Departing car carriers with a length of more than 180 m which leave stern first from the Westhaven must have a second pilot on board.

This Decree will come into force on 9 June 2024.

With effect from 9 June 2024, a second pilot will be required on board the following seagoing ships:

As the world’s largest gasoline port, Amsterdam is a leading player in the oil energy market. Port of Amsterdam has excellent sea and hinterland connections.

Argent Energy, a European biofuels manufacturer, opened Europe's largest technical-grade glycerine plant in the Amsterdam port area on Friday, September 27. The glycerine plant will upgrade by-products of the biodiesel production process to a product suitable for wide use in the chemical industry.

The terminals in the Amsterdam port region are highly experienced in storing, transshipping and processing biomass. Amsterdam is situated in the ARA hub and has excellent connections to the European hinterland.

Port of Amsterdam was awarded an LME certification this week by the London Metal Exchange (LME). From now on, Amsterdam is listed as a goods delivery point for aluminium, aluminium alloy, lead, nickel, tin and zinc.

The Mayor and Aldermen and, being mandated thereto, the Director Central Nautical Management North Sea Canal Area, is, on the ground of the Regional Port Bye-laws for the North Sea Canal Area 2019, authorised to designate public berths for tankers; this includes the authority to designate public berths for the purpose of the activities to be carried out at these berths.