Netherlands Economic Mission to Ireland 13 - 14 June 2019 Netherlands Economic Mission to Ireland 13 - 14 June 2019 3 5 Index The Netherlands Foreword Minister Sigrid Kaag 8 Foreword Jacco Vonhof 9 Map of the Netherlands 13 Introducing the Netherlands 14 Ireland and the Netherlands 16 Company Profiles Alt4 & CTVrede 20 Ballast Nedam 21 BAM Infraconsult 22 CERTUS Port Automation 23 Damen Shipyards 24 Deltares 25 Dieseko Group 26 Fotolight / Construction&Display 27 Geba Trans 28 KVSA 29 MEP 30 MKB-Nederland 31 Netherlands Water Partnership 32 North Sea Port Netherlands 33 Port of Amsterdam International 34 Port of Rotterdam 35 Royal Boskalis Westminster 36 Strukton 37 TMA Logistics 38 Van den Herik 39 Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors 40 Official Delegation Ministry of Foreign Affairs 44 Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Dublin 45 Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy | Netherlands Enterprise Agency 46 6 7 Foreword Foreword Ireland and the Netherlands have enjoyed strong As the President of the Royal Association for Small and political and economic relations for many decades. Medium Enterprises, it is my great honour to introduce As maritime nations and members of the European myself to you, as the business leader of the Economic Union, we are outward-looking countries with common Mission to Ireland together with Minister Sigrid Kaag, interests and challenges when it comes to trade, which conincides with the State Visit of Their Majesties maritime infrastructure, connectivity and climate King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. change. So port and maritime development are natural priorities for both our countries. The Netherlands and Ireland possess excellent economic relations. Both countries can continue to learn from each This trade mission will highlight the way in which rapid advances in other as open, innovative economies. Economies with attractive investment technology and global connectivity are affecting our daily lives. These climates and strong start-up communities. developments present challenges that call for inclusive solutions, achieved through the exchange of opinions, knowledge and ideas. This will enable us Utilising our synergies, we can prosper and collaborate together towards a to learn from one another and to develop products, services and policies mutually beneficial future. An area with great opportunities for enhanced that foster global innovation and a more inclusive global trade system. cooperation is the sector of maritime infrastructure and port development. Over the forthcoming years, Ireland will invest hugely in the harbours of Cork and It is therefore a privilege and a pleasure for me to lead this trade mission to Dublin. These harbours are ideally positioned for European trading as well as Ireland by a group of innovative Dutch companies in the field of maritime direct deep sea shipping services related to global trade. During our delegations infrastructure and port development. A mission that will strengthen the visit to Ireland, we will become better informed about these developments and relationship between our two countries and will enable us to move forward the possibilities to explore further potential opportunities. on our journey towards an inclusive and prosperous maritime future. The Dutch maritime sector is praised for its high level of technology, innovation and its drive to take full advantage of international cooperation. I hope this Sigrid Kaag mission, complete with an array of visits and networking events will provide all Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation participants with plenty opportunities to forge new partnerships, find common grounds and broaden their horizons. Jacco Vonhof President of the Royal Association for Small and Medium Enterprises 8 9 The Netherlands 10 11 The Netherlands 11 8 3 12 17 9 11 7 10 16 2 15 5 4 14 6 13 Locations 1. Amsterdam (and Airport Schiphol) | 2. Arnhem 3. Assen | 4. Breda | 5. Den Bosch | 6. Eindhoven 7. Enschede | 8. Groningen | 9. Haarlem | 10. The Hague 11. Leeuwarden | 12. Lelystad | 13. Maastricht 14. Middelburg | 15. Rotterdam | 16. Utrecht | 17. Zwolle 12 13 Introducing the Netherlands Worldwide ranking 1st Best performing European Healthcare system (Euro Health Consumer Creating resilient and sustainable solutions for local challenges Index, 2017) 1st Production and auctioning of cut flowers and flower bulbs 1st World’s largest flower exporter 2nd Number of patent applications per million inhabitants in the world (WIPO, How do the Dutch make a difference? 2016) Through their interactive approach to finding innovative solutions to the big challenges facing 2nd Best at Global Innovation Index (GII, 2018) the world today. The Dutch way of thinking and working has been shaped by centuries of living 2nd Largest exporter of agricultural products in the world (WTO, 2017) in the low-lying delta of the Netherlands. Through the ages, the Dutch have joined forces to 4th At WEF’s ranking of most competitive economies in the world find ingenious ways to tackle challenges like water, urbanisation, energy, food, health and 4th At RISE’s global energy policy ranking security. By being inventive, pragmatic and open to new challenges, the Dutch have created a 5th Largest exporter of goods in the world (652 billion US dollars) flourishing and resilient land. 5th Greatest place to live (World Happiness report, 2017) 6th At World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index The Netherlands is a constantly evolving ecosystem of cities, industry, agriculture and nature, 7th Largest foreign investor in the world (1,256 billion US dollars) all integrated through smart infrastructure. It is a source of knowledge and experience that 7th Largest recipient of foreign investment in the world (801 billion US the Dutch are keen to share with others. Learning from the past to create a better future. dollars) Together, seeking sustainable solutions for the most liveable world. 8th Largest importer of goods in the world (507 billion US dollars) Facts & Figures • Official name Kingdom of the Netherlands • Form of government Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy • Head of State His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau • Capital Amsterdam • Seat of government The Hague • Administrative structure Twelve provinces and the overseas territories of Aruba and Curaçao and St. Martin. The overseas islands of Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius, all three of which are situated in the Caribbean, are ‘special municipalities of the Netherlands’ • Surface area 33.800 km2 • Location Western Europe, by the North Sea, bordering Belgium and Germany • Number of inhabitants 17.2 million (July 2018) • Number of inhabitants per km2 509 (July 2018) • Currency Euro • Languages Dutch and Frisian (On the overseas islands also English and Papiaments) • GDP per capita 42,926 euros (FocusEconomics, 2017) • 33% of Dutch GDP is derived internationally • 1.3 bicycles for each person in the Netherlands • Unemployment rate 5,4% (average 2007-2018) • Moderate inflation 1.6% (average 2007-2018) • 90% of all Dutch people speak English The Netherlands Your partner in sustainable solutions Sources: The Netherlands Compared, CBS, DNB, World Bank, IMF, OECD, WTO, UNCTAD, EIU, IMD Business School 14 15 Both ports have grown substantially over the past twenty years. The Irish government has presented plans to continue this development, preparing the Irish port infrastructure (the hard- and the software) for all future needs. Irish trade has also steadily increased over the years and the Dutch ports form a gateway for products to and from Ireland. This has further strengthened our trade relations. The Netherlands has a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to maritime infrastructure and port development. Many of the major global players in the field are Dutch and the same is true for many small and medium enterprises, providing very specific products and know-how. This trade delegation aims to showcase Dutch added value to Irish ambitions. This is done by simply connecting Dutch and Irish ports, businesses and policymakers during business-to-business events. Additionally, existing cooperation and partnerships are Mission statement strengthened, in some cases through the signing of contracts and MoU’s. Although the visit will be limited to the ports of Strengthening the Irish - Dutch Dublin and Cork, the trade delegation will become acquainted with the broader maritime connection developments in maritime infrastructure and port development in Ireland, and meet representatives from other ports around the country. Ireland and the Netherlands foster a strong political and economic relationship. As outward looking countries our maritime infrastructure Ireland and the Netherlands have very distinct maritime histories. We will work together has always played an important role in trade relations with each other towards a prosperous maritime future. and the rest of the world. In recent times our joint interest in smooth improved connectivity. Developing our ports European and global trade has further and maritime infrastructure is therefore a increased. Ireland and the Netherlands logical priority. face similar challenges in responding to uncertainty and changing markets and The ports of Dublin and Cork are of significant delivering infrastructure, innovation and strategic importance to the Irish economy. 16 17 Company Profiles 19 Alt4 & CTVrede Ballast Nedam CTVrede: Ballast Nedam develops and constructs future-proof