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• [New] The Netherlands has announced hydrogen import targets for 2030 for the Port of Rotterdam, 4.6 Mtpa in 2030 increasing to 18 Mtpa by 2050, and the Port of Amsterdam, 1 Mtpa by 2030. ClimateXChange
• [New] Kenya Airways will deploy its codes on four Air Europa routes, specifically from Amsterdam to Madrid, Madrid to Palma de Mallorca, Madrid to New York, and Miami while Air Europa will place their code on the Kenya Airways Amsterdam to Nairobi flight. Kenya Airways
• The sustainable aviation fuel, which will be blended with conventional jet fuel, will be supplied over the course of 2024 and 2025 for Emirates' flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports. Emirates
• FedEx has opened a new fully integrated logistics facility in Amsterdam that will support both first - and last-mile operations in the city as well as offering direct connections to 45 European markets. Parcel and Postal Technology International
• Cities such as London, Paris, and Amsterdam will be key hubs for civil engineering innovation. Allconferencealert Blog
• If the planned budget cuts go ahead, travelers using public transport can expect to see not only sharp ticket price hikes in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague, among other cities, but also timetable cuts. IamExpat
• A group representing major U.S. airlines could take the Dutch government to court over its plans to trim flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, fearing capacity cuts designed to limit noise pollution could cost American carriers valuable landing slots at Europe's fourth busiest airport. Business Traveler USA
• The Park's location in the Port of Amsterdam - the fourth busiest cargo port in Europe - allows the opportunity to bundle transport, with direct access to the city center via canal and the ring Motorway A10. Yahoo Finance
• Several flights between the UK and Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich and Madrid will have A320 aircraft with capacity for 186 passengers, instead of A319 aircraft which can only carry 156 passengers. Kent Online
• In 2025, cities like Amsterdam, New York, and London will lead the way in merging physical and digital spaces. IE Insights
• The city of Amsterdam now uses AI cameras that blur faces until a threat is detected, preserving anonymity. CCTV Services - CCTV Security Systems, CCTV Monitoring
• Cities such as Oslo and Amsterdam demonstrate the potential for urban areas to become less polluted, healthier spaces by integrating extensive electric charging infrastructure. Qhubo
• Europe's demand is expected to grow, with many of its largest centers located in key cities like Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, and Paris. TechRadar pro
• Finnish producer Neste has agreed to supply Emirates with more than 3 million gallons of SAF in 2024 and 2025, for flights from Amsterdam and Singapore, while Shell began supplying SAF at Dubai Airport last year. AGBI
• In the modern era, Amsterdam has grown into one of the world's most popular cities for tourists, with overnight visitors in 2024 expected to exceed 25 million (officials have recently implemented new rules to keep numbers in check). The Points Guy
• Emirates recently expanded its partnership with Neste for the supply of more than 3 million gallons of blended SAF in 2024 and 2025 for flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports. Gulf Business
• Emirates has expanded its partnership with Neste for the supply of SAF in 2024 and 2025 for its operations in Amsterdam and Singapore. Solent Cluster
• While GVB is introducing something similar in Amsterdam, the Dutch government says it's unlikely that it will follow in the steps of its European neighbours to offer free or heavily subsidised train travel. IamExpat
• The municipality of Amsterdam will take extra measures to combat pollution in busy areas. NL Times
• The city of Amsterdam has created a model roadmap to halve the use of primary raw materials by 2030 and become 100% circular by 2050. MIT OpenCourseWare
• The new concession for public Transport in Amsterdam is nearly ready and will commence in 2025 for a period of approximately 11 years. Amsterdam Smart City
• Amsterdam plans to start cutting the number of ships that can stop at its main port terminal over the coming years. Skift
• Amsterdam will raise its tourist tax on short-term rentals and hotel rooms to 12.5% in 2024, making it the highest tourist tax rate in Europe. Skift

Last updated: 26 June 2025