Health-Holland

Superior infrastructure The Netherlands ranks third in the world for overall logistics performance, thanks in part to its top-ranking seaports and airports, a comprehensive network of railways and motorways as well as the second highest quality broadband network in Europe. The country tops DHL’s Global Connectedness Index due to its strategic location and international, business-orientated focus. Indeed, half of the Netherlands’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is derived internationally. It is clear as to why the country is so attractive to global companies wishing to reach millions of customers in Europe and beyond. Airports In addition to Amsterdam’s award-winning Schiphol Airport, the Netherlands has four regional airports offering international flights, making it one of the world’s top air transport infrastructures. Schiphol, which has been voted the ‘Best Airport in Europe’ for 25 consecutive years by the Business Traveller Awards, is also Europe’s top airport for cargo and passenger transport. The airport is a short distance from all major Dutch cities and easily reachable via the country’s compact and efficient network of motorways, secondary roads and high-speed rail links. The regional Maastricht-Aachen Airport is considered the fastest air cargo handler in Europe. Maastricht- Aachen airport is located in the tri-border region with Germany and Belgium. After landing, it takes a mere 45 minutes for an aircraft to be unloaded and for the first delivery trucks to be on their way to some of the most concentrated industrial- and population centres in Europe. 38