The Netherlands needs to accommodate the growth of freight transport not only with more and better infrastructure, but also through more efficient logistics. That is stated in the Logistics and Goods Transport Monitor, which Minister Schultz van Haegen sent to the Lower House.
Second in world rankings
The Netherlands is a major player in global logistics. According to the World Bank's logistics ranking, the Netherlands rose from fifth to second place. To maintain this leading position, high-quality logistics must be practised. This requires the following changes, according to Schultz: more bundling of goods flows, higher load factors for trucks, trains and ships and better use of all these transport options. "The goal is better logistics, with relatively fewer truck kilometres and CO2 emissions. High-quality logistics with which the Netherlands remains a leader."
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Investing in knowledge
A key concept here should be 'knowledge-intensive logistics': inventing, developing, demonstrating and widely applying new logistics practices. It also focuses on reducing regulatory pressure, sufficient and well-qualified employees and the strategic acquisition of companies and flows of goods. At the end of 2014, EUR 15 million was released for this purpose. A further €29.3 million will be added in the coming years.
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