About TLN

TLN is the Dutch Association for Transport and Logistics, boasting a network of 5,000 members. TLN is committed to fostering a thriving business climate while offering support and connectivity for entrepreneurs in the logistics and transport sector. 

The organization plays a pivotal role in representing the interests of its members at regional, national, and European levels. With expertise, valuable advice, inspiring networking opportunities, and collective services, TLN guarantees added value. Additionally, TLN takes a leading role in collective labor agreement negotiations and serves as the trusted voice and partner within the sector.

Not a day without transport and logistics

Without transport, everything would come to a standstill. Whether it be supermarkets, museums, libraries, concert halls or dairy farms – they all need transport for their daily activities. Every day, hundreds of thousands of Dutch lorries ensure that goods are delivered safely and on time to national and international destinations.

Life without transport would not only be difficult, it would also be nigh on impossible. The transport and logistics sector is a driving force behind the success of The Netherlands. And TLN plays a major role in this success. TLN helps entrepreneurs to manage their companies, by keeping members informed about the latest developments.

About the road transport sector

There are currently around 163,000 lorries in The Netherlands, of which approximately 108,000 belong to transport companies. The road transport sector employs about 150.000​ people and the logistics sector employs a total of 617,000 people. Thus, 1 in 12 people in The Netherlands works in the transport and logistics sector.

A small country like The Netherlands has become a major international player thanks to transport and logistics, with the Dutch road transport sector transporting an estimated 700 million tonnes of goods each year. One of the most commonly transported commodities is milk. Each year, road transport is used to transport around 12 million litres of milk from farms to dairy produce manufacturers throughout the Netherlands.

What do we do?

Such a large and important sector deserves an effective and experienced association that is able to defend its interests. The Dutch Association for Transport and Logistics is the largest and most prominent lobby organisation in the Dutch road transport and logistics sector. TLN supports its members in various areas. For example, the association helps to arrange transport agreements for individual members and worthy pensions for the sector as a whole.

Further, TLN is a strong lobbyist in The Hague and Brussels, and is also able to deal with specific market segments like animal transport, removals, courier services and many other specialisations.

Over the years, TLN has been very successful on many fronts. This includes the expansion of road networks and the improvement of collective labour agreements (CLAs) in the transport sector. TLN has also helped to make the Dutch transport sector into one of the safest and cleanest in the world. An effective marketing campaign has also helped to significantly improve the sector’s image.

No matter what the future may bring, TLN is ready to meet all challenges head-on. It aims to do this by generating new developments in transport and logistics, in areas such as mobility, road safety, sustainability and effective entrepreneurship. It also wants to support and advise transport companies, and continue to expand horizons through active involvement. Transport is engrained into our daily existence – we simply cannot cope without it. And TLN is there to support everyone who plays a role in this essential sector.

Our mission

  • TLN is the business organization for companies based in the Netherlands within the logistics and transport sector.
  • TLN stands for the optimization of goods flows and logistics chains.
  • Together with its members and partners, TLN aims to contribute to a cleaner, smarter, and more socially responsible Netherlands, fostering a strong and sustainable economy, both now and in the future.

Our vision

  • TLN aims for the Netherlands to remain the logistics hub of Europe. To achieve this, we collaborate with our entrepreneurs to ensure an accessible, safe, and well-connected (intermodal) logistics system. We actively contribute to solutions that make the transport and logistics sector cleaner, smarter, and more socially responsible.

For us, working towards these goals is a natural choice because we want to contribute to a cleaner world. In doing so, we maintain our "license to operate" and ensure that people are motivated to join and remain in the Products and Servicessector. This enables our members to continue doing business within the logistics system, now and in the future.

Products and services

We offer multiple products and services to our members: 

  • TLN represents its members' interests on regional, national, and European levels.
  • TLN possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in the logistics and transport sector. Much of this information is freely available to entrepreneurs who are members of TLN. For more, visit the knowledge section.
  • TLN connects its members and provides a network where entrepreneurs exchange knowledge and experience.
  • As the largest employers’ organization in the Dutch transport sector, TLN conducts collective labor agreement (CLA) negotiations to ensure a responsible CLA for the entire sector.
  • TLN serves as the central point of contact within the sector.
  • TLN offers purchasing advantages, special conditions, advice, tools, services, and training for members through collective agreements with suppliers and partners.

Who's behind TLN?

Transport and Logistics Netherlands is a dynamic association where members and professionals work together to achieve remarkable results. As an association, we combine strengths within a robust structure consisting of the board, members’ council, submarkets, clusters, regions, circles, and advisory committees.

This collaboration across various platforms offers a unique opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen one another, and collectively contribute to the growth and development of the transport and logistics sector. Learn more about the different structures:

What does a TLN membership cost?

To become a member, specific conditions outlined in the statutes must be met. You can learn more about the association here.

Our membership fees are tailored and modular. A small company with fewer permits pays less than a large business. Membership is available for as little as €400 per year, depending on your company's size and the number of permits. For more details about membership, visit here or contact TLN at +3188-4567567.

What does the TLN International membership cost?

For internationally operating logistics and transport companies, TLN offers the International Membership. Whether dealing with complex international issues, handling fines, or mediation through lawyers or embassies, the International Membership is indispensable for any entrepreneur in international logistics and transport.

You pay a small additional fee of just a few euros per permit. This gives you access to always-up-to-date country documentation with essential information about all relevant countries. Additionally, you can make free use of the specialized knowledge of our International Team and gain access to a network of international partners. For more details about membership, visit here or contact TLN at +31 88-4567567.

Working at TLN

Do you want to tackle the impact of transport and logistics on our world and find smarter solutions? Then you’re a perfect fit for the TLN team. Get to know us and find an overview of our vacancies here.

CSR policy

For years, TLN has been providing traffic lessons for students in grades 7 and 8 of primary school. The Veilig-op-Weg (Safe on the Road) program offers free traffic lessons about blind spots. Every day, thousands of children cycle to school, and it is vital that they understand the dangers on the road. Learn more about the program on the Veilig-op-Weg website.