The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), in cooperation with the Japan Machinery Center for Trade and Investment (JMC), is pleased to host a seminar coinciding with the visit to Japan by the Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC), and Schiphol Airport. This event is organized for companies that have already established operations in the Netherlands as well as those considering future expansion into the country.

The seminar will cover the following topics:

1) Recent trends and the latest information for professionals involved in management and business strategy within the international logistics sector; and

2) Information regarding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and compliance, aimed at professionals involved in trade policy and environmental matters.

We hope this seminar proves valuable to Japanese companies.

Click here for information in Japanese.

[Part I] Seminar: Innovation in the Dutch Logistics Sector and EU Customs & Environmental Regulations (CBAM)

[Part II] Networking Reception

Apply here *Application Deadline: Wednesday, 9 September

Who Should Attend (Recommended for):

• Representatives of Japanese companies aiming to enter or expand business operations in the European market
• Professionals involved in international logistics, corporate management, or business strategy
• Professionals involved in trade policy or environmental matters

～　Program　～

15:00-

■ Opening speech

Japan Machinery Center for Trade and Investment Mr. Koichiro Akatsu, Executive Managing Director

15:10-

■ Trends of Japanese Companies in the Netherlands

Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) Mr. Edo de Ronde, Executive Director for Japan

With extensive experience in the finance industry and deep knowledge of Asian markets, Edo de Ronde has served as the NFIA’s Executive Director for Japan since 2024, following his tenure as the Regional Executive Director for the Middle East and North Africa. At the NFIA, he collaborates with partners in the “Invest in Holland” network to support foreign companies in establishing operations and making direct investments (FDI) in the Netherlands. In this presentation, he will explain why Japanese companies continue to choose the Netherlands as a hub for expanding their business into Europe and beyond. Currently, approximately 600 Japanese companies operate over 900 locations in the Netherlands, creating around 52,000 jobs. While European headquarters and logistics centers remain key, recent years have seen growing investment in R&D facilities—particularly in the deep-tech, agri-food, and life sciences & healthcare sectors—and Edo de Ronde will outline these latest trends and future investment opportunities.

15:20-

■ Connecting Japanese excellence with Europe’s opportunities

Royal Schiphol Group Mr. Eduard Molkenboer, Head of Cargo

Eduard Molkenboer, a veteran of the international logistics industry with over 35 years of experience—including senior management roles at DHL Supply Chain and DHL Express—assumed the role of Head of Cargo at Royal Schiphol Group in 2025. He is driving a new cargo strategy that integrates extensive logistics expertise, a customer-centric approach, and innovation. In this presentation, he will outline the role of Schiphol Airport—one of the world’s leading air cargo hubs—as a logistics gateway connecting Japan and Europe, and explain the latest strategies centered on logistics ecosystems and digital innovation. He will also highlight initiatives that support the competitiveness and sustainable growth of Europe-Asia supply chains by handling high-value, time-critical cargo, such as advanced technology products, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare goods, and pharmaceuticals.

15:40-

■ The Netherlands Logistics Outlook 2026

Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC), Invest in Holland Mr. Jasper Eggebeen, Senior Manager of Business Development

Jasper Eggebeen has spent a decade working in supply chain-related roles—spanning product management, marketing, sales, and business development—at a Dutch logistics service provider. He currently oversees business development for the Asia-Oceania region at the Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC). At HIDC, he collaborates with the Dutch government and the logistics industry to assist foreign companies in establishing or restructuring their supply chains with the Netherlands as a base. In this presentation, he will provide an overview of the latest developments in the Dutch logistics sector and discuss key trends such as supply chain innovation, sustainability, digitalization, infrastructure, and international trade. He will also highlight the Netherlands’ strengths as a premier European logistics hub and outline new opportunities and future prospects for companies aiming to optimize their supply chains in Europe.

16:00-

■ EU Customs & CBAM developments

PwC NL Ms. Claudia Buysing Damsté, Partner Customs & International Trade

Claudia Buysing Damsté, a specialist in customs, international trade, and environmental tax and regulatory frameworks, leads a team of experts focused on “EU Green Deal” regulations—including CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), plastic regulations, EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation), and the EU ETS (EU Emissions Trading System). She advises clients across a wide range of industries—such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, energy, and consumer goods—on navigating customs and trade regulations related to sustainable international supply chains. In this presentation, she will outline the latest developments regarding the EU customs system and CBAM, while examining the impact of these regulations on international trade. She will also highlight key strategies for Japanese companies to optimize their cross-border operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.

16:20-

■ Methods for Controlling CBAM (related Cost Exposure)

ACT Solutions Japan Mr. Ryuto Kira, Corporate Sales Lead – Japan

Ryuto Kira joined the ACT Group in 2024 after a career that included working in grain and dry bulk shipping trading at Marubeni Corporation and a stint at a foreign-owned tech company. He currently supports companies in formulating and executing decarbonization strategies through environmental products—such as carbon credits and renewable energy certificates—and decarbonization solutions leveraging digital platforms. In this presentation, he will explain the latest proposed regulatory amendments regarding the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and their impact on corporate CBAM costs. He will also introduce practical hedging and management techniques to address the risks of cost fluctuations associated with CBAM.

17:30-

■ Words of welcome

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan H.E. Mr. Gilles Beschoor Plug, Ambassador in Tokyo

～　Information　～

• All times are listed in JST.
• Program details are subject to change without notice.
• While the seminar will be conducted primarily in English, we plan to provide access to a simultaneous interpretation application.
• This seminar will not be streamed online simultaneously on the day of the event.
• The organizers may take photographs or videos for use in communication activities across our owned media channels (such as social media and newsletters).
• Please note that we may decline registrations or limit the number of participants from the same company or organization due to operational reasons—such as applications exceeding capacity—or if an applicant is deemed unsuitable for the event’s purpose.

【Co-hosted by】 Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA)、Invest in Holland Network: Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC)、Japan Machinery Center for Trade and Investment (JMC)
【Co-sponsored by】 Schiphol Airport、ACT Group
【Cooperation with】 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands、PricewaterhouseCoopers（PwC）
【Contact】 NFIA　E: [email protected]

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