The Netherlands logistics market size was valued at USD 82.11 Billion in 2025. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% during the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach a value of USD 140.26 Billion by 2035. The market is witnessing a strategic transformation as operators, port authorities, and energy providers collectively pursue greener and more efficient transport solutions.
Investments in alternative fuels, cleaner vessels, and inland transport networks are being made to achieve sustainability and low-carbon objectives. To cite a prime instance, TotalEnergies and CMA CGM created a joint company in July 2025 to develop an LNG-bunkering supply chain in the ARA region. Similarly, there is a new 20,000 m³ LNG bunker vessel planned for Rotterdam, which is expected to be operational by the 2028. The project shows how energy providers and shipping lines are collaborating to reduce maritime emissions while maintaining operational efficiency, which is spurring the Netherlands logistics industry expansion.
Moreover, the inland-waterway transport is getting restructured to facilitate low-emission logistics. The fully electric inland vessel Den Bosch Max Groen which is operational with swappable battery packs called ZESpacks started services connecting Den Bosch, Maasvlakte, and Moerdijk in April 2024. Such prominent developments expand the Netherlands logistics market scope, allowing logistics operators to bring cleaner fuels and multimodal routes to the Netherlands, thus making the country a sustainable and resilient hub the Europe logistics market.
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According to Industry Reports and European Union Statistics, the e-commerce market is flourishing in the Netherlands, registering the highest usage rate in the EU at 84%, fuelled by the growing number of internet users.
The country ranks 5th in the EU for digital technology integration, with 75% of SMEs and 95% of large enterprises embracing digital initiatives.
With the National Growth Fund allocating EUR 20 billion to digital infrastructure and innovation, particularly in AI, health data infrastructure, and quantum technology, the nation's digitalisation efforts are poised to drive further growth in e-commerce.
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With the help of a carefully planned expansion of port infrastructure, the Netherlands logistics market plays an essential role as a European transshipment hub. For instance, a significant part of the Rotterdam Port of Authority’s investments in 2023 was EUR 295.4 million, out of which EUR 72.9 million was dedicated to advanced construction and EUR 23.1 million to logistics warehousing. These extensions mainly foster the growth of capacity, enabling bigger container ships and providing facilities to logistics companies and terminal operators for higher throughput and low-congestion situations. By the time European trade expands, and container flows get higher again, the Netherlands will still be able to accommodate supercharged container handling with the help of the newly installed infrastructure at their ports.
Temperature-controlled storage and cold logistics operations services witness demand in the Netherlands logistics market, now that exports of perishables, pharmaceuticals, and food are the main cargoes over Dutch ports. Leading logistics and warehousing companies are increasing their cold storage capacity to accommodate this growing demand. To illustrate, in 2024 SEGRO Plc, a European industrial real estate investor, acquired three modern warehouses in the Netherlands with a total area of 172,300 m², most of which are leased to third-party logistics providers engaged in cold or speciality logistics. This wave of top-class premises creates an enabling environment for shippers by allowing them to integrate temperature-controlled storage into wider distribution networks, hence making the Netherlands more attractive as a cold chain supply route to Europe.
The rapid growth of online retail results in a surge in parcel volumes that has spurred logistics providers to develop their last-mile infrastructure in the Netherlands logistics market and further. For example, PostNL in March 2025 announced its decision to invest EUR 10 million to raise the number of its parcel lockers by more than 500, thus increasing the total number to around 1,600 nationwide. Consumers' demand for flexible delivery options has led to this strategic response by the company. The increase in parcels with e-commerce growth has led to the increasing need for quick delivery through more parcel lockers and service points, which also lowers urban congestion and emissions, thereby making last-mile logistics more efficient and scalable.
The Netherlands is turning into a hub of specialized logistics, which serves high-value and sensitive sectors like electronics, semiconductors, and life sciences. To meet the most stringent handling requirements, logistics providers are equipping their facilities with climate control, security, and automation. For instance, in October 2024, DB Schenker opened a warehouse near Amsterdam that was designed particularly for the storage of semiconductors and the provision of security along with just-in-time delivery services. Such moves give the production and distribution companies a chance to use trustworthy, precision logistics as an integral part of European supply chains, thus propelling the Netherlands logistics market development.
Omnichannel adoption by retailers results in increased demand for more advanced logistics services such as in-store and online order fulfilment as well as reverse logistics. A As a result, many logistics providers and real estate investors are ramping up their network scale across the Netherlands. A good example of this is the warehouse purchases made by SEGRO in 2024, which also led to the full leasing of certain facilities to major logistics companies that provide services to various sectors. This growth is an indication of how retailers and 3PLs across the European market, especially the Netherlands, are becoming increasingly aware of the need to secure enough capacity to meet the rising omni-channel fulfilment demands.
The EMR’s report titled “Netherlands Logistics Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Model Type
Key Insights: The market comprises of 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, and other specialized models, each being the catering to the needs of changing supply chains. 1PL services are gradually becoming the choice of small retailers who handle their own distribution, fueling the Netherlands logistics market growth. Whereas 2PL companies like PostNL and UPS are engaged in asset-based transport solutions. 3PL companies, for instance, DHL, Kuehne + Nagel, and DB Schenker, are actively involved in the development of integrated warehousing, cold-chain, and value-added services to be able to cater to omni-channel and e-commerce expansion. The ‘Others’ category includes industry and tech-driven logistics platforms, like CEVA’s high-value electronics or pharmaceutical distribution, reflecting the market players’ emphasis on innovation and sector-specific capabilities.
Market Breakup by Transportation Mode
Key Insights: The Netherlands logistics market depends on the road, sea, rail, and air transport means to accomplish domestic, European, and global trade. Road transportation dominates last-mile and regional freight, with carriers heavily investing in green fleets. For instance, in September 2024, PostNL published its plan for emission-free deliveries in the inner cities of the Netherlands by using electric vans, cargo bikes, and more than 1,000 charging points. At the same time, railways contribute to intermodal connectivity, while air transport is used for high-value, time-sensitive shipments, predominantly e-commerce and pharma, within an advanced logistics ecosystem that is multi-modal and integrated.
Market Breakup by End User
Key Insights: The Netherlands logistics market players cater to the needs of the manufacturing, consumer goods and retail, food & beverages, IT hardware and telecom, healthcare, chemicals, construction, automotive, oil and gas, and other sectors. Manufacturing and automotive rely on just-in-time transport, while consumer goods, retail, and food and beverages are the main drivers of cold-chain and omni-channel fulfilment. Healthcare and pharma are the ones to demand temperature-controlled and compliance-oriented logistics. Companies such as DHL, DB Schenker, PostNL, and Dachser are developing the infrastructure of specialized warehouses, integrated distribution, and sector-focused transport solutions to be able to fulfill the growing needs of these diverse end-user verticals efficiently.
By model type, 2PL register robust growth
In the 2PL sector, asset-based and temperature-controlled transport services are becoming the most significant factors to deliver securely high-value and sensitive products as demand increases. To demonstrate, in June 2024, UPS Healthcare extended its European hub in Roermond by 21,860 m² and added ultra-low temperature freezers and pallet storage for biologics and other temperature-sensitive products. This investment provides the transport of shipped goods in vehicles with special equipment and storage at a specially equipped warehouse. 2PL providers with asset-based infrastructure are turning to be the most crucial carriers of time-and temperature-sensitive shipments as healthcare, biotech, and perishable goods flows keep rising.
The 3PL category is booming as per the ongoing Netherlands logistics market dynamics, to cater to the needs of retailers and e-commerce players that are seeking logistics as a service. In April 2025, KLN Logistics Group opened a 61,000 sq. ft bonded facility in Hoofddorp, of which 40% of the operations were devoted to e-commerce shipments while providing cross-docking, pick-and-pack, and distribution services. These transports are enabled to scale through the online retailers and importers while 3PLs take care of the back-end operations. This makes integrated providers the most facilitating agents of flexible, region-wide distribution.
By transportation mode, Roadways record higher preference
Road transport accounts for a substantial share of the Netherlands logistics market revenue, mainly due to its high preference for domestic and last-mile freight flows. However, the shift to zero-emission mobility is changing road-based logistics. For instance, as per the national ZEZ F initiative, nearly 78% of newly registered vans in the Netherlands were battery electric in mid-2025, which is compelling freight companies to quickly change their fleets. Consequently, logistics operators and parcel carriers are investing in EV trucks and vans, upgrading their facilities with charging stations, and adopting cleaner transport to comply with tightening urban regulations while enhancing their sustainability profiles.
On the other hand, Rail freight is becoming a significant alternative in the Netherlands logistics market as ports and shippers are willing to move volumes from congested roads and increase rural connectivity. For instance, in October 2024, the Port of Rotterdam Authority committed to a contract with Swietelsky Rail Benelux BV to construct a six track, 740-meter train-compatible rail yard at Maasvlakte Zuid with the aim to start the operation by 2027 to accommodate the increased container flows and reduce the number of lorry journeys. This is a key investment showing how rail infrastructure development is a major factor in facilitating the inland transport and providing the means for logistics companies to offer integrated seaport to the hinterland services.
By end user, food and beverages sector significantly boost market growth
Logistics providers across Netherlands are focused on expanding their temperature-controlled infrastructure due to the surging demand for food and beverage as well as the flow of perishable goods. NewCold for instance in April 2025, was celebrating the arrival of the very first pallet at their newly completed facility in Dinteloord. The facility is a cold storage warehouse independent from the grid with a storage capacity of 134,000 pallet positions and with advanced automation to support frozen and chilled supply chains. Through such expansion, the companies simultaneously enhance the user experience by providing a variety of services such as blast freezing, repacking, and integrated distribution for food, frozen goods, and temperature-sensitive products, which is expected to boost the Netherlands logistics market growth.
The chemical industry's demand for specialized, securely stored, and compliant logistics to handle hazardous or life science materials is on the rise. Citing an instance, Leschaco in March 2024 inaugurated a new 29,000 m² chemical warehouse in Moerdijk, which is equipped with CO₂ extinguishing devices, ESFR sprinklers, and multimodal connectivity to major seaports and inland waterways, designed for the safe storage and the easy transport of chemicals. This extension is a demonstration of how the logistics companies are adjusting their services to the needs of the chemical industry and the specialty cargo sector by providing high specification warehousing, compliance-oriented handling, and effortless port and hinterland transport network integration.
The logistics market in the Netherlands is rapidly expanding, largely due to increased e-commerce, borderless trade, and industrial demand. Leading Netherlands logistics market players continue to expand their capacities, upgrading their warehouses, and developing their networks of fulfilment to gain more efficiency. Investments made in cooling storage, automated handling, and last-mile delivery solutions, provide necessary tools to logistics providers to cope with the ever-increasing parcels and to guarantee faster and more reliable services to both domestic and European supply chains.
Moreover, many companies in the Netherlands logistics sector are concentrating on multimodal connectivity that means they are integrating road, rail, sea, and air transport to be more efficient and reduce cost. The use of smart logistics technologies, digital tracking, and energy-efficient transport solutions allows for shorter lead times, operational scalability, and sustainability. These measures collectively reinforce the position of the Netherlands logistics market as a major hub in Europe, thus, facilitating various industries and end-user sectors.
FedEx Corporation is a company that was established in 1971 and has its main office in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a global leader in express transportation, e-commerce, and supply chain management services. The company is a specialist in the delivery of time-sensitive shipments, and thus, it provides a variety of ground, air and freight solutions to both businesses and consumers all over the world.
Holland-based TNT Holdings B.V. was founded in 1946 and is a major international courier and logistics company, which has its main office in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The company delivers express, freight, and supply chain services. It has a dominant position in the Netherlands logistics market and other European markets and offers specialized time-sensitive logistics solutions that are mainly targeted at the industrial sector.
PostNL N.V. was established in 1799 and is currently based in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the most significant postal and parcel delivery company in the country. The company offers mail, parcel, and e-commerce logistics services to its customers and focuses mainly on providing innovative solutions for both domestic and international shipments.
UPS was founded in 1907, and its main office is in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the largest package delivery and supply chain management companies in the world. UPS provides a full range of services, including logistics, freight and express, to businesses and individuals located in more than 220 countries and territories.
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Other players in the market include C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Deutsche Post AG, Schenker AG, DSV A/S, CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics SA), Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., and A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, among others.
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In 2025, the Netherlands logistics market reached an approximate value of USD 82.11 Billion.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% between 2026 and 2035.
The logistics market is expected to reach USD 140.26 Billion in 2035.
The market is categorised according to its model type, which includes 1 PL, 2 PL, 3 PL, and others.
The key players in the Netherlands logistics market include FedEx Corporation, PostNL N.V., United Parcel Service, Inc., TNT Holdings B.V., C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Deutsche Post AG, Schenker AG, DSV A/S, CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics SA), Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, and other regional and global players.
Key strategies driving the market include investments in port and inland infrastructure, expansion of cold-chain capacity, adoption of multimodal transport networks, and sustainability initiatives such as green fleets and alternative fuels. Companies are also prioritising automation, digital tracking, and deeper partnerships to enhance fulfilment speed and service efficiency.
The market is categorised according to its transportation mode, which includes roadways, seaways, railways, and airways.
The average salary for logistics managers across Europe, encompassing 13 EU member states plus the UK, stands at USD 67.5 thousand. Notably, Switzerland has the highest average salary for logistics managers, exceeding USD 120 thousand annually.
The major challenges that the Netherlands logistics market encounters are high operational and compliance costs, congestion around logistics hubs, rising labour shortages, and capacity pressures during peak demand. Transitioning to net-zero transport also requires heavy capital investment, which is difficult for smaller operators.
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| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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