Less cargo throughput in Dutch seaports
(WorldNews Netherlands)

Last year, the volume of incoming dry bulk cargo fell by more than 2 percent. There were fewer incoming coal shipments following the closure of several coal plants. Crude oil and other liquid bulk cargo make up nearly half of all cargo unloaded at Dutch ports; the volume of liquid bulk cargo rose substantially in 2015 but fell by 2 percent over the following year. Incoming container shipments increased by slightly under 3.5 percent. Created with Highcharts 5.0.12050100150200Throughput in Dutch seaports Liquid bulkIncomingDry bulkBreak bulkOther goods Liquid bulkOutgoingDry...