Maritime Directory

P.O. Box 19406, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Ports, the seaports in and around the capital of the Netherlands, make it the number 5 of Europe’s continental top 11 maritime hubs. In the year 2000 has handled over 60 million tons of cargo. And despite having 700 years of tradition Amsterdam Ports is looking to the future. New and spacious business sites and terminals in its modern port area, the new Afrika harbor with additionally 275 hectares of land, the all weather terminal, the new Ceres container terminal with capacity of 1 million TEU and the new passenger terminal for cruise ships, these are all examples of new and promising developments in the area. Amsterdam Ports not only transships goods, it especially processes them – annually adding a total value of Euro 3,5 billion (US$ 4 billion) and employing around 38,000 people in port-related sectors. As a comparison: in Rotterdam a total transshipment of 300 million tons annually take place, with 70.000 people. In short, the Amsterdam Ports is where shipping, industry and (value added) logistics come together. In time, a few strong industrial clusters have developed like food, chemicals, automotive and logistics. These have therefore also been chosen as strategic sectors on which marketing-and-sales efforts will be focused.

Rivadavia, Provincia de Chubut, Argentina

Port of Comodoro Rivadavia is located next to the city of Comodoro Rivadavia in the Gulf of San Jorge, Argentina, featuring an overseas pier of 709 ft length. It is part of the Argentine port network coordinated by the Consejo Portuario Argentino.

Dhiba,, Saudi Arabia

Port of Dhiba is a Saudi Arabian port managed by the Saudi Ports Authority, serving maritime and shipping activities in the city of Dhiba.

Glückstadt, Germany

The port of Glückstadt is situated at the international shipping line Elbe in the entry area of Hamburg and therefore it is an ideal location for regional bulk und general cargo traffic. The regional traffic is influent by the extensive hinterland. The port of Glückstadt provides different industrial branches like paper, cement and wood industry and a power station. It also handles agricultural good, including fertilizer, forage and crops.Because of its special position, the port of Glückstadt also represents a perfect transshipment location for direct direct transfer from seagoing vessels to barges or vice versa. Due to its big capacity, the crane is able to move heavy cargo as well. The facilities of the port of Glückstadt are aligned with these kinds of handling, but versatilely applicable.Proper facilities, modern equipment and qualified personnel guarantee an optimal, timesaving handling of cargo.

Harcourt, Nigeria

Port of Harcourt is a major Nigerian port located in the city of Harcourt, providing maritime and shipping services.

Homer, AK, United States

The City of Homer Port & Harbor provides harbor facilities and services including moorage, vessel haul-out, marine repair, and cargo handling in Homer, Alaska.

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La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Port of La Plata is located in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on the south margin of the River Plate, near the city of La Plata. It serves as a key maritime facility 31.5 miles southeast of the Federal Capital.

San Pedro, CA, United States

The Port of Los Angeles is a department of the City of Los Angeles managing port operations under a State Tidelands Trust, focusing on commerce, navigation, and fisheries with governance by a Board of Harbor Commissioners.

Morgan City, LA, United States

Port of Morgan City is a public port located in Morgan City, Louisiana, providing maritime services and facilities for shipping and logistics in the region.

Morgan City,, LA, United States

The Port of Morgan City in Louisiana is a key Gulf Coast port specializing in handling bulk, break-bulk, project, and container cargoes, serving medium draft vessels with extensive private dock facilities and heavy lift capabilities.

Oulu, Finland, Finland

Port of Oulu is the largest general cargo port in the Bothnian Bay, serving the rapidly growing northern European city of Oulu with year-round operations across three terminals: Oritkari, Nuottasaari, and Vihreäsaari.

Pori, Finland

Port of Pori Authority manages one of Finland's leading port centres, offering excellent connectivity and capacity for maritime transport.

Portland,, Maine, United States

The Port of Portland in Maine is a municipal institution managing various city services including marine terminal operations and payment processing for shipping activities. It is a major regional shipping center on the Pacific coast.

Reconquista, Pcia. de Santa Fé, Argentina

The Port of Reconquista is located 15 km from the city of Reconquista, Santa Fe, Argentina, handling cargoes such as soya, cotton, and sunflowerseed meals and oils. It features 5 jetties approximately 50 m wide each, extending from a 650 m reinforced concrete quay.

Redwood City, CA, United States

The Port of Redwood City is the only deepwater port in South San Francisco Bay, offering berths for dry bulk, liquid bulk, and project cargoes, along with recreational opportunities and access to San Francisco Bay.

Rosedale,, MS, United States

Port of Rosedale is a 3.3-mile slack water harbor located on the Lower Mississippi River, serving as a primary staging and fleeting area for barges to and from the Arkansas Navigation System with capacity for over 300 barges.

Río Gallegos,, Pcia. de Santa Cruz, Argentina

The Port of Río Gallegos is located on the southern margin of the Gallegos River estuary near the city of Río Gallegos, Argentina, featuring three piers including El Turbio, Fiscal, and Presidente Illia Piers.

Rønne, Denmark

Rønne Havn A/S operates Bornholm's supply port and Denmark's easternmost commercial port, serving as a growth engine for Bornholm and a center for green energy in the Baltic Sea, primarily through the shipment of wind turbine components.

Yazoo City,, MS, United States

Port of Yazoo County located in Yazoo City, MS, United States. Contact via phone 662-746-1273 or email yazoocc@tecinfo.com. Website: mswater.org.

Piraeus, Greece

POSIDONIA 2008: BREAKING ALL RECORDS Every two years the Greek shipowners welcome the international shipping community to Posidonia and extend their celebrated hospitality that makes participation a real pleasure. But exhibitors should be ready for serious discussions with corporate, technical and operations management taking a keen interest in their products and services. Posidonia is renowned not only for the networking opportunities and contacts made on the busy exhibition stands, but importantly for the number and value of deals concluded during the show. Posidonia is meeting the growing demand for exhibition space with the flexible and efficient facilities of the Hellenikon Exhibition Centre. For 2008 this will accommodate up to 27,500 sqm of exhibition space on one level, with easy access and no weight limitations on equipment and machinery exhibits. It will provide spacious car parking, a business centre, a seminar room and easy access to the international airport and to Piraeus and Athens city centres. In nearly 40 years Posidonia has grown to become the major maritime industry event. In 2006 over 16,000 buyers from 81 maritime nations, more than are represented at any other maritime event, visited over 1,600 exhibitors. In 2008 exhibitors will again benefit from Posidonia's unrivalled global reach.

Allerod, Denmark

Pres-Vac Engineering Ltd. is a global leader in vacuum pressure valves and venting systems for the maritime and offshore industries, providing certified solutions that ensure safety, emission control, and compliance with IMO and ISO standards.

Norway

Procedo AS is a development partner for SMB companies, providing operational execution capacity and strategic sparring to help leaders realize opportunities.

DAYTON, KY, United States

Alexandria, Egypt

he RAFIMAR Group was established in 1978, making it one of the oldest private sector shipping firms in Egypt. Over the last 20 years, it has been involved actively in the Egyptian market as shipowners, agents and charters. Since its establishment, the company has grown from a sole partnership with capital of Egyptian Pounds 20,000 to a private shareholding company, which in 1998 had a subscribed capital of USD 5 million. Today, the RAFIMAR Group has offices in Alexandria, Port Said, Suez, Cairo and 10th of Ramadan City.