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Z E E L A N D Volume 9. Edition 4. December 2014 PortNews T h e m a g a z i n e c overing the ins and outs o f t h e p o r t s o f Vlissingen and Ter neuzen 08 Companies switch to residual heat 22 Zeeland Port News is published by: Zeeland Port Promotion Council and Zeeland Seaports In June of next year COVRA and Martens’ Harbour Reception Installation will switch to residual heat provided by Zeeland Refinery. The link to residual heat will save fossil fuels and reduce the emission of CO2. Moreover, the companies are contributing to a sustainable seaport in Zeeland this way. Participant Holland Ports P.O. Box 1057 14 NL-4388 ZH Oost-Souburg The Netherlands Full throttle for Century Aluminum MIRG: increased safety at sea The modernisation of the anode plant of Century Aluminum in Vlissingen, has been very successful. Since the startup of the renewed installations, the company is giving full throttle in response to the demand for anodes. And the end is not yet in view. 18 In September, the Safety Region Zeeland concluded the project Maritime Incident Response Groups with a well-attended conference in Vlissingen. Maritime safety was the central issue. An important topic for the ports of Zeeland, who will benefit from a safe Westerschelde region. Finsa supplies customised plate material At the Buitenhaven in Vlissingen, immediately bordering the quay, there are two large Finsa warehouses. Every other week, a ship arrives here from Spain, with a cargo comprising MDF and chipboard. Mainly plate material, cut down to size, for customers in North-Western Europe. Also in this issue 06 Transhipment continues to grow Delivery of clipper for Oman 07 Yara Sluiskil up to date 10 More than just a maritime waste collector 12 Upgrade completed within schedule 13 Seaports worker: Yvonne de Wolf 20 Zeeland Offshore Energy 21 Opening up to the hinterland 24 ISO 9001 and 14001 for waste transport 25 New office in Rotterdam for C-Port 26 Zeeland Seaports invests in quays 28 Seamen Club: home away from home 30 Members Zeeland Port Promotion Council T : +31 (0)118-491320 F : +31 (0)118-478833 E : [email protected] I : www.zppc.nl P.O. Box 132 NL-4530 AC Terneuzen The Netherlands T : +31 (0)115-647400 F : +31 (0)115-647500 E : [email protected] I : www.zeelandseaports.com PRINT RUN: 3.500 COPIES EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: PvH Mediaproducties, Vlissingen CONTRIBUTIONS BY: Hanneke Blok, Peter van Houte, Marcel Migo, Liz Raadsen, Elian van ’t Westeinde FINAL EDITOR: Peter van Houte TRANSLATION: Kalliope, Vlissingen PHOTOGRAPHY: (unless otherwise indicated) Anton Dingemanse, DuoFoto, Mark Neelemans, Zeeland Seaports, PvH Media, Rich Art (cover) LAYOUT: KadeR Vlissingen PRINTED BY: Pieters Grafisch Bedrijf BV Groede 02 03 Upward trend T hese past few years, we have had to conclude each year with mixed feelings because of the world-wide economic depression. Although the expectations for 2015 regarding the companies in our port areas are moderate, 2014 has shown a fine plus where transhipment is concerned. Apparently, an upward trend has been picked up once again. proud of; after all, the parties that opted for our location are substantial ones indeed. Also in the area of storage of liquid Not just transhipment, but also the developments around it bulk we are doing quite well. And where the other segments are looking good. Zeeland Seaports and trade & industry are concerned, I can say that we will continue along the cho- have invested substantially during the past year. These invest- sen path, which will enable us to achieve our long-term goals. ments were not only made by existing companies wanting to expand, but also by new companies ready to settle in the Of course, the recovery of the economy is still fragile. Some province of Zeeland. And in 2015, we are expecting several things that are going well now, may well change. But in gene- new parties to establish in our attractive port area. ral, we are starting 2015 with a positive feeling. The expectations for the coming year are good – both con- Of course, there will always be developments causing mixed cerning volume and yield. Let it be the start of a healthy future feelings. Take, for example, the sanctions Europe and Rus- for the ports of Zeeland. sia have imposed upon each other. And the unstable global situation affecting international trade. Fortunately, the ports of I wish all readers very happy holidays and a prosperous and Zeeland have succeeded in buffering any negative effects of healthy 2015, both regarding personal and business circum- these. stances. Our seaport has been able to expand and reinforce its posi- Dick Gilhuis tion on various fronts. Our position as a port for offshore wind Vice chairman ZPPC projects, for example. Already, more than 25 operations have Chief Commercial Officer Zeeland Seaports been successfully performed here. And that’s something to be 04 05 Transhipment continues to grow The growth in transhipment in the With the exception of general cargo RoRo (+ 3.5%) and containers (+ 9%) port areas of Zeeland has pro- (10%), all other segments are showing also increased; however, these are relati- vided Zeeland Seaports with an growth. The largest cargo flow in the vely modest segments where the ports of increase of 4.5% in transhipment port, that of wet bulk, represents the Zeeland are concerned. figures compared to the first three strongest grower, with an increase of quarters of last year. In total, 26 almost 20%. Based on these figures, Zeeland Seaports million tons of cargo were tran- cannot, however, make any predicti- shipped by sea. In line with the This growth is also thanks to expansion of ons for the remainder of 2014 and the first six months of the year, we tank storage and the increase in board- quarters that follow, because economic observe a clear increase in export to-board transhipment. Dry bulk grew recovery is still fragile. of nearly 20%. somewhat in transhipment (+ 0.5%). Yara Sluiskil up to date Mid November, fertiliser plant Yara urea solution produced. That is why from Sluiskil concluded the largest extra quantities were produced in maintenance stop in its history. advance, in order to meet the conti- In four factories, inspections and nued demand of customers. maintenance activities were carried out in just one month’s time. Not Safety plays an important part Delivery of clipper for Oman only regular maintenance took place during maintenance, as well as during the stop. Also, connections during the day-to-day operational were made for the newly to be built management. 294 legal inspections On 12 September, the Royal Navy Among the guests at the ceremony in Vlis- ‘This is a proud moment for Damen Ship- Ureum-8 granulation plant, which have been carried out in the urea of Oman formally accepted ow- singen were representatives of the Royal yards,’ said Damen CEO René Berkvens is to be operational by the end of and ammonia plants, for example nership of its new sail training Navy of the Netherlands and Omani during the ceremony. ‘I wish the crew 2017. This summer, the Norwegian the pressure piping. In addition, vessel at a ceremony at Damen diplomats. Speaking on behalf of the and captains of the Shabab Oman II fair parent concern gave green light for 328 safety valves were revised and Schelde Naval Shipbuilding in Omani Royal Navy, Commodore Khalifa winds, following seas and many returns this investment, amounting to 170 certified, and a large part of the Vlissingen. The three-masted steel said: ‘This new vessel will sail around to port. ’ Mr Berkvens described the clip- million Euros. safety systems were replaced by clipper, named RNOV Shabab the world with a message of peace and per as ‘ an extremely powerful performer Oman II, will sail the world’s friendship. Thank you to Damen for buil- – a true diamond of the sea.’ The ac- Since Ureum-7 was commissioned to date once again. In fact, they oceans as an ambassador for ding this magnificent ship for us.’ ceptance ceremony follows the successful in 2011, the size and impact of are among the most energy-efficient completion of sea trials in late July that the stops has been increased. After and safest ones in the world. Oman, demonstrating the coun- new versions. The factories are up try’s centuries-old maritime tra- The Dutch flag was subsequently lowered took place in North Sea coastal waters all, the decommissioning of a large During the busiest days, more than dition. The 87-metre vessel is from the stern spanker line to be replaced around Vlissingen. ammonia plant has immediate con- 1500 people were employed on Damen’s third such clipper, pro- by the Omani Naval ensign while a local sequences for the new urea plant, the site in addition to its regular em- ving the value of Damen’s reliable orchestra played the Omani national which requires large amounts of ployees. The stop has cost around craftsmanship and engineering. anthem. ammonia as a raw material for the 40 million Euros. 06 07 New harbour master When Manon Baartmans stepped down as harbour master with Zeeland Seaports, a good successor was looked for. He has now been found. John Hollander will be appointed harbour master with the Zeeland Seaports Harbour Service at the end of this year. Since, 2007, Hollander (45) has been active with the port company of Rotterdam, where he was deployed as Harbour Master in the port of Sohar in Oman. Prior to that, he had been working in Rotterdam in various operational executive positions. The management of Zeeland Seaports warmly welcomes Hollander to this area, because he has so much international experience, gained in Rotterdam and abroad. Sloehaven companies switch to residual heat In June of next year, the Central Organisation for the Storage of Radioactive Waste COVRA and Martens’ Harbour Reception Installation will switch to residual heat provided by Zeeland Refinery. At the end of September, the parties involved gave their starting sign for the construction of the infrastructure in the Vlissingen Sloehaven. The link to residual heat will save fossil fuels and reduce the emission of CO2. COVRA uses the heat for climate-control purposes in their and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. The Dutch govern- storage facilities for nuclear waste. After usage, the water will ment will support each initiative with a contribution of have cooled down to some 70 degrees. It may then be reused € 1.5 million. The Province supports this project with by Zeeland Refinery as cooling water. 200,000 Euros. It is expected that the residual heat link in the Sloehaven will be operational in the second quarter of 2015. The residual heat link is the first of three measures agreed upon between the Province of Zeeland and Zeeland Seaports Five years ago, based on the realisation that sustainability is an essential factor for success, director Jan Hoondert of Martens Cleaning suggested the residual heat link in the Sloehaven. ‘Every day, I pass Zeeland Refinery. The refinery uses a lot of energy for its production processes. And this involves a lot of heat loss. I thought that it must be possible to utilise this heat in our company. Our harbour reception installation is quite close to it.’ And indeed, there was a possibility here. To realise the link and exploit it, Sloewarmte BV was founded, with three equal participants: Martens, Zeeland Seaports, and Evides Industriewater. ‘COVRA joined in as a second customer for the residual heat and we are currently negotiating with Heerema as a third customer to make use of the link.’ Considerable savings The residual heat link provides savings amounting to 2 million m3 of natural gas, which is sufficient to provide 1,500 homes with gas for a whole year. According to Piet de Boks, director of Sloewarmte BV, the residual heat link is often underrated in the discussion about sustainability. ‘It may turn out of crucial importance to the authorities in order to achieve their environmental objectives. The residual heat link will considerably reduce the emission of CO2.’ Now that the starting shot has been given, the first spade can enter the ground. Evides Industriewater will lay a five-kilometre pipeline and look after its management and maintenance. Via this insulated pipeline, the residual heat, by way of water with a temperature of 130 degrees will pass from Zeeland Refinery to the customers. Martens and COVRA will switch over from gas-fired boilers to sustainable residual heat. The boilers will remain as a backup system. Harbour reception installation In the harbour reception installation, Martens receives sludge from ocean-going vessels and turns it into clean, usable fuel oil. During this process, heat is required to turn the viscous Photo: The unloading jetty where the oil-water mixtures are discharged from the tankers via pipelines. At this moment, no discharge is taking place. sludge into a liquid in order to remove the dirt. 08 09 More than just a maritime waste collector Day in, day out, numerous ships call on the ports of Zeeland. With a crew on board who are eating, can be compared to spent oil from a car. It contains corrosion drinking, and producing waste. Martens Cleaning is active on a daily basis to collect and process and metal particles. Each batch has a different composition. this waste from ships calling on the surrounding ports. However, the company is a lot more than just In our well-equipped laboratory, we study the exact contamination of each batch. And for each batch, we formulate a re- a waste collector in the maritime environment. Other activities include the cleaning of ships’ holds, cipe in order to optimally recycle the sludge. We remove the providing assistance in case of a wide range of calamities, and management of the harbour recep- dirt using cold refining and washing. The product that remains tion installation in Vlissingen where sludge is recycled into usable fuel oil. A mountain of jet-black lumps deprives visitors of a good view recession will not strike you as hard, because there will al- of the harbour reception installation of Martens Cleaning ways be some that are doing well.’ in the Kaloothaven in Vlissingen. These coal remains come from the ovens of the aluminum plant of the bankrupt Zalco, Zeeland family business formerly Pechiney. Just a bit further down is a substructure, Together with his brother Marcel (47), Jan Hoondert (57) corroded by salt water, which belonged to a dismantled forms the two-headed management of the Hoondert Group. drilling platform. ‘These are the demolition activities we carry The company is originally a Zeeland family business, which out together with our subsidiary’, Jan Hoondert explains. He was founded in the nineteen twenties. The founding fathers is General Director of the Hoondert Group of which Martens provided agricultural services; the present generation is active Cleaning is a part. ‘The different subsidiaries have a strong in industrial and port activities. Since 2002, Martens synergy. Hoondert dismantles or refurbishes the drilling plat- Cleaning has been a part of the Hoondert Group. The subsidi- forms, while Martens cleans the pipelines that emerge from ary employs 65 people in permanent positions and is speci- these.’ alised in the collection and processing of waste substances, And it’s because of the fact that Hoondert is involved in industrial cleaning, ships’ cleaning, sewerage work, transport many different activities in and around the port area, that of waste, and the combat of calamities such as oil spills. In the company has survived economic harsh times. ‘We seize addition, Martens collects sludge from ships, using their own every opportunity. During the recession, we have seen how tank vessels. At the harbour reception installation, this sludge important it is to have more strings to our bow, in order to be is pumped into the storage tanks on the site. Martens proces- less sensitive to market fluctuations. If you depend on a single ses the sludge and after a process that takes between two and discipline, and it suffers, this will have serious consequences three weeks, a usable product is obtained. ‘We have deve- to your company. If you are a master of many disciplines, a loped various technologies for the recycling of sludge, which resembles marine fuel. And we are able to sell this.’ Special material To collect waste, Martens Cleaning has twelve tankers. ‘These call on the ports of Rotterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, Zeebrugge, Vlissingen, and Terneuzen. In addition to cargo remains and other ships’ waste, they collect sludge, bilge water, and other oil-water mixtures from ocean-going vessels. We also have contracts for waste collection from barges navigating the Photo 3 ment-friendly ways of working. For example, we have recently entered into an agreement with Zeeland Refinery and Covra for the installation of a residual heat link. We use energy during the process of turning sludge into usable oil. As from next year, residual heat will be available from Zeeland Refinery. We also entered into a Green Deal Ships’ Waste Chain with the Dutch government and different parties from the chain. Together, we endeavour to limit the amount of waste on board by applying waste prevention from the earliest stages of stocking up ships. Also, plastic waste should be separated on board and collected separately in the ports. In addition, we want to recycle as much waste as we can.’ To Hoondert, sustainability is not only good for the environ- Photo 2 ment, but also a minimum requirement for good entrepreneurship. ‘Why should I make the chain of the business case Belgian channels and the ports of Ghent and Antwerp. House- longer than necessary’, he wondered. ‘After all, the longer hold waste, paint tins, batteries, fluorescent tubes, and other the chain, the more costly it will be. Actually, efficiency, rather substances and materials we collect from these barges.’ than sustainability, is our priority. If I do not work efficiently, To carry out cleaning of ships, ships’ holds, fuel tanks, and I will lose business to the competition. In trade & industry – such, Martens Cleaning has vacuum lorries equipped with efficiency is what makes the difference between failure and high-pressure pumps, of up to 1200 bar, and low-pressure success. That’s how I keep the company up and running.’ pumps, of up to 500 bar. Photo 1: The tanks in which the liquids are stored. Photo 1 10 Sustainability is essential Photo 2: Indoors are the installations for precision cleaning. Martens Cleaning was founded in the days when ships were This installation is able to clean 700 m3 of water per day. still discharging their oil and waste at sea. ‘Fortunately, this Photo 3: This is the steam boiler that is currently used to is no longer the case. Today, we look after our planet better provide the necessary heat. This will be replaced by residual than before’, Hoondert stated. ‘Not that I want to be the best- heat from nearby industrial companies. This residual heat has behaved kid on the block, but I do see the need for environ- a temperature of 130 degrees. 11 Seaport’s worker... Completed within schedule Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen, part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, has completed a major upgrade of a Keppel Fels ‘N’ Class drilling rig, one of the largest in the North Sea, in thirty days less than was initially projected by the client. Owner Rowan Companies plc. projected that the work on the Rowan Viking would require 130 days, but through the application of innovative project planning techniques and highly specialised equipment Damen was able to reduce this by nearly 25 percent. The scope of the project involved the As one of the first projects of this type Mammoet and Palfinger, the team at extension of the three legs by 10 metres that Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen has the yard is confident that it will be able to 180 metres, a five-yearly special undertaken, there was a steep learning to further reduce the time required on periodic survey and bringing the rig curve for all concerned. However, with similar undertakings. Damen Shiprepair up to standard for the AoC (acknow- the experience from the Rowan Viking Vlissingen is currently in discussions ledgement of compliance) certification refit and the creation of finely tuned with two rig-operating companies regar- required by the Norwegian authorities. project plans and work practises, plus ding similar leg repairs and extension The Vlissingen yard was chosen for its the strong relationships with partners projects. large size, convenient location on the It is beyond dispute that people are the most valuable capital resource a port can have. And the ports of Zeeland are very fortunate in this respect. After all, we find it important to add value to the products that pass through our port. And who are the ones adding this value? That’s right, our workers. Yvonne de Wolf Secretary ZPPC North Sea and its suitable quayside. It also has previous experience in converting jack up rigs, most recently the Atlantic Amsterdam and Atlantic Labrador. New approach project execution The achievement of such an ambitious goal required Damen Shiprepair Vlissin- When Yvonne was asked to become gen to adopt an entirely new approach to this kind of project. Firstly a project secretary for the Zeeland Port Promo- execution plan was drawn up that al- tion Council (ZPPC), eleven years ago, lowed the three aspects of the contract she did not hesitate for an instant and to be undertaken simultaneously. To enable this to happen, changes had to be made both to working practises and to the organisation of the yard itself. The use of a Mammoet crane and Pal- seized the opportunity. And she hasn’t Yvonne especially enjoys the organisa- company visits, and port lunches, regretted this decision for a minute. ‘The tional aspects of her job. For instance, which are always followed by networ- job is highly varied and the work is she is chairperson of the work group for king opportunities. ‘Because I am pre- interesting.’ the Port Promotion Day and organises sent at all of these, I am able to judge this day together with the participants. which forms are most successful.’ From a mere networking organisation, ‘Nine months before the promotion day ZPPC has grown into a fully-fledged we have our first meeting and I start up And although the board of management promotion council collaborating with the preparations.’ And with success, of the ZPPC changes every two to three erected to a height of 200 metres on Zeeland Seaports and, indirectly, with since participating companies as well years – after all, they are appointed for special permanent foundations installed the ports of Amsterdam and Groningen as visitors agree that the Port Promotion a certain period only – Yvonne de Wolf to bear the immense loads. This allowed as well. ‘For example, at international Day is a great way to promote our ports remains a permanent factor through the the rig to remain at sea level and the exhibitions, the seaports of the Nether- and the surrounding industries. ‘Each years. ‘I have been doing this work for leg extension pieces to be lifted directly lands join forces in Holland Pavilion year, we welcome more visitors than the eleven years now, and I would be glad from the shore on to the legs for installa- and ZPPC is an active and enthusiastic year before.’ to add a great number to this!’ Next to tion. Palfinger supplied the safe working partner in these activities intended to platforms that allowed the engineers to promote the Dutch ports and the com- Other interesting parts of Yvonne’s job move up and down the legs at heights panies that surround them.’ ZPPC has include the organisation of special of up to 160m, for fitting and welding. more than one hundred members at the days, such as golfing clinics for which moment. participants may invite their relations, finger’s unique JUMP system were also critical elements. The PTC crane was delivered on over 100 trucks and was 12 working as secretary for ZPPC, reading 13 and travelling are her greatest hobbies. Full throttle for Century Aluminum Vlissingen The modernisation of the anode plant of Century Aluminum, at the Quarleshaven in Vlissingen, has been very successful. Since the startup of the renewed installations, the company is giving full throttle in response to the demand for anodes. And the end is not yet in view. Six months after the official reopening in March, the supervisory board agreed with the construction of a second furnace. An investment of 15 million dollars, excluding the extras for maintenance purposes. ‘The preparations for the engineering of the second furnace right consistency of the green paste, the ‘dough’, is achieved. are well underway’, plant manager Robert Quak said. ‘First, From these, we form blocks, which we bake off in the ovens.’ we will demolish the old, completely worn-out furnace. We Optimum monitoring will start on this in January next. It is our intention to have the new production line up and running one year later.’ The peace and quiet between the sheds behind the secured In the factory hall where the gas-fired oven is located, an oc- swing gate is only on the surface. The anode plant is a round- casional orange-red glow appears between the covered ano- the-clock factory, employing some fifty people. With this mi- des. Underneath the black layers of packing coke, the tem- nimum crew, nearly 200 high-performance anodes are being perature lies around 1100 degrees Centigrade. The blocks produced here every day. Each anode weighs 1200 kilos. remain in the oven for two weeks. After that, it takes two more Anodes consist of carbon. They are current conductors, neces- days until the carbon blocks have been cooled down. The sary for the smelting of aluminum. The complete production of complete process is automated and optimally monitored. ‘The anodes is shipped to aluminum smelter Nordural in Iceland, second, new furnace is going to be almost an exact copy of which is another daughter company of Century Aluminum. the first one’, the plant manager explained. ‘It will have the same capacity. We do not have to worry about marketing of Baking of a cake the product. The aluminum plant in Iceland has reached its limit and has plans to expand.’ ‘The manufacturing of anodes starts with the supply of raw materials coke, tar, and anode residuals.’ Robert Quak poin- After the bake-off process, the anodes are ready for transport. ted to the silos on the terminal. ‘Production can be compared Currently, the transport of containers with anodes is realised Zeeland Seaports. ‘It would mean more efficiency. However, This year, the turnover of the anode plant is 60 million Euros. with the baking of a current cake. Coke represents the flour, by barges from the ports of Zeeland to Rotterdam. From there, we will first have to make room by demolishing a crane and After the investment in 2015, this is expected to exceed 100 the anode remains are the currents, and the tar is like butter they are transported to Iceland. Robert Quak has plans to an old conveyor belt. Next, we must pour a new concrete million. The new, second oven will involve ten direct, perma- and eggs – in other words, the adhesive paste. In the paste have the containers transported from their own terminal in layer because the ground is not strong enough to bear an nent jobs, as well as extra contractor’s work. plant, we are kneading these ingredients together until the future. Negotiations about this are presently underway with operational reach stacker.’ 14 15 Zeeland Seaports, your best choice! Norway Sweden Compared with other ports the agile and entrepreneurial Zeeland seaports offer a competitive advantage. Ireland • Hull Groningen UK direct access to open sea Bremenhaven Warsaw Hannover Rotterdam • Tilbury reliable and easy to do business with Vlissingen Terneuzen Antwerpen Emmerich Duisburg • Tilburg Venlo Lile available land located directly on deep water Germany Cologne • Le Havre flexible and attract service & quality oriented companies Mannhein Karlsruhe • Paris • Stuttgart Strasbourg • Wien multi modal hinterland connections through road, railway, (inland-) waterways • Munich Basel • dedicated terminals for handling specific type of goods France Bem • a broad range of services via highly skilled workforce Milan/Segrate Seaborne cargo by segment Seaborne cargo by product group Italy containers/flats dry bulk general cargo liquid bulk roll-on/roll-off Seatraffic Inland waterways Main roads agricultural products food products other solid fuels oil and oilproducts ores and metalresidue metals and semi-finished products minerals and building materials fertilizers chemical products other goods Spain Railways North Africa driven by dedication ports of vlissingen and terneuzen www.zeelandseaports.com 16 16 Praha Frankfurt Metz lack congestion which enables shorter cycle times and faster delivery time to customers • Poland NL Amsterdam competitive and attractive tariffs and land prices • Hamburg 17 17 Salzburg Finsa supplies customised plate material At the Buitenhaven in Vlissingen, immediately bordering the quay, there are two large Finsa warehouses. Every other week, a ship arrives here from Spain, with a cargo comprising MDF and chipboard. Mainly plate material, cut down to size, for customers in North-Western Europe. Finsa is a real family business. It was founded in 1931 in the NV Haven van Vlissingen, were rented, as well as the old head Spanish village of Padrón. It started as a sawing workshop. office of the NVH. In 2007, the company built a modern office After some time, the activities expanded and the company built with two large warehouses in its current location. These have a its own factories. And not just for plate material: Finsa also combined storage capacity of 16,000 cubic metres. produces glue, floors, furniture and kitchens. Today, in 2014, the company’s head office is located thirty kilometres down Wide range of products the road, in Santiago de Compostela. Finsa products are now Finsa is specialised in MDF and chipboard. Not the standard being manufactured in seventeen factories in Portugal, Spain, products that are available from builder’s merchants. Compe- and France. The different sales offices ensure world-wide distri- tition is too fierce for this and, anyway, the distribution costs bution. would be too high. The company distinguishes itself with Since the beginning, Erik Roland has been at the head of the special materials; for example those that are ultra thin or extra Dutch subsidiary; a position which he acquired in rather a spe- thick, or ultra strong yet light-weight, or water-resistant, or cial way. At the end of the nineteen eighties, Roland was doing through-and-through black. One of these special products is an internship with the company in Spain. Obviously, they were SuperPan® – the company’s showpiece. It is a new-generation very satisfied with his performance, because at the end of that chipboard, comprising MDF on the outside with a core of period they asked him to set up a sales office in the Nether- chips. The special thing about it is that both materials are lands. In 1990, he opened up the Dutch subsidiary in the port pressed onto each other during a single production process. of Rotterdam. It was very successful. But they did not stay there This way, a strong plate is created that offers the best of both very long. In 1991, the company chose to move to Zeeland. materials: MDF, which is easy to finish with coating or film, and Some of the warehouses, in those days occupied by the chipboard, which is cheaper. Another special product is the plate that is through-and-through On the way up black. It needs little finishing and is therefore particularly used These past years, the company has had to mark time because for decorative purposes. For example, the Audi showrooms of the crisis in southern Europe. Finsa’s turnover in the Nether- around the world have been decorated with it. Timber, the most lands remained more or less stable, around 50 million Euros; important raw material for Finsa, is obtained from controlled however, the group as a whole suffered great impact as a European forests that are 100% PEFC certified. In addition, result of the crisis. By carrying out several reorganisations, the used chipboard is returned to the producer and recycled. company is once again ready for battle and is taking its next step. While the economy is picking up, the company is particu- 18 From showrooms to hotel rooms larly focussing on expansion and quality improvement. A new The Finsa end products are used in many different types of head office is being built in Santiago de Compostela and new locations. The most important customers are manufacturers of projects are set up around the world. For example, Finsa wants doors. They not only use the materials for the doors themselves, to conquer Latin and Central America – where they speak Spa- but also for doorposts. That is why the warehouse in Vlissingen nish, which is an advantage to the company, and North-Africa. contains stacks of slats in many different dimensions as well. These are logical steps, since there is a lot of growth potential The water-repellent plates are used in dressing rooms and cam- there. Already, several new sales offices have been opened ping showers – it is an ideal material for lockers and partitions. up in those locations. And with three glue factories of its own, The plates with a decoration, such as wood, aluminum, or a Finsa will be able to further expand its services to the custo- fantasy pattern, are used in the furniture industry. Hotel rooms mers. They are able to offer customers an increasingly complete are also decorated with these attractive products. All materials package of building and construction materials. Other aspects are supplied by the seventeen people employed at the ware- focussed upon include service and logistic possibilities. This house in Vlissingen, particularly to customers in the Benelux, way, Finsa wants to remain the leading company in Spain, as Germany, and Austria. well as increase its market share on a global scale. 19 Zeeland Offshore Energy Offshore energy is one of the spearheads of Zee- We also have a lot of knowledge, both as producers and land Seaports. Together, Zeeland trade & industry service providers. offer a complete package of services to companies And there is ample opportunity for further development, im- specialised in offshore energy. These include ma- mediately bordering the open sea.’ nufacturing, storage and transport of the large and heavy parts for wind turbines, oil and gas Booming business platforms, as well as repair and maintenance. That Eline Muller of Multraship has attended this exhibition for the is why ten companies have presented themselves third time: ‘It is ever increasing in size’, she said. ‘Offshore together with Zeeland Seaports in a booth at the energy is booming business and Vlissingen is fast becoming Offshore Energy exhibition in the RAI in Amster- a very important hub. We focus on towage and the positio- dam. ning of equipment. We have been doing this all along, but it happens at sea, so it was rather invisible.’ Johan van Vossen, sales engineer with ASK Romijn sees the Zeeland presentation as an excellent opportunity to raise the awareness for the offshore branch of his company. ‘We build parts for offshore main constructions. Next year, we are expanding our plant with approximately 8000 square metres and this is what we want to show. It is very busy here, which is a positive thing. And it’s nice to meet our customers as well. It’s quite different from contacts via e-mail or telephone.’ Martien Burger is also a satisfied man. He is director with Supermaritime Nederland, which company operates in a number of activities, including project loads. ‘We have a fine location here to meet our relations and also get better acquainted among ourselves. I am positively surprised by the interest that is being shown; after all, you never know what to expect.’ In two days’ time, the exhibition was visited by over 10,000 people. If it were up to the participants, they will all be back again next year – only in a bigger booth. The following companies presented themselves in the Zeeland Offshore Energy booth: The participants were enthusiastic about the concept. Huib Kuiper, general manager of shipyard De Schroef from Sluiskil: ‘We focus on repair and maintenance of ships. We have joined companies offering a range of services. This way, we ASK Romijn Shipyard Reimerswaal Multraship Supermaritime Nederland Overlasko VDS Steel Sagro Verbrugge Terminals Shipyard De Schroef Verspaning Sas van Gent Opening up to the hinterland The Sluiskiltunnel does not just cross the Canal from Ghent porting structures were removed, and the sand for the dyke to Terneuzen, but also three railway lines: two on the west on top of the roof applied. Finally, the girders and rails were side and one on the east side. On the west side, the drilling laid and connected up to the existing railway parts. machine made a tunnel underneath the first railway line. The second railway line was provided with a viaduct crossing the The Sluiskiltunnel will replace the current swinging bridge access road. near Terneuzen, which is open for more than five hours each The work on the eastern access road was carried out in two day. When the tunnel will be commissioned, on 23 May phases. First, a railway viaduct was constructed across the 2015, this will put an end to the lengthy waiting times for access road. Around mid October, this temporary bridge road traffic. It will provide a speedy and safe north-south con- was replaced by a new railway dyke, which was positioned nection between Zeeland and Flanders, opening up the ports on top of the concrete roof of the Sluiskiltunnel. Quite a of Vlissingen and Terneuzen to their respective hinterlands. spectacular job: within two days, the old bridge and its sup- reinforce each other, resulting in reciprocity and promotion Damen Shipyards, Heerema, and Mammoet had their own regarding our province. booths, where they showed other aspects of what Zeeland Zeeland offers many opportunities compared to other regions. has to offer for this sector. And here, we can show what we can do and supply.’ ‘In Zeeland, we offer flexibility and excellent work ethic’, Marcel Pater of Zeeland Seaports added. ‘When the work needs to be finished, everybody will stay on until it is done. 20 21 Maritime Incident Response Groups: increased safety at sea drawn up, equipment purchased, and I have been witness to may offer opportunities for this. It would be great if we can a successful international concluding exercise on the North join in their efforts.’ Sea. But the work has not yet been concluded. We have to continue. The MIRG teams are to become a part of the regu- A standard European approach will not only benefit emer- lar work and we have to make sure that collaboration with gency rescue teams, but also shipping companies. If there partner countries is maintained. After all, there is a need to are any problems on board a ship, the captain will know further develop our knowledge and skills, not just among exactly what services can be provided by the rescue team. ourselves, but also with other partners from the EU. For DFDS Seaways is also aware of the importance of MIRG example, Scandinavian countries have shown an interest. and made available its cruise ferry Princess Seaways for a This is in line with the objectives of the EU to share experien- large-scale exercise on the North Sea. Thomas Mørk, Vice ces with other member countries. And it is also in line with President, Marine Standards at DFDS, commented: ‘The our own objectives here in Zeeland. We want to excel in safety of our passengers and crew is of paramount impor- the area of maritime safety. And we can achieve this, as we tance to us, and we hold regular training exercises for our have demonstrated, by means of cross-border collaboration. crew and staff to ensure they are able to respond to any And it fits in with our history as well. The people of Zeeland incident at sea or on shore. Part of this training includes have always had an open view of the world.’ working closely with the fire and rescue services, who play an integral part in any incident at sea. We were delighted to Bright future be able to support the MIRG teams by hosting this important Polman believes that a bright future lies ahead for MIRG – event on one of our cruise ferries, as we believe it is crucial both within Europe and beyond. ‘We are able to share our that all parties are able to train and test their response plans knowledge and experience and make these available to fire in a realistic environment.’ brigades in all parts of the world. The voluntary pool within the Mechanism for Civil Protection of the European Union In September, the Safety Region Zeeland concluded the project Maritime Incident Response Groups EU (MIRG-EU) with a well-attended conference in Vlissingen. Maritime safety was the central issue. An important topic for the ports of Zeeland, who will benefit from a safe Westerschelde region. After all, an incident on board a ship may not just jeopardise the crew and the people on shore. Any prolonged blockage of the fairway would have great economic impact as well. Maritime Incident Combat has high priority with the Safety started. The teams work according to a contain and maintain Region Zeeland. That is why, in January of 2012, the orga- strategy. This means that they control the incident and make nisation set up a joint venture with the Province of Zeeland, sure the ship can be taken to a safe haven. MIRG teams help the Belgian fire brigades of Ghent, Beveren and Antwerp, the prevent escalation of an incident, evacuations at sea, and French one in Pas de Calais, and the one in Kent (UK). The damage to the environment and the economy. In one of the project was named MIRG-EU and was partly supported with busiest regions in the world, this is quite necessary. European funds. The project ensured standardised procedures and a training ‘Open view of the world’ course for fire brigades to combat fires and other problems Han Polman is Royal Commissioner in Zeeland and, since his – often involving toxic substances – on board of ocean-going appointment in March of 2013, chairman of the MIRG-EU vessels at sea. Today, in December 2014, four teams, well Monitoring Committee (MC). He looks back upon a suc- geared towards one another, comprising a total of 144 ex- cessful project. Polman: ’Within a very short time, I have tremely motivated and fully trained firemen, are ready to get seen excellent results being booked. Protocols have been 22 23 New office for C-Port In September 2014, Wielemaker has had its waste activities certified by Kiwa. Ronald Wielemaker, General Director of the family business from Middelburg, explained: ‘The whole process from waste reception up to the processing stage has now been certified. Next step is to have our transport and lifting activities certified as well. This will keep us busy for the next two to three years.’ ISO 9001 and 14001 for waste transport In September 2014, Wielemaker has had its waste Although waste – from collection up to processing – represents activities certified by Kiwa. Ronald Wielemaker, nearly three quarters of the company’s business, it is not the General Director of the family business from Mid- sector Ronald Wielemaker wants to focus upon now. ‘Our fas- delburg, explained: ‘The whole process from waste test growing activities include transport and lifting. In fact, we reception up to the processing stage has now been offer a total solution in these areas. Suppose a shipyard some- certified. Next step is to have our transport and where in Europe urgently requires special parts, for example lifting activities certified as well. This will keep us ships’ screws or compressors, we will deliver these to them. busy for the next two to three years.’ No matter how large or complex the parts, our well-educated C-Port – deploying 160 highly qualified harbour- fork-lift truck drivers, reach-truck operators, controllers, lashers logistic specialists, has recently opened a new of- – all professionals at home in the transport and logistics on fice in Rotterdam. Roel Latuheru, General Manager, and around the terminals. And because they are in permanent explained: ‘Since our foundation in January 2008, employment with C-Port, our customers and ourselves can count we have grown into one of the largest specialised on their loyalty and drive. Not just today and tomorrow, but for deployment agencies in the ports of Zeeland. many years to come. After all, we make sure they are provided Because companies in Rotterdam are increasingly with continuous education.’ calling in our services, the time had come to set up office at the Waalhaven in Rotterdam. It was offici- C-Port future-proof ally opened on 1 October 2014.’ The company’s customer-oriented approach, deploying flexible, highly qualified logistics staff, becomes apparent from the C-Port is not just a deployment agency. The company employs recent move to Rotterdam. ‘In 2012, we set up an office in its own highly qualified logistics personnel. According to Moerdijk. As companies in Rotterdam are increasingly calling Latuheru, this will guarantee labour flexibility in the best pos- in C-Port’s services, we decided to move these offices to the sible way. ‘Our clients can be certain of the experience and Waalhaven in Rotterdam.’ education of their temporary staff, without having to educate Latuheru is confident about the future. ‘Because of the rapidly them themselves. And when work is no longer available, developing market in which C-Port is operating – regarding contracts are ended as planned, and they are not stuck with customers, employees and systems – and our company’s steady personnel that is no longer needed. When the time comes, they growth, we are continuously improving our internal organisa- will approach us again for new contracts. In the meantime, our tion. That is why, as per 1 January 2015, we have appointed employees are deployed elsewhere.’ an Operations Manager with ample experience in storage and transhipment. This way, we will ensure the continuity and Flexible yet highly qualified workers ambitions of C-Port and its employees. In addition, we will be Most of C-Port’s customers are concerned with peak times able to respond promptly to our customers’s needs.’ where employment is concerned. ‘Ships come and ships go, www.c-port.nl and in-between, hard-working, experienced and qualified people are needed. We provide these flexible workers, such as drivers will take care of prompt and proper delivery. If it can be transported by road, we will get it there.’ Wielemaker continued: ‘Our intention is to have all our activities ISO 9001 and 14001 certified. And we had to start somewhere, so we started with our largest activity.’ Waste Family business covers around seventy percent of Wielemaker’s activities, so it Wielemaker is a family business, founded nearly one hundred was quite a challenge. The certification process took just over years ago, in 1916. The Management Team consists of three a year. The company’s target markets include industrial and members: General Director Ronald Wielemaker, Operational maritime sectors, catering and the tourist industry, construction, Director John den Hollander, and Technical Director Jasper and transport & logistics. ‘Naturally, we focus on our maritime Wielemaker. ‘Our fleet comprises 55 lorries and 65 trailer units customers, such as shipyards and large industrial companies.’ and we employ 70 people, 55 of whom are operators and dri- The company has built up an excellent reputation as a waste vers. The others have office positions and make sure everything collector, mediator and transporter. ‘Our valuable contacts with runs smoothly.’ Everyone of Wielemaker’s employees have the a number of waste-processing companies allow us to always Dutch nationality. ‘We don’t believe in skimping on costs by offer the best solution to our customers. We do not depend on employing cheap labour from abroad. Quality is the beginning a single processing company – we can choose the company and end of our business. It is our single, unique selling propo- that offers the most favourable solution for our customers – and sition!’ are therefore able to offer the most cutting-edge prices and technologies.’ www.wielemaker.nl 24 25 Zeeland Seaports invests in quays At the top of the Westhofhaven, large cranes are scraping the sky. This is where the quay wall is lengthened by 175 metres. Zeeland Seaports is performing this construction for BOW Terminal, the company specialised in storage and transport of large and heavy parts for offshore wind farms. Elsewhere in the port, maintenance workers are working on quays as well. They ensure that companies in the port are able to access robust and safe loading and unloading berths. In spring, the construction work in the Westhofhaven started. blems. It will also be possible to move heavy loads from a In September, after the necessary preparations, contractor ship onto the shore. Until then, such loads have to be moved BAM-Civiel started driving in the 35-metre long tubular piles. from the ship using a crane further down on the site. When all In-between these, sheet-pile walls are placed, together forming the piling and concrete work is done, the port will be dredged a solid wall. Project leader Wim Klok is enthusiastic about to a depth of 13.6 metres below Normal Amsterdam Water the work he is realising from a site office, together with five Level. As a result, it will be accessible for ships with a draught others. ‘It is quite a challenge, especially the work involving of 10.5 metres.’ Klok: ‘After that, we are returning for a the driving in of the piles. After all, you never know what may thorough inspection and the positioning of so-called anodes. turn up under the ground.’ Using a 300-ton crane, a large Simply put, these prevent corrosion of the sheet piling.’ When driving installation was built up with which the steel piles are all goes according to plan, the first ships will be able to moor being driven into the ground. Together with the concrete piles, at the new quay in May of 2015 to unload their special they ensure that the quay wall remains in place. ‘For the co- cargoes. ming forty years at least’, Hans de Meij of Zeeland Seaports stated. ‘However, we have found that our quays, when main- Preventive inspections tained properly, will last a whole lot longer.’ Throughout the port, Zeeland Seaports is checking all quays to make sure they are in optimum condition. Various compa- Extra strong nies are carrying out preventive maintenance. The mainte- Part of the new quay will be reinforced. De Meij: ‘This we nance contractor provides round-the-clock service in case of agreed upon with BOW. The company works with heavy calamities. cranes. These will be able to do their job without any proThe Terneuzen diving company Diver is installing the anodes Max Ras, of contractors Van der Straaten from Hansweert, underneath the water lines of the public quay at the Kaloot- works on the quay walls all year round. The company ensures haven and the Outokompu quay at the Axelse Vlakte Haven. that the quays are in good condition. Ras: ‘We make repairs, These sacrificial anodes will stop corrosion of the steel sheet exchange stairways, place bollards.’ The work is done with piling and combination piles. A specialised diving team num- own equipment. ‘In addition to three work ships, we have a bering three divers is carrying out the work from a workship. crane vessel, a gantry crane, and two tugs. We always work One diver is working under water; a second one stands by when things are quiet so as not to hinder shipping traffic.’ in case of trouble. A third one keeps in touch by means of a walkie-talkie. Thanks to the camera on the diver’s helmet, he is able to monitor the work on a screen and give directions if necessary. Raymond Wijnen is one of the divers. ‘The water has a depth of up to twelve metres here’, he said. ‘This means that I can work for 115 minutes, after which I have to hand over In World War II, Walcheren was the scene of a lot of fighting. That is why, before the work at the Westhofhaven started, an extensive bomb and grenade investigation was carried out. Based on a number of reports, the work to the next person. Fixing one anode takes about including those by pilots and people living in the vicinity, 15 minutes. First, I clean the sheet piling and smooth it down as well as aerial photographs, it has been established using an angle grinder. Next, I weld on the cams onto which that the area is clean. Therefore, all piles can be safely the anode is screwed hydraulically. Finally, I make a contact driven into the ground. weld, so that the anode will absorb the corrosion rather than the sheet piling.’ 26 Bomb investigation 27 Seamen Club: home away from home To seafarers, the Seamen Club in Terneuzen is a home away from home. A place where they can leave their work behind them for a moment, have a chat with like-minded people, and contact their home base in comfort. Yet, according to Erik Verhoef, board member at the Terneuzen seamen club, the centre fulfils even more important purposes. in-between, they greet us like old friends. One time, I taught as donations from people who want to support our work. For some people from the Philippines how to play at shuffleboard, example, Multraship Towage & Salvage is paying for our ac- a typically Dutch pastime. They had become so fanatic that commodation, and Terneuzen Port Service is sending people they made their own shuffleboard to take with them. They sent to come and help. It is not easy to raise more money. That is me a series of happy photographs afterwards. We also look because not many people are familiar with our work. Some The employees and volunteers are dedi- case. The crew were panicking because hadn’t a clue of what had happened. after very practical matters. We have internet connections may think we are merely a café, when, in fact, this is not our cated to look after the well-being of all the stocks they had ordered had not ar- After having informed them, we took and sell phone cards. And we have a clothing rack filled with core activity. Crew members are no longer just looking for those people who are at sea for months rived and in three hours’ time they were care of them, listened to their stories, warm clothing. After all, seafarers from the Far East are often entertainment – the romance has long since worn off. They on end, under difficult circum- due to leave for a two weeks’ journey. It and helped them contact their loved unprepared for the European cold. They are able to obtain a just want to leave their ships for a short while, contact their stances, and who are faced with unfa- was after closing time in Terneuzen, so ones at home. In short, looking after winter coat here. Our guests are also able to exchange their loved ones at home, and forget their loneliness for a while. To miliar situations in a foreign country. we took them to a night shop in Zelzate. their welfare comprises more than just dollars for Euros – since the banks in Terneuzen no longer do promote our activities, we are organising a maritime get-toge- And they will help solve any problems Everything with a long shelf life, such as having a drink with them at the bar. so. ther in our club every first Thursday of the month, often with these seafarers encounter. They are cheese and dried sausage, was bought Leontine Verhoef is responsible for the always welcome to call on us and we and loaded into the van. The shop was day-to-day business at the centre. She Each month, our employees and volunteers receive some three is welcome to come and join us, Erik Verhoef said. Leontine nearly out of stock! And the crew were tells about her job enthusiastically. It is hundred people in the club building. This number could be Verhoef: With a few extras, we would once again be able to visibly relieved. nice work: highly diverse and very re- increased, Erik Verhoef told us. Because of the many security organise an attractive Christmas gathering. Every year, we warding. People who have had a rough measures, crew members often find that our pick-up service want to do something special for seafarers who are forced to will help them wherever we can. For example, some time ago we drove a speaker. Anybody who has anything to do with the port, around the port with our van, to pick Another example is when a typhoon time at sea are given the opportunity is the only way for them to disembark from their ship. We spend the holidays in a foreign port. In 2013, for example, up people from their ships, when we had hit the Philippines. Because com- to recover in a relaxing atmosphere. now pick up people who call us. But we would much rather the Rotary contributed with a large turkey. Twenty-four people noticed a small group of people enthu- munication on board a ship is often And when they leave, with a big smile call on every ship and invite her crew to come and join us. joined us at the table. And if you count those on Skype, you siastically waving at us. We thought rather poor – crew do not have internet on their faces, I know we have done But we need more people and extra transport means – which can double this number. Though, of course, they did not eat they wanted to join us for a game of connections or mobile telephones – the our job well. Many of them will return. is a problem in these days. We depend on subsidies from any of the fowl... cards at the club. But this was not the Philippine seafarers entering the centre And no matter how many months are Zeeland Seaports and the municipality of Terneuzen, as well Mourik: managing contractor for long-term cleaning and maintenance projects 28 29 Participants of Zeeland Port Promotion Council Lagan Cement B.V. www.lagancement.com SGS Nederland B.V. www.sgs.com Loodswezen Regio Scheldemonden www.loodswezen.nl Sita Recycling Services B.V. www.sita.nl Aage Hempel b.v. www.aagehempel.com DRV Accountants & Belastingadviseurs www.drv.nl Mammoet Nederland B.V. www.mammoet.com S.T.T. B.V. / ZMC B.V. www.agency-stt.com / www.zmcleaning.com Accountants- en Adviesgroep Rijkse www.aar.nl Euro-Mit Staal B.V. www.euro-mit-staal.com Maritiem en Logistiek College de Ruyter www.scalda.nl Supermaritime Nederland B.V. www.supermaritime.com Aannemingsbedrijf Fraanje b.v. www.fraanje.com Fabricom B.V. www.fabricom-gdfsuez.nl Mourik Vlissingen B.V. www.mourik.com Supermaritime van Reems B.V. www.supermaritimevanreems.nl ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Commercial Clients www.abnamro.nl Flushing Shipping Agencies (F.S.A.) B.V. www.fsagencies.com Multraship Towage & Salvage www.multraship.nl Tanido B.V. www.tanido.com Adriaanse van der Weel Advocaten www.avdw.nl Gemeente Middelburg www.middelburg.nl N.V. Economische Impuls www.impulszeeland.nl Tempo Team www.tempo-team.nl Aerssens & Partner makelaars www.aenpmakelaars.nl Gemeente Terneuzen www.terneuzen.nl N.V. Westerscheldetunnel www.westerscheldetunnel.nl TMS Terneuzen B.V. www.tmsnl.com Amadore Hotels & Restaurants www.amadore.nl Gemeente Vlissingen www.vlissingen.nl Oiltanking Terneuzen B.V. www.oiltanking.com TPT Services B.V. www.tpt.nl B.V. Sorteerbedrijf voor Grind en Zand www.sorteerbedrijfvlissingen.nl Golden Tulip L’Escaut www.hotel-lescaut.nl Outokumpu Stainless B.V. www.outokumpu.com Beeldmerk www.beeldmerk.org Grontmij Nederland B.V. www.grontmij.nl Ovet Shipping B.V. www.ovetshipping.nl Transport & Containerbedrijf Wielemaker B.V. www.wielemaker.nl Boogaard Advocaten www.boogaardadvocaten.nl Havenwerk B.V. www.havenwerk.nl Pacorini Vlissingen B.V. www.pacorinimetals.com Bow Terminal B.V. www.bowterminal.nl Heros Sluiskil B.V. www.heros.nl Pfauth Logistics B.V. www.pfauth.nl CdMR B.V. www.cobelfret.com Huisman Advocaten www.huismanadvocaten.nl PTC B.A. www.ptcba.nl Century Aluminum Vlissingen BV. www.centuryvlissingen.nl I.B.S. b.v. www.ibs-hallenbouw.nl R.G.R. Shipping & Forwarding B.V. www.rgr.nl Cordeel Nederland B.V. www.cordeel.nl ICL-IP Terneuzen B.V. www.iclip-terneuzen.nl Raadgevend Ingenieursburo F. Koch B.V. www.kochadviesgroep.nl C-Port B.V. www.c-port.nl ING Business Banking www.ing.nl/zakelijk Rabobank Zeeuws-Vlaanderen www.rabobank.nl/zvl C.T.O.B. Transport & Logistics www.ctob.nl Interlashing B.V. www.interlashing.com Rabobank Walcheren/Noord-Beveland www.rabobank.nl/wnb Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen www.damen.com Istimewa Elektro www.istimewa.nl Rabobank Oosterschelde www.rabobank.nl/oosterschelde DB Schenker Rail Nederland N.V. www.dbschenker.com Juister Imaginairies www.juister.nl Royal Haskoning DHV Nederland B.V. www.royalhaskoningdhv.com De Hoop Terneuzen www.dehoop-terneuzen.nl Justion Advocaten www.justionadvocaten.nl S5 Agency World Vlissingen www.S-5.org De Ruyter Training & Consultancy www.drtc.nl Katoen Natie Westerschelde B.V. www.katoennatie.com Sagro Aannemingsmij. Zeeland BV www.sagro.nl De Zeeuwse Alliantie Notarissen www.dezeeuwsealliantie.nl Kloosterboer Vlissingen V.O.F. www.kloosterboer.nl Saybolt Nederland BV www.corelab.com/rd/saybolt Delta Lloyd Insurances www.deltalloyd.nl Koolwijk Shipstores B.V. www.shipstores.nl Seacontractors www.seacontractors.com Delta Safe Security Services www.delta-safe.nl KWS Infra/Aquavia www.aquavia-kws.nl Sealake Terminal B.V. www.sealaketerminal.com Dow Benelux B.V. www.dow.com Labojuice www.labojuice.nl Schipper Groep www.schippergroep.nl 30 Transito Bevrachting B.V. www.transito.nl Van Ameyde Marine Vlissingen www.ameydemarine.com Van der Valk Hotel Middelburg www.valkmiddelburg.nl Van Jole B.V. www.vanjole.com Verenigde Bootlieden B.V. www.bootlieden.nl Verex Douane Service www.verexdemeijer.nl Vesta Terminal Flushing B.V. www.vestaterminals.com Vlissingse Bootliedenwacht B.V. www.vlbvlissingen.nl Vopak Agencies Terneuzen www.vopakagencies.com Vroon B.V. www.vroon.nl Yellow & Finch Publishers www.ynfpublishers.com Zeeland Refinery www.zeelandrefinery.com Zeeland Seaports www.zeelandseaports.com Zeeland Supply Industrial Stores www.zeeland-supply.nl Zuidgeest Uitzendbureau www.zuidgeest.nl 31
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