Meltem Ulbegi paints 9th “art container” 28 September 2008The Amsterdam artist Meltem Ulbegi will create the ninth “art container” that is part of the ART-on-a-BOX project, which promotes Amsterdam as a container port. She will do so during the weekend from August 29 through 31 at the Uitmarkt in Amsterdam. The Uitmarkt is cultural event that ushers in the new cultural season and attracts hundreds of thousands of culture aficionados each year.
Opening of four bicycle routes in port area28 August 2008Cyclists can take in the industrial landscape, plus flora and fauna. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, four recreational cycling routes running through the port area were opened to the public. The port authority has created these marked bicycle routes, each of which has a different character. Information posts at interesting sites provide background information to the users, who will get a good impression of the industry, flora and fauna “living cheek by jowl” in the port area.
Updated oil port map26 August 2008The oil port map, which designates the “oil port sections,” has been adjusted in the light of recent developments.
Amsterdam Port Area achieves robust growth 25 August 2008In the first half of 2008, the cargo throughput in the Amsterdam Port Area (comprises the Ports of Amsterdam, IJmuiden, Velsen, Beverwijk and Zaanstad) grew by 6.6% from 44.7 million metric tons to 47.6 million metric tons.
CCA official empty depot in Amsterdam for CMA-CGM 13 August 2008From the 1st of August Container Company Amsterdam (CCA), part of the Ter Haak Group, has officially been appointed as the emtpy container depot in the Amsterdam regionfor the French carrier CMA-CGM which is originated in Marseille. CMA-CGMbelongs to the top three largest container carriers in the world. The Ter Haak Group has considerably expanded its container depot facilities.