Mission, vision and strategy
Creating sustainable connections for a society in transition
That is our mission. We do this by providing the infrastructure needed for a future-proof port complex. This includes quays, berths, electricity cables and substations, pipelines for hydrogen, shore power facilities, and bunkering and degassing infractructure. And of course, the connections that ensure smooth and safe passage of shipping traffic, via the locks in IJmuiden, the North Sea Canal, and hinterland connections.
But we are also working on building fruitful connections between stakeholders within and beyond the port - between startups with innovative ideas and established companies, between local, regional, and national authorities, governments, and initiatives.
Vision 2040: Green Port Amsterdam
The future of the Amsterdam port is green and clean. That is the essence of the Vision 2040. By 2040, Amsterdam will be the port of destination for clean shipping, circular industry, and renewable energy. This is vital for achieving a climate-neutral society by 2050, but also because these are the areas where new economic opportunities lie. In this way, Green Port Amsterdam will remain an essential logistical hub for the regional, national, and international supply of vital raw materials and energy, as well as a center for innovative and circular processing.
Strategy
With our strategy 'On course toward a future-proof port complex', we are taking the first steps toward Green Port Amsterdam. Over the next four years, we will focus on strengthening the competitive position of the Port of Amsterdam in transition and preparing our business climate for the European climate goals for 2030.
In this video, Eduard de Visser, Director of Strategy & Innovation, explains what our plans are for the coming years.
Five strategic pillars
In our strategic plan, we have defined five strategic pillars to guide us in achieving our goals. These pillars will shape our efforts in the coming years.
Pillar 1: Creating sustainable economic value with our clients
We are working towards a future-oriented port economy. Together with companies in the port and other stakeholders, we make choices that are profitable in the long term and support the transitions taking place in the port. Over the next four years, we will focus on developing new value chains and strengthening the existing port ecosystem. Our goal is to ensure that businesses benefit from both existing and new infrastructure, expertise, and activity in the port - and that the port, in turn, is strengthened by the presence of these businesses.
Pillar 2: Safe, clean and efficient vessel traffic management
Transitions such as climate change and the energy transition bring uncertainties and also affect vessel traffic management. Through our Harbour Master's Division, we anticipate these developments to ensure that we can continue to guarantee safe, efficient and clean maritime operations. In the coming four years, we will focus on preventing safety and security incidents, optimizing vessel traffic management, and facilitating, encouraging, and regulating maritime traffic.
Pillar 3: Investing in a future-proof port complex
We aim to be a future-proof port. This means evaluating the facilities, layout, and management of our area-both on land and on the water. To continue an optimal business climate in the futre, we need infrastructure that is timely, resilient and adaptable. This includes pipelines for hydrogen or industria water, as well as infratructure that can withstand extreme weather conditions.
Pillar 4: Enabling conditions for the transition in place
We go beyond simply providing physical and nautical space in the port. Whether new activities are a good fit for the port depends on many more factors - such as accessibility, spatial development in the region, and the availability of renewable energy. Whitin this pillar, we focus on regional cooperation, creating space for transition, and improving quality of life.
Pillar 5: A flexible and thriving organization
The succes of our strategy - and with it, the transition of the Port of Amsterdam - depends heavily on how we organize ourselves and implement the strategy together. With the right people in the right roles and effective execution of strategic actions, we can make real progress over the next four years. We aim to be a flexible organization that makes bold choices, while remaining attentive to both our surroundings and our employees.
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Annual report
Want to know more about the progress of our strategy? Read more about our activities and results in our annual report from 2024.
Municipal Port Vision
Our shareholder has presented the Municipal Port Vision 2020-2040. Together with this vision and our new five-year strategy, we are aligned on a shared course toward a sustainable port complex. Also take a look at the draft Port Memorandum 2020-2030, which outlines the proposed policy for the Dutch port sector.