Benelux
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A good dose of optimism
Perhaps one of the most surprising weapons in the anti-crisis armoury is a good dose of optimism, Hans Smits, chief executive of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, tells Port Strategy. 06 Apr 2010 - Port Strategy
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Tough get going
Ports in the Benelux face crisis head-on and investments continue to ensure they emerge stronger than ever. Helen Hill reports 05 Apr 2010 - Port Strategy
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Gas growth could outweigh Zeebrugge car slump
The Port of Zeebrugge saw volumes very slightly down last year, but still above 42m tonnes. However, this year the port authority expects some ups and downs, says a spokeswoman. 14 Apr 2009 - Port Strategy
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Metals keep Rotterdam shining
For Rotterdam, there are bright spots as a direct result of the downturn. 13 Apr 2009 - Port Strategy
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Clouds and silver linings
The dramatic slowdown in the last quarter of 2008 wasn't enough to prevent record full-year results for the giant Benelux ports - but 2009 looks like being a different story. Felicity Landon reports 10 Apr 2009 - Port Strategy
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Benelux briefs
Combined thinking at Antwerp 04 Jun 2008 - Port Strategy
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Zeebrugge readies itself for trade growth
Recent developments at the Port of Zeebrugge have included a quay extension on the north side of Albert II dock, the completion of the quay and construction of a jetty in the Southern Canal dock, and the modernisation of berths in the outer port. 04 Jun 2008 - Port Strategy
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Fifty year flashback
Fifty years ago, Antwerp had just seen the construction of the Boudewijn lock. 04 Jun 2008 - Port Strategy
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Flying high
The Benelux ports are soaring with rocketing volumes and investments on a breath-taking scale. Felicity Landon reports 04 Jun 2008 - Port Strategy
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Benelux in brief
Ships down, cargoes up
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Tracking system monitors shipping
The Port of Amsterdam went live with a new port management system during September.
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The fast lane
Benelux ports are moving at top speed to take advantage of burgeoning world trade. Stuart Pearcey reports
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A hive of Activity
Across the Port of Rotterdam there are nearly 50 major development projects either under way or close to starting, including two liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, four electricity plants and eight new terminals for a variety of commodities. 01 Jan 2007 - Port Strategy
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Maasvlakte 2 in figures
Maasvlakte 2, Rotterdam's new port and industrial zone, is to be built right on the North Sea.Development is expected to take place over the next 20 to 30 years. The development will add 20% to the present port and industrial area, measured in hectares, and treble the port's container handling capacity. 01 Jan 2007 - Port Strategy
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Europe's port powerhouse
As Antwerp looks to cash in on a regional capacity deficit, Rotterdam gets the all-important go-ahead for its long term expansion 01 Jan 2007 - Port Strategy
