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AMSTERDAM SEAPORTS Multiwheels 35 years of specialism in exceptional road transports Q-Barge Lego freighter for smaller waterways 2013/nr1 Manufacturing Industry The beating heart of the Amsterdam port region AMSTERDAM BEVERWIJK IJMUIDEN ZAANSTAD

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Apri l 2013 1 www.amports.nl

AMSTERDAMSEAPORTS

Multiwheels35 years of specialism in exceptional road transports

Q-BargeLego freighter for smaller waterways

2013/nr1

Manufacturing Industry

The beating heart of the Amsterdam port region

AMSTERDAMBEVERWIJK

IJMUIDENZAANSTAD

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Contents

Breman Machinery spreads its wings in IJmuiden

Made in the port of Amsterdam

The IJmuiden port, part of the Amsterdam port region, recently welcomed Breman Machinery. Specialised in large components for the offshore and dredging sectors and the bulk and processing industry, the company had been looking for an accessible location on the water to improve its services.

The manufacturing industry in the Amsterdam port region generates substantial investments, knowledge, job opportunities and income. “The presence of the manufacturing industry keeps the fi re alight and attracts oxygen,” says Peter van de Meerakker, Director of Zeehaven IJmuiden NV, the IJmuiden Port Authority.

Special issue

Manufacturing industry

Cover photo: Niron Staal has been part of the Amsterdam port since 1985. A major job for this specialist in steel constructions and machining in late January 2013 was replacing a pedelstal (crane base) onboard a ship in a dry dock. This new pedelstal will allow the vessel to lift huge pipes for wind turbines onboard, which can then be piled into the seabed much faster. Photo: Niron Staal

05 Important new steps for the Amsterdam port region

06 News in brief

07 News in brief

12 Masters of steel in IJmuiden

14 Niron Staal has the wind in its sails

16 Soil analysis for new sea lock in IJmuiden

18 ICL Fertilizers sees many growth opportunities in the Amsterdam port

20 Machine factory Saedt: Specialist in ceramic coatings

24 Shipyard Holland Repair and Serivces (HORS) also supplies water treatment installations

25 Amsterdam port region grows against the tide

26 No load too complex for Multiwheels

28 Q-Barge passes its fi rst test

29 Storage and distribution company CJ Hendriks

30 Plenty of demand for new personnel in the Amsterdam port region

Advertisers:

4 AYOP22 CWT Europe10 Felison Terminal21 Forkliftcenter19 Oiltanking2 SGS32 Specialised Tanker Services10 Waterland Terminal

Colophon: Publisher:Amsterdam Ports AssociationDe Ruijterkade 7,1013 AA AmsterdamThe NetherlandsTelephone + 31 20 627 37 06E-mail: [email protected]: www.amports.nl

Managing director: Laura KeegstraChief editor: Bart StamJunior editor: Samia DifAdvertisement: Chris van der Deijl

Translation: Writewell Amsterdam: Andrew Rogers, Akke Pinkster, Damir Avdic

Layout:FIZZ, Meppel (NL)Printed by:Ten Brink, Meppel (NL)

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Our partners are ready to be of service in the following disciplines:• Base Facilities (office,

warehouses, open yard)• Construction, Engineering• Decommissioning• Design, Development• General Services• Maintenance and

Repair• Offshore Wind Power• Port Related Services• Regional Authorities• Transport, Logistics & Supply

WWW.AYOP.com

AmsterdAm IJmuIden OffshOre POrtCOntACt detAIls • [email protected]

Airborne Composite Tubulars • Amports • AON Nederland BV • ASCO Holland (Logistics) BV • AYOP • Ballast Nedam Infra Noord West BV • Boon Transport BV • CMF Central Mudplant & Fluid Serv. • Container Company Amsterdam BV • De Vries & Van de Wiel • De Vries & van de Wiel Kust en Oeverwerken BV • EPMC Europe • Gemeente Beverwijk • Gemeente Velsen • Gemeente Zaanstad • Grontmij Nederland BV • Gulf Oil Nederland BV • IRO • Iskes Towage & Salvage • Isolatie Combinatie Beverwijk BV • KVSA BV • Mammoet Nederland BV • MEO BV • MNO Vervat BV • MSCY Vastgoed BV • Oliehandel K. de Boer BV • Peterson SBS IJmuiden BV • Port of Amsterdam • Provincie Noord-Holland • Reym BV • Royal Haskoning DHV • Schot Verticaal Transport BV • Shipdock BV • SPIE Industry Noordwest • Stadsdeel Amsterdam Noord • Svitzer Amsterdam BV • Tata Steel IJmuiden BV • Wesco IJmuiden Apparatenbouw BV • Willis BV • Zebra Maritime BV • Zeehaven IJmuiden NV

Alliance of port & offshore related industries and regional authorities

Airborne Composite Tubulars • Amports • AON Nederland BV • ASCO Holland (Logistics) BV • AYOP Airborne Composite Tubulars • Amports • AON Nederland BV • ASCO Holland (Logistics) BV • AYOP Airborne Composite Tubulars • Amports • AON Nederland BV • ASCO Holland (Logistics) BV • AYOP Airborne Composite Tubulars • Amports • AON Nederland BV • ASCO Holland (Logistics) BV • AYOP • Ballast Nedam Infra Noord West BV • Boon Transport BV • CMF Central Mudplant & Fluid Serv. • • Ballast Nedam Infra Noord West BV • Boon Transport BV • CMF Central Mudplant & Fluid Serv. • • Ballast Nedam Infra Noord West BV • Boon Transport BV • CMF Central Mudplant & Fluid Serv. • Container Company Amsterdam BV • De Vries & Van de Wiel • De Vries & van de Wiel Kust en Container Company Amsterdam BV • De Vries & Van de Wiel • De Vries & van de Wiel Kust en Container Company Amsterdam BV • De Vries & Van de Wiel • De Vries & van de Wiel Kust en Container Company Amsterdam BV • De Vries & Van de Wiel • De Vries & van de Wiel Kust en Oeverwerken BV • EPMC Europe • Gemeente Beverwijk • Gemeente Velsen • Gemeente Zaanstad • Oeverwerken BV • EPMC Europe • Gemeente Beverwijk • Gemeente Velsen • Gemeente Zaanstad • Oeverwerken BV • EPMC Europe • Gemeente Beverwijk • Gemeente Velsen • Gemeente Zaanstad • Oeverwerken BV • EPMC Europe • Gemeente Beverwijk • Gemeente Velsen • Gemeente Zaanstad • Oeverwerken BV • EPMC Europe • Gemeente Beverwijk • Gemeente Velsen • Gemeente Zaanstad • Grontmij Nederland BV • Gulf Oil Nederland BV • IRO • Iskes Towage & Salvage • Isolatie Combinatie Grontmij Nederland BV • Gulf Oil Nederland BV • IRO • Iskes Towage & Salvage • Isolatie Combinatie Grontmij Nederland BV • Gulf Oil Nederland BV • IRO • Iskes Towage & Salvage • Isolatie Combinatie Grontmij Nederland BV • Gulf Oil Nederland BV • IRO • Iskes Towage & Salvage • Isolatie Combinatie Grontmij Nederland BV • Gulf Oil Nederland BV • IRO • Iskes Towage & Salvage • Isolatie Combinatie Beverwijk BV • KVSA BV • Mammoet Nederland BV • MEO BV • MNO Vervat BV • MSCY Vastgoed Beverwijk BV • KVSA BV • Mammoet Nederland BV • MEO BV • MNO Vervat BV • MSCY Vastgoed Beverwijk BV • KVSA BV • Mammoet Nederland BV • MEO BV • MNO Vervat BV • MSCY Vastgoed BV • Oliehandel K. de Boer BV • Peterson SBS IJmuiden BV • Port of Amsterdam • Provincie Noord-BV • Oliehandel K. de Boer BV • Peterson SBS IJmuiden BV • Port of Amsterdam • Provincie Noord-Holland • Reym BV • Royal Haskoning DHV • Schot Verticaal Transport BV • Shipdock BV • SPIE Holland • Reym BV • Royal Haskoning DHV • Schot Verticaal Transport BV • Shipdock BV • SPIE Holland • Reym BV • Royal Haskoning DHV • Schot Verticaal Transport BV • Shipdock BV • SPIE Holland • Reym BV • Royal Haskoning DHV • Schot Verticaal Transport BV • Shipdock BV • SPIE Holland • Reym BV • Royal Haskoning DHV • Schot Verticaal Transport BV • Shipdock BV • SPIE Holland • Reym BV • Royal Haskoning DHV • Schot Verticaal Transport BV • Shipdock BV • SPIE Industry Noordwest • Stadsdeel Amsterdam Noord • Svitzer Amsterdam BV • Tata Steel IJmuiden BV Industry Noordwest • Stadsdeel Amsterdam Noord • Svitzer Amsterdam BV • Tata Steel IJmuiden BV Industry Noordwest • Stadsdeel Amsterdam Noord • Svitzer Amsterdam BV • Tata Steel IJmuiden BV • Wesco IJmuiden Apparatenbouw BV • Willis BV • Zebra Maritime BV • Zeehaven IJmuiden NV• Wesco IJmuiden Apparatenbouw BV • Willis BV • Zebra Maritime BV • Zeehaven IJmuiden NV

Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Port, Serving up offshore energy solutions.Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Port,

Serving up offshore energy solutions.

Our partners are ready to be of service in the following disciplines:• Base Facilities (office,

warehouses, open yard)• Construction, Engineering• Decommissioning• Design, Development• General Services• Maintenance and

Repair• Offshore Wind Power• Port Related Services• Regional Authorities• Transport, Logistics & Supply

WWW.AYOP.com

AmsterdAm IJmuIden OffshOre POrtCOntACt detAIls • [email protected]

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Alliance of port & offshore related industries and regional authorities

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The Amsterdam port region entered a crucial new phase on 1 April 2013, when the Port of Amsterdam came into its new autonomous status. From now on, the port will no longer be administered directly by Amsterdam council; instead, it will be more independent with its own board of directors and supervisory board. This means that the company will be able to act more decisively and make independent investment decisions, which can be crucial given the speed at which developments occur in international transport and logistics.

The city of Amsterdam will nonetheless remain sole shareholder for the fi rst three years. After this, other local authorities or national governments will be able to acquire an interest. Commercial companies will not be able to become shareholders. The ports of Rotterdam, Zeeland and Groningen Seaports have already made this transition in the past. Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe, has had good experiences with a similar structure since 2004.

The fact that the new autonomy of Port of Amsterdam is considered an important change beyond our port region was demonstrated by the presence at the signing of the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Environment, Melanie Schultz van Haegen.

INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURINGThis issue of Amsterdam Seaports focuses largely on the manufacturing industry, which is well represented in the North Sea Canal area. A prime example is Tata Steel

in IJmuiden, a modern steel producer which annually manufacturers some seven million tons of high-grade steel. The company invests substantial amounts every year in innovative projects such as ULCOS (Ultra Low CO2 Steelmaking) and HIsarna. These projects are intended to lead to a smart and energy effi cient way to produce steel in the near future. In addition to Tata Steel's own 9,000 employees, the company accounted for an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 additional jobs in the immediate area and an added value of 1.5 to 2 billion euros.

There are many other interesting manufacturing industries in the Amsterdam port area, such as Airborne Oil & Gas, engineering manufacturer Saedt, Holland Repair and Services, Niron Staal, and Breman Machinery, who recently decided to settle in the port of IJmuiden. These are all high-innovation companies who can work with the new port administration to ensure that the Amsterdam port area weathers the current economic crisis in good shape.

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Important new step for the Amsterdam port regionImportant new step for the Amsterdam port regionImportant new step for the Amsterdam port region

Michiel Wijsmuller chairman Amports.Photo: MartinHendriksen

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The corporatisation of the Port of Amsterdam goes aheadThe new Port of Amsterdam corporation, Havenbedrijf Amsterdam NV, has been launched. At a festive gathering on Thursday 21 March, Port of Amsterdam celebrated becoming a state-owned public limited company as of 1 April 2013.At the ceremony the parties signed the Harbourmaster’s Convenant, authorising Port of Amsterdam to perform tasks and exercise powers related to nautical regulation. The signatories of the covenant included Melanie Schultz van Haegen, Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment, port alderman Freek Ossel (City of Amsterdam), CEO Dertje Meijer and harbourmaster Janine van Oosten.The corporatisation of Port of Amsterdam will help create more opportunities and better conditions for the port and City of Amsterdam. The Dutch capital will be sole shareholder for the fi rst three years after which they can be joined by other authorities such as municipalities.The new board of directors consists of Dertje Meijer (CEO), Koen Overtoom and Ed Nieuwenhuizen. The Harbourmaster Division is managed by Janine van Oosten. The Supervisory board has six members.“This step is a major milestone in the history of our company,” Dertje Meijer says. “The new structure will help us boost growth and deploy processes more effi ciently. It will enhance economic activity even further, adding value to the city of Amsterdam and the metropolitan region.”

Sustainable foil for patrol vesselsDamen Shipyards in Gorinchem (some 40 km east of Rotterdam) and Port of Amsterdam recently launched a pilot programme to test Thorn-D, a relatively new antifouling foil applied to hulls below the waterline. The foil fi lm has an expected lifetime of fi ve years, which is especially impressive given that antifouling paint usually lasts only six months. Dutch supplier Micanti developed the fi lm after extensive testing on trial sections and on workboats. This attracted the attention of Port of Amsterdam, which is committed to using safe and sustainable vessels.

Damen Shipyards deployed the antifouling fi lm on one of Amsterdam’s patrol vessels at the end of February. “We are using two boats: One equipped with the foil and one with conventional antifouling paint,” adds Wim Spoelstra, Environmental and Safety Manager at Port of Amsterdam’s Nautical Division. “The great thing about this test is that both vessels will be sailing in exactly the same area, which is perfect for a pilot project.”

New iron ore supplier for Tata SteelTata Steel IJmuiden received the fi rst 55,000 tons of high-grade iron ore from its new supplier Northland Resources at the beginning of March. The delivery was made by the bulk carrier MV Star Norita and is the fi rst from the new Northland Resources mine in Sweden, shipped through the Norwegian port of Narvik. The contract provides for the delivery of six million tons in seven years, with an iron content of more than 69 percent.

Record number of tankers in Amsterdam

The port of Amsterdam received a record number of tankers in 2012. No fewer than 2,139 tankers docked at the terminals on the North Sea, accounting for 56 million tons of goods. The last of them, Gotland Aliya, moored at Oiltanking at the end of December.

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Gotland Aliya at an Oiltanking Amsterdam jetty. Photo: Ed Seeder The pilo t project at Applying the antifouling

at Damen Shipyards. Photo: DamenThe pilo t project at Applying the antifouling at Damen Shipyards. Photo: DamenThe pilo t project at Applying the antifouling at Damen Shipyards. Photo: Damen

Bulk carrier mooring at Tata Steel. Photo: Willem MoojenBulk carrier mooring at Tata Steel. Photo: Willem MoojenBulk carrier mooring at Tata Steel. Photo: Willem Moojen

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Ten new Viking River Cruises ships namedUnderlining the fact that Amsterdam is gaining in popularity among river cruise ships, on Wednesday 20 March Viking River Cruises held simultaneous christening ceremonies for ten brand-new longships with a length of 135 metres; four at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) and six at the Meyer shipyard in Rostock, Germany.

Dertje Meijer, Chief Executive Offi cer (CEO) of Port of Amsterdam, performed the naming ceremony for the Viking Bragi, one of the ten new river cruise ships. On behalf of her nine female ‘Godmothers’ she presented the traditional Amsterdam port shield to the captain of the Viking Bragi. The christening of ten river cruise ships on a single day merits an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Viking River Cruises is the world’s largest shipping company in the river cruise sector. The company provides luxury cruises throughout Europe, including Russia and Ukraine, but also in China, Southeast Asia and Egypt. The number of calls made by Viking ships to Amsterdam has risen sharply in recent years. The new ships accommodate up to 190 passengers.

As well as Viking ships, other river cruise companies are also increasingly fi nding their way to Amsterdam. In 2012 a new record of 1382 calls was set and this fi gure is expected to rise to around 1500 calls in 2013.

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Waterland terminal milestone: 500,000 NissansOn Thursday 21 March Waterland Terminal reached an important milestone. Since the beginning of January 2010 the modern all-weather terminal in the Port of Amsterdam has unloaded 500,000 Nissan cars. This fi gure was achieved in close cooperation with the neighbouring Koopman Car Terminal and Hoëgh Autoliners, under Nissan’s supervision. The 500,000th Nissan was unloaded from the carrier City of Amsterdam.

Record for Cornelis VrolijkIn 2012 Cornelis Vrolijk of IJmuiden shipped a record number of almost 4,000 containers of deep-frozen fi sh from IJmuiden’s CSY container terminal to Rotterdam. These containers, transporting mainly herring, horse mackerel and mackerel, are shipped on to countries such as China, Nigeria, Benin and Ivory Coast. The container terminal, a partnership between Zeehaven IJmuiden NV and Barge Company Amsterdam (BCA), among others, handles containers of deep-frozen fi sh, which are transported to Rotterdam by barge. The fl ow of containers has risen from around 1700 in 2009 to almost 4,000 last year. This increase is partly due to a new 480-metre quay and a 10,000m2 container transhipment facility.

Iskes tows freight ship Reymar On 3 February the tug Triton, owned by Iskes Towage & Salvage, towed the freight ship Reymar into IJmuiden port. The 90-metre vessel began to experience engine trouble off Den Helder. Before it reached the port, Triton received assistance from Hercules, another Iskes tug. Together, the two tugs were able to moor Reymar safely.

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Port of Amsterdam CEO Dertje Meijer christens ‘her’ Viking Bragi. Photo: Max Dijksterhuis

Changes to shipping routes Shipping routes in the Dutch section of the North Sea are set to change radically on 1 August 2013. Following its previous introduction in Rotterdam, a so-called traffi c separation scheme (TSS) will be introduced on the approach to IJmuiden; one of the four ports on the North Sea Canal that together form the Amsterdam port region. New mooring areas will also be introduced, resulting in changes to the total number available. In addition, former munitions dumps will be classifi ed as ‘areas to be avoided’.

The North Sea is one of the world’s busiest shipping regions. Adjustments to the existing routes are essential to maintain the safety of shipping traffi c, improve the accessibility of ports and to use the available space more effi ciently. Updated shipping charts will be published and electronic navigation maps made available by mid-June.

Busy shipping routes in the North Sea

Transportation of Reymar to IJmuiden. Photo: Marcel Coster

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Americans call it homecoming, the latest trend in which the manufacturing industry seeks out superior knowledge instead of low wages, and thus returns from countries in Asia and Eastern Europe to their home grounds in the US or Western Europe. Dick Freling: “As a result of the strong increase in productivity and knowledge intensity here, companies can benefi t from being located in the Netherlands. Amsterdam should address this so-called re-industrialisation process; the alternative is that the Amsterdam metropolitan region is left with an increasingly narrow economic foundation of trade, logistics and commercial services.”

NEW JOBSAlthough the manufacturing industry offers plenty of opportunities, it has image problems and is seen by some as ‘old-fashioned’ ‘dirty work’ with ‘no future’. Peter van de Meerakker recognises this and counters the myth by referring to Airborne Oil & Gas. This composites manufacturer decided to build a new factory in the IJmond Harbour (IJmondhaven) in IJmuiden after extensive location research in Dutch and Belgian ports in early 2012. The move immediately

resulted in 75 new jobs for highly-educated workers, which could increase to 150 if everything continues to go well.

“Airborne is as successful because it is innovative and benefi ts high-quality employment. This in turn attracts lots of research and consultancy,” says Van de Meerakker. “It is a modern company that can help improve the image of the manufacturing industry among politicians and the general public.” “The manufacturing industry nowadays is either very modern, or out of business,” Freling adds.

LARGEST GROWTH SINCE 2005So what is this manufacturing industry? Van de Meerakker: “The industry that is focused on manufacturing goods; production.” Freling: “The manufacturing industry involves the physical production of goods in which raw materials or semi-manufactured products are brought in and transported out.”

Underlining the economic importance of the manufacturing industry for the North Sea Canal region requires indicators (fi gures). With regard to transhipment, Amsterdam Seaports is the fourth port in Europe (behind Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp) with a market share of eight percent in the Le Havre-Hamburg range. In tonnage terms, Amsterdam even shows the

largest growth since 2005 of the aforementioned ports.

The transhipment increase in the Amsterdam port region has mainly occurred in the processing of oil products (as blending petrol results in added value,

he manufacturing industry in the Amsterdam port region generates substantial investments,

knowledge, job opportunities and income. Despite this, neither politicians nor the general public seem to always appreciate its value. Two experts, Peter van de Meerakker (Director of Zeehaven IJmuiden NV, the IJmuiden port authority) and Dick Freling (senior economist at the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce), argue that the hidden engine of the North Sea Canal region should be nurtured and maintained.

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this sector is seen as part of the manufacturing industry – ed.). In this segment Amsterdam is the most important petrol port worldwide. The port region further strengthened this position with the opening of the new large-scale Vopak oil terminal (storage capacity: 1.2 million m3) in October 2011. The Amsterdam port region also saw an increase in the transhipment volume of coal.

THE NEED FOR OXYGENA second indicator is the added value, the difference between the market value of production and the purchase of the required raw materials. In this respect, Van de Meerakker distinguishes two economic effects: Backwards and forwards. The fi rst is the arrival of raw materials at the manufacturing companies; goods and services are purchased accompanied by a variety of activities. The forward effect, on the other hand, occurs when the (semi)manufactured products leave the factory.

An example of a forward effect is the arrival of the European head offi ce of Starbucks Coffee in the Amsterdam port after the company had already opened a roasting facility for coffee beans in the Amsterdam metropolitan region. “The presence of the manufacturing industry keeps the fi re alight and attracts oxygen,” Van de Meerakker explains. “ This oxygen in turn attracts more companies and stimulates activities in the surrounding area.” Freling continues: “This also includes the bakery that delivers bread to a factory on a daily basis, the fl orist, the interior specialist and software company. One should also not underestimate the purchasing of highly specialised services.” In this perspective Van de Meerakker also stresses the importance of the presence of Tata Steel in the Amsterdam port region: “Tata Steel is the number one representative of the manufacturing industry. When that company sneezes, the entire industry starts to sniffl e.”

Aerial shot of Tata Steel in IJmuiden. Photo: Flying Focus

Welding activities on the cutter head of a dredger at Niron Staal in Amsterdam North. Photo: Niron Staal/Shipdock

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The Felison Terminal is located in the port of IJmuiden. Convenient for Amsterdam and Schiphol International Airport, IJmuiden has excellent road and inland waterwayconnections. The Felison Terminal berths are located on the seaward side of the locks,and at the entrance of the Amsterdam North Sea Canal, Gateway to the Netherlands.

The Terminal has two specialist RO-RO berths:Quay No.2 is located in the Fishery Harbour at the south side of the Felison passenger terminal. Ships up to a length of 200 meters and of up to 6.5 metersdraught can dock at the ro-ro bridge.

Quay No.3 is located in the IJmond Harbour. This new facility has been specificallydesigned to ensure the rapid and efficient loading and unloading of sea-goingships. Vessels up to 240 meters in length and up to 10 meters draught can behandled at this berth.

Additional features of the Felison Terminal include:• 24 hour service, 365 days a year • A high-quality parking and storage area (18,000 m2)

equipped with closed-circuit TV security systems.• Dedicated and strengthened paved storage areas for high-grade

and heavy cargo• ISPS certified• Dedicated, qualified staff• High quality terminal equipment• Extensive covered and open storage is available on and adjacent

to the port area. Cold store capacity is also available in the port.

KVSA, owner and operatorThe Felison Terminal is owned and operated by KVSA (Royal United ShipAgencies). KVSA, founded in 1876, is one of The Netherlands’ leading service providers to the maritime industry. The word “Royal” was added to the company’s name in recognition of the quality of service provided to customers for more than 130 years.

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EXPORT VALUEThe export value is the value of goods exported from the Netherlands in euros. In 2011 the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce commissioned a study that was published by the Dutch research and consultancy fi rm Buck Consultants International (BCI). In the report BCI indicated that the manufacturing industry represents around 40 percent of exports in the Amsterdam metropolitan region. ING estimates the export of the Dutch manufacturing industry to be worth 180 billion euros, which is roughly two-thirds of

the total Dutch export. An interesting fact is that 20 percent of the export from the Amsterdam metropolitan region can be attributed to the North Sea Canal or Amsterdam port region.

VALUE CHAINSThe aforementioned BCI report emphasises how important it is that the port region starts thinking in value chains.

These include, respectively, the base industry (like Cargill, Tata, Meneba), the self-manufacturing industry (Forbo, G-Star, Stork, Draka, Duyvis Wiener and Meijn), suppliers (ASM, ADK, Hordijk and De Voogt) and service providers (NUON, DHL, Oxxio and Takenaka). According to BCI, industrial chains with good prospects are basic metal and metal and electro, the processing industry and climate & control engineering, food, aerospace, fashion and fi ne chemistry.

These fi ndings are confi rmed by a recent report by ING (My industry 2030) which recommends the Netherlands stimulate a strong manufacturing industry; especially in view of the link between knowledge intensive production, consultancy services, R&D centres and fundamental research at universities. “The Amsterdam metropolitan region shouldn’t start competing with brainport Eindhoven but nor should we ignore these developments,” Freling concludes.

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Freling also emphasises that the manufacturing industry represents a considerable share of the regional economy around the Amsterdam port. “Without the manufacturing industry, all scale-benefi ts would be lost.” As an example, Van de Meerakker cites the nautical service providers in the region: “Because there are so many vessels that need to be unloaded, the region has many tugboats, pilot boats and boatmen. Without the industry there would be fewer seagoing vessels, which would increase the initial port costs of other vessels. The costs of every tug would be substantially higher. The larger the scale at which companies operate, the more effi ciently they can use their personnel and material at lower costs. The manufacturing industry is like a wall: Remove one brick and the entire wall could come tumbling down.”

DIRECT AND INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT An interesting development in the Amsterdam manufacturing industry is reduced employment combined with an explosive increase in productivity. Freling: “Although employment in the manufacturing industry is falling, productivity is rapidly increasing. What we now do with one person here takes a hundred people in China. The existing jobs in our fi eld are knowledge-intensive. So although the number of jobs is dropping, the level of education required jobs is increasing.”

Van de Meerakker underlines the difference between direct and indirect employment. “Direct employment is the number of employees in the port industry; for example, the 9000 people who work at the premises of Tata Steel in IJmuiden. Indirectly, however, the manufacturing industry in the Amsterdam metropolitan region generates many more jobs. In other words, although there is no substantial increase in the number of jobs, its importance with regard to employment (including indirectly) is substantial.”

Freling believes that the crux of the discussion lies in the employment fi gures: The manufacturing industry results in increased production that requires less labour due to the rising productivity resulting from permanent innovations in production processes. The industry is extremely knowledge intensive, and also serves as a driving force for consultants, both within companies (e.g., Shell Research and Tata Consultancy Services, both in Amsterdam) and from business services and university knowledge centres.

‘The manufacturing industry is like a wall: Remove one brick and the entire wall

could come tumbling down.

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By Jan van den Berg

Ask for the largest industrial company in the Amsterdam port region and you will fi nd yourself at the industrial facilities of Tata Steel on the estuary of the North Sea Canal. Some 9000 of the company’s 11,000 employees in the Netherlands work at the IJmuiden facility. Although it is diffi cult to give exact fi gures, experts estimate that the steel company in IJmuiden also accounts for some 5,000 to 10,000 extra jobs in the direct surroundings. With around 750 hectares, Tata Steel has the largest interconnected industrial complex in the Netherlands, and its added value is estimated to be up to two billion euros. “If Tata Steel in IJmuiden sneezes, the rest of the region starts to sniffl e,” is a common local saying.

Tata Steel: Focused on innovation

Masters of steel in IJmuiden

ata Steel is a frontrunner in innovation. As well as developing

new types of steel and other products, the company in IJmuiden (part of the Amsterdam port region) is continuously improving its production processes. As a result, Tata Steel provides substantial added value both within the region and further afi eld.

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Tata Steel also comes with complex logistics. Every year large bulk carriers deliver approximately 4.5 million tons of coal and nine million tons of ores to the company’s three quays. These raw materials are used for the annual production of over seven million tons of steel of the highest quality. Plans are to increase production to 7.7 million tons by 2015.

CLIENTS IN MANY SECTORSOf the annual production, the steel company in IJmuiden transports around 2.5 million tons to overseas clients. Inland shipping carries 1.5 million tons, and the rest is conveyed to clients by truck or cargo train. These clients represent a variety of sectors, including the construction, automotive and packaging industries. Steel from IJmuiden can also be found in batteries, pipes, industrial systems, refrigerators and cookers.

As we have seen, Tata Steel aims to increase production in IJmuiden by some ten percent over the coming two years. To stay ahead of the competition, innovation is an essential aspect of the total operational management. Tata Steel has fi ve centres for research and development in the Netherlands, India and Great Britain employing approximately 900 people, 400 of which in IJmuiden.

HIGH-STRENGTH STEELAn example of high-quality material research in IJmuiden is DP800 Hyperform GI, a highly mouldable high-strength steel (HSS) for the automotive sector. One of the company’s most recent investments was to build an R&D installation for this ultra-strong steel, which was taken into use in early February 2013. It comprises an advanced hot press installation costing 2.3 million euros. Car manufacturers and their suppliers increasingly use the hot pressed steel to produce complex body parts and components that have to be resistant against extreme forces.

In the hot press process, steel plates are heated in furnaces at temperatures of over 900 degrees Celsius. The plates are then pressed into the desired form in water-cooled die-sets. By heating the steel plates in this manner, they are easier to mould, while the fast cooling process ensures exceptional strength.

FUTURE CAR MODELSTata Steel built the installation together with several large European car manufacturers, who have the best insight into the requirements for future car models. With the new set-up, the steel company can support its clients in integrating new ultra-high strength steel in the car models of the near future. The new product line for hot pressing steel plates into car parts is the most advanced in its kind worldwide. “With this installation we can work even more closely with automotive manufacturers,” says Henrik Adam, chief commercial offi cer of Tata Steel in Europe. “For example, we facilitate the use of these new types of steel in their latest models.”

ENERGY SAVINGS AND CLEAN COALTata Steel is not only involved in new products - it is also continuously improving its production processes. An important aspect herein is reducing energy consumption. Tata Steel runs a programme in which it analyses nearly every process to see whether savings can be achieved.

In addition, the company is involved in the ‘clean coal for green steel’ project in which it develops methods to remove minerals from coal. As a result, Tata Steel can use more types of coal in its blast furnaces, allowing it to choose from a larger variety of suppliers and reduce coal costs.

The most striking innovation project is right at the heart of the company. In cooperation with several other European steel producers, mining companies Rio Tinto and LKAB, and various research institutions, Tata Steel is involved in ULCOS. “This is short for Ultra-Low CO2 Steelmaking,” Koen Meijer, project leader for Tata Steel’s contribution to ULCOS, explains. “The goal is to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in the production of pig iron by 20 percent. This could result in a substantial reduction in the costs and environmental impact of steel production.”

Directly into the furnaceWithin the ULCOS project the participating companies are developing various technologies, of which HIsarna is one. The premises of Tata Steel in IJmuiden contain

an installation for large-scale testing of this technology (see photo).

Producing pig iron in a blast furnace requires iron ore and coal to be pre-treated into sinter (lumps of iron ore), pellets (balls of iron ore) and cokes. This occurs in separate sinter, pellet and coke plants. The revolutionary character of the HIsarna technology is that iron ore and coal can be directly fed into the new furnace without pre-treatment.

In December 2012 Tata Steel successfully concluded a second series of tests. According to the company, this has paved the road for the construction of a larger installation. If the development process continues to do well, the construction of an

industrial-sized installation could be started between 2025 and 2030.

LeadingIt is important to emphasise that the HISarna technology is not only intended for Tata Steel and will also be available to other European steel producers. However, the prominent role of Tata Steel clearly shows that it is a leading company that aims to remain a frontrunner in steel production.

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‘The goal is to reduce energy consumption and CO2

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Tata Steel in IJmuiden produces over seven million tons of steel a year. In 2015, production should be increased to around 7.7 million tons.

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By René Didde

The shed smells of cutting fl uid and metal as dozens of men perform maintenance on crane parts, ship propellers, rudders and cutters for dredging vessels. The Niron Staal premises in Amsterdam North, on the same site as ship repair company Shipdock, are a hive of activity. “The good thing is that in addition to performing

ship repairs, we also enable personnel from shipping companies to carry out their own maintenance here,” says Harco Groen, general manager of Niron Staal. The mechanical engineer/manager has been working at this location for 21 years; 19 years at Shipdock and two years at Niron Staal, a company specialised in steel construction and machining.

HIGH TIMESDredging vessels, Ro/Ro vessels, jack-ups, cable layers, large fi shing trawlers and offshore vessels fi nd their way to the four large docks of sister company and ship repair yard Shipdock, active since 1928. Since Niron Staal became an integral part of Shipdock in 2006, it has provided the yard with lots of extra work.

A major job during our visit in late January was replacing a pedestal on a ship on the dry dock outside. “This new pedestal will allow the vessel to lift the huge pipes for wind turbines onboard, meaning they can be piled into the seabed much faster,” Groen points out.

Groen shows ingenious drawings of metal constructions which will allow these pipes to be transported to the offshore building site in a horizontal position. The

iron Staal has been part of the Amsterdam port since 1985. With

the Dutch government aiming to build 6000 megawatts of wind turbines in the North Sea by 2020, this specialist in steel constructions and machining sees plenty of opportunities ahead.

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Niron Staal has the wind in its sailsNiron Staal in Amsterdam is specialised in steel constructions and machining. Photos: Evert Bruinekool

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huge steel cage construction also includes space for the safe transportation of the giant rotor blades and generators.

INNOVATIVE CANTILEVER CONSTRUCTION “We are also expecting Niron Staal to build an innovative cantilever construction which can tilt pipes at sea before they are piled into the seabed,” Groen continues. The manager indicates that offshore wind energy is having a major impact on the innovative manufacturing industry in the Amsterdam port region on the North Sea Canal. “As the Dutch government aims to install no less than 6000 MW by 2020, you can imagine how many vessels will be needing adjustments and maintenance. This is a new market area for the Amsterdam port region from which various parties can benefi t.”

Whenever one of these ‘installation vessels’ arrives, Niron Staal immediately has lots of extra work. “There are six temporary employment agencies with experienced, certifi ed steel workers we can contact. Most of these people have worked at Niron Staal before.”

SPACE FOR MAINTENANCEGroen also points out a new specialism. “These wind turbines at sea will also need maintenance. While under the builder’s warranty for the fi rst fi ve years, the turbines will still require regular maintenance after that period. Currently there’s a maintenance ship and side ship that sails to, for instance, defective turbines. The mechanic then jumps onto the wind turbine platform in hazardous conditions to start the necessary repairs. In the future, these types of service vessels can increase the professionalization of such activities by staying near wind turbine parks more or less permanently.”

SPECIFIC VESSELS REQUIREDThere is much at stake. At the current rate of 13 eurocents per Kilowatt hour, a defective wind turbine costs around 15,000 euros a day. A park with 150 wind turbines therefore offers huge opportunities, says Groen. “We

could design and equip these very specifi c vessels in the Amsterdam port region and we estimate that dozens will be required in the near future. Via the

AYOP (Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Port) promotional organisation and associated companies, we could then offer the managers of these wind turbine parks and the energy companies a total maintenance package. By contacting the construction companies as soon as possible, we can develop the best possible engineering as part of a co-maker relationship.”

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‘Wind energy at sea has an enormous impact on the region’s

innovative manufacturing industry.’

Since Niron Staal became an integral part of Shipdock in 2006, it has provided the yard with lots of extra work.Since Niron Staal became an integral part of Shipdock in 2006, it has provided the yard with lots of extra work.Since Niron Staal became an integral part of Shipdock in 2006, it has provided the yard with lots of extra work.

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A Fugro Geoservices operator carries out a cone penetration test to determine the solidity of soil layers.

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A Fugro Geoservices operator carries out a cone penetration test to determine the solidity of soil layers.

Call for tenders for building new Ijmuiden sea lock

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The new sea lock will need to replace the current work of art – which dates back to 1929 – in order to accommodate ever larger ships. In 2012, the abovementioned parties expressed their preference for a structure that would be 500 metres long, 65 metres wide and 18 metres deep. According to the current schedule, the construction will be ready in 2019.

fter almost 85 years of loyal service, the Noordersluis in IJmuiden (400 metres long, 50 metres wide and 15 metres deep) needs to be replaced. Rijkswaterstaat (a division of the Dutch Ministry

of Infrastructure and Environment), the province of North Holland and Port of Amsterdam are working together with the municipality of Velsen on the construction of a new large sea lock. This is because the lock system is in the territory of Velsen, at the entrance to the North Sea.

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In preparation, the Dutch company Fugro Geoservices recently carried out soil studies at the future location of the new sea lock. The study was completed in mid-March and lasted about ten weeks. It consisted of a series of cone penetration tests and drillings, and yielded valuable information about the solidity and structure of the subsurface soil. (Photos: Ed Seeder)

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By Cees Visser

It may seem strange: An Amsterdam Port Company that imports phosphate ore to produce phosphate fertilizers, while the Netherlands counts more cattle than people and has a surplus of animal fertilizer. “Those familiar with our history and ambitious goals will know that the situation isn’t at all strange,” says Anthony Zanelli, managing director of ICL Fertilizers Europe in Amsterdam, with a smile.

90 TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL FERTILIZERTo provide a better insight into his fi rm’s activities in the Amsterdam port, Zanelli takes a sheet of paper and draws the Dead Sea and the Negev desert in Israel. These locations are where ICL extracts potash (potassium chloride) and phosphate ore respectively. In Israel the company produces phosphoric acid from the phosphate ore. The reaction between phosphate ore and phosphoric acid creates artifi cial fertilizer.

Zanelli then draws a line from Israel to Amsterdam to indicate that ICL imports phosphate ore, phosphoric acid, artifi cial fertilizer and part of the potash from its Israeli mother company. The Amsterdam location processes these raw materials into no less than 90 different types of phosphate potassium artifi cial fertilizers, suitable for a wide variety of crops and plants. Ninety percent of

the total production is exported from the Netherlands, mainly to Germany, France, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and, occasionally, South America.

According to Zanelli, who started as a plant engineer at ICL 20 years ago before continuing his career via logistics and production onto the Board in 2008, the transport movements are reducing, instead of increasing. This trend started after ICL took over the company from the Unie van Kunstmest Fabrieken (UKF) in 1982.

AMSTERDAM, A PRIME LOCATIONZanelli says that the Amsterdam port is a prime location: “The primary reason for ICL to move here was the presence of a phosphate production factory where

ICL Fertilizers sees many growth opportunities in the Amsterdam port

Fertilizing success

f there is one company that has played a pivotal role in the rich history of the

Amsterdam port, it may well be artifi cial fertilizer manufacturer ICL Fertilizers Europe. The company dates back to 1907, and was previously known as ASF, UKF Amsterdam and Amfert. And, says managing director Anthony Zanelli, the company has every intention of maintaining its leading position.

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“We are doing extremely well, and continue to invest in this location. The environmental impact of our company is minimal: We operate

well within the environmental standards.”

General manager Anthony Zanelli at the premises of ICL Fertilizers. Photo’s: Reinder Weidijk

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the employees have an excellent work ethic and know-how. Other important factors were the expansion possibilities, the deep water location, the excellent hinterland connections, and the proximity to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.”

In the subsequent years, increased effi ciency led to a doubling of the production capacity and more personnel. The company also invested

a lot of money and energy in expanding storage capacity. This allowed the artifi cial fertilizer plant in Amsterdam to become a logistic hub for a large number of sister companies of ICL, and the European head offi ce of ICL Fertilizers and ICL Industrial Products.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANSIONIndustrial engineer Zanelli points out the expansion opportunities at the premises. “We are doing extremely well, and continue to invest in this location. The environmental impact of our company is minimal: We operate well within the environmental standards.”When asked why ICL intends to stay at this location, he says that his employer is a real manufacturing company where raw materials are transformed into end products. “Here we can play a leading role in the recycling of phosphate residual products into artifi cial fertilising components. This enables us to make an important contribution to the reuse of phosphate in the Netherlands, and Amsterdam in particular. In addition to a manufacturing company, we also function as a head offi ce. Partly due to the combination of these functions, we employ various other small and larger businesses, for instance in catering, cleaning, maintenance and consultancy. We also make a signifi cant contribution to the sea port’s economy.”

A HEALTHY MIXIn conclusion Zanelli says that the Amsterdam port requires a healthy mix of manufacturing companies and service providers. “We need a strong manufacturing industry for innovation and to improve our services. It is good to see that - partly due to the current economic crisis - politicians and the general public are increasingly aware of this fact.”

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Rachel CaruanaLogistics Manager, Oiltanking Malta

We Can, We CareOiltanking Malta ́s central location in the Mediterrane-

an, close to the international shipping lanes, allows for

efficient distribution to the Mediterranean countries and

for leverage on arbitrage opportunities going east and

west. Rachel Caruana strives to efficiently schedule the

average 850 vessels that call on her berths each year by

continuous coordination with her customers, ship agents

and local authorities. Since starting 20 years ago, as

Oiltanking Malta’s first employee, Rachel has been ensu-

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By Rob Schoemaker

An economic crisis does not affect everyone, as is proven by the 80-year history of the Amsterdam machine factory Saedt. Initially the company started as a specialist in the repair of pumps, ventilators, engines and auxiliary tools for vessels and industrial companies in the port.

When the growth of the Amsterdam port came to a temporary halt in the 1970s, this posed a risk for the machine factory.

However, thanks to the many line services and shipping services in Amsterdam, lots of marine engineers found jobs on the shore and took their relationship with Saedt along with them. This led to new clients such as hotels, hospitals and energy companies for the machine factory. Moreover, Saedt benefi ted from the fact that many companies no longer had pump maintenance performed by manufacturers, preferring to call on repair companies for fi nancial and logistic reasons.

‘DRY’ AND ‘WET’ CLIENTS “Eighty percent of our client base is located in the Amsterdam port region, and the ratio between ‘dry’ and ‘wet’ clients is now approximately 50/50,” says technical director Ruud van de Klundert who forms the Board of Saedt together with his brother Rob van de Klundert and partner Rob de Looper.

Saedt also seems to have escaped unscathed from the current recession. As companies delay making change investments, this benefi ts repair companies such as Saedt which became a dealer for ARC (Advanced Reinforced Composites) some 15 years ago. The ceramic coating of wear-sensitive rotating parts is a process that became popular in the 1980s as it considerably extended the lifespan of these components. By preventively coating new installations, maintenance costs are also reduced over time.

Machine factory Saedt: Specialist in ceramic coatings

Indestructible for 80 years

achine factory Saedt is a specialist in the repair and maintenance of

pumps, ventilators, rudder works and rotating valves. With the ceramic coating it applies to wear-sensitive installation components, Saedt has a strong, innovative product that is at the heart of the company’s recent expansion in the Amsterdam port.

MBoard members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in 2011. Photo: Martin HendriksenBoard members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in 2011. Photo: Martin HendriksenBoard members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in 2011. Photo: Martin HendriksenBoard members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in Board members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in Board members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in Board members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in Board members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in Board members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in Board members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in 2011. Photo: Martin Hendriksen2011. Photo: Martin Hendriksen2011. Photo: Martin Hendriksen2011. Photo: Martin Hendriksen2011. Photo: Martin Hendriksen2011. Photo: Martin Hendriksen2011. Photo: Martin HendriksenBoard members Ruud (left) and Rob van de Klundert at the start of the construction of the new shed in 2011. Photo: Martin Hendriksen

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“Our coating is so successful that we recently expanded our facility by some 600 square metres,” says Arno de Looper, ARC specialist at Saedt. “We included a blasting area and conditioned application space. Applying an ARC coating is a meticulous job. For a durable adhesion, the surface needs to be sandblasted and thoroughly cleaned. The coating is then applied in specifi c temperatures and humidity. Finally the coating is cut to size with diamond as standard polishing equipment is not hard enough.”

Ruud van de Klundert: “There have been relatively few innovations in pumping

techniques over recent decades. This is in contrast to the electronics involved and the application of exotic materials such as titanium. The development of new coatings for specifi c applications, like aggressive chemicals, is progressing rapidly. We now work with 26 different coatings for as many applications.”

TIME PRESSURESaedt mainly applies the coatings in its own facility. “We do see an increasing trend towards application at our clients’ premises as they don’t have access to back-up equipment,” says De Looper. “There is more and more time pressure. At the same time, however, we always have to meet the basic conditions for surface structure and cleanliness or there would be no point in applying the coating.”

“We now work with 20 people in-house and in the fi eld, but fi nding the right personnel isn’t easy,” adds Van de Klundert. “This is why we train people ourselves. And Saedt recently started serving as a training centre for ARC appliers in Europe and North Africa so we must be doing a good job!.”

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Machine factory Saedt is a specialist in the repair and maintenance of pumps, ventilators, rudder works and rotating valves. Photo: SaedtMachine factory Saedt is a specialist in the repair and maintenance of pumps, ventilators, rudder works and rotating valves. Photo: SaedtMachine factory Saedt is a specialist in the repair and maintenance of pumps, ventilators, rudder works and rotating valves. Photo: Saedt

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in the future, the machinery builder went looking for a location where large components could be transported by water.

HARINGHAVEN IS IDEALThe company eventually found a piece of land in the port of IJmuiden and Breman is enthusiastic. “This port location is situated on the sea, which means we won’t have to pass through the IJmuiden lock complex that gives access to the North Sea Canal. Moreover, there was a new quay available. I was also happy that we were able to purchase the land: This offers more security for the future than leasing, which is often the only option in other ports. An added benefi t is that we are situated close to the port of Amsterdam and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. All in all, IJmuiden is an excellent strategic location.”

The company will be using the new facilities in IJmuiden for assembly. “We will continue to manufacture parts in our existing factories in Genemuiden and Purmerend, 20 kilometres north of Amsterdam,” Breman explains. “In IJmuiden we will be combining them into larger units which we can then transport by ship.” It is also ideal that the IJmuiden location will allow the company to assemble installations directly onto vessels.

DESTINATION NORTH SEAThe North Sea is an important destination for Breman Machinery as almost half of the companies turnover is in the offshore sector. There is a clear demand from the sector for larger components as they are cheaper to build in a factory onshore than at sea. These factors far outweigh the higher cost and complexity of transporting large components. The fact that the offshore industry is a growth sector makes the move to IJmuiden even more relevant.

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Breman Machinery spreads its wings in IJmuiden

By Jan van den Berg

While Breman Machinery mainly builds large components for the offshore and dredging sectors and the bulk and processing industry, it also serves clients from the aerospace sector. The company is specialised in components for machinery and equipment builders, engineering fi rms and industrial companies. Products range from simple constructions to complex equipment; often with high tolerances and substantial dimensions. Breman’s facilities also therefore include large metal-cutting and rolling equipment.

LARGER AND LARGERDirector Henk Breman sees a clear trend towards increasingly large components. “In our factory in Genemuiden (near Zwolle, in the northern part of the Netherlands) we are currently constructing a component for a large crane, which is 15 metres wide and ten metres high. These types of components can only be transported sideways or they won’t fi t through locks and bridges. Another item we’re working on is a 30-metre installation that has to be transported vertically.”

It is not an ideal situation, the Director explains. “By toppling the construction, we are faced with loads that one would rather avoid.” To prevent similar issues

he IJmuiden port, part of the Amsterdam port region, recently welcomed Breman Machinery. Specialised in large components for the offshore

and dredging sectors and the bulk and processing industry, the company had been looking for an accessible location on the water to improve its services.

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Constructing larger installations required a new production location in IJmuiden. Photo: Breman Machinery

Constructing larger installations required a new production location in IJmuiden. Photo: Breman Machinery

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the auspices of sister company HMSA,” says Deurholt. “The switch to water treatment installations has been a success. We have agents abroad for the sale of shower and toilet water treatment installations on a wide range of ships; from tugs to cruise vessels and superyachts. We also supply dredging companies and oil platforms. We recently landed our largest commission yet for an oil platform from Total in Indonesia. We are building the 400-person water treatment installation here in Amsterdam and installing it in Indonesia. We also recently shipped a treatment installation for a yacht to New Zealand.”

The company has already built up a high level of expertise with a wide array of water treatment installations. “Shipyards prefer to have one supplier for all their systems, so

we were more or less forced to involve ourselves in the treatment of bilge water (a mixture of water and oil in the engine rooms – ed.) and systems for the production of drinking water. We now offer shipyards the total package,” Deurholt explains.

BRIGHT FUTURE“After the recession in 2009 we faced a falling turnover in both branches,” Deurholt says. “However, things have picked up again since September 2012. Our clients’ overdue maintenance has to be

performed at some point.”With large clients like Cargill, IGMA, Eggerding and ICL, HORS has become a major player in the Amsterdam port region. Other important clients include Hanson, VCK Logistics, Vopak, Soetermeer and Fekkes, while Perk IJzerhandel in Zaandam is a major supplier. It is therefore no surprise that Deurholt is looking ahead with confi dence: “Our order portfolio is fi lled until the end of 2013 and we expect a bright future.”

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Shipyard Holland Repair and Services (HORS) also supplies water treatment installations

Jack of all trades

By Ruben Acohen

He started working with his dad in the workshop at the age of 12. Now, together with brother Leo, Robert Deurholt has succeeded his father Rikus as co-director of two companies in the Amsterdam port: Holland Repair and Services (HORS) and Holland Marine Services Amsterdam (HMSA).

Sitting in his offi ce in the Amsterdam port, close to major companies such as Cargill, IGMA ICL Fertilizers and Eggerding, Deurholt shares his story: “Holland Repair was established by Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland (SMN) in partnership with HSM and ADM in 1969. These three shipping companies created a hub for the repair of their own ships. My father bought Holland Repair in 1982. I started gaining hands-on experience in 1988, and took over the helm in 1992. Our main activity is ship repairs. For example, we are currently working on a major engine revision and the repair of the outlets of two suction dredgers.” Both companies employ 18 permanent ironworkers who can help out at the sister company whenever necessary.

The workshop is situated by the water. Here we see new parts for engines and the outlets of the suction dredgers, among other things. In the water is the working vessel that HORS built itself. If a ship needs a new shell plate, the vessel comes alongside with welding and cutting equipment. The company also performs maintenance in factories nearby. All its activities involve steel.

WATER TREATMENT INSTALLATIONS“To fi ll the off-peak hours, we have also started to focus on water treatment under

‘Overdue maintenance has

to be performed at some point’

olland Repair and Services (HORS) is available 24/7 for the

repair of ship or factory parts. The company in the Amsterdam port is currently working on a treatment installation for shower and toilet waste on a Total oil platform.

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An organic treatment installation by Holland Marine Service Amsterdam (HMSA) in the Amsterdam port for a Feadship superyacht. Photo: HMSA

An organic treatment installation by Holland Marine Service Amsterdam (HMSA) in the Amsterdam port for a Feadship superyacht. Photo: HMSA

An organic treatment installation by Holland Marine Service Amsterdam (HMSA) in the Amsterdam port for a Feadship superyacht. Photo: HMSA

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on 1 April 2013. We believe that the new structure will allow for a more effective operation. We will also be able to work together with the industry to provide a better frame for the future development of the port, with an emphasis on regional cooperation. Our expectation is that 2013 will at least match the record of 2012.”

ACTIVE COMPANIES“For strategic reasons, we have decided not to participate in the crisis.” This catchy remark was uttered by Peter de Meerakker, Director of Seaport IJmuiden NV, who accompanied it with some impressive fi gures (see illustration). “The future expectations are pretty good. Although I’m not exactly cheerful about the overall economic climate, I think that active companies in the ports are generally less sensitive to the recession.”

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Amsterdam port region grows against the tide

By Boris Coret

Dertje Meijer, director of Port of Amsterdam, is understandably pleased with the results achieved in 2012: “Despite the ailing economy affecting many market sectors, Amsterdam once again experienced a year of solid growth. An expansion of 1.6 per cent is a wonderful result given the circumstances. After Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg, Amsterdam is the fourth largest port in Europe – this is something I’m very proud of.”

The transhipment of oil products increased by 11 per cent to 41 million tons thanks to the new Vopak storage terminal, which has a capacity of 1.2 million m³. Other growth sectors were general cargo (up 53 per cent to 2.2 million tons) and shipping containers (36 per cent to 800,000 tons).

It’s been a record year also for the cruise industry, with 145 sea cruise ships visiting the Dutch capital with some 270,000 passengers. This represents an increase of 18 per cent compared to 2011. River cruises also had a record year in 2012, with 1382 calls in Amsterdam. Prospects for 2013 remain favourable, especially considering the 150 bookings for sea cruise vessels in Amsterdam and around 1500 smaller river cruise ships expected.

However, there were also cargo fl ows which decreased in 2012, such as agribulk (falling 15 per cent to 6.8 million tons), cars and other RoRo (-36% to 600,000 tons). The transhipment of coal remained stable at 15.6 million tons.

“The next year will be important for Port of Amsterdam,” CEO Meijer says. “For one thing, we will become an autonomous corporation

espite the economic crisis, 2012 was a record year for the Amsterdam port area. Annual throughput was approximately 95 million tons, an increase of

1.6 per cent compared to 2011. Amsterdam, the largest of the four ports on the North Sea Canal, even saw its transhipment volume rise by three per cent – to 77 million tons. This increase could be attributed almost entirely to exports.

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The key fi gures of the Amsterdam port area in 2012. Illustration: Guus Gijben

Transhipment Beverwijk

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Key annual statisticsAmsterdam Port Region 2012

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36%increase to 800,000 tons

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11%increase to 41 million tons

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Amsterdam exceptional transport specialist celebrates 35th anniversary

This photo shows a good example of the core activities of Multiwheels: Two doors for a hydroelectric company which it transported on a trailer from Sweden to Portugal. Photo: Multiwheels

No load too complex for Multiwheels

By Bart Stam

Rob Tschur can instantly recall high-profi le shipments that Multiwheels has facilitated over the years: Large printing presses, machines for chicken slaughterhouses, masts for sailboats, aircraft wings, fuselages & engines, rotor blades for wind turbines, silos for beer breweries, missile components, heavy cranes… “In fact, Multiwheels can transport by road any cargo up to forty metres and one hundred tons,” he explains. “A width up to six metres is also no problem for us.”

Experience has taught the company that going above these dimensions can be problematic. “The roads in The Netherlands and the rest of Europe are not built for such loads, and bridges, tunnels and viaducts often constitute major

ultiwheels has specialised in out-of-the-ordinary road transport

over the years, including cargo as diverse as aircraft wings and chicken slaughtering machines. Based in the port of Amsterdam, the company celebrated its 35th anniversary in January. “Although our drivers go to all corners of Europe, we remain very much an Amsterdam company,” says the enthusiastic general manager Rob Tschur.

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obstacles. A different form of transport is then required – for example by barge or a RoRo (roll-on roll-off) pontoon.”

EXTENSIVE FLEET OF VEHICLESMultiwheels is an excellent choice of name, as the often specialised transports usually require many wheels, especially in case of low loaders or multi-axle trailers. The company has at its disposal a fl eet of twelve lorries and twenty trailers. If necessary, Multiwheels can hire additional equipment from partner transport companies. “Together with our colleagues, we ensure that the right transport combination is ready anywhere in Europe at the appointed time. Conversely, we also help others if they need our equipment,” Tschur says.

Multiwheels was founded on 1 January 1978 by Hans Broekzitter and his partner Co Smit. Tschur, who joined the company one year later, gradually rose to the position of general manager in charge of daily operations. Together with Ben Mackaay (planning and sales) and offi ce manager Annet Palatresi (assistant planning), he is in constant contact with the drivers delivering valuable cargo throughout Europe.

PROFESSIONAL DRIVERSRemarkably, Multiwheels uses only Dutch drivers, even as many other transport companies are increasingly hiring Eastern Europeans or Filipinos. According to Tschur, this is a conscious choice: “The fi nancial interests of our clients are enormous, and often involve cargo worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of euros. Our advanced track & trace system allows us to closely follow our lorries down to the minute and the kilometre. Our company can maintain itself and grow only with the best service, quality and craftsmanship. Our highly experienced and exceptionally skilled drivers ensure that there are very few losses.”

In addition to the professional drivers, most of whom have been in service for many years, Tschur also quotes the company’s small, dynamic organisation as an advantage. “We have a strong team of people who work together very well. Over our 35 years of operation, we have, therefore, built up a large number of loyal customers.”

FROM FINLAND TO SPAIN“We go everywhere in Europe,” Tschur continues. “From Finland and northern Sweden to southern Spain, and from Ireland to Poland and Slovenia.” Thanks to all these transports, the company has become specialised in obtaining the necessary transport permits. “While each member state of the European Union has its own rules, thanks to our expertise we have permanent authorisations for cargoes up to 4.90 metres wide in several western European countries,” Tschur explains. “We always ensure that our drivers go on the road with all the necessary papers and permits.”

In the niche market in which Multiwheels operates, the margins are under great pressure due to the economic crisis, intense competition and high diesel prices. The company has therefore chosen to wait a while before investing in new trucks. “Our current fl eet is suffi cient for now,” Tschur says. “The recession means that we must invest in small amounts, although there are already plenty of plans. For instance, we are closely following developments in European emission requirements. Furthermore, increased toll costs, particularly in Germany and France, may mean that it will become more attractive to acquire new vehicles with very clean Euro-6 engines in the near future. However, it’s important to remember that a new lorry with trailer can easily cost 250,000 euros.” On average, a Multiwheels lorry will drive some 120,000 kilometres per year, while the company clocks some 1.5 million kilometres as a whole.

PROUD OF AMSTERDAMAlthough the company is active throughout Europe and the drivers therefore spend little time in their home base, Tschur is proud of the fact that it is established in the port of Amsterdam. “Being born and raised in Amsterdam, I

fi nd it wonderful that we are part of the Amsterdam port community. We carry the Amsterdam name with pride. We are a reliable and solid company, where

most drivers and staff have been working for decades.”

Rob Tschur hopes to start taking things easier from April 2014. “I’ll be 62 years old then and would like to see more of my family, grandchildren and friends. Travel and going to the theatre will also be on the agenda. While this is a great company and the exceptional international transport sector is very dynamic, the work can be quite strenuous and stressful. It’s time to hand over the helm,” he concludes.

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“The fi nancial interests of our clients are enormous, and often

concern transport of cargo worth hundreds of thousands or even mil-

lions of euros”

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Rob Tschur (left) receives a new sign board from the hands of port alderman Freek Ossel on behalf of Multiwheels in late November. Photo: Wim Bos

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T R A N S P O R T

By Tina Reinders

The Q-Barge is a new small-sized inland vessel for smaller waterways in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. The initiators of the project are Anton van Megen and Johan Overmeer from Research Small Barges (RSB). Both Amsterdam businessmen are delighted that the renowned Entwicklungszentrum für Schiffstechnik und Transportsysteme (DTS) in Duisburg (Germany) has given the green light for the performance related technical aspects of the Q-Barge such as the hull speed and stability. “The Q-Barge was scale-tested at realistic ratios and the results exceeded our expectations,” says Johan Overmeer, who is also the Director of the Overmeer Transport Group inland shipping company.

The positive test results conclude the development stage of the Q-Barge project, which will now enter the realisation stage. The fi rst step will be defi nitive certifi cation by a classifi cation society, as Overmeer explains: “The Q-Barge is such a new type of concept that no regulations exist for it as yet. The combination of steel and composite is new as is the propulsion technology. Moreover, the Q-barge has no gangways or accommodations; aspects that also have yet to be certifi ed. One could even debate the front and rear of the vessel.”

TRANSPORT CONCEPTWith all these innovations, the Q-Barge is more of a transport concept than a new type of vessel. The idea is that it will travel to destinations that are mainly located on smaller waterways via a predetermined trajectory. Four Q-Barge units can be interconnected to form one

large vessel for larger waterways. A single unit with a length of 45 metres is ideal for small waterways such as the Canal du Nord in France.

Overmeer is certain that there will be plenty of cargo for the Q-Barge: “I receive lots of requests for transports on the smaller waterways in France. As yet I am unable to provide transhipment companies with any guarantees as there are too few small vessels and too few captains who want to sail the same trajectory for a longer time period.” With its own fl eet of Q-Barges Overmeer aims to meet this demand.

(UN)LOADINGPermanent captains will operate the Q-Barge, sailing for 12 hours before returning home. Part of the total concept is the work distribution. The skipper helms the vessel but is not involved in the (un)loading or maintenance. A Q-Barge can transport as much cargo (up to 24 TEU) as a Kempenaar (type of canal freighter – ed.), but is much narrower with a beam of only 5.80 metres. This limited beam means the vessel can also pass through the Canal du Nord and reach destinations on smaller waterways, for instance in the north of France or around Amsterdam.

Now, it is a matter of waiting for the right certifi cation. Overmeer and Van Megen have nonetheless started looking for co-investors and a Dutch shipyard to build the fi rst Q-Barges. Overmeer: “The quality of Dutch shipyards is exceptional, and it is initially practical to have the vessels built in our own backyard.” It may be a while, but the fi rst Q-Barge from Amsterdam to Paris is only a matter of time.

Q-BARGE IN BRIEFThe Q-Barge is an environmentally-friendly, diesel-electric, standard-sized vessel with an overall length of 45 metres. The cargo hold has a length of 37 metres, a beam of 5.20 metres, a height of 5.20 metres, and a total capacity of over 1,000 m3, a maximum of 24 TEU, 500 Euro pellets or 580 tons. The vessels can be connected front to back with a lightweight connection system to create a unit with a length of 90 metres and a beam of 5.80 metres. Two vessels can also be connected alongside to create the so-called Quatro Barge of 90 x 11.60 metres.

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‘Lego freighter’ for smaller waterways

Q-Barge passes its fi rst test

he Q-Barge, a new type of inland vessel developed by two entrepreneurs from

the Amsterdam port, recently passed its fi rst test in a German maritime development centre, clearing the way to the production stage.

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which are made in Italy, no longer need to be transported to Brazil for bottling – everything comes together directly in Amsterdam. This saves our customers a lot of the physical movement of their products, which offers environmental benefi ts, time savings and cost reductions.”

CJ Hendriks handles transport and storage for as many as sixty beverage importers. “This means that, at any given time, we usually have around ten thousand pallets of wine, beer and distilled spirits. Many wines in Amsterdam restaurants come into the city through us.”

CJ Hendriks takes care of issues such as transportation, procurement, inventory control, insurance, reports, payment of taxes and excise duties, customs clearance, shipping and labelling. “We feel that the more complex the puzzle the better,” London says. “This is our strength and focus. Not every provider offers these additional complex services. We also expect to repackage bulk bags of food in Amsterdam in the near future.”

“In our work, we often deal with customs operations,” Van der Made notes. “This is one of our specialties. We received Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certifi cation in mid-2012. As a result, our clients enjoy benefi ts such as reduced physical customs controls.”

ORGANIC PRODUCTSCJ Hendriks warehouses also contain products such as coffee, cocoa, rice, seeds and nuts. “The control and quality of these products are always paramount,” Van der Made underlines. “Another specialty of our company is the storage of organic food, including tea. At any given time, we might have a hundred pallets with bags of nuts and hundreds of pallets with various types of organic tea in storage. The storage of organic food requires extra attention due to the strict quality and safety demands, such as separate storage to prevent contamination.”

CJ Hendriks is fully certifi ed by Skal, which provides an international standard for the storage and transportation of organic products. Over the past three years, Frank London has seen the share of organic products in food and beverage double. “While this usually comes from smaller customers, there is a huge growth potential.”

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By Noor Backers

CJ Hendriks is a family company with 172 years of experience in international logistics services for items such as consumer goods, tobacco, rubber, heavy machinery, hazardous materials, foods and beverages. The company’s eighty employees and twenty trucks offer highly customised service in this fi eld.

EXPANSION TO AN IDEAL LOCATIONThe premises of the CJ Hendriks Group in the port of Amsterdam, spread over different locations, will be expanded in 2013 to nearly 50,000 m². “In February, we started the construction of a new 14,000 m² warehouse,” says Toine van der Made, a member of the management team who specialises in food and logistics. “This is needed to process the thousands of shipments we deal with every day. The new facilities are ideally situated near waterways and motorways, and in close proximity to Schiphol Airport. This allows us to easily receive products from all continents and effi ciently manage our inventory before distributing these goods onwards, mainly within Europe. We inform our customers about logistics capabilities, thinking along with them to fi nd the cheapest, most environmentally friendly shipping route.”

DIRECTLY TO AMSTERDAMFrank London, another member of the management team, gives an example: “We recently started bottling Brazilian rum in the port of Amsterdam. Now the bottles,

here is a constant coming and going of small and large parcels, pallets and containers at the facilities of the CJ Hendriks Group in the port of Amsterdam.

Food and beverage is just one of many product groups for which the company provides full logistics service, including customs clearance.

TFrank London, a member of the management team at CJ Hendriks Group. Photo: Reinder Weidijk

“The more complex the logistics puzzle, the better”

Frank London, a member of the management team at CJ Hendriks Group. Photo: Reinder Weidijk

Frank London, a member of the management team at CJ Hendriks Group. Photo: Reinder Weidijk

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“The more complex the logistics puzzle, the better”“The more complex the logistics puzzle, the better”

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L A B O U R M A R K E T

By Noor Backers

Dutch company Airborne International is one of the leading manufacturers of composites worldwide. From the brand-new Airborne Oil & Gas facilities in IJmuiden, the head offi ce in The Hague and Airborne Composites Aerospace in Girona (Spain) the company designs and manufactures advanced solutions for sectors such as the oil & gas industry, aviation & astronautics, and the maritime industry. The company is growing fast: It currently employs around 200 highly educated people at its three facilities.

PRESSURE PROOFAirborne Oil & Gas in IJmuiden supplies composite pipes for the offshore industry.

“These pipes are unique as they are much lighter than steel, can withstand extremely high pressures and are entirely corrosion resistant,” says managing director Eric van der Meer. “They allow the offshore industry to produce oil and natural gas at increasing water depths. Our pipes also offer a sustainable solution for corrosion problems. With its patented production process, Airborne develops long pipes from a single segment with a maximum length of up to fi ve kilometres. We then wind these pipes on a huge reel which we lift on to a supply vessel. From this vessel we unwind the pipe, which results in a highly effi cient process.”

FACILITIES IN IJMUIDENTo meet the fast-growing demand for composite pipes, Airborne decided to build a new factory in the spring of 2011. A crucial aspect was direct access to a seaport. After deliberating between two other coastal locations, Airborne decided

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The festive opening of the new premises of Forklitfcenter in the Amsterdam port on 5 September 2012. Director Björn André de La Porte listens to port director Dertje Meijer. Photo: Arend Velsink

Plenty of demand for new personnel in the Amsterdam port region

he seaports in the Amsterdam port region (Amsterdam, IJmuiden/Velsen-Noord, Beverwijk and Zaanstad) are an interesting location for

new companies. Established fi rms are also regularly on the lookout for new employees. Amsterdam Seaports magazine asked three companies about their personnel requirements.

TThe festive opening of the new premises of Forklitfcenter in the Amsterdam port on 5 September 2012. Director Björn André de La Porte listens to port director Dertje Meijer. Photo: Arend Velsink

The festive opening of the new premises of Forklitfcenter in the Amsterdam port on 5 September 2012. Director Björn André de La Porte listens to port director Dertje Meijer. Photo: Arend Velsink

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the Amsterdam port. “We currently employ eighteen people; most are in permanent employment and the rest work freelance.”

KOOPMAN CAR TERMINALThe West harbour (Westhaven) in the Amsterdam port accommodates the 350,000 m2 premises of Koopman Car Terminal (KCT), involved in international logistic activities. The company receives and (un)loads cars from arriving vessels, trains and trailers. KCT

also handles car cleaning and preparations before delivery.

Managing director Alain Bresseleers explains that the company has considerably expanded its activities since 2011, including by attracting LeasePlan as a new client. “This resulted in a substantial volume increase.”

Koopman Autotransport picks up and delivers more than 20,000 cars in the Netherlands a year. Bresseleers: “We then perform added value services, such as vehicle tests and damage repairs. We have also retained our largest client Nissan, which has kept our personnel demand pretty stable. This includes (electrical) fi tters, inspectors, car sprayers, damage repairmen and car cleaners, as well as management staff, designers and engineers.”

FILLING JOB OPENINGS VIA OWN NETWORKOn the issue of vacancies within the company Bresseleers says: “We have been able to fi ll the vast majority of job opportunities. Many suitable new employees were attracted via our own network, for instance via the families and acquaintances of existing personnel. The remaining vacancies are fi lled by employment agencies. Based on our experiences, we are looking into changing our recruitment processes, for example by using a mix of employment advertisements in newspapers and magazines, radio and social media.”

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to establish the factory in the IJmond harbour (IJmondhaven). “IJmuiden offered us the opportunity to build a brand-new factory that meets all our demands,” Van der Meer continues. “The location is as good as perfect, and the support from the local port authority (Zeehaven IJmuiden NV) and local council settled it.”

Currently the new facilities in IJmuiden employ nearly seventy people. Around 25 employees transferred from the head offi ce in The Hague, but the majority was recruited from within the region via advertisements in local papers. Van der Meer: “Airborne Oil & Gas will continue to need highly educated personnel, and technical specialists in mechanical engineering, offshore and composites in particular. The specialised knowledge of Airborne, the applications in the offshore sector and the growth potential make a substantial contribution to the development of IJmuiden as an offshore mainport.”

FORKLIFTCENTER OPENS NEW LOCATIONThanks to its growth over the past decade, Forkliftcenter, the brand-independent family business, has centralised its activities in the Amsterdam port. The festive opening of the new premises took place on 5 September 2012. “Our new head offi ce replaces all our storage locations in the Netherlands,” says managing director Bjørn André de la Porte. “The facilities of Forkliftcenter in Australia and Forkliftcenter Middle East DMCC in Dubai will continue their activities. We have developed into an international company for the purchasing, sale and rental of indoor transport equipment, forklifts and container handling equipment. Spanning over 25,000 m², our premises include a wide range of forklifts, reach stackers, container trucks and port equipment of many different brands.”“As we continue to grow rapidly, we still need hands-on technical staff. These are mainly attracted via employment agencies and recruitment & selection agencies, and partly through our own channels,” says De la Porte about the company’s employees in

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The new premises of Airborne Oil & Gas in the IJmond harbour in IJmuiden. Photo: Zeehaven IJmuiden NVThe new premises of Airborne Oil & Gas in the IJmond harbour in IJmuiden. Photo: Zeehaven IJmuiden NVThe new premises of Airborne Oil & Gas in the IJmond harbour in IJmuiden. Photo: Zeehaven IJmuiden NV

Airborne's composite pipe for the offshore industry

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