maritime industry
The Dutch maritime sector has a broad global orientation. A strong focus on exports, continuous innovation, and a well-developed home market form the foundation for growth in the cluster.News about the sector
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Dutch water expertise helps solve global water issues
Four hundred years ago, Dutch naval entrepreneurs operated the world’s largest fleet and established the world’s first multinational company. Today, Holland is once again a leading maritime nation, operating Europe’s largest inland shipping fleet and with world-leading manufacturers of high-end yachts and special vessels specials. The Port of Rotterdam is Europe's largest port by far and Amsterdam is Europe’s fourth-largest. The Dutch maritime cluster comprises 11 different, yet complementary industries that operate within a 100-kilometre radius. This encourages close co-operation on innovation and production, ... More >
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