For many years, the Port of Amsterdam has been one of Europe’s largest ports and a major player in world trade. Where oil, coal and other fossil bulk goods once dominated, the port is now consciously opting for a green future.
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With its ambitious vision Green Port Amsterdam 2040, the port is taking steps towards clean shipping, circular industry and renewable energy. Fossil activities are slowly being phased out, while smart infrastructure for electricity, hydrogen, heat and CO₂ is being built to prepare the port for sustainable growth.
A key development is the use of shore-based power. This allows ships to switch off their engines while moored at the quay, thereby significantly reducing CO₂ and nitrogen emissions. The transhipment of biofuels and other green energy carriers is also growing rapidly. The ambition is to have approximately 75% of the turnover come from non-fossil activities by 2028.
BNG supports this green transition as a financing partner with an investment of 60 million euros in 2025. This money mainly goes to customer-oriented infrastructure, land purchases and climate-proof solutions. Together, we are building a cleaner port and a sustainable future in which businesses can grow and work together.
‘With our balance sheet financing, BNG is accelerating the sustainable transformation of one of Europe’s largest ports.’
Terrence Roep
Relationship Manager
