The logistics and transportation industry is a cornerstone of the Netherlands’ economy, and most recently received a €51 million (USD 54.44 million) European subsidy aimed at enhancing its rail network, particularly for military transportation. This funding is crucial for infrastructure projects like the expansion of terminal tracks at the Port of Vlissingen by Verbrugge Zeeland, a key logistics provider. Additionally, ProRail, the Dutch rail infrastructure manager, is set to construct siding tracks that can accommodate 740-metre-long freight trains, which will help improve the efficiency and capacity of the rail freight network. The country’s seaports also saw notable growth in 2022. During the second quarter of that year, the combined volume of incoming and outgoing cargo reached nearly 152 million metric tons, marking a 2.5% increase from the same period in 2021. This growth was primarily driven by a spike in imports of crude oil and coal. Liquid bulk cargo, particularly crude oil, made up a significant portion of the total, with Egypt, Iraq, and the United Kingdom turning into key new suppliers after the Netherlands diversified away from Russian sources. Infrastructure investments remain a priority for the Dutch government. In 2022, the government committed €7.5 billion (USD 7.75 billion) toward modernising the nation’s transportation infrastructure through 2030. Of this amount, €2.7 billion (USD 2.78 billion) was allocated for road improvements, with around 40 highway construction projects planned for 2023. Additionally, €1.25 billion (USD 1.3 billion) was set aside for addressing overdue maintenance and ensuring smooth operations across the road network. The Netherlands also continues to dominate the European market for temperature-controlled warehousing. In March 2024, Clarion Partners Europe, a real estate investment fund manager specialising in logistics assets, acquired a 39,363-square-metre logistics warehouse in the Netherlands, further solidifying the country’s reputation as a logistics powerhouse.