Amsterdam port makes record profit

Amsterdam port on Tuesday announced record profit of €50.1m in 2013, its first full book year since it was hived off as an independent company.

That is a 16% rise over 2012 when net profit reached €43.1m. Turnover in 2013 was €143.3m, higher than any year since the peak of €157m in 2007.

Port director Dertje Meijer said she expects growth to continue through 2014.

Amsterdam port was put at arms length on April 1, 2013 with Amsterdam council as its only shareholder. The council will receive a dividend for 2013 of €47.5m.

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