Pictured: Maastricht Aachen Airport
The new group aims to give local companies a platform and voice, with forwarders, truckers, handlers, airlines and logistics service providers among the founding members.
Government representation is also being considered.
Maarten van As, Director of Air Cargo Netherlands attended the launch event, commenting, “The airport is the basis of a logistics ecosystem in this region that can become stronger if the airport, local forwarders and logistics partners join forces. In addition, there are opportunities in coordinating logistics processes and systems with Schiphol Airport, where ACN wants to take on a connecting role.”
Thirty members and prospective new joiners also intended, including Arjan Hage, Managing Partner of Maastricht Logistics Services, who says, “Maastricht Airport is located in a very enterprising region with a strong international focus - as a local entrepreneur, I am convinced that if we join forces in the field of air freight here in the region, this will be good for us, for the region, and for the airport.”