Netherlands

Amsterdam, which played a vital, historical role in the development of global trade and finance, occupies a central role in the 21st century European economy. Gateway to the Netherlands and Europe, Amsterdam is a hub for shipping, logistics and transport, and home to more than half of all American and Asian-European distribution centers.
 

Rotterdam is a vital logistics hub for the Netherlands and Europe. Its port, the busiest in Europe, handles 465 million tons of cargo in annually—twice the volume of Antwerp, Europe’s second-largest port. Canals and internal waterways connect Rotterdam to the Rhine, facilitating access from Germany’s industrial heartland to the North Sea.

 

Southern Netherlands is the heart of the Netherlands’ inland region. An important logistics center, it is considered an extended gateway to Europe. A dense network of canals, railroads and highways connects Southern Netherlands to the Port of Rotterdam on the North Sea and other important waterways.

Utrecht, located on the banks of the river Rhine, is an important trade center in the heart of the Netherlands. Its central position within the country makes it a vital transport hub for both rail and road. It is well connected to Amsterdam, Arnhem, The Hague and Maastricht, as well as Belgium and Germany.