38 Port of Amsterdam and Schiphol airport
39 Port of Amsterdam The port of Amsterdam ranks fourth in northwestern Europe, with annual transshipment of almost 73 million tons of cargo. Value-added logistics is one of the port’s main activities. This takes place in the Westpoort district which offers a wide variety of facilities that cater for a whole range of business sectors. Activities focus on efficient transit and processing of incoming and outgoing general, bulk and container cargo. Where harbour and city meet, considerable attention is paid to integration with city life. A new residential neighborhood is constructed at the former wood-harbour. The adjacent area around Sloterdijk station is dedicated to offices but will be developed into a more multifunctional neighborhood with hotels and leisure functions. The Port of Amsterdam has excellent connections via waterways, road and rail. Schiphol is just a 20-minute drive away – a great advantage for companies conducting international business. This distance will even be shortened when the Westrandweg, which bypasses traffic from the city, will be completed. Europe’s 4th largest port, serving 110 countries on five continents Airport, seaport and city centre just 20 minutes away The world’s largest cocoa port The world’s largest petroleum port Schiphol Airport Serving 265 destinations in 93 countries Accounts for 1,5% of Dutch GDP 43.6 million passengers (5th in Europe) 1.3 million tonnes of cargo (3rd in Europe) Schiphol Airport is an international hub for trade, distribution, passenger traffic and other activities. The airport is of great importance for Amsterdam, providing 60,000 jobs at the airport complex itself and a multiple of this in indirect employment. Schiphol’s special qualities include the full-service ‘AirportCity’ concept, easy transfers and a comprehensive network of connections. Schiphol ranks fifth in Europe in passenger turnover and third in cargo traffic. The cranes of the harbour are part of the Amsterdam skyline Amsterdam Airport is one of the main nodes in the rail network