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Establishing a business
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.
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Excellent locations
Amsterdam port (Westpoort) has some 500 hectares (1200 acres) of immediately available business sites at its disposal. The area is split up in lots varying in size. These are suitable for distribution companies, terminals, manufacturing companies and offices.
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
More information?
- Port of Amsterdam, Commercial Division,
telephone + 31 (0)20 - 5234 561, or by e-mail - Available locations
Port of Amsterdam 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.
Port of Amsterdam offers
- 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.
More information?
- Port of Amsterdam, Commercial Division,
telephone + 31 (0)20 - 5234 561, or by e-mail - How do I establish my company in Westpoort?
Management and maintenance
Port of Amsterdam ensures suitable and safe surroundings. As part of this, new projects are continually being developed in various areas.
Recent projects
- Transport management (W-bus)
- RVV (veterinairy products) inspection facility (Amsterdam Public Checkpoint)
- Optimising infrastructure
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.
More information?
- Port of Amsterdam, Commercial Division,
telephone + 31 (0)20 - 5234 561, or by e-mail - Do you wish to set up business in one of the other regional ports? Then contact the Regional Development Association North Sea Canal area (RON) and ask for the special regional contact person.
RePort
RePort is the free newsletter of Port of Amsterdam that is published four times a year. You can subscribe and receive RePort digitally via e-mail. See past editions of RePort.
