Versatile Venlo
The Versatility of the Venlo and Regional Economy
Venlo and the region are known for their diverse and dynamic economy, which allows for a wide range of cross-pollinations. These interactions between different sectors create an innovative and resilient economic environment in which businesses can thrive.
Industrial Manufacturing and Agri-Food
Industrial manufacturing in Venlo plays a crucial role in supporting the agri-food sector. Manufacturing companies provide high-quality products and technologies that improve the efficiency and sustainability of food production. This cooperation ensures a strong and sustainable agri-food sector that is ready for the future.
Services and logistics
Services in Venlo are closely linked to the logistics sector. Companies offer specialised services that support and optimise logistics operations. This includes everything from IT solutions to transport management, making the logistics sector in Venlo one of the most efficient and reliable in Europe.
Logistics Services and Industry
Logistics services in Venlo support not only the agri-food sector, but also the manufacturing industry. By providing efficient transport and distribution solutions, industrial companies can quickly and reliably ship their products to customers all over the world. This synergy between logistics and industry strengthens Venlo's position as an important economic hub.
Sectors in which Venlo and the Region are Strong:
- Logistics: Venlo is a crucial logistics hub, perfectly located for transport and distribution. The city offers advanced logistics services that help companies move their goods efficiently.
- Agrofood: Venlo has a strong agri-food sector, with innovative companies contributing to sustainable food production. The region is known for its high-quality agricultural products and technologies.
- Manufacturing industry: Venlo is a centre for industrial manufacturing, with companies providing high-quality products and services. The manufacturing industry in Venlo is diverse and innovative, with a focus on sustainability and quality.
- Leisure economy: Venlo offers a wide range of recreational and tourism opportunities, making it an attractive destination. The city has a rich cultural history and offers numerous activities for visitors and residents.
- Care: Venlo has a well-developed healthcare sector, with excellent facilities and services for residents and visitors. The city offers high-quality healthcare and welfare services.
Choose Venlo
Choose Venlo and discover the perfect balance between business success and a high quality of life. Venlo offers everything you need to grow and prosper, both professionally and personally. Come to Venlo and experience for yourself why this city is the ideal place to live, work, study, recreate and do business.
The sectors in which Venlo and the region are strong;
Logistics
Logistiek.nl, the largest website for logistics professionals in the Netherlands, has compiled an annual ranking of logistics hotspots since 2005. Venlo has been the Netherlands' leading logistics hotspot nine times and often finished as runner-up.
Venlo is the main inland port - concept 'extended gateway' - for Rotterdam, Antwerp and Schiphol Airport. Huge volumes of goods find their way to the central European hinterland via Venlo. It makes Venlo Europe's leading logistics growth region.
Its ideal location, perfect traffic access and space for large warehouse complexes are usp's for Venlo. More importantly, the knowledge and expertise to direct goods flows as efficiently as possible is available here. Venlo also has all the support services needed, from customs facilities to logistics training up to university level.
Agrofood
The Southeast Netherlands is the second largest horticultural area in the Netherlands and, together with the German border region, the largest in Europe. The Venlo region occupies a central position in this area.
Around horticulture, a network of companies, organisations and institutions linked to the horticultural chain has emerged in Venlo, operating in supply, processing, packaging, trade and transport & agrologistics and so on.
Brightlands Campus Greenpark Venlo is the hub of this development: a nursery, laboratory and testing ground for new ideas and developments within the agri-food sector.
Manufacturing industry
Measured by the share of people employed in industry out of the total labour force, Venlo ranks fifth among the 50 largest cities in the Netherlands, even second in terms of knowledge-intensive industry!
The most important and well-known knowledge-intensive company in Venlo is Canon Production Printing BV. It has its own knowledge park in Venlo-North with a major R&D department employing hundreds of highly trained specialists.
Other knowledge-intensive businesses include turbine engineering, coatings and coating systems, machine and equipment construction, glass and so on and so forth.
Circular Economy and Sustainability
Sustainable business
Questions on green economy and green energy, such as legislation, what tools are available to entrepreneurs, financial schemes for business, references to relevant organisations: https://groene-economie.com/energieloket
Or call 0475 - 794 051 (weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
Email: info@energieloketmkb.com
Questions on Mobility, current laws and regulations relating to the Work-related Passenger Mobility CO2 Reduction Decree (WPM which employers with more than 100 employees must comply with from July 2024), making transport more sustainable or opportunities for other transport https://www.trendsportal.nl/collectie-projecten/mobiliteitsaanpak-voor-werkgevers
As Venlo municipality, we work closely with the business community to promote sustainable entrepreneurship. This involves energy transition, climate adaptation and/or circular business and subsidy opportunities: https://morgen.venlo.nl/duurzaam-ondernemen.
