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We are working hard on clean fuels for shipping. This includes hydrogen, methanol and ammonia. But what about the spatial planning and safety when these fuels are bunkered? Does this require the development of new policies? They both have salt water running through their veins, but do not shy away from far-reaching measures: Henri van de Weide and Peter Alkema believe that we should refuse ships - which emit too many emissions - in the Amsterdam port. ‘The first ships will be refused access to the centre within a few years, if they do not meet our requirements. And one step further: from 2030 onwards, sea cruise vessels at the quay must reduce all their emissions to zero.’
On 16 November 2021, a permanent salinity measuring installation (a salinity meter buoy) will be placed in the IJmuiden Noorderbuitenkanaal.
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A new short-sea container service between Amsterdam and Hull has been formally inaugurated with the first call of the 340-TEU vessel THEA II at Amsterdam Container Terminal (ACT) yesterday.
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The City of Amsterdam’s plan to build 70,000 residential properties in and around the port is at odds with the interests of both the port and the businesses in the port, particularly during the transformation period.
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Last Friday, Ramon Ernst (Managing Director Evos) and Eduard de Visser (Director Strategy & Innovation Port of Amsterdam), on behalf of the H2Gate consortium, handed over the blueprint for the import of one million tons of green hydrogen via the port of Amsterdam to Diederik Samsom. -
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. -
Boat Bike Tours was one of the first shipping companies to restart operations on 19 June. The vessel De Amsterdam departed for its first cruise through western Netherlands. Director Jan Timmermans explains what measures Boat Bike Tours is taking to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip.
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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.