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In the coming months, OpenIJ is working on the final stages of the construction of Zeesluis IJmuiden. This summer, OpenIJ delivers the largest sea lock in the world to Rijkswaterstaat. This will be followed by an extensive test phase of the lock gates (number 3 on the picture). Tests with sea-going ships are schedules as from October.

New relaxations will take effect for river cruise ships in the Port of Amsterdam with effect from 26 June. What exactly do these entail and what are the prospects for the future?

The new 2021-2025 strategy states - amongst other things - that Port of Amsterdam will focus on making tourism more sustainable and promote clean shipping. This is being done with initiatives including new shore power facilities, the Green Award requirement and optimal spread throughout the region. Monic van der Heyden, Commercial Manager Cruise, explains the policy for river cruising.

In these times of changing COVID-19 rules and relaxations, there is sometimes uncertainty about bookings, cancellations and the schedule. To avoid confusion, this article provides an overview of the most important arrangements and an update on the 2022 schedule.

Boat Bike Tours was one of the first shipping companies to restart operations on 19 June. The vessel De Amsterdam departed for its first bicycle cruise through western Netherlands. Director Jan Timmermans explains how it works and what measures Boat Bike Tours is taking to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip.

GIDARA Energy has chosen the port of Amsterdam as the location for its biofuel plant Advanced Methanol Amsterdam (AMA). This plant will convert previously non-recyclable waste into methanol.

In welcome news, the second lockdown will be lifted per Saturday, the 5th of June. This means that river cruise vessels, with a maximum of 50 passengers in one space, can visit the port of Amsterdam again.

The growing demand for climate-neutral hydrogen creates the necessity for the market to work properly and for transparent, efficient pricing. A hydrogen exchange will be able to facilitate both. The new hydrogen exchange will be called HyXchange.

Eurotank Amsterdam (ETA, part of VTTI) is investing in the storage of biofuels.

Direct Ireland-Netherlands route realises advantages of border-free transit and new investments in container rail freight at both ends.