars. |
| 1970 | The company’s first expansion takes place with the rental of a warehouse in the ‘Merwehaven’ within the Port of Rotterdam. |
| 1985 | Metaal Transport relocates to the Lekhaven, specializing in the storage and handling of metal scrap. |
| 1990 | Metaal Transport’s first warehouse receives approval from the London Metal Exchange (LME). |
| 1992 | Willem-Jan de Geus, son of Pieter de Geus, takes the presidency of the company, with Pieter de Geus continuing as an advisor. |
| 1993 | Metaal Transport establishes its presence at the Waalhaven in the Port of Rotterdam, marking a significant milestone in its history. |
| 1994 | Metaal Transport implements a computerized Warehouse Management System, enhancing efficiency and productivity. |
| 1998 | The company experiences further growth, expanding to a second terminal on the North side of the Waalhaven. |
| 2013 | The company opens new warehouses near the Deepsea terminals in the Port, further strengthening its logistics capabilities. |
| 2019 | Willem-Jan de Geus signs a contract for the development of a new terminal in the Waalhaven, reflecting Metaal Transport’s ongoing commitment to expansion and innovation. |
| 2023 | Metaal Transport marks a significant milestone with the launch of its new terminal: Pier 5, reinforcing its role in the metal transportation and logistics sector within the Port of Rotterdam. |
