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Air Cargo Netherlands spreads its wings to Maastricht

[ December 14, 2023   //   ]

Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) trade association has opened a new branch for the Maastricht region.

ACN Maastricht has been set up to unite the air cargo community surrounding Maastricht Aachen Airport, the country’s only other freight gateway apart from Schiphol and with which it shares ownership.

The new group also aims to give local companies a platform in the global industry. Founding members include forwarders, truckers, handlers, airlines, and logistics service providers and government representation is being explored.

Air Cargo Netherlands director, Maarten van As, said at the launch event in Beek: “Maastricht Aachen Airport is strategically located in the EU Region and has proven itself in recent years as the second cargo airport in the Netherlands,” said van As.

“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.”

Amon the 30 members and prospects in attendance, was Arjan Hage, managing partner of  Maastricht Logistics Services who added: “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.

“By working together, we increase the international visibility of the air freight market in the Maastricht Aachen Airport region, and we are strengthening the power of South Limburg as a logistics hotspot.

“In addition to getting to know each other and strengthening the identity of the South Limburg air freight chain, this collaboration offers us opportunities to better connect processes and make working methods more efficient.”

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