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conomy<br />
The Port of Amsterdam increasingly serves as an engine for the regional economy.<br />
Generating a direct and indirect turnover of EUR 5.2 billion, the Port plays an<br />
important role in the economic development of Amsterdam, its surrounding area,<br />
the Netherlands and Europe. In <strong>2006</strong>, the Port contributed EUR 29.3 million to<br />
Amsterdam’s city coffers (local government). The Port provides work for tens of<br />
thousands of people with widely varying levels training and education. In 2005, the<br />
number of Port-related direct and indirect jobs was 53,000 (the latest available figure).<br />
The Port of Amsterdam is one of the five main pillars<br />
of the regional economy. The other four are the<br />
ICT sector, Schiphol Airport, business-to-business<br />
services and tourism. One advantage of portconnected<br />
activities is that they are less susceptible<br />
to economic slowdowns, as its recent track record<br />
shows. The robust nature of the Port economy can<br />
be attributed to the wide diversity of goods<br />
moving through the port facilities, as well as to the<br />
continued growth of the maritime shipping industry.<br />
A few important trends and developments are<br />
having an impact on the position of the Port of<br />
Amsterdam:<br />
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Strong international growth of maritime<br />
shipping (sea transport)<br />
This is driven by the rapidly expanding economies<br />
of Eastern Europe, China and other countries.<br />
Maritime shipping in general is expected<br />
to double in the near future, while container<br />
shipping is forecast to see a growth of 8% a year.<br />
Globalization and greater economies of scale<br />
Shipping companies and logistics providers are<br />
becoming global players, whose negotiating<br />
powers are on the increase. To secure sufficient<br />
influence, the Port of Amsterdam is strengthening<br />
cooperation with other seaport authorities and<br />
hinterland regions.<br />
Growing focus on sustainable development<br />
consumption of energy and raw materials; greater<br />
use of physical space; as well as increased<br />
pressure on the environment. As a result, the<br />
subject of socially responsible entrepreneurship<br />
has come into even sharper focus.
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