The area as indicated in drawing N0822v01 (see Appendix), located in the Moezelhaven at Amsterdam, will be closed to shipping traffic with effect from 11 juli 2024. Shipping traffic bound for the shipyard in the Moezelhaven, however, will be exempted from this prohibition.

The port of Amsterdam region is a major player in agri bulk. Amsterdam has all facilities for agri bulk and has excellent hinterland connections.

Together with around fifty other maritime parties, ports, and shipping companies, we signed a Call to Action during the week of COP29 to accelerate the use of zero-emission fuels in shipping. The aim is to make at least 5 percent, and preferably 10 percent, of shipping fuels emission-free by 2030.

On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, the SAIL-In Parade (hereafter referred to as "the Parade") will take place as the opening of the SAIL 2025 event. The Parade will feature a convoy of approximately 50 Tall Ships, accompanied by hundreds of historic vessels, passenger ships, and recreational craft. The Parade is scheduled to begin at 10:00 with the ships departing from the locks at IJmuiden and is expected to end around 18:00, when the final vessels dock at IJhaven.

On Sunday, 24 August 2025, at 14:00, the SAIL-Out Parade (hereafter referred to as "the Parade") will take place as part of the SAIL 2025 event. The Parade will feature a convoy of approximately 50 Tall Ships, accompanied by a large number of historic vessels, passenger ships, and recreational craft. The Parade is scheduled to begin at 14:00 from the IJhaven and is expected to conclude around 19:00, when the last vessels pass through the locks at IJmuiden.

The SAIL 2025 event will take place in Amsterdam from 10:00 on Wednesday 20 August 2025 to 19:00 on Sunday 24 August 2025 This significant maritime event will see large numbers of passenger vessels and recreational craft visiting the Afgesloten IJ. As a result, various traffic measures and closures will be implemented to ensure safe and efficient shipping operations throughout the event.

The measures will apply to both municipal and national waters.