Dutch Logistics Sector

essential for Dutch GDP (2012):
65 billion euros (10% of GDP); 813,000 jobs (12% of Dutch workforce)

  • Geographical position as gateway to Europe
  • Excellent Mainports (Rotterdam, Schiphol/Amsterdam)
  • Excellent hinterland connections 
(road, rail, barge, shortsea)
  • Logistics Service Providers (1PL-4PL)
  • Legislative framework & customs
  • High level of knowledge:
    8 research universities and 11 Universities of Applied Sciences specialized in logistics