Dutch experience in land reclamation goes back centuries. Famous historical projects, like last century's creation of the largest man-made island in the world ('the Flevopolder'), have now given way to modern projects such as the extension of Mainport Rotterdam further into the sea once more. World-leading Dutch dredging companies are carrying out large land reclamation projects throughout the Middle-East, Asia, America and Europe. Known to produce excellent work in difficult conditions, these dredging companies provide innovative solutions to complex problems and to high environmental standards. As a result, they make an important contribution to Dutch water sector exports.