https://www.scmp.com/rss/277996/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The Netherlands is an open society with a keen eye on international business developments. From the expansion of the earliest trade routes, the Dutch have built a reputation for establishing successful commercial trading partnerships the world over. This innate ability to develop connections with other trading countries has enabled the Dutch economy to flourish over the centuries. Today, with their world-class shipping expertise, the Dutch continue to show their ability to do business,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1063035/open-society-and-true-trading-nation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1063035/open-society-and-true-trading-nation?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:03:33 +0000 Area 41,528 squared km (18.41 per cent water) Population More than 16.5 million Capital city Amsterdam Government The Hague Type of government Constitutional monarchy - parliamentary democracy Currency Euro National holidays Queen's Day (April 30), Liberation Day (May 5) Highest point 323 m (Vaalserberg, Limburg) Lowest point -6.7 m (Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Zuid-Holland) Ports and terminals Amsterdam, IJmuiden, Moerdijk, Rotterdam, Terneuzen, Vlissingen Rotterdam is the second largest port... https://www.scmp.com/article/1063034/fast-facts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1063034/fast-facts?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:58:06 +0000 There is an internationally recognised need to address the challenges of green ship recycling. Based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Sea2Cradle has successfully recycled more than 60 ships in China with a zero-accident record. Today, the company is looking to build on its growing reputation as a leading player in green ship and maritime structure recycling. Tom Peter Blankestijn, Sea2Cradle's managing director, says: "Recyclable materials such as steel, aluminium and copper account for 97 per... https://www.scmp.com/article/1063030/company-takes-lead-role-ship-recycling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1063030/company-takes-lead-role-ship-recycling?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:55:49 +0000 Certifying international standards in environment, safety and quality, the Green Award Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation committed to safe, clean shipping. It was established in 1994 by Rotterdam Municipal Port Management and the Dutch Ministry of Transport. The foundation stimulates improvements in shipping and environmental awareness and assists international ports in efforts to improve environmental procedures. The Green Award is presented by the Bureau Green Award, the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1063021/committed-green-shipping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1063021/committed-green-shipping?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:45:35 +0000