Expertise, facilities and talent to power your European supply chain
A world-class logistics ecosystem at your service
The Netherlands is home to one of Europe’s most sophisticated logistics ecosystems. Thousands of logistics companies—including virtually all leading international logistics service providers—operate from the Netherlands, supported by world-class infrastructure, specialised talent, modern logistics facilities and a strong culture of innovation. Whether you are establishing your first European distribution centre or optimising an existing supply chain, the Dutch logistics ecosystem offers the expertise and flexibility to support every stage of your European operations.
Global key logistics providers
Virtually all leading international logistics companies operate in the Netherlands
Integrated services
End-to-end logistics, fulfilment and supply chain management
Strategic role
Supports key Dutch industries and international trade
Workforce
Highly skilled and internationally oriented logistics professionals
Facilities
Modern, sustainable logistics real estate
Collaboration
Strong partnerships between business, government and knowledge institutions
A Strategic industry for the Dutch economy
Logistics is one of the cornerstones of the Dutch economy. It supports international trade, strengthens the competitiveness of key sectors such as high-tech, life sciences & health, agri-food, chemicals, manufacturing and e-commerce, and plays an essential role in connecting the Netherlands with global markets. Because of its strategic importance, businesses, government and knowledge institutions work closely together to invest in talent, infrastructure, digitalisation and supply chain innovation.
A logistics ecosystem with global expertise
Virtually all leading international logistics service providers have significant operations in the Netherlands, alongside a large number of smaller logistics companies, including family owned business and niche payers in specific industries. Together they offer a complete range of services, including transport, warehousing, customs support, fulfilment, freight forwarding, supply chain management and control tower solutions. This concentration of expertise allows international companies to quickly find experienced partners that match their industry, products and growth ambitions.
Integrated logistics solutions
Dutch logistics providers do far more than transport and store products. Many offer integrated logistics solutions that include product configuration, assembly, labelling, quality control, software installation, returns management, repair, refurbishment and reverse logistics. These value-added services enable companies to postpone product customisation until goods reach Europe, reducing inventory, improving responsiveness and creating more agile supply chains.
Skilled people and future-ready facilities
The Dutch logistics ecosystem is supported by a highly skilled, internationally oriented workforce and one of Europe’s largest and most modern logistics real estate markets. Companies benefit from excellent logistics education, strong English-language capabilities and a nationwide network of high-quality distribution centres designed for automation, scalability and sustainable operations.
How can HIDC help?
HIDC can help you design an efficient European distribution network by identifying the most suitable transport modes, logistics hubs and service providers for your business. Through our member network, we can introduce you to specialists in multimodal transport, inland shipping, rail freight and integrated supply chain solutions.