Settlement policy

Set up and develop your business in Eemshaven/Delfzijl, in sustainable, functional company clusters.

By 2030, Eemshaven/Delfzijl aims to be one of the most sustainable port and industrial areas in Europe. A progressive business location policy will pave the way for a sustainable, circular economy. Here, entrepreneurs who place a high value on sustainability will be given every opportunity to achieve their economic objectives in the greenest way possible. They will be able to choose between a wide range of attractive locations, take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure and will have access to various sources of sustainable energy.

The smart positioning of business locations means that power, water and other assets are used as efficiently as possible, and that the maximum volume of resources is recycled in the area. The guiding principle of Groningen Seaports’ business location policy is the promotion of synergy through clustering and closing cycles – ‘cradle to cradle’ at the area level, in other words. That is why we approach our sub-areas from a chain-based rather than a thematic perspective. The Eemshaven/Delfzijl area offers ample room for functional, varied clusters of companies that can benefit from and strengthen each other. And the circular economy offers both the entrepreneurs and the surrounding area the best prospects for the future. As such, it will create solid foundations for economic growth and sustainable development.