Amsterdam - Infrastructure
Connections By Road
Another enormous advantage for our area, is our unique strategic location in Europe. The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has an extensive and dense national road network that links to all other European countries. Access to all main commercial and industrial centres is fast and easy, and just a few hours' drive by truck. All the major business locations in the area are linked by a modern and efficient road system.
Distance to Amsterdam: Up to 50 kilometers (Up to 0.5 hour)Distance to Utrecht: Up to 50 kilometers (Up to 1 hour)
Distance to Rotterdam: Up to 75 kilometers (Up to 1 hour)
Connections By Rail
Within the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area you have access to an excellent public transport system that links all city centres, business districts and housing areas. Due to the compact layout you will get you to your destination quickly and safely.
The area has also excellent rail connections with the rest of Europe. There are direct and fast connections with Brussels, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Basel, Berlin, Warsaw and Moscow.
Connections By Air
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located right in the middle of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, and serves 262 destinations in 90 countries. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the fifth largest passenger and third largest cargo airport in Europe. In 2009 the airport served more than 44 million passengers and handled almost 1.3 million tons of cargo.
Among business travelers, the airport has one of the best reputations in terms of quality and transfer options. From the airport, you can reach all the main business districts within 20 minutes.
Distance to Rotterdam: Up to 75 kilometers (Up to 1.5 hour)
Connections By Freight Ports
The Port of Amsterdam is the fifth largest port in Europe - shipping to all the main ports. The seaport is well known for its high quality logistics and handles millions of tons of different commodities every year.
In the port, you also benefit from the largest inland shipping fleet in Europe and great connections by road and rail. Many globally operating companies have set up their distribution and logistics operations around the port, and there is still plenty of space available. The port is also an important turnaround port for cruise ships, with fast connections between city, airport and seaport.
Distance to Rotterdam: Up to 75 kilometers (Up to 1.5 hour)
Broadband / ICT Facilities
Outstanding IT infrastructure - The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is way ahead in the field of data transport and information distribution. In fact, the Amsterdam Internet Exchange is the largest internet hub in the world, both in terms of traffic and members. In addition, the area is home to a number of the world`s largest telecom providers and a wide range of high-quality ICT service providers.
