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The City Council of Amsterdam has agreed to
the accelerated and expanded construction of the new large sea lock in IJmuiden,
with the one-off investment required for this being given the green light. Port
of Amsterdam is very pleased with this decision.
In 2015, the port expects 143 cruise ships. This is close to the record of 144
set in 2012. There were 134 calls this year.
The new large sea lock will safeguard the ongoing accessibility of the ports and
businesses along the North Sea Canal, including for large vessels with deep
drafts. This means a big boost for the port region and the Dutch economy.
Port of Amsterdam CEO Dertje Meijer: “Great news! The new, larger sea lock will
be good for the port, the region and the business community in the area. With
this decision, the City Council of Amsterdam is investing in the future and in
sustainable growth for the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.”
For the accelerated construction of the new large sea lock, Port of Amsterdam is
working together with the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment,
the Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management, the
Province of North Holland, the City of Amsterdam and the Municipality of Velsen.
The project received an EU subsidy for the planning study phase as part of the
Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) programme. A subsidy application will
also be made relating to the implementation stage of the project. |
