Tag: Port of Amsterdam

This week, the first lock gate of the new IJmuiden sea lock at Port of Amsterdam was successfully installed. The door has been entered into the door shaft of the outer head. The entire operation took 72 hours.

A trial regarding innovative vapour recovery systems was launched in the Port of Amsterdam on September 22. The aim is to enable barges to recover vapours safely and in a controlled manner.

Port of Amsterdam created an energy platform for companies to share electricity with each other. The initiative is called Shared Energy Platform (SEP), and is an initiative of Port of Amsterdam in close collaboration with Entrnce.

Port of Amsterdam is working to improve its facilities and services. From 1 September 2020, barges with trackers are able to take berth in specially designated berth areas.

River cruise ports in the South and West of the Netherlands, Port of Amsterdam and MUST SEE are launching the app PORT SEE for up-to-date insight into the accessibility of ports for river cruise ships.

The annual Cyber ​​Security Assessment Netherlands (CSAN) by the National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) paints a worrying picture. The organization has established that cyber incidents have a real chance of causing major damage.

The dredge sludge depot at the former Averijhaven near IJmuiden will soon be developed into an Energy Port, the Port of Amsterdam informed.

Port of Amsterdam provided an updated, warning about brand phishing attacks and how organizations can be protected and never 'bite' into a phishing email.

Amsterdam canal boats are being converted to electric in line with the new Green Party mayor's plans to ban diesel engines from the center’s ancient canals by 2025 and the city's overall efforts to combat climate change. 

Port of Amsterdam announced launch of a floating battery service to bring mobile stored power into the port and inner city of Amsterdam. The battery, which is placed on a barge and powered by local, renewable energy, will help balance the electricity grid.