Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. It is a major international commercial center on the North Sea. Its strategic location is the reason that Rotterdam is often called the "Gateway to Europe". Rotterdam has always been one of the main centers of the shipping industry in the Netherlands. Rotterdam has the largest port in Europe, with the rivers Meuse and Rhine providing excellent access to the hinterland upstream reaching to Basel, Switzerland and into France. The port's main activities are petrochemical industries and general cargo handling. This is a magnificent city to experience on your Avalon cruise.
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