IJmond's surplus industrial energy could be profitably used in parts of Velsen is one conclusion of a research report coordinated by the IJmond Regional Technology Centre (RTC) in Velsen-Noord. Research results will be published early May.

Amsterdam stands a good chance of being awarded the contract to rebuild the port of Takoradi in the West African state of Ghana, reported port Alderman van der Horst this last week in the course of a port trade mission to Ghana and the Ivory Coast.