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28 Amerikahaven ontainersIn <strong>2006</strong>, container transshipment in Amsterdam took off in a big way. The main driving forces are the rapidly growing economies of Eastern Europe and China. The Amerikahaven is abuzz with activity. The Ceres Paragon container terminal is in full swing. The terminals operated by Waterland, USA and VCK are handling – in addition to general cargo – growing numbers of containers. cERES PARAGon TERMInAl vooRBIJ BETon USA hITAchI BP SIGMA cARGIll hARvEST EnERGy fETIM AfvAl EnERGIE BEDRIJf (AEB) oIlTAnkInG
‘what could be better? Containers delivered to my doorstep’ Each year, we ship in some 3,500 TEUs of goods. We used to transport our containers and an ever-smaller volume of general cargo to Amsterdam by way of Rotterdam. But it’s much easier for us to use the Ceres terminal here. We’re practically neighbors. For a while, we took a wait-and-see attitude toward Ceres. Would everything go smoothly there? But now we’re using this facility for all our goods coming from the Far East. The more our goods come in via Ceres, the better it is for us. They also deliver the containers to our site – a unique service that is very much appreciated. Ceres also provides other services, including checking containers for escaped gas. This is being done by a contractor hired by Ceres. What could be more efficient than having the containers delivered to your doorstep and organizing things locally? We occupy an attractive location in the port area – near the Amerikahaven and close to Ceres and access roads. Admittedly, accessibility of this area is increasingly under pressure because of traffic congestion. But that does not really affect us yet; our trucks leave very early in the morning. That said, we are looking forward to this major new road – the Verlengde Westrandweg – which will improve access further. Jurjen Kolmer Logistics Director for Fetim BV, a wholesaler in materials for construction and home improvement (DIY materials) The western quay of the Amerikahaven The western quay of the Amerikahaven (Amerika Port) is home to container transshipment; food manufacture (Cargill, Dutch Chocolate and others); distribution activities (Fetim); and, in the future, bio-fuels production (Harvest Energy). The eastern quay is primarily used for sand, gravel and concrete products, as well as recycling activities. You can see the Ceres Paragon Terminal and the UsA Terminal.
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