TLN makes its mark on sustainability in the logistics sector

Much has changed since Cargo Magazine last spoke with Arthur van Dijk, Chairman of Transport en Logistiek Nederland (Dutch Association for Transport and Logistics). In the past four years the organisation has undergone a transition: a reorganisation has modernised TLN, young talent has been engaged and TLN is working smarter. What remains unchanged, however, is TLN’s ambition: to be a reliable source for, and in, the logistics sector.

Cubicles gone
“Much has indeed changed recently,” Arthur begins his story. “An internal refurbishment allowed us to do away with the cubicles in the office, both literally and figuratively. Colleagues now work in one large space and this has significantly improved internal communication and cooperation.
We have agreed our Strategic Plan for the coming years. We indicate that TLN is for the benefit of the whole sector rather than for individual members. Please note: we continue to lobby for our members, but collectively from a broader perspective for all our members. We are doing this in national politics but also in Brussels where we are well represented.”

Sustainability
By impacting on the sustainability of the sector, TLN shows the level of its ambition. The organisation is, with regard to this subject, not a follower but a leader. TLN assists entrepreneurs, large or small, with respect to sustainability, electric trucks being a good example of this. The kilometre levy suggested by the government was not welcomed with open arms. On the contrary: there was vigorous opposition to it. However by “rethinking” about opportunities rather than threats, an advantage was soon discovered: revenue from the levy would be flowing back to the sector. The government has pledged that revenue raised would be used for improving the sustainability of road transport. Sustainability thus became a business case.

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