## Company Profile FERCAM NEDERLAND BV — Dutch subsidiary/branch of the FERCAM logistics group. Operates from Rotterdam (contact: rotterdam@fercam.com) as a freight forwarder offering multimodal forwarding (ocean, road, air), customs clearance, warehousing and value‑added logistics for importers and exporters. Positioned to serve Benelux shippers and cross‑border European flows through the Port of Rotterdam and inland distribution networks. ## Pain Points 1) Shippers are diversifying origins (Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Central/Eastern Europe) and require fast access to verified suppliers plus multimodal routing expertise — FERCAM needs a reliable channel to source vetted exporters/importers and product quotes for clients shifting away from Asia. 2) Q3 2026 peak‑season and episodic geo/logistics shocks: anticipated 10–20% spot uplifts and blank sailings create cost and scheduling risk for FERCAM’s import/export customers; they will demand alternative sourcing and quicker buyer/supplier matches. 3) Dutch inland constraints (structural truck‑driver shortage and Rhine low‑water episodes) create last‑mile capacity tightness and rate firmness — clients need consolidation, cross‑dock and shorter‑lead sourcing to reduce reliance on strained inland trucking capacity. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. [MARKET EVENTS] – NETHERLANDS FREIGHT FORWARDING & ROTTERDAM THROUGHPUT / EUROPE–ASIA SHIFT === **Netherlands freight & logistics market size / growth** - The Dutch freight & logistics market is projected to grow from about **USD 53.6 bn in 2025 to USD 55.9 bn in 2026** (~**4.2% YoY**), with a CAGR of ~**4.1%** through 2031. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) - Road freight remains dominant in the Netherlands with **>70% of logistics revenue in 2025**, despite policy pushes toward inland waterways and rail. Constraints such as low Rhine water levels periodically shift more cargo back to trucks and rail. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) **Rotterdam overall throughput / container trend into 2026** - For full‑year **2025**, Port of Rotterdam total throughput fell **1.7% YoY**, but **container throughput grew 3.1% in TEU**, to **14.2 million TEU**. This indicates containers outperformed bulk segments. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/news-and-press-releases/throughput-port-rotterdam-shows-slight-decline?utm_source=openai)) - A 2025 factsheet (published March 2026) reports **container throughput of 14.244 million TEU in 2025**, confirming Rotterdam as **NW Europe’s highest container capacity hub** with 47 direct deep‑sea services and 127 direct connections. Deep‑sea trade share by region: **Asia 24%, Americas 13.4%** of container volumes. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/containers-fact-sheet-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Q1 2026**: Rotterdam handled **103.0 million tonnes**, down **0.7% YoY** vs Q1 2025. Container throughput was **broadly flat, +0.3% in TEU YoY**, but “below expectations” due to a terminal operating system (TOS) update at a major container terminal that temporarily disrupted flows. ([container-news.com](https://container-news.com/rotterdam-first-quarter-throughput-broadly-stable/?utm_source=openai)) **Composition / trade‑lane shifts (esp. Europe–Asia)** - A recent Port of Rotterdam / Xeneta “2026 Container Market Outlook” analysis notes: - **Exports to Asia via Rotterdam fell ~4% YoY** (latest annual data), while imports from Asia have grown faster, widening the structural Asia–Europe import/export imbalance. ([porttechnology.org](https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai)) - Between **2020–2025**, the gap between container imports and exports at Rotterdam widened by **1.47 million TEU**, increasing the number of empties cycling through the system and reinforcing its role as an import‑heavy gateway. ([porttechnology.org](https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai)) - Around **155,000 TEU/year** move between Rotterdam and Gulf ports (e.g., Jebel Ali, Khalifa), only about **1.5% of total container volume**, indicating that direct Middle East container exposure is small; recent Hormuz disruptions are felt more via fuel costs than direct volume impacts. ([porttechnology.org](https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai)) - A Port of Rotterdam white paper on the **2026 container outlook** expects **global container fleet capacity growth of ~3.5–4% in 2026 vs demand growth ~3%**, reinforcing an **oversupplied vessel market** and continued pressure on rates despite episodic disruptions. It highlights a structural shift towards **hub‑and‑spoke networks**, concentrating mainline calls at hubs like Rotterdam while increasing feedering to regional ports. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/container-outlook-white-paper_0.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Competitive position vs other North‑European ports** - In 2025, Antwerp‑Bruges briefly surpassed Rotterdam in Q1 container throughput (up **4.5% in TEU** YoY for Antwerp‑Bruges), driven in part by anticipatory U.S. tariff‑related flows. Rotterdam still closed 2025 with higher annual volumes (14.2M TEU), but competition among Le Havre–Hamburg range ports has intensified. ([olgn.org](https://www.olgn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Maritime-Executive-Antwerp-Surpasses-Rotterdam-in-Q1-Containers-as-Ports-Fear-US-Tariffs.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for freight forwarders in the Netherlands (2026)** - With Dutch logistics market revenue expected to rise **~4% in 2026**, sea/inland freight forwarding is flagged as a key growth sub‑segment. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) - Structural trends shaping 2026 operations: - **Higher containerization share** vs bulk in overall throughput as bulk volumes decline and container TEUs grow modestly. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/news-and-press-releases/throughput-port-rotterdam-shows-slight-decline?utm_source=openai)) - Carriers rationalizing services and adopting **hub‑and‑spoke models**, which tends to **increase transshipment and feeder volumes** through major hubs like Rotterdam. ([porttechnology.org](https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai)) - Operational risk from **low‑water Rhine** conditions and energy‑transition‑driven changes in coal/oil flows, which can reallocate volume from barge to rail/road and impact inland cost structures. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) **Key 2026 Rotterdam data points to track going forward** - TEU growth: **+0.3% YoY in Q1 2026** vs **+3.1% TEU for full‑year 2025** – early sign that container growth is slowing off the 2025 rebound. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/news-and-press-releases/throughput-port-rotterdam-shows-slight-decline?utm_source=openai)) - Asia share of deep‑sea trades at **~24%** remains the largest regional chunk, but with **exports to Asia weakening** and imports remaining strong, reinforcing Europe’s net‑importer status on that lane. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/containers-fact-sheet-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) === 2. [DEMAND SIGNALS] – EUROPEAN SHIPPERS’ ORIGIN DIVERSIFICATION / NEARSHORING IMPACT ON FREIGHT === **Macro nearshoring / diversification trend (Europe)** - Multiple 2025–26 European supply‑chain surveys (from consultancies and logistics platforms) report that **40–60% of surveyed EU manufacturers** are actively diversifying sourcing away from China, with **Turkey, North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt), and Central/Eastern Europe** the key beneficiaries. One 2025–26 “State of Shipping and Logistics” report notes that origin diversification and “China+1” strategies have become “mainstream” among European shippers, with a clear tilt toward **shorter‑haul intra‑European and Med trades**. ([globaltranz.com](https://www.globaltranz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/2026-State-of-the-Industry-Report.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - The **Port of Rotterdam 2026 Container Outlook** highlights a **shift in Asian export flows**: some consumer and light‑manufacturing production is migrating toward Southeast Asia and South Asia, while **EU importers also increase sourcing from Turkey and North Africa** to mitigate geopolitical and tariff risks—this does not yet replace Asia but “re‑balances” volumes by lane. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/container-outlook-white-paper_0.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Turkey & North Africa as alternative origins** - Across EU trade statistics summarized in Dutch and pan‑European logistics reports, **Turkey** is now among the **top 5 non‑EU suppliers of manufactured goods** to the EU by value, with robust YoY growth through 2024–25; logistics analysts expect **continued high‑single‑digit growth of Turkey–EU freight volumes into 2026** as more apparel, automotive components, and white‑goods production is shifted there from East Asia. ([content.knightfrank.com](https://content.knightfrank.com/research/2975/documents/en/dutch-logistics-market-report-2026-12750.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **North Africa (especially Morocco and Egypt)** is highlighted in 2026 logistics outlooks as a core **near‑shore base for fast‑moving consumer goods and automotive**: - Knight Frank’s **Dutch Logistics Market Report 2026** points to **rising EU–Maghreb trade** and notes that **Ro‑Ro and short‑sea services between the North Sea/Western Med and Morocco/Tunisia have expanded** capacity in the last few years, supporting nearshoring strategies. ([content.knightfrank.com](https://content.knightfrank.com/research/2975/documents/en/dutch-logistics-market-report-2026-12750.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - These flows increasingly route via **Spanish, Italian and French Med ports for primary discharge**, with secondary feeder or rail/road legs into the Benelux, impacting how Dutch freight forwarders structure multimodal solutions. ([content.knightfrank.com](https://content.knightfrank.com/research/2975/documents/en/dutch-logistics-market-report-2026-12750.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Impact on long‑haul Asia–Europe container demand** - The Port of Rotterdam / Xeneta 2026 outlook estimates **global container demand growth ~3% in 2026**, but notes that **part of what would have been incremental Far East–North Europe volume is now materializing on shorter intra‑Med and intra‑Europe routes** due to nearshoring and de‑risking strategies. ([portofrotterdam.com](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/container-outlook-white-paper_0.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - This does not currently imply an absolute drop in Asia–Europe volumes: - Asia–Europe spot rates remain **elevated but off peaks**, at roughly **$2,600–3,000/FEU to North Europe** and **$3,500–4,800/FEU to the Med** through early 2026 according to Freightos‑based updates (levels comparable to summer 2025 peak season). ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sy97nu/freightos_weekly_update_april_28_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - Imports from Asia to Rotterdam in H1 2025 were **+8.4% YoY**, demonstrating that Asia remains the dominant sourcing region even while diversification advances. ([reporting.portofrotterdam.com](https://reporting.portofrotterdam.com/external/asset/download/project/f926250a-03f9-0000-55fb-e4e0519100a8/name/Half-Year%20Report%202025%20FINAL.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **What shippers are actually changing in 2025–26** From 2025–26 European logistics and shipper surveys summarized in the above reports: - **Multi‑origin sourcing:** Many EU shippers have moved from 1–2 Asian plants per SKU to **3–4 plants across Asia + near‑EU**, with Turkey and North Africa typically accounting for **10–20% of volume for selected SKUs** (fast‑moving or politically sensitive items). ([globaltranz.com](https://www.globaltranz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/2026-State-of-the-Industry-Report.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Lead‑time segmentation:** For products where lead‑time is critical, a growing share of volume (sometimes **30–40% of total for that product family**) is sourced from nearer origins (Turkey, Morocco, Eastern Europe), while the remainder stays in China/Vietnam/India for cost reasons. This shows up as **incremental growth in short‑sea, Ro‑Ro, and rail/road lanes** into North‑West Europe. ([content.knightfrank.com](https://content.knightfrank.com/research/2975/documents/en/dutch-logistics-market-report-2026-12750.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Logistics impact:** - More **Mediterranean and Adriatic port routings** feeding Benelux hubs via rail/road; - Increased demand for **cross‑dock and value‑added logistics** in NL and DE for re‑consolidating diversified origin streams; - Shippers negotiate **more flexible freight contracts (multi‑carrier, multi‑port)** to pivot between Asia and near‑shore origins depending on geopolitics and tariffs. ([globaltranz.com](https://www.globaltranz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/2026-State-of-the-Industry-Report.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Net effect on freight volumes for NL / Rotterdam** - Nearshoring primarily **changes the mix and directionality** of volume rather than reducing freight: - More **short‑haul, higher‑frequency shipments** replacing a portion of **long‑haul, lower‑frequency Asia–Europe boxes**. - Dutch reports anticipate that increased **EU–Turkey and EU–North Africa trade flows “support demand for consolidated bulk and container freight”** into and through the Netherlands from 2026 onward. ([content.knightfrank.com](https://content.knightfrank.com/research/2975/documents/en/dutch-logistics-market-report-2026-12750.pdf?utm_source=openai)) === 3. [TIMING SIGNALS] – 2026 FREIGHT CAPACITY & RATE OUTLOOK (EUROPE) / TRUCKING CAPACITY & NETHERLANDS DRIVER SHORTAGE === **Ocean container capacity & rate outlook – Europe, 2026 (Q2–Q3 focus)** - S&P Global’s **2026 Ocean Freight Outlook** expects **“softer rates ahead, but volatility persisting”**: - Global container capacity growth (~**3.5–4% in 2026**) exceeds forecast demand growth (~**3%**), keeping a structural **overcapacity** backdrop. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - However, regional disruptions (Hormuz closure, weather, labor actions) are expected to cause **episodic rate spikes**, especially on main east–west lanes. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - A 2026 freight outlook from Cubic suggests: - **Q2–Q3 2026**: expect **10–20% spot rate increases** from Q1 floors as peak‑season demand develops and carriers tighten capacity with blank sailings. ([gocubic.io](https://www.gocubic.io/guides/market-intelligence/2026-freight-market-outlook?utm_source=openai)) - For **Asia–Europe**, base rates are described as “elevated” with **$1,500–2,500/FEU premiums** versus pre‑disruption baselines on some contract structures. ([gocubic.io](https://www.gocubic.io/guides/market-intelligence/2026-freight-market-outlook?utm_source=openai)) - Freightos Baltic Index snapshots via recent market updates (April–May 2026): - **Asia–Europe (FBX11)** around **$2,600–3,000/FEU to North Europe**, marginally (c. **+8%**) above pre‑war levels, with volatility week‑to‑week. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sy97nu/freightos_weekly_update_april_28_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - **Asia–Med** around **$3,500–4,800/FEU**; some weeks now slightly **below** late‑Feb war‑spike levels. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sy97nu/freightos_weekly_update_april_28_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - Recent Europe rates climbed **10% in one week to ~$2,850/FEU**, then began softening again – carriers are using **blank sailings and rolled cargo** to support spot rates during what is otherwise a low‑demand period. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1tb7l24/freightos_weekly_update_may_12_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - Drewry’s **Q2 2026 Container Freight Rate Insight** projects **“relative stability” in global container rates through Q2 2026**, implying only moderate movement from current spot levels, with upside risk in case of further geopolitical shocks. ([ports.marinelink.com](https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/richland/news/drewry-forecasts-stable-global-container-rates-for-q2-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Timing implications (Q2 vs Q3 2026)** - Baseline expectations from combined outlooks: - **Q2 2026:** Rates hover near current levels, with **modest upward drift** as blank sailings tighten supply; volatility mostly event‑driven. ([gocubic.io](https://www.gocubic.io/guides/market-intelligence/2026-freight-market-outlook?utm_source=openai)) - **Q3 2026:** Traditional **peak‑season uplift** likely pushes spot **10–20% above Q2 averages** on Asia–Europe and trans‑Atlantic lanes if consumer demand holds. Contracted rates should be more stable, but GRIs and peak‑season surcharges are likely to re‑appear. ([gocubic.io](https://www.gocubic.io/guides/market-intelligence/2026-freight-market-outlook?utm_source=openai)) **European / Dutch trucking capacity & driver shortage – 2026** - Sectorinstituut Transport en Logistiek (STL) Q4‑2025 sector monitor, cited by a Dutch trade press article (April 1, 2026), notes that **demand for road freight in the Netherlands is growing** while the **shortage of qualified truck drivers remains “structural”** going into 2026. ([transport-online.nl](https://www.transport-online.nl/122635/tekort-aan-vrachtwagenchauffeurs-blijft-nijpend-ondanks-groei-sector/?utm_source=openai)) - A 2026 Dutch driver‑shortage article describes 2026 as approaching a **“code orange” (serious) situation**: - Ageing workforce; a large cohort nearing retirement. - Training inflows not sufficient to replace exits, despite recruitment campaigns. - Persistent **mismatch between required skills (e.g., ADR, container, intermodal) and available drivers**. ([iqselect.nl](https://www.iqselect.nl/kennis/tekort-vrachtwagenchauffeurs-2026-oplossen/?utm_source=openai)) - Another 2026 overview on the Dutch transport sector stresses that **labour scarcity remains one of the top bottlenecks** even as tonnage and vehicle‑km indicators continue to rise, implying **tight but not collapsing capacity** – carriers can generally cover volumes but with higher costs, more subcontracting, and selective acceptance of loads. ([transportland.nl](https://transportland.nl/nieuws/tekort-vrachtwagenchauffeurs/?utm_source=openai)) **How the driver situation is affecting capacity & pricing** - Despite the shortage narrative, European market commentary suggests **no generalized capacity crunch** as of early 2026; instead, there is: - **Localized tightness** on specific segments (tankers, refrigerated, ADR, night deliveries). - Upward pressure on **driver wages and total trip costs**, which in turn supports **road freight rate floors**, especially on lanes where barging/rail are less viable or impacted by Rhine low‑water episodes. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) - For the Netherlands specifically: - Road freight already accounts for **>70% of logistics revenue**, and modal‑shift policies are progressing slowly. This keeps **structural demand for truck capacity high**. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) - In times of Rhine low water, additional bulk and containerized flows are forced off barges and onto rail/road, causing **temporary rate spikes and reduced flexibility** in Dutch and German hinterland trucking markets. ([waredock.com](https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai)) **Forward‑looking timing signals for shippers (2026)** - **Ocean (Asia–Europe / Med):** - **H1 2026:** Opportunity window to secure **medium‑term contracts at still‑moderate levels**, taking advantage of structural capacity oversupply. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) - **Late Q2–Q3 2026:** Anticipate **10–20% spot uplift**; shippers highly exposed to spot should consider **front‑loading shipments** or diversifying via alternate routings (e.g., Med gateways plus inland) to smooth cost spikes. ([gocubic.io](https://www.gocubic.io/guides/market-intelligence/2026-freight-market-outlook?utm_source=openai)) - **Road (Netherlands / North‑West Europe):** - Driver scarcity is structural; **no relief expected in 2026** absent a major economic downturn. Planning horizons should assume: - **Ongoing rate firmness** for FTL and specialized services; - Need for **longer lead times / booking windows**, especially around Dutch and German holiday periods and during Rhine low‑water seasons; - Continued growth in **intermodal solutions** where available, with road used for first/last mile and higher‑value or time‑critical flows. ([iqselect.nl](https://www.iqselect.nl/kennis/tekort-vrachtwagenchauffeurs-2026-oplossen/?utm_source=openai)) These points should give you a current, quantified view across all three requested dimensions, specifically anchored in early‑ to mid‑2026 sources. Sources: • Logistics Market in the Netherlands 2026 - Waredock https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai • Logistics Market in the Netherlands 2026 - Waredock https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai • Throughput in the port of Rotterdam shows a slight decline | Port of Rotterdam https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/news-and-press-releases/throughput-port-rotterdam-shows-slight-decline?utm_source=openai • PORT OF ROTTERDAM FACTS & FIGURES 2025 47 DEEPSEA CALLS PER WEEK × × 30 11 FIRST PORT LAST PORT OF CALL OF CALL None | CONTAINER THROUGHPUT 133 2 14.244.954 , MIO TONNES TEU DRY 8 4% REEFER CONTAINER 1 4% TYPE TANK 2% HIGHEST CONTAINER CAPACITY IN NORTH WEST EUROPE 8,530 4,675 24,346 TEU CONTAINER AVERAGE LARGEST VESSEL VESSELS CALL SIZE MSC IRINA | 48% EXPORT IMPORT 52% CONTAINERS 47 direct deepsea services 127 direct connections 13.4% 24% 15.7% AMERICA ASIA RAW FOOD SEMI- SOUTH MATERIALS MANUFACTURED AMERCIA PRODUCTS NORTH 1 2 3 TOP DEEPSEA TRADES TOP IMPORT COMMODITIES IN VOLUME NORTHWESTERN EUROPE Source: Accenture (2024) https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/containers-fact-sheet-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai • Rotterdam first quarter throughput broadly stable - Container News https://container-news.com/rotterdam-first-quarter-throughput-broadly-stable/?utm_source=openai • Rotterdam volumes shift as carrier networks reshape trade - Port Technology International https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai • Rotterdam volumes shift as carrier networks reshape trade - Port Technology International https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai • Rotterdam volumes shift as carrier networks reshape trade - Port Technology International https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai • TURBULENT TIMES: https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/container-outlook-white-paper_0.pdf?utm_source=openai • Antwerp Surpasses Rotterdam in Q1 Containers as Ports Fear U.S. Tariffs https://www.olgn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Maritime-Executive-Antwerp-Surpasses-Rotterdam-in-Q1-Containers-as-Ports-Fear-US-Tariffs.pdf?utm_source=openai • Logistics Market in the Netherlands 2026 - Waredock https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai • Throughput in the port of Rotterdam shows a slight decline | Port of Rotterdam https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/news-and-press-releases/throughput-port-rotterdam-shows-slight-decline?utm_source=openai • Rotterdam volumes shift as carrier networks reshape trade - Port Technology International https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai • Logistics Market in the Netherlands 2026 - Waredock https://www.waredock.com/magazine/logistics-market-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=openai • Throughput in the port of Rotterdam shows a slight decline | Port of Rotterdam https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/news-and-press-releases/throughput-port-rotterdam-shows-slight-decline?utm_source=openai • Rotterdam volumes shift as carrier networks reshape trade - Port Technology International https://www.porttechnology.org/rotterdam-volumes-shift-as-carrier-networks-reshape-trade/?utm_source=openai • TURBULENT TIMES: https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/container-outlook-white-paper_0.pdf?utm_source=openai • FREIGHTOS WEEKLY UPDATE - April 28, 2026 | Excerpts: “Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 1%.” | “Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 3%.” https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sy97nu/freightos_weekly_update_april_28_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai • HALF-YEAR REPORT 2025 https://reporting.portofrotterdam.com/external/asset/download/project/f926250a-03f9-0000-55fb-e4e0519100a8/name/Half-Year%20Report%202025%20FINAL.pdf?utm_source=openai • The 2026 State of Shipping and Logistics Report https://www.globaltranz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/2026-State-of-the-Industry-Report.pdf?utm_source=openai • Dutch Logistics Market Report 2026 This report c https://content.knightfrank.com/research/2975/documents/en/dutch-logistics-market-report-2026-12750.pdf?utm_source=openai • Dutch Logistics Market Report 2026 This report c https://content.knightfrank.com/research/2975/documents/en/dutch-logistics-market-report-2026-12750.pdf?utm_source=openai • Dutch Logistics Market Report 2026 This report c https://content.knightfrank.com/research/2975/documents/en/dutch-logistics-market-report-2026-12750.pdf?utm_source=openai • TURBULENT TIMES: https://www.portofrotterdam.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/container-outlook-white-paper_0.pdf?utm_source=openai • FREIGHTOS WEEKLY UPDATE - April 28, 2026 | Excerpts: “Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 1%.” | “Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 3%.” | “Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 3%.” https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1sy97nu/freightos_weekly_update_april_28_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)