Comparison between the ports of Antwerp, Le Havre and Rotterdam

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Le Havre harbor is simple in meaning and it represents a harbor. Le Havre Harbor occupies a predominant position in the European terrain. In fact, Le Havre is believed to be ?The European Door'. A door through which trade is facilitated globally. Le Havre is articulated by complex and varied networks such as the motorways, railways and the river (i.e. land, air and water modes of transport) . Moreover, some astonishing facilities allow it to be more accessible and efficient. Harbor activity can be a strong and dynamic mechanism for countries and regions that want to develop their economy. Harbor industry is sometimes the main pillar of economic growth as it contributes to the rise in the country's GDP. In this manner, a country's economic stability is judged.

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[...] Comparison between the ports of Antwerp, Le Havre and Rotterdam Geographical situation Geographical situation Le havre harbour presents a strong position. In fact, Le Havre is believed to be The European Door . Le Havre is articulated by a complex and various networks as motorway, railway and river Moreover, some greatfull facilities allow it to be more accessible and efficient. Geographical situation Some facts and figures An european mainport 16000 ships have forwarded by the port of Antwerp in regular services to 800 overseas destinations The Port of Antwerp handles 140 million tonnes of cargo per year Overseas destinations in 2003 (in million tonnes) For 19 countries, maritime cargo traffic between their ports and the port of Antwerp exceeds 2,000,000 tonnes For another 17 countries, cargo turnover in Antwerp is higher than 1,000,000 tonnes: Egypt, Nigeria, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, India, Argentina, Mexico, Poland, Iran, Latvia, Pakistan, Portugal and Morocco. [...]

[...] Containers transport massification ( Super tanker more than containers Opportunities Project Portvision 2020 Increase of the surface from 1250 hectares New railway a proximity of the port Threats Environment pollution Risks linked to the chemical activity Congestion of the traffic by road( trucks) Competition with Rotterdam and Asian ports Threats A fierce competition with Antwerpen. According to Green Peace harbours development generate negativ effect for environment ( lack of respect of nature Harbour industrial dependance. Threats Competition with the Asia ports (Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong) Congestion of the traffic by road( trucks) To conclude Harbour activity can be a strong dynamic for countries, regions which want to develop their economical power. Harbour industry is sometimes the main pilar of the economical growth. [...]

[...] The best transit time between Europe and the World. Economic impact At the national level : - The direct gross added value of the port and industrial area amounts to 6.2 billion euro ( of the Dutch Gross National Product) At the international level : - of the goods entering to Europen Union pass by the ports of Amsterdam or Rotterdam - Rotterdam plays a very important role in the European import and export market At the level of the employment The port activity offers direct employment to around 75,000 people in Antwerp At the level of the employment employes 60% of the french harbour handling At the level of the employment The port offers direct employment to around 60,000 people in Rotterdam as well as to an additional 250,000 people in the rest of the country STRONG Central geographical locationOf all North Sea ports, Antwerp is the most centrally positioned with regard to the largest European production and consumption centres. [...]

[...] The south terminals have 80 hectares of storage level and m2 covered surfaces. STATISTICS In 2003 some 328 million tons of cargo passed through Rotterdam. bulk goods such as oil, chemicals, coal and ores. Rotterdam in addition is world's largest container port. Rotterdam plays a very important role in the European import and export market Place in the Hambourg-Le Havre range for the 13 biggest trades in the range Le Havre: General purpose trade harbour The liquids vracs 40% of the French crude oil imports forward by the Le Havre terminals. [...]

[...] Main goods in the outgoing traffic Coal, machines and dairy products International maritime traffic in 2002 Economic impact At the national level: Largest port in Belgium and second in Europe Almost half of the GDP of Belgium comes from the direct and undirect incomes of the harbour's activity At the international level Essential element of the European Union's import and export trade Antwerp is not just used for shipping European trades but also by overseas shippers for their overseas trade with other continents (the so-called "sea-to-sea transit"). Regional and national economical impact 250 companies. Growth Domestic Product : of the french harbour handling First french harbour for foreign trade. European and international economical impact There is a fierce competition between Rotterdam Anthwerpen, Amsterdam, Hamburg and Le Havre. This competition situation allows to be more efficient, and to build a progress dynamic regular lines towards 500 ports in the world . [...]