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News, background information, and discussions on safety and integrity in logistics. We share what we see, what we learn, and what’s driving the industry.
certificate of conduct . Logistics Sector Warning Register (WLS): What's the Difference?
July 8, 2026 1 min.

certificate of conduct . Logistics Sector Warning Register (WLS): What's the Difference?

Many employers assume that a Certificate of Good Conduct ( certificate of conduct ) provides sufficient assurance when hiring staff. In the logistics sector, that’s a risky assumption. In this article, we explain the difference between a Certificate of Good Conduct and the Logistics Sector Warning Register (WLS), and why you actually need both.

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What Is the Logistics Sector Warning Registry (WLS)? Everything Employers Need to Know
July 6, 2026 1 min.

What Is the Logistics Sector Warning Registry (WLS)? Everything Employers Need to Know

Every year, logistics companies suffer tens of millions of euros in losses due to fraud and theft. And in most cases, the perpetrator isn’t an outsider but someone within the organization itself. For this reason, ACN, TLN, and FENEX have jointly established the Logistics Sector Warning Registry (WLS): an industry-wide tool that enables logistics companies to prevent individuals with a proven track record of fraud or theft from slipping unnoticed into another company in the supply chain. More and more employers are searching online for terms such as “warning registry,” “fraud registry,” and “employee blacklist.” This is a clear sign that the topic is a major concern within the sector. In this article, we explain exactly what the WLS is, how the screening process works, and why joining the registry is relevant for virtually every logistics entrepreneur.

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Pre-employment Screening in Logistics: What It Is and Why You Need It
April 20, 2026 1 min.

Pre-employment Screening in Logistics: What It Is and Why You Need It

The search term “background check” is entered approximately 660 times per month in the Netherlands, “pre-employment screening” another 480 times, and “PES screening” 210 times. These figures show that more and more employers—especially in high-risk sectors such as transportation and logistics—are actively seeking ways to screen new employees more thoroughly before they are hired. And there’s good reason for this. Drivers, warehouse staff, and dispatchers often have access to valuable cargo, keys, fuel cards, and sensitive route information. A single hiring mistake can cost a company thousands to tens of thousands of euros in damages. In this article, we explain exactly what pre-employment screening (PES) entails and how you can systematically implement it as a logistics company.

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