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Innovation “The shift has begun,” answers top executive Alexis von Hoensbroech of Lufthansa when asked about the extent to which the logistics sector is succeeding in introducing digital processes. “But the industry is clearly trailing behind other sectors,” he adds. The almost daily news reports about delivering packages with drones, delivery robots and autonomously driven trucks, or about the rise of 3D printing, sometimes obscure the fact that the introduction of basic forms of process optimisation through the targeted use of IT and other innovations doesn’t always go without a hitch. Just look at the slow acceptance of digital consignment notes, for example. When the Lufthansa top executive argues that digitalisation is now truly starting to take root in the sector, then the seminar programme during the biennial trade show Transport Logistic, from 9 to 12 May in Munich, backs him up in that. Big Data, as a basis for new business ideas, will feature prominently. Research conducted by the trade show organisers themselves among the target group shows that just over half of logistics professionals have a certain degree of fear of innovative start-ups that will shake the sector. Many speakers will therefore offer advice and discuss best-cases in Munich, enabling European companies to benefit from the latest insights.

And, let's be honest, there is now also actually room to invest in innovation. Two years ago, during the previous edition of the trade fair, economic subjects were still the main topics of discussion in the walkways of Messe Munich. Discussions about maintaining a minimum wage for foreign drivers operating in Germany and about the introduction of toll for passenger cars in the same country caused concern among some. Those topics are still relevant (in fact, the subject of ‘social dumping’ is increasingly becoming a hot topic in more and more European countries and since then Belgium has also introduced a kilometre-based road tax – albeit just for trucks), but due to the greatly improved economic climate, these developments carry less of an impact than they did during the previous fair. Then, in 2015, the fair took place at a time when the economic recovery was, as it is called, gaining momentum. That recovery occurred in almost every segment and in almost every European country. Now that the order portfolios are better filled and the need to embrace innovations has grown, the timing of this year’s fair is perfect. The teams of Nieuwsblad Transport and of our German sister publication DVZ hope to meet you in Munich.

Mels Dees Editor-in-Chief Nieuwsblad Transport

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Van Ekeris Expo Service brings Benelux to the fair.

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Emmen: top location for logistics and industrial companies.

Eimskip Nederland: weekly liner service to Norwegian west coast with flexible possibilities.

Logistics Valley: your link to Europe.

14 Den Hartogh's Service Centre concept optimises logistics chemical companies.

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Transport Logistic 2017: floorplan and overview of Dutch and Belgian exhibitors.

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Seacon Logistics: connecting logistics with business is all about having the bigger picture.

CARU Containers makes the difference worldwide.

Port of Moerdijk: room for growth and multimodal connections.

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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 almost 25 years. “This year, the Dutch contribution will once again be quite substantial at Messe München.”

From the 9th to the 11th 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 Turkey, China, India, South Africa and South America in that respect,” explains director Jaco van Ekeris of van Ekeris Expo service. “The exhibition orga niser 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.

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We provide tailor-made advice on trade fairs, mediate for them on such matters as the size, construction and 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.”

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 112,000 m², more than 2,050 exhibitors and over 55,000 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.”

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“Looking at the figures, you can see just how important the exhibition is for the Dutch transport and logistics sector. Around 118 companies from the Netherlands participated in the previous edition in 2015. This means that after Germany, our country provided the most exhibitors. In terms of visitors, the Netherlands ranked third; 1,915 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 numberof nonGerman exhibitors and visitors increases with each edition. “Last time, 48 percent of the participating companies came from elsewhere and 62 countries were represented. Messe München expects to surpass that this year. The same applies

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to the percentage of visitors from outside Germany. This was 41 percent in 2015, hailing from no less than 124 different countries. This year, more than 45 percent of the visitors will probably have a nationality other than German. In this way, transport logistic manages to further strengthen its position 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 21 percent of all people visiting the fair in 2015 were general managers or members of a board of

directors. And another 34 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 This year transport logistic comprises five parts: logistics services, transport systems, internal transport, telecommunications and e-business, rail freight and the air freight exhibition Air Cargo Europe (staged simultaneously with transport logistic). Van Ekeris: “That will also be reflected in the Dutch booths. The contribution from the Netherlands consists of about 165 companies and covers an area of almost 3,000 m². A big increase compared to two years ago. Large pavilions are those of the port

authorities of Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Zeeland, European Logistic Center Limburg and Rewin West-Brabant along with companies which are active in those ports and areas, and ECT and Rail Cargo Information Netherlands. Of course, all the other 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 T +31 (0)23 525 85 00 E info@vanekeris.nl I www.vanekeris.nl

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Netherlands: A2B-online Container BV B3.313/414 ACL Airshop B1.527 ACN - Air Cargo Netherlands B1.209/310 Across Logistics A5.423 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol B1.209/310 APM Terminals Maasvlakte II BV B3.313/414 Aspenal B.V. B4.238 Astrata Europa BV B2.628 Avans University of Applied Sciences A4.309 Bas Logistics BV A4.309 BG Freight Line B.V. B3.313/414 Boatmen Association De Koperen Ploeg W.A. B3.309 Broekman Breakbulk Terminals B3.313/414 Broekman Logistics Division BV B3.313/414 Broekman Logistics Limburg BV A4.207/306 BSR - Van Uden Stevedoring B3.313/414 Buhold Intermodal BV B4.217/318 C.H. Robinson Europe BV A4.319 CADER B5.132 Cargoguide International B.V. B1.400B Cargonaut Nederland B.V. B1.209/310 CLdN B3.114 Cofano Software Solutions BV B3.415 Combi Terminal Twente B.V. B3.313/414 Combined Cargo Terminals B.V. A4.309 Combined Cargo Warehousing B.V. B3.313/414 Continental Disc Corporation B4.217/318 Coรถperative Vereniging van Vletterlieden w.a. B3.309 Cordeel Nederland b.v. B3.309 Cryovat Internationaal B.V. B4.221/322 DANSER GROUP B3.105/206 De Rijke Group B3.313/414 Den Hartogh Logistics B4.221/322 DEPOT Software B4.217/318 DG Office B.V. B4.108 E. van Wijk Logistics A5.327 Eco Worldwide Solutions B.V. B4.140 Emons Cargo B.V. A4.207/306 Eucon Shipping & Transport Ltd. B3.313/414 Euro Nordic Logistics B3.313/414 Euro-Rijn International B.V. B3.313/414 European Bulk Services (E.B.S.) B.V. B3.313/414 European Distribution Centre Roosendaal B.V. (EDCR) A4.309 European Gateway Services B3.410 European Logistics Center Limburg (ELC-Limburg) A4.207/306 Ewals Cargo Care A5.326 Ewals Cargo Care FGL.704/9 F. Loendersloot Internationale Expdeditie BV A4.309 Fabriquartz BV B5.323 Fast Forwarding Freight BV B1.209/310

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Flaxfield Tank Container Solutions Flex LTD Fliteline BV FlyUs BV Fontys University of Applied Science Frans de Wit international BV. Frigo Breda Forwarding BV Gehlen Schols Logistics Gemeente Venlo Girard Equipment, Inc. Groeneveld ICT Solutions Grรถninger Cleaning Systems B.V. HAANPAA GROUP Heerlen City Heisterkamp Transportation Solutions HUSA Logistics Independent Commodities Logistics ING Inter Aviation Services BV Intermodal Telematics BV International Warehousing & Transport BV Invest in Zeeland ITT Europoort Jan de Rijk Logistics JOPM International Kales Airline Services KLG Europe Koopman Automotive Solutions B.V. L.I.N.K. Global Legrant Freight Management B.V. Leschaco Nederland B.V. LIOF - Regional Development Company LV (Lensveld) Shipping & Logistics Maasterminal Maastricht Maastricht Aachen Airport MCS Fulfilment BV Mega-Inliner B.V. Mitsui Rail Capital Europe Multi-Mover Europe BV Multitax Transport International Nebu Transport Services BV Neele-Vat Logistics B.V. NHTV - University of Applied Science Nijman/Zeetank Int. Logistic Group NPRC NPRC OBA Bulk Terminal Amsterdam BV Olof-mtt B.V. Oosterhout Container Terminal BV Otentic Logistics B.V. OTTO Work Force Overslagbedrijf Moerdijk BV (OBM) Ovet B.V. Particuliere Transport Coรถperatie b.a. Partner Logistics Icecold Storage Holding Pelican Worldwide b.v. Penske Logistics P&O Ferrymasters Ltd. Portbase Portbase Port of Amsterdam Port of Moerdijk Port of Rotterdam Portshuttle Rotterdam B.V. Proact Software BV ProRail Rail Cargo Information Netherlands Raillogix B.V. RailPort Brabant BV

B4.238 A4.207/306 B1.113 B1.300A A4.207/306 B4.217/318 A4.309 A4.207/306 A4.207/306 B4.217/318 B2.623 B4.217/318 B4.217/318 A4.207/306 B4.331 B3.309 B3.313/414 B3.309 B1.209/310 B4.221/322 B3.313/414 B3.309 B4.238 B1.231 B4.221/322 B1.209/310 A4.207/306 A4.207/306 A5.430 B3.309 B3.313/414 A4.207/306 B3.313/414 A4.207/306 B1.225 A4.309 A4.343 B6.117/218 A6.337 A4.207/306 A6.222 B3.313/414 A4.309 B4.139 B3.309 B3.313/414 B3.309 B3.313/414 A4.309 A4.309 A4.207/306 B3.313/414 B3.309 A4.309 B4.217/318 B1.361 B3.409 B3.309 B3.313/414 B3.309 B3.313/414 B3.313/414 B3.313/414 B2.119 B6.116 B6.116 B5.323 B3.313/414

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Railrelease BV B5.323 Rewin West-Brabant A4.309 Rietlanden Terminals BV B3.309 RMI Global Logistic Services B4.217/318 ROC West Brabant A4.309 Samskip Logistics International BV A4.426 Samskip Multimodal B.V. B3.337 Schavemaker Transport & Logistics B3.309 Scheepvaartonderneming Euro-Rijn BV B3.313/414 SDW Shipping B3.309 Seacon Logistics Group B.V. B3.411 ShoreTension B3.410 Shuttlewise BV B6.227 SKYTEAM CARGO B1.433/534 Solvo Europe B.V. A4.427 Squarell BV B2.425/526 Stolt Tank Containers BV B4.217/318 STT Forwarding B3.309 Tank Cleaning Europoort B.V. B4.238 Tankwell Composite tank containers B4.238 The Meeus Group A4.309 Tideworks Netherlands B3.313/414 TMA Logistics BV B3.309 TomTom International BV B2.213/314 Transfennica Logistics B.V. B3.115 Transnordic Shipping & Logistics BV B3.313/414 Transport & Automotiv Network Systems B.V. A4.207/306 Transport & Logistics European Series A5.112 Trifleet Leasing (The Netherlands) B.V. B4.221/322 UNIT45 B.V. B3.418 United Stevedores Amsterdam VOF B3.309 Van den Bosch Transporten B.V. B4.116 Van der Vlist Transportgroup B4.409 Van Leeuwen Gevaarsetiketten B4.108 VCK Port Logistics B3.309 VDL Steelweld B.V. FGL.704/5 VIA Recruitment A4.207/306 Vos Logistics Oss BV B4.232 Welsi BV A4.207/306 Wessem Port Services Group BV A4.207/306 Wetron Transport & Logistics BV A4.207/306 WIEGEL Transport Equipment B.V. B4.221/322 Wijnne Barends Logistics B.V. B3.115 Wings onboard courier network B1.323 WinSys IT Solutions B3.309 Zeeland Seaports N.V. B3.309 ZHD Stevedores B3.313/414

DE VREESE LOGISTIC A5.115/216 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP B1.347 DHL AVIATION NV B1.137/238 ECS EUROPEAN CONTAINERS B3.429 ERTICO - ITS EUROPE B3.209/310 FAST FORWARD FREIGHT BVBA B1.501 FAST FORWARD FREIGHT BVBA B1.417/518 FB LOGISTICS TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS B1.417/518 FERRMED A4.228 FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE B3.109/210 GEMINI CORPORATION N.V. B4.415 GROUP VAN LOON B4.221/322 H. ESSERS AIR CARGO LOGISTICS B1.417/518 HAEGER & SCHMIDT LOGISTICS BELGIUM B4.203 ICO - INTERNATIONAL CAR OPERATORS B3.109/210 IDELUX B4.103/202 IFB - INTER FERRY BOATS B6.317/418 ILB - GROUP LOGISTICS B3.109/210 INDEPENDENT CONTAINER LINE (ICL) LTD. B3.109/210 INTEGRATE COOLING B1.417/518 INTERFACE TERMINAL GENT B5.429 KATOEN NATIE B4.442 LACHS LIEGE AIR CARGO HANDLING SERVICES S.A. B1.501 LAG TRAILERS N.V. FGL.706/2 LALEMANT TRUCKING N.V. B3.109/210 LANFER LOGISTIK GMBH B3.109/210 LIEGE AIRPORT B1.501 LITHCOTE EUROPE S.A. B4.221/322 LOCATE IN LIMBURG B3.109/210 LOGIQSTAR INTERNATIONAL BVBA B2.235 LOGISTICS IN WALLONIA B4.103/202 MOL CY FGL.803/2 NALLIAN NV B1.417/518 OVINTO B3.109/210 PORT AUTONOME DE LIÈGE B3.109/210 PORT AUTONOME DE LIÈGE B4.103/202 PORT AUTONOME DU CENTRE ET DE L'OUEST (PACO) B4.103/202 PORTCONNECT NV B3.109/210 PORT OF BRUSSELS B3.419 PORT OF GHENT B3.109/210 PORT OF OOSTENDE B3.109/210 PORT OF ZEEBRUGGE B3.109/210 PSA ANTWERP NV B3.109/210 RTCHEM BVBA FGL.704/1 SEACON - CARGA B3.109/210 SENSOLUS NV B3.109/210 SERVICE PUBLIC DE WALLONIE PROMOTION VOIES NAVIGABLES & INTERMODALITE B4.103/202 SHIPIT NV B3.109/210 STUKWERKERS HAVENBEDRIJF N.V. B3.109/210 TABAKNATIE NV B3.109/210 TEC CONCEPT B4.103/202 TRANSPORT MERVIELDE N.V. B3.109/210

Belgium: ADELANTEX N.V. AIR CARGO BELGIUM VZW ALPHA TRAINS BELGIUM NV ANTWERP COLD STORES ANTWERP PORT AUTHORITY APM TERMINALS ZEEBRUGGE NV ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM AVIAFLEX LOGISTICS BVBA B LOGISTICS NV/SA BRUSSELS AIRLINES CARGO BRUSSELS AIRLINES CARGO BRUSSELS AIRPORT COMPANY C. DASBACH TRANSPORTKANTOOR BVBA CAPTRAIN BELGIUM CAR & TRUCKWASH NV COASTAIR CHARTERING BVBA CRYO LOGISTICS

B1.417/518 B1.417/518 B6.129 B3.109/210 B3.109/210 B3.109/210 B1.503 B1.501 B6.317/418 B1.101/202 B1.417/518 B1.417/518 B3.109/210 B5.303/402 A6.242 B1.501 B4.437

UBIDATA SA/NV B4.103/202 VAN HOOL NV B4.217/318 VAN HOOL NV FGL.704/5 VAN MOER LOGISTICS B3.109/210 VANGUARD LOGISTICS SERVICES B3.109/210 VERVAEKE B4.217/318 VGP N.V. B5.331 WALLONIA EXPORT AND INVESTMENT AGENCY B4.103/202 WDP BELGIUM B3.109/210 WOLTERS KLUWER TRANSPORT SERVICES NV/SA B2.217/318 XRAIL S.A. B6.209/310 YOUNG & PARTNERS NV B2.120

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Emmen: top location for logistics and industrial companies A strategic location, excellent multimodal connections and no traffic jams. All factors that significantly contribute to the position of Emmen as the logistics hotspot of the Northern Netherlands. An additional advantage: competitively priced plots are immediately available for companies. The municipality of Emmen is home to roughly 110,000 people. The region has the largest concentration of industrial companies in the Northern Netherlands and is also particularly attractive to logistics companies. In the immediate vicinity of the city, at a mere twominute drive from the A37 motorway, more than 120 hectares are available for industrial and logistics activities. “The plots vary in size from 1,500 m2 to 30 hectares and land prices are highly competitive,” explains Peter Stoker, advisor Strategic Acquisition. “This makes Emmen a highly interesting location for logistics companies. In the Randstad, land prices are high and the roads are overcrowded. So why not choose Emmen? Here, companies can operate with greater efficiency and cost-effectivity and road congestion is not an issue.”

Multimodal access Emmen is particularly interesting to companies operating on the axis Randstad, North Germany, Scandinavia and/or the Baltic States. The region is strategically situated between the Randstad and the mainports in Northern Europe. At the same time, the area offers multimodal access. For example, there are inland ports and rail terminals, while the A37 motorway runs from the Randstad to the German A31 motorway via Emmen. From there, the driving time to the Randstad is an hour and a half; the Ruhr area is two hours away and North Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltic States are also easily accessible. Industry and logistics have always had a strong presence in Emmen. “It’s in our DNA and that will probably never change,” says Stoker. “Emmen is home to a large diversity of companies, from producers of synthetic fibres and yarns (the largest in Europe!), manufacturers of high-tech and smart materials (HTSM)

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and general manufacturing companies to companies active in gas and oil extraction.”

Emmen the logistics hotspot of the Northern Netherlands. Companies have now also discovered this and we are noticing an increase in land sales. For example, Hartman Expeditie, which among other things transports vegetables, fruit, flowers and plants to Scandinavia, is relocating from the Randstad to Emmen. The company is building its European distribution centre here, which will be operational in the autumn. At the same time, we are also in an advanced stage with other companies regarding their establishment in Emmen. Furthermore, several companies are expanding in Emmen. And not elsewhere. Even this year, we will be seeking publicity with these companies.”

Business-friendly region The Emmen region also boasts outstanding educational institutes, resulting in the availability of properly trained and wellmotivated logistics staff. Furthermore, the municipal government is proactive and dynamic. In 2016, Emmen was declared the friendliest municipality in Drenthe for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and the second friendliest municipality for SMEs in the Netherlands. That same year, financial newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad qualified Emmen as the fourth logistics hotspot of the Netherlands. Stoker: “All these factors combined make

MUNICIPALITY OF EMMEN P.O. Box 30001, 7800 RA Emmen The Netherlands contact: Mr. Peter Stoker T +31 (0) 591 685 492 M +31 (0) 6 52 09 15 01 E p.stoker@emmen.nl I www.emmen.nl

Eimskip Nederland: weekly liner service to Norwegian west coast with flexible possibilities

Reliability and a strong customer focus play a central role in the service provision of Eimskip Nederland. This among other things is reflected in the company’s liner service from and to Norway. Through this service, Eimskip transports virtually any type of cargo to many ports on the west coast of Norway. Orange Line is the name of the liner service from and to Norway which Eimskip Neder land has already been maintaining for twelve years. Every Monday, a ship bound for the Norwegian coast departs from Velsen. The Orange Line has eleven regular ports of call. The first is Stavanger, the last Murmansk; other ports include Bergen, Ålesund, Tromsø and Kirkenes. “And we will also add other ports in western Norway to the itinerary if the cargo volumes are substantial,” says General Manager Peter van der Woude of Eimskip Nederland. Eimskip is also flexible when it comes to accommodating cargo that is delivered late. “Our service rendering is well-geared to that too. Furthermore, we offer door-todoor services for our liner services. We can collect cargo from any location in Europe and deliver this to Velsen for onward transport to Norway.”

Competitive rates From Norway, the three ships that Eimskip deploys in the Orange Line mainly transport seafood. To the Norwegian west coast, the logistics service provider transports various types of cargo, including break-

bulk, containers, dry cargo and hazardous materials. “Our rates are highly competitive,” stresses Van der Woude. “In the holds, pallets of cargo with a height of up to 2.20 metres can be stacked on top of each other,” adds Sales Manager Dry Logistics Rob van Wijk. “We also move dry cargo and big bags in the hold. Breakbulk is transported on deck. One of the three ships, Svartfoss, is a geared vessel and has a crane with a capacity of 50 tonnes. The two other vessels, Holmfoss and Polfoss, are gearless. All three ships have side doors with lifts to the holds and allow for containers to be loaded on deck. If required, we can arrange for a crane to be present in the ports of departure and arrival.”

Globally active Besides providing liner services to Euro pean destinations, Eimskip Nederland among other things is also highly active in the global transport of temperaturecontrolled cargo. The company is part of the Icelandic shipping line Eimskip, which was founded in 1914. The company runs a network of 58 offices in 19 countries, operates 20 vessels and has around

1,600 employees. Eimskip’s vision is to provide outstanding transportation services through a dependable transport system in the North Atlantic and an extensive worldwide network of reefer logistics services.

Eimskip Nederland Waalhaven Z.Z. 21, 3089 JH Rotterdam The Netherlands I www.eimskip.nl Dry Logistics Rob van Wijk, Sales Manager T +31 (0)10 751 77 72 M +31 (0)6 22 93 84 68 Logistic Services Peter van der Woude, Gen. Manager Logistics T +31 (0)10 751 77 60 M +31 (0)6 53 39 75 45

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Logistics Valley: your link to Europe Logistics Valley in the eastern Netherlands is located on Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main transport artery: the Rhine-Alpine Corridor. The area forms the link between the Dutch mainports and the German and Central European hinterland. This makes Logistics Valley an attractive business location for logistics companies. Three regions combined make up Logistics Valley: Liemers Achterhoek, Region Nijmegen and Rivierenland. All three are among the top 20 logistics hotspots in the Netherlands; two are even ranked in the top-ten. Because of their strategic location and multimodal access by road (motorways A2, A12, A15, A50 and A73), by water (the rivers Waal and Rhine) and by rail (Betuweroute), several large logistics service providers have already established themselves here. Not surprising, as Logistics Valley is highly attractive to logistics companies: outstanding infrastructure, ample space, plenty of opportunities for logistics developments and a stable business climate. There are also numerous logistics facilities, such as the barge terminals in Nijmegen (BCTN), Tiel (CTU) and Doesburg (Rotra). Preparations for the construction of Rail Terminal Gelderland, operational in 2020, are in full swing. Medel/Tiel, 7Poort/ Zevenaar and Docks-NLD/'s-Heerenberg have sites available for large, medium and small companies alike. With approximately 100,000 jobs across 15,000 companies, logistics has a strong presence in Gelderland. Consequently, the province boasts a wealth of knowledge about the industry as well as extensive experience with international cooperation. To strengthen the business climate for logistics, the province of Gelderland focuses on mutual cooperation between companies and parties in the logistics sector. For this, platforms for entrepreneurs have been established in Liemers Achterhoek, Region Nijmegen and Rivierenland. Together, these platforms form the partnership Logistics Valley and they also collectively present themselves under that name. The following ambition has been formulated for the further development of the logistics sector: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Logistic Corridor in Gelderland is a reliable, sustainable and smart

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Hotspot Regio Nijmegen

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Focus: logistics and agribusiness Centrally located in the Netherlands on multiple transport axes Large inland terminal in Tiel (CTU) Industrial estate Medel for large-scale logistics

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Focus: logistics in metropolitan environment, manufacturing and health Situated on logistics corridor with inland terminal directly on Waal/Rhine (BCTN) Rail Terminal Gelderland under preparation (2020) Industrial estates Park 15 and Bijsterhuizen for large-scale logistics www.lecregionnijmegen.nl

link in the international transport network. The flow of goods is guaranteed and lead to economic spin-off (jobs and revenue) and a good living and business climate in Gelderlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. To accomplish this, the provincial government closely works together with entrepreneurs, educational institutions and local government bodies. The focus in this respect is on the provision of logistics services to other important sectors in Gelderland, such as health, food and manufacturing, and on agro-logistics. Furthermore, collaboration takes place on projects

Focus: large-scale warehousing (EDCs) and value-added logistics Strategic position in relation to German hinterland Container terminals in Doesburg (Rotra) and Emmerich Industrial estates DocksNLD and 7Poort for large-scale logistics

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for multimodal transport, smart logistics and infrastructure, sustainability and gearing education to the needs of the labour market.

Logistics Valley contact: Bernold Kemperink, sectormanager Agro Food and Logistics T +31 (0)6 28 87 60 89 E bernold.kemperink@oostnv.com

Seacon Logistics Connecting logistics with business, is all about having the bigger picture. Being a logistics chain director with a maritime character, Seacon believes in challenging the status quo in logistics. They believe in continuous innovation. In being proactive and therefore redeﬁning logistics over and over again. Seacon Logistics has been leading in their industry by their drive to continuously innovate. “Helping our customers to bring their business to the next level, that is what we constantly strive for”, explains Corné Geerts, Managing Director at Seacon. “With tailor-made logistics solutions, their business processes become faster, smoother and therefore better. We believe that working closely together is the key to create the best possible logistics operations.” Close collaboration for a better process By establishing dynamic partnerships and working closely together, higher value is created. Geerts: “We believe that looking at the complete business process together is the key in finding the best possible logistics solution. Thus, we help your business improve operational efficiency along with reliable delivery cycle times and thus help maintaining your competitive edge.” Full transparency Seacon helps organizations to lower their working capital by using targeted technology solutions that provide clear insight into specific logistics supply chain costs and performance levels. They provide their clients with dashboards that enable them to fully track the logistic process. With for example their fully automated system, the Control Tower, Seacon continuously gathers data to help their clients to improve efficiency even further. Innovative approach backed by experience Seacon’s innovative approach, backed by over 30 years of experience in the field, has proven to be a golden combination. By seamlessly connecting overseas distribution to warehousing and distribution, the best possible logistics solution is found for every organization.

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CARU Containers makes the difference worldwide CARU Containers is the largest private player in the international market for container sales and rentals. The company among other things distinguishes itself through its strong customer focus and service-mindedness, its innovative strength and its flexibility. This for example is reflected in the company's dynamic fleet, which yields its customers in the transport and logistics sector many advantages.

“We are able to quickly deliver containers to the customer’s required location,” says Corporate Account Manager Wim de Bos. “The containers which we sell and rent, for example to globally operating logistics companies, are not centrally located. We have an extensive network of depots in all parts of the world. Through agreements with shipping lines and logistics service providers, we can swiftly move containers to where they are needed.”

New and used The dynamic fleet of CARU Containers consists of 20ft-containers, 40ft-containers and 40ft-high cube containers. De Bos: “We sell and rent both new and used containers. In terms of newly constructed containers, we are able to supply many different types. From sea containers to

own people carry out quality checks in those factories to guarantee the quality.”

Trust CARU Containers was established in Rotterdam in 2000 following the merger of two companies with years of experience, also internationally. In the years that followed, the company expanded into a large global company with 15 offices spread across eleven countries in Asia, Europe and North America. In total, CARU Containers is active in over 70 countries. “This market is all about trust,” says De Bos. “In countries where we do not have offices, we have been working together with local trading partners for many years; they value service and customer-mindedness as much as we do.”

Buy-back Guarantee moving containers. As a major player, we have a strong purchasing position with the container factories in China. Despite tightness in the market, this enables us to guarantee short delivery times and competitive prices. Furthermore, our

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A good example of that distinctive service provision is the buy-back guarantee that CARU Containers extends to customers who purchase containers for temporary use. “Customers can for example use this when serving destinations for which they have no return freight.” The company

also likes to distinguish itself regarding automation and innovation. “Among other things, we have a web portal that is currently already allowing the first customers to easily place their orders themselves 24/7.”

Caru Containers B.V. Seattleweg 34, 3195 ND Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 491 44 44 E info@carucontainers.com I www.carucontainers.com

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Port of Moerdijk: room for growth and multimodal connections

Port of Moerdijk is located exactly halfway between Rotterdam and Antwerp and is the most inland seaport in the Netherlands. The port has ample space for development, is optimally accessible and boasts outstanding connections by road, water, rail and via its pipeline network. 2016 was a good year for Port of Moerdijk. Over the past year, volumes grew by 5.4% to 17.5 million tonnes. About 1,900 seagoing vessels and 11,000 inland barges called at the port and made use of its transhipment and storage facilities. Maritime shipping saw the strongest growth, but inland shipping and rail saw significant increases as well. It is not for nothing that the figures are so strong: Port of Moerdijk has numerous distinctive features that make the port an attractive location for the handling and transhipment of cargo.

Optimally connected Port of Moerdijk is strategically located on the Hollands Diep canal, thus making it the most inland seaport in the Netherlands. The central situation between Rotterdam and Antwerp offers many options for transporting goods to and from the Netherlands and for moving cargo deeper into the European hinterland. The port is optimally connected by road, rail and water, both for inland navigation and sea shipping.

For example, the port is connected to the two main waterways of the Netherlands, the Rhine and the Meuse, and therefore directly connected to all the inland waterway routes to and from the European hinterland. At the same time, Port of Moerdijk has a comprehensive, ever-expanding network of scheduled shortsea services which offer connections to Norway and various destinations in the UK, Spain and Portugal several times a week. Port of Moerdijk does not have waiting times and due to its excellent location and multimodal transport options congestion is not an issue.

and companies in the manufacturing industry. What ties all these entrepreneurs to Moerdijk Port is room. Room for growth, for accessing new markets, for realising sustainable ambitions and for truly having choices: for transport by sea or by inland waterway, for transport by rail or by road or even for transport by pipeline.

New markets The port and industrial area of Moerdijk covers more than 2,600 hectares, some 1,300 of which are earmarked for companies. Over 430 have now already established black U/C themselves here. They are characterised PMS 292 U/C by their wide diversity: from large chemical companies (the site is connected to an international underground pipeline system for the transport of chemicals) and recycling companies to logistics service providers

Port of Moerdijk Plaza 3, 4782 SL Moerdijk The Netherlands T +31 (0)168 388 870 E info@portofmoerdijk.nl I www.portofmoerdijk.nl Visit us at Transport Logistic in Munich:

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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. In collaboration with various customers, the company has already developed two Logistics Service Centres 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 1,500 employees. It operates thirty-six branches around the world from its head office in the Port of Rotterdam. The company's fleet currently comprises more than 18,850 tank containers, 6,700 dry bulk containers, 400 tank trailers and 530 trucks. Den Hartogh provides specialised logistics services to the chemical industry, including the transport of chemical liquids, polymers and gases. As the 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 chemical market, the formation of ‘smart’ clusters is essential to boost synergy, integrate logistics activities, optimise the safety and quality of the chemical logistics chain and reduce costs.”

Logistics Service Centres & On-site Logistics Chemical companies within the cluster, who previously used to deal with drivers from

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many different logistics service providers, have opted to use Den Hartogh exclusively for their on-site logistics. Arthur Snel, Deputy Director Liquid Logistics, about the concept: “A specialised team of Den Hartogh drivers moves the chemical tanks of the different transport companies from the Logistics Service Centres to the plants for filling. This is a 24/7 operation. After having been filled, Den Hartogh returns the tanks to the Logistics Service Centre; ready for the transport company to transport them to their final destination.”

Cluster services “As an additional service, Den Hartogh can also move the tanks to and from the Logistics Service Centre on behalf of the different transport companies. Den Hartogh collects tanks from the terminals and cleans and checks them to ensure that they are in perfect condition for the job. After loading, Den Hartogh can move the tank to the rail or ferry terminal for further transport. This is done not only

by road. Smart solutions, including barge and rail, can also be very effective in a relative small area such as the Rotterdam cluster.” By having Den Hartogh perform all of the logistics activities within the cluster, the chemical and transport companies are assured of being served by a regular, local team and of optimised on-site logistics.

Den Hartogh Logistics Willingestraat 6, 3087 AN Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)88 162 00 00 I www.denhartogh.com contact: Jacco van Holten, Director Commerce Jvanholten@denhartogh.com Arthur Snel, Deputy Director Liquid Logistics Asnel@denhartogh.com

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