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The Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers and Agents (Vereniging van Rotterdamse Cargadoors, VRC) was founded in 1969. However, the history of United Shipbrokers and Agents in Rotterdam dates as far back as 1889.
Current membership of the association is about one hundred ship’s agency companies in the Rotterdam port area. They include both independent agencies and owners’ offices and both liner- and tramp-agents. There are also associate members. The shipping companies using the Port of Rotterdam and the shipbrokers and agents who are their local representatives play a vital role in the global freight market.

VRC’s principal aim is to monitor ships’ agents interest’s in every respect. Much of our work involves keeping the Port of Rotterdam attractive for ships and cargo. This means ensuring a fair balance between price and quality.

VRC is also a lobbying organization.

Numerous local and national authorities consult VRC for advice.

Among the subjects VRC handles on behalf of its members are:

• harbour dues and operational matters;
• customs issues;
• pilotage;
• training;
• information and communication technology;
• short sea  and feeder;
• statistics.

• the Port Community System;
• the customs authorities;
• Port of Rotterdam management;
• The Seaport Police;
• Pilots;
• towing companies;
• terminal operators;
• shippers and forwarders organizations;
• ministerial policymakers;
• politicians.

• VNC (Verenigde Nederlandse Cargadoors  United Netherlands Ships’ Agents and Brokers);
• ECASBA (European Community Association of Ship Brokers and Agents);
• FONASBA (Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents).
• Deltalinqs (industry and port business interest group)