October 26, 2011 [Vopak] - Vopak Terminal Amsterdam Westpoort has been inaugurated today. The 620Km³ terminal is located along the Afrikahaven in the Port of Amsterdam.
Terminal Amsterdam Westpoort has an initial storage capacity of 620,000 m³. As a result of the high demand for additional storagecapacity and related services in the ARA region, the terminal will be increased to 1,190,000 m³, which is due to be commissioned in phases up to the third quarter of 2012. The terminalhas two jetties for the handling of seagoing vessels with a maximum capacity of 120,000 DWT andeight berths for the handling of coasters and inland barges with a maximum capacity of 20,000DWT.
At the new terminal, gasoline, gas oil and diesel products can be stored and blended with othercomponents bringing them up to specifications for the various international markets.
