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The detailed design for the hydrogen network being developed by HyNetwork in the North Sea Canal Area has been completed. This covers both a new hydrogen pipeline and an existing natural gas pipeline that will be converted. This marks an important milestone in the technical development of the network. We asked our colleague Thomas Steenbergen how such a network can be integrated into an already busy port area.

Mibau Stema Group, a supplier of aggregates for the European construction and infrastructure sector, is developing its own terminal of approximately 5 hectares in the Afrikahaven. The terminal is expected to become operational by the end of Q2 or the beginning of Q3 2026.

The consortium consisting of the Spanish company Ership, the German shipping line Aug. Bolten and the Swiss Nova Marine has acquired the shares in VCK Port Logistics from VCK Group. This was announced by VCK Group on 9 January. The new partnership also includes Verenigd Cargadoorskantoor and Waterland Terminal. They will operate under the Dutch holding company Maja Stuwadoorsgroep. Ership and Aug. Bolten/Nova had already acquired the shares in Maja in February 2025.

EcoLog has taken an important step in the development of a liquid hydrogen import terminal in the Port of Amsterdam. This week, the company signed an agreement in Tokyo with a group of technology partners that will supply equipment for both the future import terminal and the vessels that will transport the hydrogen. The signing took place in the presence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Japan, H.E. Gilles Beschoor Plug.

The port dues tariffs for maritime shipping and inland navigation for 2026 have been established. The terms and conditions have also been adjusted. This annual update has been determined following consultation with the port business community. Adjusting port dues is necessary to ensure that the port can continue to operate in a sustainable, safe, efficient, and future-proof manner.

Following several complaints about the boarding and disembarking of inland vessels at various locations on KNSM Island and Java Island, a solution was sought by the inland shipping working group.