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The Ultimate Guide to Working in Logistics in the Netherlands

From salaries and top employers to certifications, career opportunities, and application tips — everything you need for a future-proof logistics career.

Why Tomorrow’s Warehouse Worker Already Needs Digital Skills Today

You walk into a modern warehouse in the Netherlands. Forklifts are driving around everywhere, but you also see colleagues with tablets, barcode scanners and even robots moving pallets. Logistics is no longer just about physical strength — the big question is: are you ready for this smart warehouse of the future?

Logistics is getting smarter

Modern warehouses in Europe are increasingly making use of:

  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for real-time inventory management.
  • Barcode and QR scanners for speed and accuracy.
  • Automated systems and robots that need to be monitored and operated.

Employees who master these digital skills gain an immediate competitive advantage.

Bridge between physical work and digital tools

Logistics is still about strength, precision, and safety. But today’s warehouse worker must also:

  • Enter data using scanners or tablets.
  • Keep track of orders and inventory digitally.
  • Communicate with supervisors via apps and dashboards.

💡 A modern forklift driver doesn’t just move pallets — he or she also processes data.

Man die werkt op een tablet in een modern magazijn, met digitale logistieke hulpmiddelen

Why employers value digital skills

In 2025, employers are looking for candidates who:

  • Can quickly adapt to new software in the warehouse.
  • Reduce errors by using digital tools in logistics correctly.
  • Work more productively by combining physical strength with data accuracy.

An employee with a forklift certificate + digital skills is therefore much more valuable than someone with only one of the two.

The future: training and upskilling in logistics

At NFA Recruitment, we believe that digital skills are the next step after certifications. That’s why we encourage candidates to:

  • Gain basic knowledge of WMS warehouse training.
  • Practice barcode scanning in logistics work in the Netherlands.
  • Improve general computer and communication skills.

Soon we will even offer introductory courses in digital skills for logistics in the Netherlands, alongside our certification programs. This way, you will truly be future-proof.

What this means for job seekers

Do you want to increase your chances in logistics? Start today:

  • Get your certificates (VCA, forklift, reach truck).
  • Invest in your digital skills.
  • Show employers that you are ready for the warehouse of today and the smart warehouse recruitment in the Netherlands of tomorrow.

Conclusion

The European logistics labor market is moving toward automation and digitalization. Certificates open the door — but digital skills keep you inside and ensure career growth.

At NFA Recruitment, we not only help you find a job, but also provide the skills that make your career future-proof.

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Neutral Freight Academy (NFA) is a recruitment agency specialized in logistics and air freight transport.

  • Rozenburg / Schiphol Office
    Changiweg 1, 1437 EP Rozenburg, North Holland
  • +31 20 303 6100
  • Venlo Office
    Kazernestraat 10, 5928 NL Venlo, Limburg
  • +31 77 782 0111

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