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The upcoming Dutch truck toll calls for action.It pushes companies to take a critical look at their logistics — but at the same time, it opens up new opportunities. By combining trips and eliminating empty mileage, both costs and emissions go down. Those who invest in electric trucks benefit from lower tariffs, reduced maintenance, and greater control over the price per kilometer. Better insights into routes, load factors, and driving behaviour immediately reveal where effici

this article was also published in Bouwtotaal (Dutch) Ten Years Ago: A Call for Change Ten years ago, TKI Dinalog (Dutch Institute for Advanced Logistics), TNO, and TLN stated that construction logistics urgently needed to catch up in the areas of supply chain management and 4C (Cross Chain Control Center).The message was clear: current construction logistics are too fragmented, inefficient, and place unnecessary strain on cities. Only through close cooperation between compan

Construction circularity is still in its infancy. Although sustainability is now high on the agenda, the construction industry is only at the beginning of its transition from a linear to a circular system. The sector — responsible for nearly half of all raw material consumption in the Netherlands — has the potential to make a huge difference, but in practice the shift proves difficult. Yet, movement is slowly emerging within the chain. And interestingly, it’s not only innovat

In the construction sector, multiple parties often work together: contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and logistics service providers. This chain is complex, with many interdependencies. One weak link can have far-reaching consequences for a project. One of the biggest risks is the bankruptcy of a subcontractor or supplier. Direct impact of bankruptcy When a subcontractor or supplier goes bankrupt, projects can come to a halt or face significant delays. Materials may no l

Transport and Logistics: A Structural Challenge in the Construction Sector Learn more about outsourcing your Equipment Service: Shared equipment Outsourced building logistics Personnel shuttle services In our daily practice, we speak with many contractors, both large and small. A recurring theme in these conversations is the lack of insight into the logistics costs of construction projects. While most companies have a good overall understanding of their cost structure, the sp