The logistics sector must work towards a fair and sustainable circular economy. The Council of Government Advisors (CRa) wrote this last year in a critical report on abuses in the logistics sector with ongoing cover-ups. “Logistics is too important for a polarized debate,” as Merten Neves put it in his thesis.Trade Views‘New. Obviously things should be different.
When we look at how scarce space is used in the Netherlands, it seems that intensive livestock farming takes up the most space. Logistics real estate only covers 0.13% of total surface areaIt is of course true that in the past warehouses were designed primarily with functionality in mind, making aesthetics and extensive sprawl less important. This has changed in recent years and warehouses have been built that are considered beautiful buildings even by non-logistics people.
In his thesis, Maerten Neves concludes that the future of logistics in the Netherlands can be bright if you combine logistics with other functions such as remanufacturing, living and nature, thus creating trade landscapes that everyone can be proud of. How can the sector address this? What does this mean for the roles of public and private parties?
Reaching for the sky or vertical clusters?
The solution to using space more efficiently is: Go to topIn densely populated areas such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan Is this a solution to the scarcity and high cost of land? Logistics can be organized more efficiently by bringing it closer to people and making it part of the living environment: a mix of functions in the logistics work landscape.
An example of vertical clustering of functions is the RAI in Amsterdam, an area that is currently mainly used for events and parking. This area is well located and also suitable for living, working and leisure. The logistics of the RAI complex are arranged on the lower level. Above this there will be a new entrance building connecting the halls, followed by a green area with a cycle path to the park behind it. Residential towers could be developed around this green area, giving the site a multifunctional character.
Another example is a project by in the space In Badhoevedorp. Here, a logistics centre surrounded by retail and living space has been designed, with sports and leisure facilities on the roof and intelligent use of reusable energy. The Food Centre Amsterdam, located within the Amsterdam Ring Road, is also ambitious when it comes to mixing functions.
the future
The future of logistics real estate in the Netherlands is not great, and although there is still space, the sector must use the scarce space efficiently. What opportunities does vertical integration of different functions offer? Logistics, living, retail, work and relaxation can all come together in one place. This makes the logistics sector more sustainable, more efficient and better for the quality of life.
Walter Ploos van Amstel.
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