Port of Amsterdam

Full member since 1 January 2006

About Port of Amsterdam

The Amsterdam port area is an excellent place of business for both national and international companies. Ideal because of its central location, its good connections to the hinterland, the proximity of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the proximity of many European consumers. There are many more potential benefits.
Amsterdam port area

The Amsterdam port is called Westpoort and is part of the total port area that extends from IJmuiden (the connection to the sea) including the ports of Velsen, Beverwijk, Zaandam up to and including Amsterdam. The entire area is an excellent establishment location and place of business. There are a number of reasons why companies specifically choose Amsterdam Westpoort. These are shown below.

Excellent locations

Industrial companies specialising in, for instance chemicals can easily set up here. The Amsterdam port is large enough to offer companies who might cause (environmental) hindrance a good home. The port area is easily accessible. At the map available locations you can see which lots are directly available.

The port area has

•     availability of both large and small corporate sites
•     opportunities for port-related operations
•     opportunities for regular companies
•     opportunities for distribution operations
•     opportunities for industry
•     opportunities for the chemical industry
•     Buildings for logistics purposes
•     Buildings for temporary storage

Services

Port of Amsterdam likes to take the position of corporate advisor and partner. Besides offering sites and good locations, it also supports companies already established in Westpoort whenever possible.

    mediation for application of permits
    technical advice
    supervision for recruiting and training workers
    supervision of building applications and subsidies
    advice on the choice between ground lease or lot rental
    park management, a vision of an area for a high quality, green and safe corporate surroundings
    collective security
    matchmaking - we introduce you to companies in the region that can mean something to you

When establishing operations, venturing, expanding or taking over, you will receive an experienced and committed personal contact at Port of Amsterdam.

Proven success

In Amsterdam there are over 200 European head offices and dozens of European distribution centres. In and around the port area there are as many as 2000 national and international companies. Large investors in the Amsterdam port include: Cargill, Hitachi, Starbucks, Nichia, Corus, BP Oil, Mobil Chemical, IBM, DHL, Sigma Coatings and Oiltanking.