Economic development and Logistics & infrastructure
The economic structure of a city, region or country is in a perpetual state of change. Shifting economies on a global scale, increasing ESG regulations, technological and labor market developments accelerate these changes and raise new challenges for policy makers.
Forbes has announced that BCI Global/Buck Consultants International is one of the (200) World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. Being recognized for the 5th time in a row does sound like a repetition. But we do not want to become accustomed to recognitions like this -especially in challenging and rapidly changing times.
Momentum builds at Fruit Attraction Madrid for modal shift in fresh supply chains. At Fruit Attraction 2025, the Fresh on Track initiative marked a breakthrough in sustainable logistics by uniting retailers, shippers and governments to accelerate the shift of fresh goods transport from road to rail
The economic structure of a city, region or country is continuously moving. Shifting economies at a global scale, increasing competition between regions and technological and labor market developments within economic sectors accelerate changes and raise new challenges for policy makers. In our opinion, it is very important to build strong ecosystems.
These ecosystems must be surrounded by excellent infrastructure networks. Investments in infrastructure, seaports and airports are of great importance in order to build a sound investment climate for companies. The last years we noticed that these investments have become more focused on sustainability and are seeking ways to reach a more effective modal split. We believe that building the TENT network over Europa and similar infrastructure improvements in other continents will lead to more prosperity and well being of our citizens.
Companies want to make the transport of goods more sustainable in order to contribute to the climate objectives of the Netherlands and the EU (Green Deal and Fit for 55). To be able to do so, they must be able to use different modes of transport on these international transport corridors: road, inland shipping, rail, pipeline. Investment in better use of the multimodal infrastructure on these corridors is therefore essential. This includes the construction of truck parking and berths, clean energy hubs for biodiesel, e-charging and hydrogen, digitization of messaging and efficient use of scarce space. Within this field looking at options for a better carbon footprint is essential