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An expressway to the EU’s 448,000,000 consumers

Most European markets can be reached within 1 – 3 days by regular road transport. We present six reasons why our region is the best gateway to Europe:.

Tap into Europe’s #1 digital network

11 of 15 transatlantic sea cables come ashore in the Netherlands, connecting directly to the AMS-IX

  • Central location

    Reach 170 million consumers within 500 km, and 244 million consumers within 1000 km

  • Port of Rotterdam

    The port handled 469 million tonnes of goods in 8,194,232 containers in 2018.

    29,646 sea vessels and 105,000 inland vessels visited the port

  • Schiphol Airport

    1,72 million tonnes of cargo handled
    327 direct destinations from Schiphol
    71,1 million passengers went through Schiphol

  • Digital infrastructure

    Internet speed is amongst the highest in the world and we are home to the 2nd largest internet exchange in the world

  • Logistics infrastructure

    The World Economic Forum ranks our port infrastructure the best in Europe and 3rd in the world

  • Efficient customs

    Our highly digitised and flexible customs service saves time and money

Access the European Markets

Quick access to Europe’s 3 major economies

Germany, France and the UK are within a day’s reach from the Netherlands.

The world’s #2 market

The total GDP of the EU is € 15.6 trillion, compared to USA’s € 21.4 trillion and China’s € 14,3 trillion.

Quick access to Europe’s 3 major economies

Germany, France and the UK are within a day’s reach from the Netherlands.

The world’s #2 market

The total GDP of the EU is € 17.3 trillion, compared to USA’s € 19.4 trillion and China’s € 12.2 trillion.

Central Location Europe the Netherlands

Port of Rotterdam

Cargo reaches its destination faster and more efficiently through the Port of Rotterdam thanks to our excellent rail, road, waterway and short sea connections. It’s your ideal point of entry to all European markets.

#1 Seaport in Europe

Europe’s largest seaport is the first and last Port of Call for most shipping lines and handles 469 million tonnes of cargo annually. It’s no surprise that the Dutch port infrastructure tops the WEF ranking.

Terminal port of Rotterdam
Schiphol Foreign Investments

Schiphol Airport

This world-class airport with the largest hub connectivity in Europe connects your business directly to 326 locations worldwide.

#3 Cargo airport in Europe

Schiphol handles 1.75 million tonnes of cargo annually, reaching 31 direct freight destinations.

Digital infrastructure

The world’s 2nd largest Internet Exchange, AMS-IX.
Over 200 datacenters, with 15% annual market growth.
The world’s best broadband with 96% penetration.
Without exaggeration we are the world’s most connected country.

Full internet coverage

Effortlessly connect your customers and team to your services through our state-of-the-art, 100% digital, advanced fiber-optic network.

Holland Digital infrastructurec

Logistics

Our region consistently ranks at the top of international indices on logistics & infrastructure. The World Economic Forum values our infrastructure as best in Europe and 3rd worldwide. On the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index we rank number 2.

Multimodal network

Our rail, road and waterway connections provide excellent connections to major international logistics hubs and the major European Markets. The Netherlands is the world’s most connected country (DHL)

Port Hubs Europe the Netherlands

Trade-friendly customs

Our customs service is efficient and flexible, ready to discuss the specific needs of your business so you can access the European Markets fast. The Netherlands tops the index of the UN Global Survey on Trade Facilitation. On the World Bank’s efficiency of customs clearance index, we hold the fourth position.

VAT Deferment

The Dutch VAT Deferment system discharges the need for actual VAT payments for goods imported into the EU. More info here.

trade facilitation

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