Rotterdam port to increase dues by 1% in 2009

In 2009, the port of Rotterdam will be increasing its seaport, quay and inner port dues by 1%.
This rise is below the reference level of 1.6% inflation. Considering the limited percentage increase, there has been no differentiation according to sector.
The new tariff was set following consultation with market parties, coordinated by Deltalinqs. Stagnating economic growth as a result of the credit crisis played a significant role in determining this modest increase. In contrast to other years, the rise in tariffs for 2009 is clearly lagging behind inflation. Competitive conditions in relation to the other ports in the Hamburg-Le Havre range were also taken into consideration.