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Doing Business in the Netherlands

QAD

The Netherlands is a modern and highly industrialized country located in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium, Germany and the North Sea. The Netherlands was one of the founding countries of both the EU and NATO, showing that it is a nation of progressive and forward-thinking people. Manufacturing in the Netherlands.

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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

The Kingdom of Belgium achieved its independence from the Netherlands in 1830, and has become an admired modern country, well-known as the home of international organizations such as NATO and the EU. Belgium is very cosmopolitan, with three official languages — Dutch, French and German. Manufacturing in Belgium.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

US cargo airlines up in arms over Saudia flying rights request. The company has now announced that it has opened two retail stores in the Netherlands that it says will be manned with robots preparing and delivering packages. Walmart to offer secure 24/7 contactless delivery to Florida customers. JD.com opens robotic shops in Europe.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 26 – December 2)

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FedEx Express Europe debuts renewable diesel in Netherlands. Speaking of the strike, technology companies supplying critical semiconductor chips to the economy have started shifting cargo shipments from railroads to trucks with a national freight rail strike looming. IBM and Maersk abandon ship on TradeLens blockchain.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3)

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Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. For example, asset-based carrier Cargo Transporters ran across-the-board pay raises but were still having trouble attracting drivers.

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Logistics Hubs as Drivers of Innovation

MIT Supply Chain

Key players came together at the first European Logistics Clusters Forum , on October 14 -15, 2014, in Brussels, Belgium, to explore their possible involvement in the initiative. Countries such as the Netherlands have well developed options for road, rail, and waterway intermodal links.

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E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network

E2open

The shipper, beneficial cargo owner, freight forwarder and logistics service provider communities derive value from a larger combined network and new end-to-end solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce inventories and deliver efficient logistics operations. www.avantida.com.