Issue No. 44, September 2009

"Firing on all Cylinders"

Despite economic downturn all around us, at Vulcaanhaven we remain busy. With a ‘lean & mean' team we focus day in day out on the service aspect of our clients. They recognize and appreciate the quick turn around of cargoes, careful and swift reporting, in other words, an almost failure free service. Whilst summer periods have traditionally showed a doll drum, at our end of the business, this is hardly the case.

Be it crushing/screening, repacking/weighing or overall cargo turn around, our customers have kept us busy. When you drive your car in Holland and faster than the speed limit by 50km p/hour, you lose your licence. Firing on all cylinders at the Vulcaanhaven is not prohibited. Firing on all cylinders at Vulcaanhaven is exactly the speed we enjoy most! In this newsletter, amongst others, extended services and facilities to cope with our growth.

We hope you enjoy reading the newsletter and I hope to meet with you soon again,

Yours,

Hans Meeuwisse.

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Warehousing facilities extended to Rotterdam and Moerdijk

Vulcaanhaven is growing and developing. This means that the Vulcaanhaven activities will be extended to consultancy and financing, next to the existing Warehousing, Logistics, Processing, Bankreleases and Customs matters.

Next to the present facilities in Vlaardingen, Vulcaanhaven will extend her warehousing capacity to Rotterdam and Moerdijk with immediate effect so ensure all our (new) clients the service level they deserve. Vulcaanhaven Management has over 30 years of experience in her line of business and chooses to always store at LME/MMTA approved facilities.

This Month's Features:

"Firing on all Cylinders"
Warehousing facilities extended to Rotterdam and Moerdijk
Port Authority will invest € 370 million this year
The Netherlands overtakes France
Joke of the Month
FenexConditions - A Reminder
More cargo containerized
Rotterdam Rules
Sparta Rotterdam
Donation to the Johan Cruijff Foundation
Contact Information

	Port Authority will invest € 370 million this year The Port of Rotterdam Authority has released her investment plans for the coming year. A respectable total of € 370 million will be invested. Half of this amount will go into infrastructure in the exisitng port area. The investments are designed to enhance the throughput capabilities (both in speed and in volumes) of the port. These investments are part of a 10-year-investment plan consisting of a total of € 4 billion. The Port Authority can easily meet the criteria set by its external financiers, meaning that this total plan is under no pressure due to the economic reality these days. At Vulcaanhaven we also invest in safety measures, service level and storage facilities. In this newsletter you will be able to read about our latest plans! More cargo containerized With changing consumer needs and different possibilities for global transport, transporting goods in containers is becoming more and more popular. The share of the container in the transport of general cargo in Rotterdam keeps climbing. In 2008 this number has reached the point of 81%. Transport by container provides additional advantages, and also at Vulcaanhaven we see this shift in preference. We receive relatively less bulk, as opposed to more goods in containers. At our (old and new!) terminals we have excellent possibilities to discharge and way both quickly and efficiently, minimizing waiting times for everybody.		The Netherlands overtakes France The Netherlands has overtaken France in being a bigger goods exporter. This means that it is now in the top five, together with Germany, China, the United States and Japan. This is a big achievement by such a small company. In the Netherlands, exports account for 35% of the GEDP, and an increase of 15% of Dutch exports, is equal to a 4% increase of the total value of global exports. Vulcaanhaven feels comfortable with this image of a small player accomplishing big achievements. At Vulcaanhaven, a small but dedicated and skilled team (both in the warehouse as in the office) strives to fulfill the needs of customers as good as possible. This has not gone unnoticed, as more and more new customers require our services. Please remember, old and new, you are all welcome and all our customers are entitled to our Vulcaanhaven Standard quality services! Fenex Conditions - A Reminder For many years Fenex conditions apply when working with Vulcaanhaven. A copy in your language can be downloaded through the links below, or sent upon request. Also in 2007 the Fenex conditions apply and it should be noted to clients in their dealings with warehouses, including Vulcaanhaven. Reference to these conditions is made on all our invoices and correspondence. Fenex Conditions download: English, German, French Rotterdam Rules Wednesday 23 September, sixteen countries have officially expressed their support and their collaboration with the new UN conventions ‘Rotterdam Rules’. This convention states the rights and obligations involved in the maritime carriage of goods. “The Rotterdam Rules are the first rules governing the carriage of goods by sea and connecting or previous transport by land. This used to require separate contracts. Also, responsibility and liability during the whole transport process are clearly demarcated. Furthermore, the convention puts in place the infrastructure for the development of e-commerce in maritime transport. This will mean less paperwork. The shorter turnaround times will reduce the chance of errors and lower costs.” as can be read on www.portofrotterdam.nl. Sparta Rotterdam Rydell Poepon was the matchwinner last week when Sparta won with 1-0 from RKC Waalwijk. The home game, played in their 'Castle' Stadium, started with an offensive Sparta in the first 15 minutes. This immediately resulted in the goal by Rydell Poepon, who scored a header after an excellent pass of Romano Denneboom. The second half of the game did not show real good football, but the team tried hard to keep the points in Rotterdam. RKC did try to score, and was close for a few times. However, the Sparta team had a strong defense and trusted the defense and the organizational qualities. This indeed led to a success this weak, and Sparta was climbed in the rankings to the 10th place. If you want to see one of the home games please let us know. The new season will quickly start again, we will be able to take you to the matches of Sparta. A game at Sparta is always a big happening, with a great atmosphere. You will enjoy it with us. For more info about Sparta check http://www.sparta-rotterdam.nl/. If you are interested to watch a game, be our guest!


	Joke of the Month How much is two plus two? An engineer, a physicist, and a lawyer were being interviewed for a position as chief executive officer of a large corporation. The engineer was interviewed first, and was asked a long list of questions, ending with "How much is two plus two?" The engineer excused himself, and made a series of measurements and calculations before returning to the board room and announcing, "Four." The physicist was next interviewed, and was asked the same questions. Before answering the last question, he excused himself, made for the library, and did a great deal of research. After a consultation with the United States Bureau of Standards and many calculations, he also announced "Four." The lawyer was interviewed last, and was asked the same questions. At the end of his interview, before answering the last question, he drew all the shades in the room, looked outside the door to see if anyone was there, checked the telephone for listening devices, and asked "How much do you want it to be?"

	Donation to the Johan Cruijff Foundation You have seen this logo on our newsletter for quite some time now. The Johan Cruyff Foundation is becoming more and more known. Worldwide the name itself does more than just ring a bell. The Johan Cruyff Foundation supports sports and play for children worldwide. Special attention is being paid to children with a handicap. Please remember: Sports are for everybody! For more information, please visit their website.

Contact Details
Vulcaanhaven BV Schiedamsedijk 2a Portno. 610 3134 KK Vlaardingen The Netherlands Phone: +31 10 299 83 33 Fax: +31 10 299 83 30 E-mail: info@vulcaanhaven.nl	Vulcaanhaven EESTI OU P.O. Box 5054 Tallinn 11002 Estonia Phone: (372) 601 3415 Fax: (372) 601 3413 E-mail: info@vulcaanhaven.

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