The Province of North Holland is starting the project decision procedure for wind turbines in the port area. The project is currently in the exploration phase. Companies, residents and other stakeholders will be involved in the process. After this phase, the Province will take a project decision that determines whether the wind turbines will be built and under what conditions and regulations. Read more 

Many Amsterdammers are not aware of the wide range of activities taking place in the port. The art and design project STARTS4water brings the port closer to the public and highlights the role it plays in the transition to a circular economy. The result? A circular artwork made from used car tires, supplied by Granuband in the port. The work of British artist Michael Pinsky is now on display at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord. Read more 

From 30 September, an additional VTS sector will be introduced in Amsterdam: Channel 5, Sector City. The current VHF 4 channel will be split to reduce congestion on the radio channel and to improve nautical safety. Milembe Mateyo, Harbour Master of Amsterdam: “Due to the congestion on the VHF channel, it was sometimes difficult for skippers to make their report.”
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Inland shipping faces an important sustainability challenge. Making the sector more sustainable is a necessary step in the broader ambition of achieving a climate-neutral and future-proof transport sector. Read more