[9] The North Holland Canal, that connects Amsterdam to Den Helder was dug between 1819 and 1824.

[9] The port of Amsterdam is located on the banks of the North Sea Canal and the IJ.

In total, the port comprises 620 ha (1,500 acres) of waterways and 1,995 ha (4,930 acres) of land area, including port estates, quays, roads, railway tracks, ditches and green space.

[3] The port comprises several harbour areas, which are part of the boroughs (Dutch: stadsdelen) of Westpoort, Westerpark, Centrum, and Zeeburg.

[citation needed] Amsterdam is homeport for the Koningsdam, the new ship from Holland America Line.

[citation needed] The CEOs of the Port of Amsterdam have the title havenmeester (harbor master).

Since the Dutch Golden Age (16th century), the Havenmeester of Amsterdam was based in the Schreierstoren at the Prins Hendrikkade 94.

The Port divides their sustainability vision into five themes: Energy transition in a circular economy, Environment and habitat, Clean and safe shipping, Work and credentials, and responsible trade chains.