1 June 2010Rotterdam Investment Agency

2 Welcome Thera Rohling Rotterdam Investment Agency

3 Rotterdam | World Port Top 20 World ports 2009 Rotterdam Investment Agency MM tonnes of cargo

4 Rotterdam | World Port Top 20 European ports 2009 Rotterdam Investment Agency MM tonnes of cargo

5 Rotterdam Investment Agency Rotterdam I World City Rotterdam is: – A vibrant international city with a cosmopolitan character – City of state-of-the-art modern architecture – 174 nationalities An ever growing number of international head offices have chosen for The Netherlands and Rotterdam over the last five years Greater Rotterdam is home to more than 47,000 companies, of which 1,100 international companies and 6,500 trade offices The Netherlands and Rotterdam as international, multicultural place for business

6 Rotterdam | Means Business! Over 47,000 companies are present within Rotterdam from which over 1,100 international Rotterdam Investment Agency David Rintoul

7 Rotterdam | International Top Location Main port of Europe, with excellent hinterland connections Direct access to all major European cities and a broad range of intercontinental destinations via amongst others Schiphol Airport (26 minutes by train) High quality / cost ratio for offices compared to other major European cities Multilingual labor force and a flexible labor climate Top class (international) universities and higher education institutes Several strong developed sectors: –Port and industry related –Medical –Creative –Financial and business services An international top location in the middle of the European economic heartland Rotterdam Investment Agency

8 clean port smart city colorful international distinctive skyline architectural excellence modern metropolis intercultural surprisingly green living on the waterfront young working population music city high-quality public transport innovative entrepreneurs pioneering spirit “Rotterdam is constantly changing; the city is working permanently on its future. After the successful period of post-war reconstruction, Rotterdam has continued to enforce its status as an international city on the river.“ -> Manhattan on the Maas 2030 Rotterdam | Urban Vision

9 Major projects creating office, retail, medical and housing space. Central District Erasmus Medical Center Central Station Laurens kwartier Wijnhaveneiland Dakpark Rotterdam Kop van Zuid / Rijnhaven Lloydkwartier Urban Vision | City Development Overview

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