Industries

The Netherlands Advantage

  • The Netherlands is connected to all the major European markets through a dense network of roads, railways and inland waterways that keeps delivery time for cargo throughout Europe under 36 hours.
  • The Netherlands is home to the world's largest seaport and Europe's third largest Airport connecting the Netherlands not only to European markets but also to the Middle East and Africa.
  • The Netherlands is investing heavily in transport and logistics over the next decade. Projects include the Betuwe Route, a 100 mile long $6.03 billion, double track freight line between Rotterdam and Germany; and the expansion of the Port of Rotterdam and the Amsterdam Ports.

Logistics (Supply Chain Management)

With its strategic location, proximity to major air and sea ports, highly developed transport infrastructure and efficient customs, logistics and transportation professionals the Netherlands really is the "Gateway to Europe". The country's superior logistics network as well as the general business environment and multilingualism offers a strategic advantage for companies looking to enter not only the European market but also the Middle East and Africa. By centralizing a company's logistics network from the Netherlands it can reduce time-to-market and maximize profitability.

In a recent survey CapGemini and ProLogis a global leader in industrial real estate, it was revealed that the Netherlands is Europe's most "sort after" distribution centre location, especially in the high-tech and electronics industries as well as the food and beverage sectors. According to the report, the Netherland accounts for 51 percent of all European distribution centres within the EU market, with more than 9,000 foreign companies using the region as their distribution hub.