Amsterdam - Rhythm of the port

The port of Amsterdam is a lively area. In the ports of IJmuiden, Beverwijk, Zaanstad and Amsterdam vessels find a berth, millions of tons of cargo are being shipped en thousands of people go to work.

The Port of Amsterdam is a versatile logistic junction, combining large-scale storage and transhipment of goods with industrial processing activities. Nowhere else in the world are seaport and airport so close to each other, surrounded by hundreds of European headquarters and distribution centres. The Port of Amsterdam innovates and grows continuously: adding an ultramodern container terminal, the worlds first covered board-to-board transhipment terminal, business expansions, new quays and innovative facilities. The purpose is to continue to facilitate the growing shipping industry and allow for high quality and good business locations.

"Rhythm of the port" covers 24 hours in the Port of Amsterdam.

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Science & Technology

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• Amsterdam
• Port
• Haven
• Zeehavens