Rotterdam

Rotterdam is the largest port in the world. Being the ''Gateway to Europe'' Rotterdam has a hinterland of 500 million inhabitants. Longstanding trading spirit, in combination with the position of the port has made Rotterdam the trading city of the Netherlands. A center of increasing economic activity where entrepreneurs quickly feel at home in both their business and private lives. City with outstanding architecture and delightful culture. City with an abundance of attractions, festivals and museums. A swinging, young city culture and excellent shopping facilities, restaurants and cafes. More than one million people from 162 countries live in the Rotterdam region.

Key economic areas

• Most industries are situated around the main port and surrounding areas

Key industries

• Logistics, chemicals, telecommunication, engineering

Access and transport

• Has the largest and busiest ports in Europe
• Rotterdam International Airport, operates daily flights to many European locations including the UK
• Excellent rail network and providing easy access to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport

Foreign companies

• About a thousand international companies have already chosen Rotterdam as their base for European and worldwide business activities. These companies, both large and small, come from all over the world: 300 from the United States, 200 from Asian countries and 500 from various European countries.
• Examples: BP/Chevron (Nerefco), Exxon/Mobil, Eastman Chemicals, Lyondell, Reebok, Progress Software, Mikrotek, ADI, Ashland, Novell

Regional development agency

• Rotterdam City Development Corporation - www.rotterdam.com
• Port of Rotterdam - www.portofrotterdam.com

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