🇳🇱 Gemeente Gilze en Rijen, Netherlands

Gemeente Gilze en Rijen is a municipality located in the Netherlands. It has a population of around 27,000 people. Although not directly situated on the coast, it is close to the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, making it accessible for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies. The city offers a convenient location for maritime activities and has several shipyards and factories producing ship parts in the surrounding area.