COUNTRY FOCUS
LOGISTICS
The transportation of goods around the globe increases
in volume and distance every single day. Holland plays a
key role in the global market because of its well-structured
logistics.
The centre for world trade
Logistics concerns the knowledge and expertise that is
necessary for the effi cient planning, execution, and fl ow of
goods- and information-streams. For many centuries, the
Netherlands has been a centre for world trade. With two
significant European cargo mainports, Schiphol airport
and Port of Rotterdam, less that one hour distant from each
other, the Netherlands is a key logistics hub for the through-
transportation of goods to the European hinterland, making
it an attractive location for foreign companies.
Global trade is expanding and the transportation of goods
round the world continues to increase and there is therefore a
need for logistics to be as sustainable and effi cient as possible.
Many new measures have been implemented to reduce
the CO2 emissions produced by the sector, such as hybrid
delivery vehicles for urban areas and ships using quayside
electricity whilst in port.
Through sustainable innovation, the Dutch Logistics
sector hopes to be leading the rest by 2020. Logistics also
plays a crucial role for virtually all other sectors; from the
transportation of raw materials, right through to fi nished
products. With a value added of 55 billion euros/year and
813.000 employees, the Logistics sector is a strong driver of
the Dutch economy.
Five important factors why Holland plays a key role in
the global logistics industry:
1. Connecting producers and consumers worldwide
2. The Port of Rotterdam & Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
3. Highly ranked infrastructure
4. Extensive use of Information Technology
5. Sustainability as an important topic on the agenda
WATER
The Netherlands is a world leader in managing water.
Over the decades, the Dutch have mastered the art of fl ood
protection and water supply and treatment. As maritime
engineers, we also excel in shipbuilding, from utility vessels
to super yachts. Dutch maritime expertise is in demand
worldwide. We are a major supplier of sustainable systems
for the production and supply of water and for the collection,
treatment and partial reintroduction of “used” water into
the system. The Dutch water sector includes several large
engineering fi rms with global operations. Platforms such
as the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) promote
international cooperation. The water sector is strongly focused
on exports and continuous innovation.
Water is fundamental to the Dutch culture
As well as a threat, water is also essential to life in the
delta so, perhaps more than any other sector, the water
sector is fundamental to Dutch culture and character. The
water sector has 3 primary focus areas: water technology;
maritime technology; and delta technology; and these are
concerned with protecting the land, generating energy, smart
technologies for water recycling, and safe and effi cient ships.
Dutch water expertise is amongst the best in the world.
Five reasons why the Dutch handle water challenges so
well:
1. Water is in the Dutch DNA
2. Dutch water technologies safeguard water and
environment
3. Water treatment expertise
4. Integrated water management solutions
5. Investing in research and development
Source:
https://www.hollandtradeandinvest.com
16 • Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist • Vol 7 • Issue 4 • April-May 2019, Noida