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3.5. Luxembourg’s general advantages Efficient logistics network Cluster for logistics – Specific advantages • A paperless trade and customs environment aims at reducing pressure on administrative procedures and trade transactions costs . Luxembourg is also taking part in the IATA e-freight project. • A recognized certification agency (SNCH): access to international markets within a minimal period of time and at an affordable cost. See additional information in appendix • Various advantages granted to “trusted leaders” by the AEO program. Modern infrastructures • Air freight: 5th freight airport in Europe. • Rail: world’s highest railway density. • Waterways: multimodal infrastructure with the port of Mertert linked to Rotterdam and Antwerp international ports via the Rhine-Moselle network. • Roads: highly developed network making most European capitals easy to reach. • A unique railway service enabling intermodal (road and rail) transport of semi-trailers without unloading. It links Bettembourg to the South of France (
3.5. Luxembourg’s general advantages Efficient logistics network Case study: CARGOLUX Type of business • The largest all-cargo airline in Europe, ranking among the top 10 industry players worldwide. • Operates scheduled and charter services on a network covering about 90 destinations worldwide. • Worldwide headquarters located in Luxembourg. • An integrated transportation company, operating exclusively for freight forwarders. Key motivations to locate in Luxembourg • Luxembourg government was supportive for the business right from the beginning. • At the heart of Europe, in close proximity to the continent’s major industrial areas. • Multilingual and highly qualified workforce and favorable tax framework. • Good infrastructure network combined with a non-congested airport.
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