From the very beginning of their origins, ports have been crucial in the exchange of people and goods. From time immemorial, people have realized that the exchange of goods by sea and river is necessary. Since most of the world's goods are exchanged by sea, it is clear that ports are global carriers of the economy and important links in logistics and supply chains. As time progressed and people developed technology and their environment, ports also had to adapt and take on some new functions. In the beginning, ports were the place of loading or unloading goods, but today ports must be much more than the ports themselves. In global supply chains, ports must also perform operations such as warehousing, distribution, and operations that add value to goods. Today, the business of distribution is almost impossible without distribution centers. Good positioning and connecting distribution centers is the key to successful business II and a good logistics chain. Distribution centers are tactically positioned not far from the port to operate in harmony and contribute to the supply chain. It is very important that the port and the distribution center operate effectively and efficiently and constantly increase their efficiency. The Port of Rotterdam is the busiest and largest European seaport, it dominates in the import and export of containers and mineral oil. Distribution centers Venlo and Maasvlakte play big role in the development.