What will 2026 bring for logistics in the Netherlands?
A webinar hosted jointly with RPPC and ABN AMROAfter a turbulent 2025 — largely shaped by renewed trade tensions between the United States and China — it’s time to look ahead. The first shockwaves of President Trump’s historic import tariffs are subsiding, and attention is shifting back to what lies on the horizon for the Dutch logistics sector.
Date: 16 December 2025
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 (CET)
Location: Online (a link will be provided upon registration)
Language: English
There is no doubt that 2026 will bring its own set of challenges. The sector continues to face the consequences of grid congestion and high energy prices, while the Dutch government prepares for significant investments in defence. But what does this mean for the future of infrastructure? Will there still be sufficient funding available for roads, ports, and logistics hubs? And what decisions will be made at the formation table when it comes to the Netherlands’ industrial policy?
During this joint webinar by Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC) and the Rotterdam Port Promotion Council (RPPC), we will explore the key developments that are likely to shape the future of logistics in the Netherlands, including:
- Deferred maintenance of critical infrastructure
- Investments in defence and their impact on the logistics sector
- Grid congestion and energy challenges
Our guest speaker is Albert Jan Swart, sector economist for Industry, Transport and Logistics at ABN AMRO. With his in-depth market knowledge and economic expertise, he will share valuable insights and outlooks for 2026 and beyond.
While this webinar is primarily intended for members of HIDC and RPPC, it is also open to other professionals active in logistics, transport, infrastructure, industry and related sectors who are interested in the economic and political forces shaping the future of logistics in the Netherlands.
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