Amsterdam port tariffs to increase slightly in 2016

This is the third year the Port is consulting the market in setting these tariffs. The increase is in line with the increase in average inflation for the past 12 months (based on the Consumer Price Index). The revenues generated as a result of the increase in the seaport tariffs will be allocated for investments in operational excellence, including optimising sea lock management. Port dues are charged to visiting vessels for the use of
the facilities in a port. They are Port of Amsterdam’s main source of revenue after ground lease income. The increase in the Amsterdam tariffs is in line with developments in recent years. Port of Amsterdam COO Koen Overtoom: ‘Our focus is on improving operational processes. That means we will continue to optimise lock management during the construction of the new lock, so as to
ensure that the ports in the North Sea Area will remain accessible.’ Kees Noorman, Managing Director of ORAM: ‘We are confident that Port of Amsterdam will invest in optimising its operational processes. It will improve the flow of vessels in the North Sea Canal and increase the Port’s overall appeal.’