Ocean-going shipping in the Netherlands: numbers of ships and transshipment, 1980-2002

The transshipment of freight through Dutch ports continues to rise, while the number of ships remains fairly constant.

Developments in ocean-going shipping

In the period 1980-2002, the total transshipment of goods in Dutch ports increased by about 35%. The number of ships visiting Dutch ports has remained approximately the same. There is therefore more transshipment per ship.

References

• CBS (2003). Statline. Statistiek van het goederenvervoer. Statistics Netherlands, Voorburg/Heerlen.

Relevant sections and indicators in the Environmental Data Compendium

• Emissions to air by Traffic and transport in the Netherlands, 1990-2002*

Relevant information outside of the Environmental Data Compendium

• More information about developments in ocean-going shipping can be found on Statline (Statistics Netherlands).