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If you examine Europe from a maritime perspective, the Netherlands and Belgium are the first countries you think of. For Torsten Pauly, Director for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), this is hardly surprising. \u201cFor centuries, both countries have been important logistics hubs for Europe, in general, and for Germany, in particular. In Rotterdam and Antwerp, they also have the continent\u2019s two largest ports.\u201d<\/p>\n
In this context, the Dutch economy is primarily shaped by the service and industrial sectors. The country is also one of the largest agricultural exporters in the world and can demonstrate further success with fishing. In neighbouring Belgium, on the other hand, the refinery, chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive and heavy industries are the main pillars of the economy. \u201cWith these multi-faceted key players behind them,\u201d Pauly summarises, \u201cboth countries have extremely open economies with higher import and export ratios than Germany.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to GTAI, the Netherlands imported a total of 522 billion euros\u2019 worth of goods in 2020 and exported 590 billion euros\u2019 worth. However, it must be acknowledged that more than 40 per cent of exports are transit goods and are merely transported through the Netherlands to their destination countries. Germany\u2019s share of Dutch imports in 2020 was 15.1 per cent, with an export share of as much as 23.4 per cent. Belgium\u2019s foreign trade in 2020 comprised imports worth 348 billion euros and exports worth 370 billion euros, with Germany accounting for 13.8 per cent of all imports and 17.5 per cent of all exports. \u201cGermany has traditionally been the most significant trading partner for both countries. Firstly, figures for 2020 demonstrate their economic strength, but, on the other, they show a downward trend compared to the previous year due to the pandemic-related recession and the disruption of global supply chains. Now that a very strong economic recovery has set in, both the Netherlands and Belgium expect significant regrowth in 2021 and 2022,\u201d Pauly predicts.* Conversely, both nations are also significant trade contacts for Germany \u2013 while the Netherlands is Germany\u2019s second most significant foreign trade partner after China, the Belgians still manage to achieve eleventh place in this ranking.<\/p>\n
* \u0007When this statement was made, final trade figures for the Netherlands and Belgium were not yet available.<\/p>\n
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As Germany\u2019s only two Port Cyber Security Officers, Jan Schirrmacher and Jens Rohlandt have been responsible for cross-border cybersecurity cooperation since 2020. Schirrmacher works for bremenports in Bremen, as commissioned by the Senator for Science and Ports, and Rohlandt looks after Niedersachsen Ports and JadeWeserPort. \u201cWe meet four times a year with representatives from various international ports as part of the EU Maritime ISAC \u2013 the Information Sharing and Analysis Center,\u201d explains Schirrmacher. \u201cAmong them are colleagues from Rotterdam, Antwerp, Le Havre and Hamburg.\u201d Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, only video conference meetings have been possible so far. What was on the agenda at these meetings? \u201cISAC members support each other in exchanging knowledge and information about cybersecurity threats, so as to increase the European maritime sector\u2019s cyber resilience. In addition, they commit to organising joint exercises to prepare themselves better for real-life situations,\u201d Rohlandt explains, outlining key aspects of the cooperation. \u201cVideo conferences are adequate at the moment, but cooperation in the cybersecurity field is built on trust,\u201d Schirrmacher clarifies, reflecting on the last two years. \u201cThis can often only develop through face-to-face meetings \u2013 if, in addition to the technical discussion, you can also sit together over dinner.\u201d This is why a face-to-face meeting is planned for the autumn of this year, provided that the coronavirus plays ball. “The teams of 10 to 20 employees in Rotterdam and Antwerp are very well positioned in terms of cybersecurity,\u201d Rolandt says, complimenting his Dutch and Belgian colleagues ahead of the meeting. Furthermore, this issue had been addressed there earlier than in other countries. (bre)<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Torsten_Pauly_APR_500px.png” alt=”Torsten Pauly, Direktor f\u00fcr Belgien, die Niederlande und Luxemburg bei Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)” title_text=”Torsten_Pauly_APR_500px” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ text_text_color=”#003a7c” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Torsten Pauly, Director for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/antwerp_begium-3893339_1920px.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”325px||325px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ text_font=”roboto-regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#003a7c” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Rotterdam and Antwerp are by far the largest ports in Europe in terms of containers handled. Among other things, their geographical location and good accessibility for many modes of transport \u2013 heavy goods vehicle, rail or water \u2013 speak in their favour.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]\u201cTheir geographical location in the centre of Europe is a key strength for both countries. Rotterdam lies at the mouth of the Maas and Rhine respectively, and Antwerp on the Scheldt, 80km inland. This creates favourable conditions for all manner of logistics activities, which are additionally supported by both countries\u2019 excellent infrastructure,\u201d Pauly explains. \u201cThe German port that will certainly benefit most from this is Duisburg,\u201d he adds. \u201cAs Europe\u2019s largest inland port, it\u2019s the perfect partner for the Dutch and Belgian seaports.\u201d The situation is different for Hamburg, Bremen and the seaports of Lower Saxony, which have lost market share to Rotterdam and Antwerp in particular in recent years. During this time, the major ports in Belgium and the Netherlands have not only succeeded in generating additional cargo handling, but also in attracting local industrial production, thanks to targeted and continuous investor recruitment. “The Port of Antwerp, for example, is home to the largest chemical cluster in Europe,\u201d Pauly concludes. \u201cRotterdam offers a great deal of petrochemicals, and the Flemish port of Ghent can boast an automotive plant and a steelworks. What\u2019s more, unlike the German ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp have the competitive advantage of still having plenty of open space, so they can expand if necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n In the course of the competition between the western ports in the Netherlands and Belgium, on one hand, and the northern ports in Germany, on the other, many are considering how each competitive situation can be improved. Among other things, port cooperation is being discussed. For example, the largest terminal operators in the northern German ports, HHLA and EUROGATE, are currently investigating whether the container terminals in Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven could be operated jointly in future, and how this might work. \u201cThe aim is to improve the overall attractiveness of the German seaports and to prevent shipowners from relocating liner services to Antwerp, Rotterdam or even Gda\u0144sk,\u201d explains Berthold Bose, head of the Hamburg regional district at the Verdi services trade union, to Welt am Sonntag. However, when asked by LOGISTICS PILOT, neither HHLA nor EUROGATE wished to comment on the current status of these exploratory discussions, \u201cso as not to jeopardise their potential progress\u201d. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Traditionally, the first quarter is the period in which the ports present their net figures for the past calendar year. This time, Rotterdam and Antwerp again presented strong figures compared to the competition, proving that both ports were back at pre-pandemic levels in 2021.<\/p>\n Freight throughput in the Port of Rotterdam, for example, increased by 7.3 per cent to 468.7 million tonnes last year. Increases were recorded in all freight segments, with the exception of agribulk. Europe\u2019s largest seaport even achieved a new record in container handling \u2013 15.3 million TEU meant 6.6 per cent more than in 2020 and more boxes than ever before. The Port of Rotterdam was also able to increase significantly in the dry bulk segment in 2021, up by 23.4 per cent to a total of 78.7 million tonnes. The net handling figures for liquid bulk increased too, reaching 204.6 million tonnes \u2013 6.6 per cent up on the previous year. In the breakbulk segment (ro-ro and other general cargo), Rotterdam recorded a 3.2 per cent rise to 30.9 million tonnes.<\/p>\n For comparison, total throughput in Antwerp, Europe\u2019s second-largest seaport, was 240 million tonnes in 2021, 3.8 per cent higher than 2020. At 12.02 million TEU, container traffic was virtually on par with the previous year, and the port recorded a strong increase in the handling of conventional general cargo \u2013 up by 73.6 per cent to 11.5 million tonnes. There was a particularly dramatic rise in the handling of steel (up by 81 per cent on the previous year). The ro-ro sector grew by 13.9 per cent to 5.29 million tonnes. The dry bulk segment recorded an increase of 15.1 per cent to 13.3 million tonnes and the liquid bulk segment by 3.1 per cent to 71.2 million tonnes This year\u2019s main focus in Antwerp is the merger with the Port of Zeebrugge. The official go-ahead for this is due at the end of April. (bre)<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Frank_Dreeke_APR_500px.png” alt=”Mikkel E. Andersen, Gesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrer der EUROGATE Container Terminals” title_text=”Frank_Dreeke_APR_500px” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ text_text_color=”#003a7c” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Mikkel E. Andersen, Managing Director of EUROGATE Container Terminals[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/antwerp_boat-102885_1920.jpg” parallax=”on” custom_margin=”||1px||false|false” custom_padding=”325px||325px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15″ custom_padding=”35px||31px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n If we don\u2019t increase the level of automation in our operations, we won\u2019t be able to remain competitive in the long term. In Rotterdam, several terminals already operate with a high degree of automation.\u201d Andersen also indicated the different starting points between the western and northern ports. \u201cThe ports in the Netherlands and Belgium are considered nationally, not on a regional level. When it comes to the development in Rotterdam, for example, the Netherlands as a whole is behind it. Its importance for the economy means that port policy plays a central national role in both the Netherlands and Belgium. In Germany, conversely, ports are predominantly the responsibility of the individual states. This also means that the importance and development of German seaports isn\u2019t always a priority for all of them,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n Frank Dreeke, President of the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS), assesses the situation similarly, seeing a corresponding competitive advantage for Germany\u2019s neighbours. \u201cDutch and Belgian politics give the ports there a much higher status,\u201d he explains. \u201cEqually high recognition for the performance and importance of German ports would be extremely beneficial for Germany as a logistics location.\u201d However, Dreeke is confident that German seaports will be able to hold their own in competition with their neighbours . \u201cInvest more money more quickly in the transport and communications infrastructure, review the state aid and antitrust legislation that burden European port operations and make transport route costs competitive.\u201d He adds that retrofitting port equipment to be more environmentally friendly and supporting the transition to new energy sources as cargo and fuel are equally important. \u201cAny entrepreneurial action must be geared towards prevailing over the competition,\u201d he explains when asked about possible cooperative ventures, also those beyond the borders of Germany\u2019s individual states.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”dtb-sticky” _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Frank_Dreeke-APR_500px.png” alt=”Frank Dreeke, Pr\u00e4sident des Zentralverbands der deutschen Seehafenbetriebe (ZDS)” title_text=”Frank_Dreeke-APR_500px” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ text_text_color=”#003a7c” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Frank Dreeke, President of the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS)[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rotterdam_container-2018508_1920.jpg” parallax=”on” custom_margin=”||1px||false|false” custom_padding=”325px||325px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15″ custom_padding=”35px||31px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n For R\u00f6hlig Logistics, which provides sea freight, airfreight and contract logistics services in more than 30 countries, it is not only the perfect geographical location of the Netherlands and Belgium that is decisive for their special position. \u201cDutch inland infrastructure has developed strongly in recent years, which creates enormous opportunities for all modes of transport \u2013 rail, inland waterway and heavy goods vehicle \u2013 when transporting containers to Germany and Eastern Europe. Plus, compared to other large EU ports, congestion or strikes rarely occur there,\u201d explains Gary Pryke, Regional CEO at R\u00f6hlig Logistics for Northern Europe, when summarising the locations\u2019 advantages. Moreover, the Netherlands has special VAT laws that allow importers not based in the country to defer their VAT payment, instead of paying the amount due on import. \u201cFor Belgium,\u201d adds Pryke, \u201cthe Port of Antwerp offers a fast and sustainable connection to the entire European hinterland thanks to its central location. Around 60 per cent of the EU\u2019s purchasing power is within a 500 km radius of there.\u201d In addition, the port has a high handling productivity rate and has increased its attractiveness for large container ships by deepening the fairway in the Westerschelde. 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The topic of port cooperation automatically appears on the agenda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":59172,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-main-topic-en"],"yoast_head":"\n\u201cTheir geographical location in the centre of Europe is a strength for both countries.\u201d<\/h3>\n
Different starting positions<\/h2>\n
\n\u201cPort cooperation can be beneficial because size is an important competitive factor,\u201d explains Mikkel E. Andersen, Managing Director of EUROGATE Container Terminals in Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven. \u201cWe have to remain productive and, above all, agile. The keywords here, besides hard work, are digitalisation and automation.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”dtb-sticky” _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”Most read” _builder_version=”4.15″ header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#ffffff” header_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”25px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_blurb_title=”display: inline-block!important;||background: #002754!important;||padding: 5px 13px 3px 13px!important;||position: relative!important;” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#002754″ global_colors_info=”{}” header_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” header_text_color__hover=”rgba(255,255,255,0.71)” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_1″ _builder_version=”4.15″ custom_margin=”||0px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” border_color_right=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.15″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,58,124,0.13)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” top_divider_style=”waves2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ custom_padding=”94px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ header_2_font_size=”35px” custom_margin=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\nNew record and merger anticipation<\/h2>\n
\u201cCooperation between ports can be beneficial.\u201d<\/h3>\n
\u201cAssertion\u201d as an objective<\/h2>\n
\u201cPolitics give the ports there a higher status.\u201d<\/h3>\n
Interplay of several factors<\/h2>\n
\nR\u00f6hlig Logistics entered the Belgian market in 1964, although its core business there has shifted from steel exports to the transport of Freight All Kinds (FAK) and breakbulk over the years. The Bremen-based company has been present in the Netherlands since 1983. From consumer goods to clothing and fashion to automobiles and seeds, almost all goods are transported to and from the EU by sea and air. \u201cTo a significant degree, the future of our industry will depend on the extent to which digital solutions can be implemented for added value to the customer and how companies succeed in investing in the training and further education of their own staff in the wake of the current shortage of skilled workers,\u201d Pryke clarifies, looking ahead. \u201cAfter all, these are our greatest assets for the future \u2013 and not only in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.\u201d (bre)<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”dtb-sticky” _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Gary_PrykeAPR_500px.png” alt=”Gary Pryke, Regional CEO bei R\u00f6hlig Logistics f\u00fcr Nordeuropa” title_text=”Gary_PrykeAPR_500px” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ text_text_color=”#003a7c” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n\u201cDutch inland infrastructure has developed strongly in recent years.\u201d<\/h3>\n