![]() ![]() ![]() In the past, we responded to disasters by creating elaborate defence works like the Delta Works. This is not surprising, as 60% of our country is flood prone. ‘In the Netherlands, we have a long history of fighting floods. Shell Netherlands and Van Oord, for example, are already working together as the co-founders of the Energy Transition Coalition, but our two companies are also partners in the Borssele III/IV offshore wind consortium.’ To succeed in speeding up the energy transition, we need business enterprises to cooperate with one another and with government. The Netherlands must therefore pick up the pace, for example by generating much more offshore wind power. At the same time, only about 6% of the Netherlands’ energy is renewable energy and only 1% of cars run on electricity. In the Netherlands, for example, total demand will likely decline thanks to energy-efficiency efforts, people are very interested in sustainability, and the government coalition agreement has set a carbon emissions reduction target of 49% by 2030. Countries differ considerably in their energy demand, ecological footprint, sustainability targets and pace of transition. ‘Worldwide, it will take some time before we reach the tipping point between oil & gas and renewable energy. Studies project a cargo throughput of up to 155 million tonnes in 2020 and the addition of this inter-modal connectivity will ensure the efficient handling of larger cargo volumes, offering better quality of service without more traffic putting pressure on local roads.’ Another important initiative of current port management is the opening of new inland waterways, a strategic move that will enhance access to the port complex. ![]() Just recently, an increase in the maximum nautical depth to 14.5 metres at high tide was approved. The Port of Santos, responsible for almost a third of Brazil’s international trade and with an area of influence that extends across five states (Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás, Minas Gerais and São Paulo), has also undergone several major upgrades that include an increase in terminal capacity and the significant expansion of its road, rail and waterway infrastructure. ‘Over the last few decades, for instance, the increase in container transport has pushed the size of container vessels up to over 19,000 TEUs. ![]()
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