Category: The Harbour of Rotterdam

The Harbour of Rotterdam The port of Rotterdam originated in the Middle Ages. The port provided for trade through which the city grew. In the sixteenth century, the port also had an important function in the fishing industry. During the colonial era, it was not this port but the port of Amsterdam that was the center of colonial trade. The main traders were located in Amsterdam, and this port was easy to reach. In the second half of the nineteenth century, the German Ruhr region was heavily industrialized. It was of extra importance to the Dutch government to optimize...

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