One-third of inbound goods are in transit
(WorldNews Netherlands)

In total, the Netherlands received 590 billion kgof goods from abroad in 2016. More than half were destined for either transit or re-exportation to other countries. Altogether 547 billion kgof goods left the Netherlands again, including 212 billion kgof transit goods. Goods in transit trade remain under foreign ownership and are reloaded onto other means of transport or stored (temporarily) while in the Netherlands, with the Netherlands acting as distribution centre for such goods. In the case of re-exports, goods are temporarily under Dutch ownership and often undergo minimal processing...