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Everything Walther Ploos van Amstel (1962-2026) said was backed by data and his experience as an Amsterdammer: 'An engaged citizen and a true expert'

Everything Walther Ploos van Amstel (1962-2026) said was backed by data and his experience as an Amsterdammer: 'An engaged citizen and a true expert'

Walther Ploos van Amstel, a renowned logistics expert and longtime Amsterdam resident, has passed away at the age of 63. He was widely respected for providing the municipal government with evidence-based and practical advice on complex urban logistical issues.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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