Innovation
Over the road, rail, and water
Venlo has been a city of traders since the Middle Ages. The people of Venlo think big and decisively, always with an eye on the future. How can we be even smarter, better, and more sustainable? 'Mother Maas' connects us with the port of Rotterdam, the largest port and industrial complex in Europe. Surrounded by highways, equipped with a large marshalling yard, and close to various airports, Venlo is one of the most important logistics hubs in Europe. We have been named the Logistics Hotspot of the Netherlands multiple times for a reason!
In Venlo it works
Transport smartly in all possible forms
Whether freight is transported by road, rail, water, or air from the producer to the end user, there is a good chance it makes a stop in Venlo. Our city is located on the A67, which quickly takes you towards Antwerp or Düsseldorf. Heading north or south? Then you can reach Nijmegen or Maastricht via the A73. Transport by water is possible via the Maas, and the airports of Liège, Luxembourg, Maastricht, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam are all relatively nearby. The various warehouses in and around Venlo make it attractive for companies and logistics service providers to store goods and transport them from Venlo to other locations. And did you know that Venlo has 4 rail terminals, including the largest inland rail terminal in the Netherlands? Venlo is also an important hub for rail transport.
10 Venlo experts in logistics
Due to its strategic location, numerous logistics companies are based in Venlo. While one is specialized in a specific form of transport, another is an expert in planning, warehousing, or special cargo.
10 Venlo experts in logistics
Logistics courses in Venlo
In 1980, the Transport Academy opened in Venlo. An institution that grew into a range of various programs and courses in logistics services. Are you choosing a career in logistics? Or are you already working in the logistics sector and want to expand your knowledge and skills? Then you are welcome in Venlo at, among others, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Gilde Opleidingen, and Transport College Venlo. These educators work closely with local entrepreneurs, allowing you to experience firsthand during your education what the logistics field in Venlo looks like. Innovative, dynamic, internationally oriented, and full of interesting career opportunities!
Brightlands Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (BISCI)
In Venlo, we continuously develop and improve ourselves. We also focus heavily on innovation in terms of our logistical knowledge and experience. For example, within the research institute Brightlands Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (BISCI). BISCI was established in 2019 by Maastricht University and the Province of Limburg and works on various scientific research projects that contribute to smart and sustainable supply chain innovations in the logistics sector. For this purpose, there is intensive collaboration with educational institutions and logistics entrepreneurs from the area.
The research within BISCI is driven by technological developments, digitalization, and big data. The increasing scarcity of resources and the role of people within the supply chain also play a role. All with a focus on improvement and sustainability. Examples of applications being researched and tested are:
- Augmented reality (AR) in warehouses
- Automatic control of vehicles
- Smart sensors in containers
- Drones for last-mile delivery
- Light but strong packaging material
- Traceability of COâ‚‚ emissions throughout the supply chain
For more information, visit the BISCI website.
Supply Chain Valley (SCV)
Alone you go faster, but together you go further. This is why the Supply Chain Valley (SCV) partnership brings together companies, knowledge institutions, the government, and the community. This cross-border initiative strengthens the region as a hub for the supply chain and logistics in Northern Europe. SCV connects the logistics, agrofood, and manufacturing sectors in the region. All of this is based on the belief that certain themes can be better addressed together than alone. Consider, for example: sustainability, energy transition, digitization, infrastructure, accessibility, and mobility. Want to know more about this innovative partnership? Check out the website of SCV.
