VBN launches or co-ordinates new initiatives and acts as the official spokesman in dealings with the Dutch and European governments. Please visit the Flower Auction of Aalsmeer , Flower Auction Holland , or Flower Auction Flora . This figure alone indicates just how experienced Dutch exporters are in trading such delicate products as flowers and plants. Excellent logistics are essencial to maintain a leading position on the world market. Speed and good storage conditions before and after transport are essencial.
Dutch exporters have a head start on two counts.
First, the effective auction system in the Netherlands ensures that products are still fresh when received for transport by exporters. Second, due to the excellent traffic infrastructure and solid transportation sector, freshness is maintained during transport. Two organizations facilitate the efficient functioning of wholesale business. All wholesalers in flowers and plants are required by law to join a semi-public wholesalers' organization, Dutch Floricultural Wholesale Board. The Board aims to stimulate a form of business management that benefits the wholesalers, the employees and the general good.