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are awaiting your visit to the World´s
Leading International Exhibition for
Logistics, Mobility, IT and Supply
Chain Management.
MAY 5 – 8, 2015
MESSE MÜNCHEN,
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The organisers of transport logistic hope
to welcome 53,000 visitors in Munich
this year. Almost half of these visitors
will not be from Germany and many of
them will in fact specifically hail from
the Netherlands.
So in addition to the official themes and
presentations, many discussions will
indubitably focus on the introduction of the
minimum wage and the announced toll
(Maut) for passenger cars in Germany.
After all, many of the foreign visitors are
impacted by this minimum wage and,
following the introduction of toll for
passenger cars, will need to pay more next
time they drive to transport logistic.
Perhaps Alexander Dobrindt, the German
Minister of Transport, will discuss these
themes when he opens the fair, but next he
will probably quickly move on to one of the
most prominent themes of this year’s
fair: ‘digitalisation of logistics’. The
implementation of modern IT solutions needs
to gain momentum, is the message.
Reflecting on the two years that have passed
since the previous edition of transport
logistic, digitisation has clearly become an
even more important theme.
The concept of Big Data has emphatically
become embedded and cloud solutions are
becoming increasingly common for that
much-desired exchange of data. During the
last edition of the fair, 3D printing was hardly
addressed and the extensive automation in
the logistics sector was less concrete and
real than it is today.
An interval of two years also makes it easier
to identify economic trends. We were still
faced with a double-dip recession in 2013,
but the economic recovery has now gained
momentum – especially in Germany.
Where growth occurs, the job market picks
up and that (thankfully) also applies to the
logistics sector. On Friday the 8th of May,
the closing day of the fair, the event
‘Future Friday’ will therefore be staged.
This symposium will revolve around career
opportunities in the industry.
2,000 exhibitors are looking forward to
welcoming you at their booth during the
first days of May; the team of Nieuwsblad
Transport of course also hopes to meet you
in the Bavarian capital.
Mels Dees
Editor-in-Chief Nieuwsblad Transport
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Introduction:
five questions
for Stefan
Rummel, the
new managing
director of Messe
München.
Introduction:
van Ekeris Expo
Service brings
Benelux to the
fair.
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Sea & Shore
Services: perfect
solutions for container
transport and warehousing.
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Gemeente Emmen:
the logistics hotspot
in the Northern
Netherlands.
Zeeland Seaports:
multifaceted and
driven.
DP World
Germersheim
‘keeps cool’.
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Port of Amsterdam:
booming past, solid
present, bright future.
Den Hartogh Logistics:
Service Centre concept
optimises logistics
chemical companies.
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The floorplan and list of exhibitors from
the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Centraal Beheer
Achmea:
expertise in
insurance and
transport.
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Kerry Adco
Logistics launches
LCL reefer service to
Hong Kong.
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WDS: neutral partner
for full customs
handling.
Seacon excels
in multimodal transport.
Cargonaut:
pivot in Schiphol
logistics.
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van Ekeris
Expo service
brings Benelux
to the fair
“The absolute number one for the Dutch transport and
logistics market.” This is how Jaco van Ekeris describes
transport logistic. Van Ekeris Expo service has already been
representing the organiser of this fair in the Benelux for
22 years. “This year, the Dutch contribution will once again
be quite substantial at Messe München.”
From the 5th to the 8th of May, Messe
München will be fully dedicated to all
matters transport and logistics related.
transport logistic is one of approximately
50 (trade) fairs that Messe München
GmbH organises at the exhibition centre
in the Bavarian capital. In addition, the
company (co)organises about 30 trade
fairs outside of Munich - and even
Germany. “Messe München particularly
targets growth markets such as China,
India and South America in that respect,”
explains director Jaco van Ekeris of
van Ekeris Expo service. “The exhibition
organiser also markets successful
concepts, such as transport logistic for
example, in those countries. Alone or
together with local partners. Examples
include: logitrans in Istanbul, transport
logistic China in Shanghai and CTL in
Mumbai.”
Van Ekeris Expo service in Haarlem is
the contact point for companies and
individuals from the Benelux looking to
participate in or visit the fairs of Messe
München GmbH. Van Ekeris: “We have
been the official representative of Messe
München in the Netherlands, Belgium
and Luxembourg since 1993. We provide
companies wishing to exhibit with all
the information they need and if desired
we can assist them in their participation
in the fair. We provide tailor-made advice
on trade fairs, mediate for them on such
matters as the size, construction and
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manning of the booth and give them
information on things like subsidies, support
from (umbrella) organisations, travel
itineraries, hotels and cultural programmes.
Visitors too can call on us for information.
They can also book entrance tickets with
us. In addition, we offer special fair travel
packages in cooperation with Anko Zakenreizen. For entrance tickets and packages
we obviously charge money. Our other
services are free-of-charge.”
PHOTO: STUDIO TOGNINI
The place to be
The Dutch (and Belgian) business community
is always strongly represented at transport
logistic. According to Van Ekeris, this year is
no different in that respect.
The explanation is simple: “Because there
is no major international transport and
logistics exhibition in the Benelux, Munich is
the place to be. With an area of 110,000 m²,
more than 2,000 exhibitors and over 52,000
visitors, transport logistic is the largest
fair in its field. Companies operating internationally simply cannot afford to miss it.
They can present their (new) products,
services and innovations to a global
audience, strengthen their existing relationships and meet and land new customers.”
“Looking at the figures, you can see just
how important the exhibition is for the
Dutch transport and logistics sector.
101 companies from the Netherlands
participated in the previous edition in 2013.
This means that after Germany, our
country provided the most exhibitors. In
terms of visitors, the Netherlands ranked
third; 1,773 Dutch people visited transport
logistic two years ago. Germany of course
was number one, followed by Austria which
is just around the corner from Munich.”
Decision makers
According to Van Ekeris, the number of
non-German exhibitors and visitors
increases with each edition. “Last time,
45 percent of the participating companies
came from elsewhere and 63 countries
were represented. Messe München expects
to surpass that this year. The same applies
to the percentage of visitors from outside
Germany. This was 37 percent in 2013, hailing
from no less than 110 different countries.
This year, 40 percent of the visitors will
probably have a nationality other than
German. In this way, transport logistic
manages to further strengthen its position
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as an international - and the world’s largest
- transport and logistics exhibition.” Van
Ekeris also points out the profiles of the
visitors. “Transport logistic is a true trade
fair which is mainly visited by people
from the sector. The industry, a major
consumer of products and services of the
sector, is also always well-represented.
Among the visitors are many decision
makers. No less than 20 percent of all
people visiting the fair in 2013 were
general managers or members of a board
of directors. And another 33 percent were
managers, department managers or area
managers. Participants can therefore
rest assured that they will meet the right
people at transport logistic.”
Mobility, IT and supply chain
management
As in 2013, transport logistic once again
comprises six parts: logistics services,
transport systems, internal transport
(in collaboration with the CeMAT trade
fair in Hanover), telecommunications
and e-business, rail freight and the air
freight exhibition Air Cargo Europe
(staged simultaneously with transport
logistic). This year’s central theme is the
innovation of business processes through
the use of mobility, IT and supply chain
management.
Van Ekeris: “That will also be reflected
in the Dutch booths. The contribution
from the Netherlands consists of
114 companies and covers an area of over
2,500 m². A slight increase compared to
two years ago. Large pavilions are those
of the port authorities of Rotterdam,
Amsterdam, Groningen and Zeeland, along
with 26 companies which are active in
those ports, and ECT and CEVA Logistics.
Of course, the other 82 Dutch booths are
also well worth a visit.”
VAN EKERIS EXPO SERVICE
Marsstraat 54, 2024 GE Haarlem
P.O. Box 1519, 2003 BN Haarlem
The Netherlands
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+31 (0)23 526 45 48
[email protected]
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Five questions
for Stefan
Rummel
The fifteenth edition of transport logistic
starts May the fifth. The expectations are
high. What can exhibitors and visitors
expect in Munich? Who better to ask than
Stefan Rummel, the new managing director
of Messe München GmbH.
This is the first transport logistic that is
held under your responsibility. Excited?
“Definitely! I am very happy about the exhibition
and even at this stage the atmosphere is already
fantastic. Everything is going as planned, but
with more than 52,000 visitors and over
2,000 exhibitors I am certain we will run into some
surprises. A personal highlight for me is the opening
ceremony with the participation of the German
Minister of Transport Alexander Dobrindt. The
exhibition will be in full swing shortly thereafter.”
What are the main themes of the 2015
exhibition?
“The transport logistic exhibition distinguishes
itself through a very broad thematic spectrum.
But the focal points are clear: digitisation, IT
and e-commerce. All these main themes are
represented throughout the entire exhibition
for all visitors and exhibitors and they can be
experienced live.”
An important part of the exhibition is
the supporting programme. What can
we expect this time?
“We have a large number of top-class expert
forums on many important and current industry
themes. Personally, I am especially looking
forward to the transport policy discussions on
the first day of the exhibition.”
transport logistic attracts more and more
exhibitors and visitors from outside
Germany and even Europe. How do you
explain that?
“The transport logistic exhibition is a reflection
of the logistics industry. We are experiencing
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that the economy in
general and logistics
in particular are
becoming more and
more international.
Not only supply chains
increasingly extend
across international
borders – personal
networks and contacts
do as well. In addition,
Messe München has
set the goal to continue
growing internationally.
This goes for the
exhibitions located in
Munich as well as the expansion of our portfolio
abroad. The measures we took two, three years
ago are bearing fruits today.”
This time, there will again be a strong
presence of Dutch companies and
professionals. Do you have a special
message for them?
“Tot uw dienst, hoi en hartelijk welkom in
München! After Germany, the Netherlands is
the most represented country at the exhibition.
We are happy to be able to record yet another
increase in exhibitors this year.
All in all, 114 companies from the Netherlands
have signed up. I wish all Dutch exhibitors
and visitors a successful exhibition and I hope
that we will be able to meet everyone’s
expectations here in Munich.”
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(List of April 3, 2015)
Exhibitors
The Netherlands:
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A2BONLINE CONTAINER B.V.
AB OVO B.V.
ACN  AIR CARGO NETHERLANDS
AMPORTS
AMSTERDAM AIRPORT AREA
AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPHOL
ASTRATA EUROPA
AVENTEON
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B.V. SCHEEPVAART & HANDELMIJ.
MARICO
BG FREIGHT LINE B.V.
BOFLOOR BV
BROEKMAN LOGISTICS
BULK LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS B.V.
BULK TERMINAL ZEELAND
CARGOGUIDE INTERNATIONAL B.V.
CARGONAUT NEDERLAND B.V.
CEVA LOGISTICS HEADOFFICE B.V.
CLDN CARGO B.V.
COASTHOPPING
COFANO SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS BV
COÖPERATIE NPRC U.A.
DANSER GROUP
DE RIJKE LOGISTICS B.V.
DEN HARTOGH LOGISTICS B.V.
DEPOT SOFTWARE
E. VAN WIJK LOGISTICS
ECT BV EUROPEAN GATEWAY SERVICES
ERS RAILWAYS B.V.
EUCON SHIPPING & TRANSPORT LTD.
EURORIJN GROUP
EURONORDIC LOGISTICS B.V.
FABER HALBERTSMA GROUP B.V.
FLYUS B.V.
GERLACH & CO. B.V.
GRONINGEN RAILPORT
GRONINGEN SEAPORTS
GRONINGEN SEAPORTS
GRÖNINGER CLEANING SYSTEMS B.V.
HEISTERKAMP TRANSPORT B.V.
HUSA LOGISTICS
INTERMODAL LINKS
INTERMODALTRACKER BV
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INTERNATIONAL WAREHOUSING &
TRANSPORT B.V.
INVEST IN ZEELAND
J.A.M. DE RIJK B.V. JAN DE RIJK
LOGISTICS
JAN DE RIJK INTERMODAL BV
KALES AIRLINE SERVICES
KEWILL B.V.
KEYRAIL
LESCHACO NEDERLAND B.V.
LOCON BENELUX B.V.
M&S LOGISTICS B.V.
MAASTRICHT AACHEN AIRPORT
MENZIES AVIATION/ MENZIES WORLD
CARGO
MITSUI RAIL CAPITAL EUROPE B.V.
MITSUI RAIL CAPITAL EUROPE B.V.
MULTIMOVER EUROPE B.V.
MUNICIPALITY OF ZAANSTAD
AMSTERDAM METROPOLITAN AREA
NAXCO LOGISTICS BENELUX B.V.
NEBU TRANSPORT SERVICES B.V.
NEELEVAT LOGISTICS
NIJMAN/ZEETANK INTERNATIONAL
LOGISTIC GROUP
NOMAD POWER B.V.
NTC TANKCONTAINER SERVICES
BOTLEK B.V.
OLOFMTT B.V.
OPTIMODAL NEDERLAND B.V.
OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS STEEL B.V.
OVET SHIPPING
P&O FERRYMASTERS LTD.
PORT OF MOERDIJK
PORT OF ROTTERDAM
AUTHORITY
PORTBASE
PORTBASE
PTC BA
RAILLOGIX B.V.
RAILPORT BRABANT B.V.
RAILRELEASE BV
REYM B.V.
RMI GLOBAL LOGISTIC SERVICES
ROTTERDAM BULK TERMINAL
R.B.T. B.V.
ROTTERDAM PORT PROMOTION
COUNCIL
SAMSKIP MULTIMODAL B.V.
SDW SHIPPING
SEACON LOGISTICS GROUP B.V.
SHUTTLEWISE B.V.
SKYTEAM CARGO
SLI SYSTEMATIC LOGISTICS
INTERNATIONAL B.V.
STERTIL B.V.
STOLT TANK CONTAINERS B.V.
SUPERMARITIME VAN REEMS B.V.
TANK SERVICES GRONINGEN B.V.
BEGOOS GROUP
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TANK SERVICES PERNIS B.V.
BEGOOS GROUP
TERBERG KINGLIFTER B.V.
TMA GROUP
TOMTOM SALES B.V.
TRABA DONAU LOGISTICS B.V.
TRANSFENNICA LOGISTICS B.V.
TRIFLEET LEASING
THE NETHERLANDS B.V.
TRIPLE F LIQUIDS B.V.
TRS ENERGY SYSTEMS
TSCHUDI LOGISTICS B.V.
UNIT45 B.V.
UNIT45 B.V.
UNITED STEVEDORES
AMSTERDAM V.O.F.
VAC BV
VAN DEN BOSCH TRANSPORTEN B.V.
VAN DER VLIST TRANSPORT
GROEP B.V.
VAN DIJK LOGISTICS VENRAY B.V.
VANSWIETEN AIR CARGO
VCK LOGISTICS
VECTURA B.V. TRANSPORTEN
WERELDWIJD
WIJNNE BARENDS LOGISTICS B.V.
YELLOW & FINCH PUBLISHERS
ZEELAND PORT PROMOTION COUNCIL
ZEELAND SEAPORTS N.V.
ZHD STEVEDORES
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Exhibitors
Belgium:
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A.F.L. ALLROUND FORWARDING &
LOGISTICS N.V.
ADELANTEX N.V.
ANTWERP GLOBAL SHIPPING N.V.
APM TERMINALS ZEEBRUGGE N.V.
BRUSSELS AIRLINES CARGO
BRUSSELS AIRPORT COMPANY N.V.
BRUSSELS AIRPORT COMPANY N.V.
C. DASBACH TRANSPORT
KANTOOR BVBA
CAPTRAIN BELGIUM
CARGA / SEACON N.V.
COASTAIR CHARTERING BVBA
DE VREESE LOGISTIC N.V.
DESCARTES SYSTEMS BELGIUM N.V.
DP WORLD ANTWERP
ECS EUROPEAN CONTAINERS N.V.
ECU INTERNATIONAL N.V.
ESSENSIUM N.V.
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL
FAST FORWARD FREIGHT BVBA
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FAST FORWARD FREIGHT BVBA
FB LOGISTICS TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE
GROUP VAN LOON
H. ESSERS AIR CARGO LOGISTICS
ICO N.V.
LAG TRAILERS N.V.
LALEMANT TRUCKING N.V.
LEM OOSTENDEBRUGGE N.V.
LIEGE AIRPORT
LITHCOTE EUROPE S.A.
LOGISTICS IN WALLONIA
MAXX INTERMODAL SYSTEMS N.V.
MOL CY
NOVAEDES
PEEVER INTERNATIONAL N.V.
PORT AUTONOME DE LIÈGE
PORT AUTONOME DE LIÈGE
PORT AUTONOME DU CENTRE ET
DE L'QUEST
PORT OF ANTWERP
PORT OF BRUSSELS
PORT OF GHENT
PORT OF OOSTENDE
PORT OF ZEEBRUGGE N.V.
PORTCONNECT N.V.
PSA ANTWERP
RKE N.V.
RTCHEM BVBA
SEAINVEST
SERVICE PUBLIC DE WALLONIE
PROMOTION VOIES NAVIGABLES &
INTERMODALITE
SNCB LOGISTICS S.A.
STUKWERKERS HAVENBEDRIJF N.V.
TANKTERMINAL NV LOKEREN & GHENT
BEGOOS GROUP
TEC CONCEPT
TNT AIRWAYS S.A.
TRANSPORT MERVIELDE N.V.
UBIDATA S.A.
UNIDET NV BEGOOS GROUP
VAN HOOL N.V.
VAN HOOL N.V.
VAN ROOIJEN LOGISTIEK N.V.
VANGUARD LOGISTICS SERVICES
VERVAEKE
VGP N.V.
VINCENT LOGISTICS S.A.
WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN LOGISTICS
ZEEBRUGGE N.V.
WALLONIA EXPORT AND INVESTMENT
AGENCY
WDP BELGIUM
WOLTERS KLUWER TRANSPORT
SERVICES N.V./S.A.
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B1
B4
B4
B3
FGL
B3
B3
B3
B4
B4
417/518
417/518
305/406
221/322
417/518
305/406
707/2
305/406
444
501
225/326
103/202
305/406
803/1
305/406
305/406
305/406
103/202
103/202
B3
B3
B3
B3
B3
B3
B3
B4
FGL
B3
B4
305/406
427
305/406
305/406
305/406
305/406
305/406
203
703/3
305/406
103/202
B6
B3
B4
218
305/406
225/326
B4
B1
B3
B4
B4
B4
FGL
B3
B3
B4
B5
A5
B3
103/202
503
305/406
103/202
225/326
221/322
Hof B4-5/3
305/406
305/406
221/322
331
327
305/406
B4
103/202
B3
B2
305/406
217/318
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Centraal Beheer Achmea
expertise in
insurance
and transport
In terms of transport insurance, Centraal Beheer Achmea is a true
all-rounder. Both transport companies and principals can insure
their risks. Worldwide, from door to door. But companies can also call
on the Dutch direct writer for advice on matters such as handling,
packaging and temperatures.
“We gladly share our expertise with clients,”
says Dennis Hurenkamp, sales manager
Automotive & Transport. “To prevent and
resolve damage.” Centraal Beheer Achmea
already has more than forty years of
experience in the insurance of transport.
“We handle all conceivable kinds of cargo.
From computers to motors, but also fuels
and project cargo.”
Direct writer
Centraal Beheer Achmea is a direct writer.
Hurenkamp: “With us, clients have one single
point of contact and know immediately where
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they stand – beforehand and when filing an
insurance claim. We can do this because we
control everything ourselves. We take care
of all aspects for the entrepreneur.”
“A shipping or transport company directly
calls the claims agent. This enables us to
take quickly action. To salvage the cargo
or parts thereof or to make sure the entrepreneur is quickly compensated. If necessary, we are also available at night and in
the weekend. Transport continues 24 hours
a day: so do we.” But the service of Centraal
Beheer Achmea already starts sooner: if
a company requires advice on a specific
shipment – about the best mode of transport
or packaging method – or wants to know what
the conditions for acceptance are. “They can
also just give us a call in these cases. We also
offer a convenient online tool; depending on
the type of cargo and mode of transport, our
clients can check for themselves for the best
solutions.”
Prevention
To prevent, to reduce or deter specific or
predictable problems, Centraal Beheer
develops prevention programs with its clients.
Outcomes of innovations are for example
DENNIS HURENKAMP
PAUL AMOUREUS
the Box and the Penguin. Both can help
protect perishable goods against moisture.
That typifies the innovative character and
commitment of Centraal Beheer Achmea.
“New solutions now are emerging such as
vacuum techniques.”
Centraal Beheer Achmea is part of Eurapco, a European alliance of independent
insurance companies. The seven partners
- each a leader in its own respective home
market - are represented in seventeen
countries. Together they have 30 million
customers. They share the risks for
transports with high insured values.
That way, they do not need to look for
coverage (with third parties or on the
insurance exchange) and can fulfil requests
quicker and at lower costs. Hurenkamp:
“And clients still have the security only an
A-rated insurer can provide. Financiers or
cargo owners regularly require this. Particularly when valuable cargo is involved.”
CENTRAAL BEHEER ACHMEA
P.O. Box 9150, 7300 HZ Apeldoorn
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)55 579 54 69
I www.centraalbeheer.nl/zakelijk
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Emmen: the logistics hotspot
in the Northern Netherlands
The municipality of Emmen has the largest concentration of industrial companies in the Northern
Netherlands. Partially due to its strategic location right on the German border, the region is also
very attractive to logistics companies. Plenty of plots are directly available at competitive prices.
The municipality of Emmen is home to
approximately 108,500 people and has
more than 1,200 hectares earmarked for
industrial and logistics activities. And
there is plenty of space to accommodate
new developments. Directly on or a
mere two-minute drive from the A37
motorway - the international motorway
linking the Randstad with the Northern
European hinterland - plots ranging in
size from 1,500 m2 up to 30 hectares
or more are immediately available.
Land prices are highly competitive.
This makes Emmen very interesting
to logistics companies, explains Peter
Stoker, advisor strategic acquisition
of the municipality of Emmen.
“For example, why handle cargo
in the Randstad when you
can also do that here?
Land prices are very
high there and roads
are congested.
Driving the
containers to Emmen
and handling them here
allows for cheaper and more efficient
operations. In addition, road congestion
is not an issue here.”
as well. Another strong
point of Emmen is its
workforce. “Companies
highly appreciate the strong
work ethic in our region,”
says Stoker. Emmen is also
home to numerous colleges
offering logistics-vocational
courses from preparatory to
higher education and beyond.
As a result, plenty of logistics
experts are available.
Furthermore, the municipal
government is pro-active
and dynamic. According to a
benchmark of the Ministry of
Economic Affairs, Emmen is
among the country’s three most
business-friendly regions.
Strategic location
This is particularly interesting to companies
operating on the axis Scandinavia, the Baltic
countries and Northern Germany. Emmen
lies right on the German border and is
strategically situated between the ports
of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Airport Schiphol and the mainports in
Northern Europe. The A37 motorway runs
from the Randstad via Emmen to the
German A31 motorway – a main traffic artery.
Via the A31, the Ruhr area is about a two-hour
drive and Northern Germany, Scandinavia
and the Baltic States can also be easily
reached. In addition, the region boasts multimodal connections. The rail terminals
in nearby Coevorden, Veendam and Haren
(Germany) are connected with the Dutch
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and German railway networks. Also, Emmen
is centrally situated in relation to the nearby inland ports in Coevorden, Veendam,
Meppel and Haren.
Industry and logistics
“Traditionally, industry and logistics have
always been big in our municipality and
this will not change. It’s in our DNA,” says
Stoker. Emmen has the largest concentration of industrial companies in the Northern
Netherlands. These companies for example
specialise in the manufacturing of synthetic
fibres and yarns (the largest in Europe!),
High-Tech & Smart Materials (HTSM) and
general manufacturing; service companies
active in gas and oil extraction are present
MUNICIPALITY OF EMMEN
P.O. Box 30.001, 7800 RA Emmen
The Netherlands
contact: Mr. Peter Stoker
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+31 (0) 591 685 492
+31 (0) 6 52 09 15 01
[email protected]
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Zeeland
Seaports
multifaceted
and driven
The Zeeland ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen have much to offer. Be it bulk, general cargo,
reefer cargo or offshore and other project cargo... ample facilities and space are always
available. At Transport Logistic, port manager Zeeland Seaports will be passionately highlighting the multi-faceted nature of its ports.
The success of Vlissingen and Terneuzen
is not coincidental. The ports are centrally
located in Northwest Europe on deep
water (16.50 meters) and boast fast and
unhampered access to the North Sea.
Zeeland Seaports is known for its decisiveness and short lines of communication
– both towards the government and
companies. One advantage that Vlissingen
and Terneuzen have over many other ports
is that both still offer plenty of space to
accommodate new developments.
Everything it takes
This year, Zeeland Seaports will once again
be present at Transport Logistic in Munich.
“We share a pavilion with the ports of
Amsterdam and Groningen,” says communications manager Arno Dirkzwager.
“Together, we are profiling ourselves as
Dutch ports. The fair draws visitors from
all corners of the globe. The Netherlands
has an outstanding reputation for logistics;
together with the attending companies
from our region, we as Zeeland Seaports
want to show why Vlissingen and Terneuzen
constitute an ideal gateway to Europe. And
that we have everything it takes for export
flows as well.”
Proud
Zeeland’s ports offer excellent and congestion-free hinterland connections by water
(inland shipping and shortsea), rail and
road as well as possibilities for multimodal
distribution. Furthermore, a comprehensive
range of modern and specialised terminals
and logistics service providers ensures that
all cargo is handled efficiently.
“Because besides the excellent physical
infrastructure, we are also proud of the
companies in our ports,” says Dirkzwager.
“There are dedicated terminals for almost
every type of cargo and activity. The
companies are flexible and offer fast and
high-quality transhipment and distribution
options.” Vlissingen and Terneuzen have
already been proving this for years for
food logistics and general breakbulk. And
Zeeland Seaports is also leading in terms
of logistics for the offshore wind sector for
good reason.
The storage and handling of liquid cargo
has also been growing in recent years.
“For example, we are one of the few ports
in Northwest Europe to still offer space
for the board/board transhipment of liquid
bulk,” concludes Dirkzwager.
ZEELAND SEAPORTS
Schelpenpad 2, 4531 PD Terneuzen
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)115 647 400
E [email protected]
I www.zeelandseaports.com
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Perfect solutions for container
transport and warehousing
Ten years ago, Sea and Shore Services was launched in the port of Rotterdam: an all-round service
provider focusing on container flows between Europe, Asia and the United States. Today, the company
employees 34, has 25,000 containers and 500 tonnes of air cargo transported annually and fully
takes care of all the logistics needs of customers.
accommodate them in this. We offer storage,
cross docking and value-added logistics,
while at the same time we can perform highly
localised distribution as well. Customers who
use us for this can fully focus on their core
business.” Since half a year, Sea and Shore
Services has been located in a new building in
Schiedam. The panoramic view of the Nieuwe
Maas River symbolises the new phase which
the company has now embarked upon one
decade after its inception.
Van Bekkum: “We are a flat organisation
with a one-stop shopping concept, short lines
of communication with the customer and
dedicated account managers for large
customers. That will not change. In the
coming years, we aim to grow, handle larger
volumes and add more logistics hotspots
that offer the same high service levels.”
The management of Sea and Shore Services
consists of general manager Kees Moolenaar and operational director Dennis de
Ruiter, the two founders of the company, and
commercial director Dimitri van Bekkum.
According to them, their company provides
the most efficient solutions for transporting
large volumes from A to B. Van Bekkum:
“We use all the modes of transport
necessary for this. By smartly combining
container flows, we can improve efficiency
for our customers. One of our strengths
is that we have a good balance between
imports and exports, which are almost equal
in terms of volumes. This enables us to limit
the number of empty kilometres and carry
out transport more cost efficiently.”
Sea and Shore Services works for many
different clients in various sectors.
De Ruiter: “We are AEO-certified and as a
member of the board of the Global Alliance
play a prominent role within this global
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international network of freight forwarders.
Furthermore, we are continuously looking
for nice markets. One example of this is
the overseas transport of complex goods
such as recyclables and disposables, both
dangerous and harmless (including the
entire process regarding environmental
compliance). In this respect, we aim to
always transport cargo sustainably.”
Warehousing among new focal
points
Besides the port of Rotterdam, Sea and
Shore Services also operates in Moerdijk
and in Amsterdam with warehousing and
logistics services; the warehouse in
Amsterdam spans 17,000 m2. Warehousing
is one of the new focal points of the
company. Moolenaar: “Some customers
are looking for a logistics partner to take
on their entire logistics needs at a fixed
price per pallet or product. We want to
SEA & SHORE SERVICES B.V.
Havenstraat 21, 3115 HC Schiedam
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)10 409 01 30
F +31 (0)10 409 01 32
E [email protected]
I www.sea-and-shore.com
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DP World Germersheim
‘keeps cool’
The trimodal inland terminal of DP World in
Germersheim professionally, safely and sustainably
connects south-west Germany and north-east
France with Europe’s leading seaports.
WWW.JONKMANFOTOGRAFIE.NL
The trimodal inland terminal of DP World
Germersheim is situated at the heart of the
large industrial area between Mannheim
and Karlsruhe, right on the Rhine River.
The terminal covers 14.2 hectares, has a
handling capacity of 400,000 TEU and an
almost 500-metre long quay with three high
gantry cranes for the fast and professional
handling of cargo. The terminal is also
connected by train. The terminal furthermore has direct access to the German
motorways B9 and B35 for rapid onward
transport.
In addition to fast barge connections to
and from the ports of Rotterdam, Antwerp
and Moerdijk, terminal operator DP World
Germersheim also offers customers a
comprehensive range of supplementary
logistics services such as container storage, reefer storage, container cleaning and
repairs. Using its own substantial fleet of
trucks, the logistics service provider can
arrange the first or last stretch of road
transport to and from south-west Germany
and the north-east of France as well.
“Germersheim is strategically located at
the heart of a large market,” says Sales and
Marketing Manager Hans van der Arend.
“Its situation right in the middle
of an industrial zone also allows us to
continue operations 24/7 without night
restrictions. Furthermore, we are able
to store hazardous goods.” Van der Arend
emphasises that safety and security are
of paramount importance at the highly
advanced terminal. “In terms of our staff,
the environment and of course the valuable
cargo of our customers. The terminal is fully
fenced, permanently secured by cameras
and governed by strict regulations.”
Reefer Transport
DP World Germersheim offers complete
reefer handling and transport from CY
to ‘door’ (or v.v.). Van der Arend explains:
“During the entire transport, the reefer is
kept under temperature control. On board
of our vessels, we offer up to 60 plugs.
At our terminal, the container is connected
and controlled; also, Genset Chassis are
available for the last (or first) mile. This
ensures that the ‘cold chain’ remains
intact for your valuable cargo. Pre-trip
inspections, cleaning and repairs are
available at our terminal in Germersheim
by our own staff.”
TERMINAL:
DP World Germersheim GmbH & Co KG
Woerthstrasse 13, 76726 Germersheim
Germany
T +49 (7274) 708 11
E [email protected]
ROTTERDAM OFFICE:
DP World Germersheim B.V.
Smirnoffweg 3, 3088 HE Rotterdam
The Netherlands
T + 31 (0)10 283 17 11
E [email protected]
CERTIFICATIONS:
ISO 9001:2008 (Quality)
OHSAS 18001: 1999 (Safety)
ISO 14001:2004 (Environment)
ISO 28000:2007 (Security)
Customs-Trade Partnership Against
Terrorism (C-TPAT)
AEO Full
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WDS: Neutral partner for
full customs handling
Waalhaven Douane Service advises companies on customs
procedures and takes care of all the related administrative
processes. As the company is an Authorised Economic
Operator (AEO), it has all the required simplifications for
customs authorisations and it is permitted to act as a fiscal
representative. As a result, customs matters are dealt with
swiftly and cost-effectively.
Customs in control ! That is the motto of
Waalhaven Douane Service (WDS). Based
at Rotterdam’s Waalhaven, the company
also has offices in Born and Antwerp.
In Germany WDS works together with an
agent in Hamburg. WDS is part of the
Waalhaven Group, a cluster of logistics
companies focused on the handling of
containers. General manager Alwin Koolen
of WDS explains the importance of
correctly arranging customs procedures:
“Companies encounter Customs for
imports, exports and transit cargo. This
requires specialist knowledge about
the applicable laws and regulations. Now
and, following the implementation of the
new UCC (Union Customs Code), certainly
also in the future. We have this knowledge.
We advise companies on customs matters
and provide a full range of services for
customs formalities and related matters.”
According to Alwin Koolen, many companies still consider customs clearance as
a necessary evil, the last link in the chain:
‘time to draw up the paperwork’.
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“But arranging the customs formalities
should in fact come first in the logistics
chain. It is a separate profession, a craft,
a specialty ! Timely data flows, good
communications and proper processing
are of great importance to avoid penalties
and the subsequent recovery of duties as
a result of post-import audits.”
informed and not confronted with surprises
afterwards.” In addition, WDS specialises in
limited fiscal representation (LFR). “LFR
allows companies to import goods without
direct payment of VAT (deferral). WDS
offers various solutions for importing goods,
temporarily storing them and distributing
them in the EU using LFR and VAT deferal.
This method can result in lower costs, greater
flexibility and a favourable cash flow.”
AEO, IT and Fiscal Representative
WDS is an Authorised Economic Operator
(AEO) and with that meets all the applicable legal obligations. “We therefore
consider it our duty to inform companies of
potential fiscal risks during the processes,”
says Alwin Koolen.
“In addition to the fixed connections with
Customs and terminals, our IT systems
are often also innovatively linked with
those of our clients. These innovations are
the result of interaction with clients and
can lead to fully digital communications,
without a paper flow. We maintain short
but open lines of communication so that
declarations are clear and companies are
WAALHAVEN DOUANE SERVICE B.V.
Rotterdam - Waalhaven W.Z. 62
Born - Holtum Noordweg 7, The Netherlands
WDS ANTWERPEN BVBA
Antwerpen - Noorderlaan 117, Belgium
I www.wds-customs.nl
General Manager: Alwin Koolen
T +31 06 29 01 26 70
E [email protected]
Commercial Manager: Matthieu van Dijke
T +31 06 23 60 21 06
E [email protected]
Seacon excels in multimodal transport
Seacon Logistics is leading in multimodal chain management. The logistics
service provider from Venlo coordinates cargo flows around the world and
provides tailor-made, innovative multi-modal transport solutions.
2014 was an outstanding year for Seacon
Logistics. The multimodal chain manager
saw volumes rise. The success of the
recent weekly rail shuttle between Poland
and Great Britain is characteristic in this
respect. With the connection, Seacon
anticipated the green transport requirements of various shippers of fast-moving
consumer goods with manufacturing
locations in Poland.
This East-West railway link was further
improved recently following Seacon’s
decision to start using the Channel Tunnel
instead of the ferry. “As a result, we can
now proceed directly to Central England”,
explains Frank Hermans, director
Forwarding and Transport at Seacon.
Since it was established in the strategically
situated town of Venlo in 1985, the logistics
service provider has built up a network
comprising agents in 75 countries as well as
fourteen branches worldwide with
200,000 m2 of warehouse space in total.
“We can provide intermodal transport
solutions throughout the whole of Europe”,
says Hermans. “As a medium-sized
company, we are highly flexible and able to
focus on the wishes of the customer.”
This strong customer-orientation is also
due to the fact that Seacon has always
remained a family business. Hermans:
“There are few organisational layers and
we operate in a transparent manner.”
Intermodal Network
The European branches of Seacon, such
as Meppel, Born, Milan and Duisburg, are
all located at major road, railway and/or
inland waterway hubs. When expanding
the network, the possibilities for multimodal transport are always leading.
In the coming years, the chain manager
aims to open further branches in Western
and Central Europe. “These will also be
situated at intermodal hubs,” explains
Hermans. Sustainability – which Seacon
calls ‘Blue Logistics’ – has the future, says
the company. Due to increased public
attention for a more sustainable supply
chain and the wish of shippers to reduce
their CO2 footprints, the latter are looking
for ways to shift their cargo flows from
the road to rail or inland shipping.
Control Tower
Seacon is the ideal partner to properly
manage this modal shift. “In addition
to the physical network, we have a fully
automated Control Tower which seamlessly links the systems of transporters
and shippers with one another. From the
system, we can distil all relevant information,
continuously monitor the supply chain and
improve efficiency,” says Hermans.
Through its own customs department,
Seacon can furthermore arrange customs
clearance in Europe without being tied to a
location and time and as an AEO-certified
company customers can benefit from
simplified declaration procedures.
SEACON LOGISTICS
Celsiusweg 60, 5928 PR Venlo
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)77 327 55 55
E [email protected]
I www.seaconlogistics.com
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Kerry Adco Logistics
launches LCL reefer service
to Hong Kong
Through its Chinese parent company, Kerry Adco Logistics can fall back on a global
logistics network. The logistics service provider from Rotterdam is seeing increasing
volumes and is expanding its activities. For example, it recently launched an LCL
reefer service to Hong Kong for chocolate and wine.
Since its acquisition by Kerry Logistics
from China in 2010, the Rotterdam-based
logistics service provider has had a global
network of over 300 branches in six
continents at its disposal. This network
allows the company to utilise local
colleagues all over the world for flawless
transport and logistics. “We operate
globally, but our focus is still on the Far
East,” says Ad Kruimer who founded Adco
in 1983. Following the acquisition by the
ambitious Kerry Logistics, he stayed on as
director. Under Kramer, Adco has substantially expanded its activities; originally
a maritime specialist, the company for
example also branched out into air transport.
“We provide every service needed to ensure
smooth transport,” says Kruimer about
Adco’s comprehensive range of services.
With this, the logistics service provider
is meeting the growing demand for
door-to-door solutions among shippers.
“They want a solution for the entire supply
chain and we provide this. If there is a
problem, we solve it,” continues Kruimer.
LCL reefer service
Kerry Adco Logistics operates a warehouse
of 25,000 square metres with options for
conditioned storage in Middelharnis. Since
recently, chocolate and wine have been
consolidated at this DC and transported
to Hong Kong in containers. An exotic but
also logical logistics combination, says
Kruimer. “Chocolate must be transported
at 15 to 16 degrees and wine is pretty much
the only product that matches this.”
In Middelharnis, small consignments
from shippers from all over Europe are
consolidated. The two-weekly service is
guaranteed. “The reefer will depart, even
if the containers are not completely full.
A deal is a deal,” emphasises Kruimer.
Its strong customer-orientation and high
reliability have earned the company a
solid reputation over the years and this
is also reflected in the figures. Last year,
volumes increased substantially and
Kruimer is expecting a growth of ten to
fifteen percent for this year as well.
gateway for Chinese goods. From the
ship in Rotterdam, cargo is handled and
transported to all corners of Europe.
Adco’s network and sound organisational
structure are some of the reasons why
Kerry Logistics took an interest in the
Dutch company in 2010. The Dutch have
a saying to denote something is rock solid:
it stands like a house. It is no coincidence
that kerry means ‘house’ in Chinese.
While Kerry Logistics is relatively unknown
in Europe, the logistics company is a household name in China. With over 150 offices
and 2.2 million square metres of storage
space in China alone, Kerry Logistics may
rightfully be considered a logistics giant.
Import and export
The wine-chocolate reefer service is
characteristic of the growing demand for
Western luxury goods in China and the
Far East. Due to the increasing prosperity
there, Adco is experiencing an increase in
export flows in that direction.
“We especially also handle a lot of project
cargo from Germany to China,” says Kruimer.
Strategically located in Europe’s leading
seaport, Adco also serves as the European
KERRY ADCO LOGISTICS
Albert Plesmanweg 63, 3088 GB Rotterdam
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)10 283 33 33
F +31 (0)10 283 33 34
E [email protected]
I www.kerryadco.com
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Cargonaut: pivot in
Schiphol logistics
Cargonaut, the cargo
community and information
platform of Schiphol, streamlines the complex information
flows of the many participating parties at the airport.
The ultimate goal is a cargo
procedure without any delays:
Green Fast Lanes.
Cargonaut’s main task is managing the
information surrounding import and export
processes and improving them. Together
with its customers - shippers, forwarders,
airlines, cargo handlers and road transport
companies - innovations aimed at sharing
and reusing information are developed and
implemented. In doing that, Cargonaut binds
together logistics operations at Schiphol.
For many years, Cargonaut has given
companies the ability to send notifications
to one another: EDI messaging. This can
be used to electronically submit airway
bills, make Customs declarations and
announce phytosanitary inspections.
In addition, Cargonaut offers applications
for automating the export supply process
with checks on Customs procedures,
security information and the status of
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the transporter and agent. “The ultimate
goal is the creation of Green Fast Lanes, air
freight handling without any delays,” says
Luc Scheidel, commercial director of
Cargonaut. “This benefits both the
participants and Schiphol’s competitive
position.”
Connecting communities
Cargonaut is the oldest port community
platform in the world. It was established
in 1986 by the Schiphol Group and was
privatised in 1996. The platform is owned
by, and exists for the benefit of Schiphol's
community. The Dutch government also
uses Cargonaut. “Customs for example
utilises Cargonaut to obtain information
from commercial parties for its own
processes. It can use cargo information
to deploy inspection services or for its
own inspections. On-site inspections at
the forwarder are also possible. As a
result, delays and disruptions are kept to
a minimum when handling and loading the
aircraft,” explains Scheidel. According to
him, this collaboration between private
and public parties is typically Dutch and
unique in the air cargo world.
Nonstop improvements
The community platform works nonstop
to further optimise information flows and
makes parties aware of the importance
of informaLUC SCHEIDEL
tion supply.
The current focus is on import flows at
Schiphol. “Information needs to be submitted
ahead of the cargo, not together with the
cargo,” is one of the areas for improvement
mentioned by Scheidel. “Having information
available sooner allows forwarders and
freight handlers to plan properly. This means
they can for example better schedule their
staff.” Besides connecting the community
at Schiphol, Cargonaut can also connect
chain partners within sectors and - through
data supply - improve logistics processes.
Pharmaceuticals and perishables are examples of sectors for which Cargonaut could
play a central role in terms of information
exchange. “This could allow Schiphol to
assume a preferred position in these sectors,”
concludes Scheidel. “We are glad to form the
connecting link. It is for good reason that our
motto is Connecting Communities.”
CARGONAUT NEDERLAND B.V.
Flamingoweg 54, 1118 EG Schiphol
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)20 653 02 04
E [email protected]
I www.cargonaut.nl
Booming past
Solid present
Bright future
A new sea lock. A new terminal. The logistics sector keeps evolving in the port of Amsterdam.
This metropolitan port is one of the world’s key international logistics hubs. For over 750 years,
millions of tons of various cargo have been handled in the port area.
“A port with a booming past, a solid present
and a bright future”, states Anthony van der
Hoest, Cluster Manager Logistics at Port of
Amsterdam.
Fast, efficient, flexible and reliable
The port of Amsterdam is, among other
things, a very important hub for breakbulk.
Van der Hoest: “With dedicated terminals,
the port facilitates various customers with
a wide range of cargo, resulting in an import
and export throughput of 3.3 million tonnes
each year.” Deepsea container vessels and
feeders sail from Amsterdam to ports
across the world. With its excellent facilities
and space for growth, the port of Amsterdam
is becoming an ever more important player
in the container and breakbulk market in
Northwest Europe. Van der Hoest: “We
always strive for progression. One of the
latest additions to our list of experienced
terminals is Holland Cargo Terminal. Also
known as HCT.” HCT is a multipurpose terminal specialized in the transhipment and
storage of containers, breakbulk and ro-ro
and project cargo. Together with partners
TMA Group and HPH, HCT offers a ‘one stop
shipping’ concept with tailor-made solutions.
Van der Hoest: “With VCK Logistics, Waterland Terminal, CT Vrede-Steinweg, SCS
Multiport, Koopman Car Terminal, United
Stevedores Amsterdam, Ter Haak Group
and HCT, the port of Amsterdam offers
shipping lines the opportunity to serve their
customers in a fast, efficient, reliable and
sustainable manner. Experienced terminals
offer tailor-made solutions in a congestionfree environment.”
Future-proof accessibility
The largest and most important development in the port of Amsterdam at the
moment is the construction of a new sea
lock. This lock is of great importance to
Port of Amsterdam and its customers.
Van der Hoest: “We continuously work on
improving our infrastructure. As vessels
continue to grow in size, this investment
is essential to future-proof the port’s
accessibility.” The lock will guarantee the
port’s ease of access for the new generation
of medium-sized and large vessels.
Amsterdam is future-proof and therefore
able to maintain its position as one of the
most important logistics hubs in Northwest
Europe. Van der Hoest: “The preparations
for the construction of the new, large sea
lock are in full swing. The lock will be
operational by 2019, ensuring a long, bright
future.”
“Amongst other things, we are
an all-weather stevedoring specialist.
Pioneers of covered terminals in
Europe. A concept made possible
through a partnership with Port
of Amsterdam in 1998. It was the
first of our three all-weather terminals
for inland and coastal shipping.”
VCK Logistics
Jeroen Brauns, General Manager
www.portofamsterdam.com
Port of Amsterdam Network
@PortofAmsterdam
Haven Amsterdam
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Service Centre concept optimises
logistics chemical companies
Den Hartogh Logistics is a leading logistics service provider for the (petro)chemical
industry. Last year, the company opened a new Logistics Service Centre in collaboration
with chemical company Huntsman to optimise the logistics at Rotterdam’s Chemical
Cluster. An innovative concept that warrants a follow-up.
Established almost a century ago, Den
Hartogh Logistics is a family company with
more than 1,000 employees which operates
from thirty branches spread across seventeen countries. Den Hartogh's head office
is located in the port of Rotterdam. The
company's fleet currently comprises more
than 6,500 tank containers, 400 tank
trailers and 500 trucks. Den Hartogh
provides specialised logistics services
to the chemical industry, including the
transport of chemical liquids and gases.
As a logistics partner of major chemical
companies, Den Hartogh is a leader in
the design and implementation of new
concepts. Commercial director Jacco
van Holten: “In order to remain competitive
in the global market, the formation of
clusters to boost synergy is highly essential
in the chemical sector. Through smart
clustering and the integration of logistics
activities, the safety and quality of the
logistics chain for chemicals can also be
significantly optimised whilst at the same
time achieving cost reductions.”
Specifically trained staff
One such cluster concept is the LSC
service which Den Hartogh is carrying
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out in Rotterdam’s Chemical Cluster.
Here, chemical companies within the
cluster who previously used to deal with
drivers from many different logistics
service providers have opted to exclusively
use Den Hartogh for the logistics within
the Rotterdam cluster. A specialised team
of Den Hartogh drivers moves the chemical
tanks of the different transport companies
from each terminal or parking in the cluster
to the plants for filling. These operations
continue 24/7. After having been filled, Den
Hartogh moves the tank back again to the
allocated terminal or parking; ready for the
transport company to take the cargo to its
final destination. By having Den Hartogh
carry out all the logistics activities within
the cluster, the chemical company is
assured of a regular, local team as well as
an extensive optimisation of the on-site
logistics. To strengthen this service, Den
Hartogh operates several locations within
the cluster and it is planning to further
expand. In that respect, Den Hartogh last
year for example equipped a new logistics
service centre in cooperation with chemical
company Huntsman at port site 5210.
Van Holten: “From the LSC 5210, which
spans an impressive 2.5 hectares and
was constructed in accordance with ADR
legislation, we manage inbound and outbound
cargo flows, access control, transport onsite, loading and unloading and the logistics
handling of other cargo types for clients such
as Huntsman.” The specialist knowledge of
Den Hartogh has considerably boosted the
efficiency, safety and logistics of chemicals at
5210. Holten: “It is a huge success. Therefore,
we will soon set up a second logistics service
centre for another major chemicals company
in the port of Rotterdam.”
DEN HARTOGH LOGISTICS
Willingestraat 6, 3087 AN Rotterdam
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)88 162 00 00
E [email protected]
I www.denhartogh.com
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