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Haven Amsterdam

A smart port - vision 2008-2020

Environment

Facilitating port-related activities involves an environmental responsibility. The Port of Amsterdam is working closely together with port-located companies to ensure having clean air, cleaner water, clean soil, a safer environment, less inconvenience for the surrounding area (noise, dust, risk and smell) and less discharge of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Physical space

In a densely populated area like the Amsterdam region, existing space must be used efficiently. The Port of Amsterdam is promoting intensive use of space and the restructuring of the existing harbour area.

Accessibility

The Port of Amsterdam is promoting rail and water transportation of goods to the hinterland, at the expense of road transport. More on accessibility...

Flows of goods

The Port of Amsterdam invests in having diverse flows of goods. Emphasis is on (sustainable) energy, food and containers. Cruise sailing too has been granting Amsterdam several options.

Attractiveness

Several recreational possibilities, sights, green areas and beautiful nature, are turning the Amsterdam port into an interesting place to visit, also for recreational purposes.

Employment & Schooling

The Amsterdam port is an international area. It is home to many companies and has been providing job opportunities at different educational levels. The Port of Amsterdam has launched several initiatives to confirm that the port is an attractive employer and also to realise a match between employment-related supply and demand.