E-Commerce Landscape in the EU and Opportunities for Singaporean Companies
E-commerce is booming in the European Union. Last year, European consumers spent US$425.2bn online (+US$71bn compared to 2019). By 2025, Europe’s e-commerce segment is forecast to reach almost US$570bn.
The Netherlands is ranked as the world’s most globally connected country according to the DHL Connectedness Index 2020. Home to the largest port in Europe and one of the largest airports in the world, the country can serve as a gateway for Singapore companies to bring their products into the booming EU e-commerce market.
Co-organised by Enterprise Singapore and the Holland International Distribution Council, this webinar will invite different experts to give you comprehensive insights into the EU e-commerce market, the opportunities and tips on navigating topics such as marketplace onboarding, logistics & e-fulfilment, legal and tax compliance.
Highlights
- Learn more about the e-commerce market in Europe, from trends, developments to opportunities.
- Hear from experts on how you can launch, grow and optimise your brand on European marketplaces
- Uncover insights into how you can leverage the Netherlands as a logistics and e-fulfilment hub
- Learn how you can better navigate the EU e-commerce legal and tax landscape
Programme
03:00pm (GMT +8):
Introduction
Enterprise Singapore
03:05pm:
E-commerce & fulfilment in Europe: trends & development
Mr. Jasper Eggebeen, Senior Manager Supply Chain Solutions,
Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC)
03:20pm:
Launching, growing & optimize your brand on key European marketplaces
Mr. Ad Meisen, Director & Founder, Brightways
03:35pm:
E-commerce compliance in the EU
Ms. Ye Yu, Lawyer, La Gro Geelkerken Advocaten
Mr. Joost Vrancken Peeters, Lawyer, La Gro Geelkerken Advocaten
03:50pm:
The Netherlands, (digital) gateway to Europe
Mrs. Adeline Tan, Area Director – Singapore, Australia, New Zealand at Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
4:05pm:
Q&A
04:15pm:
Conclusion
Speakers
Mr. Jasper Eggebeen
Senior Manager Supply Chain Solutions - Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC)
Mr. Ad Meisen
Director & Founder - Brightways
Ms. Ye Yu
Lawyer - La Gro Geelkerken Advocaten
Mr. Joost Vrancken Peeters
Lawyer - La Gro Geelkerken Advocaten
Mrs. Adeline Tan
Area Director - Singapore, Australia, New Zealand - Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
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Jasper Eggebeen
Senior Manager Supply Chain Solutions
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