2017 revenue growth for Amsterdam

The port of Amsterdam published 2017 revenues of €150.1m, compared to €146.3m in 2016. The operating result increased from €73.3m in 2016 to €74.3m in 2017.

Koen Overtoom, CEO of Port of Amsterdam, said: “Record transshipment of 81.3 million tonnes in 2017 contributed to our good operating result of more than €74m. 2017 also saw the arrival of a number of fantastic businesses in the Port, such as Bio Energy Netherlands and Chaincraft, which are contributing to the achievement of our strategy and Vision2030.

“We have also expressed an ambition to prepare for being a coal-free port in 2030. 2017 was also a difficult year, in which issues such as Port City, Sprong over het IJ and the relocation of the PTA required much attention. We are convinced that the Port is not only part of Amsterdam, it serves Amsterdam and is helping the city achieve its ambitions with respect to circularity and becoming energy-neutral in the future.”

All seaports in the Netherlands must pay corporate income tax with effect from 2017. The net result after deduction of corporate income tax is €60.9m. The corporate income tax due for 2017 is expected to amount to €14.2m.

Transhipment in the North Sea Canal Area rose to a record level of 100.8 million tonnes in 2017. Transhipment in the Port of Amsterdam was up 2.4% to 81.3 million tonnes. The increase occurred in virtually all cargo flows, with the largest rises in agribulk, ores and fertilisers. Transhipment of coal declined by 3% to 15.8 million tonnes.

The number of sea-going vessels visiting the port region (Velsen, Beverwijk, Zaandam and Amsterdam) in 2017 was 7,011 compared to 6,982 in 2016. The number of calls from inland shipping was 40,012m compared to 39,205.

The storage and transhipment of fossil transport fuels such as petrol, diesel and kerosene are expected to continue to rise in the coming years. Transport fuels are important for the Port of Amsterdam due to the popularity of air travel.

For more information, visit: www.portofamsterdam.com

30th April 2018