There are many companies in the port with a long tradition. One of them is ‘De Koperen Ploeg’. It has been active for 85 years in the port of Amsterdam.
Literature and music together in Booktunes
In bookshop Scheltema was a lecture about Murakami’s latest novel. In Murakami’s books music plays an important role. A good moment for Erik de Loor to launch his new site Booktunes.
Coping with food
A healthy diet for adolescents in the Randstad. This is one of the spearheads of the new food academy. A partnership between INHolland University the Wellant College and Wageningen University.
The Albus gets fourth star
Hotels must meet a number of requirements to obtain a star. Former 3-star hotel ‘The Albus Grand’ decided to renovate to get a 4th star.
Greek Mastiha now available in Amsterdam
Despite the Greek crisis, the women of Nostimo are doing well. The Greek pair opened a 2nd business at the Lindengracht called Nostimo 59.
The studios of Endemol will also be for rent at the new accommodation in Southeast
Endemol has moved to the Bijlmer in Amsterdam. All parts of the media group will be located under the same roof. Six Endemol companies from across the country will be located here.
Nowadays Sitos Cacao fights vermin naturally
The Port of Amsterdam is the world’s largest cocoa port. Warehousing firm Sitos Cacao boasts 100.000m2 Cocoa sheds. The company operates worldwide.
Africa gives a boost to harbour installations
Ter Haak has become one of the largest dock companies in the port of Amsterdam. Despite the crisis the company continues to expand. The growth is due to subsidiary Cargo Company Ymond. Ter Haak has been located in the port of Amsterdam since 1911.
Reversed graffiti is environmentally conscious
Organic, ecological, genuine and eco-friendly are the buzzwords. From organic hotdogs to basins with algae Amsterdam Inc tests the sustainability of newcomers. With today: Green Graffiti










