1 00:00:01,120 --> 00:00:07,040 PEACEFUL MUSIC 2 00:00:19,480 --> 00:00:23,200 VOICE-OVER: Think of the economy as a cable made up of different sectors. 3 00:00:25,080 --> 00:00:28,560 Top sectors such as high tech, chemicals and agrifood 4 00:00:28,720 --> 00:00:31,440 together create a strong economy. 5 00:00:34,240 --> 00:00:36,600 Products enter today's economy as raw materials 6 00:00:36,760 --> 00:00:40,800 and generally end up as waste, designed to be dumped. 7 00:00:40,960 --> 00:00:43,520 The growing demand for products leads to scarcity 8 00:00:43,680 --> 00:00:46,560 and even the generation of more waste. 9 00:00:46,720 --> 00:00:49,720 THE PEACEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES 10 00:00:49,880 --> 00:00:54,440 In times of need, how can we make ends meet and stay strong? 11 00:00:56,120 --> 00:00:58,440 The Council for the Environment and Infrastructure 12 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:01,120 offers a preview of our future economy, 13 00:01:01,280 --> 00:01:05,600 a circular economy enabled by strong Dutch logistics. 14 00:01:07,560 --> 00:01:10,880 In a circular economy, products do not simply end up as waste, 15 00:01:11,040 --> 00:01:13,560 they are dealt with in a smarter way. 16 00:01:15,080 --> 00:01:16,760 New business models are developed 17 00:01:16,920 --> 00:01:19,240 in which companies remain the owner of the product 18 00:01:19,400 --> 00:01:21,880 throughout its entire life cycle. 19 00:01:23,840 --> 00:01:28,240 As a result, they continue to have access to precious resources. 20 00:01:28,400 --> 00:01:32,320 Products are no longer designed to be dumped but designed to last. 21 00:01:32,480 --> 00:01:34,560 Makes sense, doesn't it? 22 00:01:35,520 --> 00:01:38,520 That means logistic flows are changing. 23 00:01:38,680 --> 00:01:42,160 Near-sourcing is increasing around the world. 24 00:01:42,320 --> 00:01:45,240 The customer doesn't own a product that was made in China 25 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:48,880 but consumes a local service and has individual preferences. 26 00:01:49,040 --> 00:01:52,080 THE PEACEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES 27 00:01:52,240 --> 00:01:56,360 As a result, time to deliver becomes increasingly important. 28 00:01:56,520 --> 00:02:00,560 Manufacturers move closer to consumers to retain control over the chain 29 00:02:00,720 --> 00:02:04,400 and more easily anticipate the wishes of the customer. 30 00:02:04,560 --> 00:02:08,440 The rise in service logistics, return logistics and recycling 31 00:02:08,600 --> 00:02:13,200 provides new challenges and opportunities for the logistics sector. 32 00:02:13,360 --> 00:02:16,560 Dutch logistics can play a prominent role in this. 33 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:19,680 The Council therefore recommends the development of Rotterdam 34 00:02:19,840 --> 00:02:22,320 as the circular hub of Europe. 35 00:02:22,480 --> 00:02:26,680 THE PEACEFUL MUSIC CHANGES INTO TRANQUIL MUSIC 36 00:02:26,840 --> 00:02:30,400 More transport movements will occur at the local level. 37 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:34,000 Consumers shop in virtual stores rather than physical ones 38 00:02:34,160 --> 00:02:37,400 and more services are rendered than products sold. 39 00:02:37,560 --> 00:02:40,360 Transport movements increase due to online orders, 40 00:02:40,520 --> 00:02:43,560 recycling, services and return flows. 41 00:02:43,720 --> 00:02:46,920 The result? More road congestion and emission. 42 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:49,240 REWINDING SOUND 43 00:02:51,040 --> 00:02:53,760 Good management and collaboration within an area 44 00:02:53,920 --> 00:02:57,080 constitute a solution to this problem. 45 00:02:57,240 --> 00:03:02,040 The Council recommends the use of innovative tendering for city logistics. 46 00:03:02,200 --> 00:03:05,720 THE TRANQUIL MUSIC CONTINUES 47 00:03:05,880 --> 00:03:11,960 THE TRANQUIL MUSIC CHANGES INTO LIVELY MUSIC 48 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:17,200 The circular economy requires us to reconsider the full life cycle of a product. 49 00:03:18,440 --> 00:03:22,080 It is essential to use the entire supply chain as a starting point, 50 00:03:22,240 --> 00:03:24,480 rather than all the separate links. 51 00:03:25,600 --> 00:03:29,000 The Council recommends rethinking the entire supply chain, 52 00:03:29,160 --> 00:03:32,720 including the use of what was formerly considered waste. 53 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:37,880 THE LIVELY MUSIC CONTINUES 54 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:42,920 The clustering of companies that complement one another 55 00:03:43,080 --> 00:03:47,880 makes the exchange of residual flows easier in a circular economy. 56 00:03:50,520 --> 00:03:55,800 The Council therefore advises the active stimulation of integrated clusters. 57 00:03:57,640 --> 00:04:00,520 To summarise, it's up to the business community 58 00:04:00,680 --> 00:04:03,120 to capitalise on these new opportunities. 59 00:04:03,280 --> 00:04:04,840 And it's up to the Dutch government 60 00:04:05,000 --> 00:04:09,120 to help the logistics sector facilitate the circular economy. 61 00:04:09,280 --> 00:04:11,560 The Council for the Environment and Infrastructure 62 00:04:11,720 --> 00:04:14,880 recommends the following: The development of Rotterdam 63 00:04:15,040 --> 00:04:17,440 into the circular hub of Europe. 64 00:04:20,200 --> 00:04:23,440 The use of innovative tendering for city logistics. 65 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:27,600 Active stimulation of integrated clusters. 66 00:04:28,920 --> 00:04:30,880 Rethinking entire supply chains, 67 00:04:31,040 --> 00:04:34,960 including the use of what was formerly considered waste. 68 00:04:35,120 --> 00:04:38,120 LOUNGE MUSIC 69 00:04:38,280 --> 00:04:42,760 This preview offered a glimpse into the future of our economy and logistics. 70 00:04:42,920 --> 00:04:45,560 The Council for the Environment and Infrastructure 71 00:04:45,720 --> 00:04:49,120 foresees a circular economy filled with new opportunities 72 00:04:49,280 --> 00:04:51,560 for the Dutch logistics sector. 73 00:04:51,720 --> 00:04:57,720 THE LOUNGE MUSIC CONTINUES UNTIL THE END OF THE PROGRAMME