Mieke Bakker-Mantjes, Managing Director of the Dutch Shipbuilding Association
“From the number of exhibitors, you would not have noticed there is a crisis, the record was once again broken by Ahoy!”

Kommer Damen, Chairman of Damen Shipyards Group
“European yards have to be innovative otherwise they cannot maintain their competitive edge. Europort provided a great opportunity to showcase this innovation.”

Goof Hamers, President of IHC Merwede
“Europort and CEDA Dredging Days are important events on IHC Merwede’s calendar. Not only is the exhibition held close to the company’s heartland, but it also encompasses all of our business in the world of dredging, mining and offshore.”

Pete Hoggett, Sales Manager van Lincoln Diesels Spare Ltd, UK
“The unique combination of, potentially, the oldest port hosting the most fresh and cutting-edge show with the richest of atmospheres is a blend not to be missed!”

Lars Gorvell-Dahl, President of European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC) and Senior Vice President of the Kongsberg Group ASA
“EMEC’s members, representing 287,000 employees in 11 European countries,very much welcomed the chance to showcase their products at Europort 2011 and especially that the event is focusing on advanced technology.”

Arie Boer, Business development Manager of Bakker Sliedrecht
Participant in the Green Route
“Bakker-Sliedrecht has participated in Europort right from the start. I think there were more people this time, more international participants and we have had many ‘serious’ discussions.”

Cor van Miltenburg, Director projects of Imtech Marine NWE
“The maritime industry is vibrant. I have noticed this during the exhibition. Where newspapers are fi lled with stories of recession and red fi gures, Europort beamed with positive energy.”

Iris Shan, Manager Foreign Trade Department of GCE Shanghai Marketing & Technical Centre
“We are here every time and will be here again next time! Europort is perfect for us. Rotterdam is an ideal location, we have customers and projects here and look forward to further cooperation in the future.”

Martin Sandler, Business Manager of in-innovative Navigation GmbH
“For us as a German company it is important to be present in the Benelux and in the international markets. As we provide systems for inland navigation, as well as systems for shore-based and offshore traffi c monitoring, Europort suits us very well given the markets we want to address.”