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Can’t wait for Xmas? Try 12send

[ December 16, 2016   //   Chris ]

Parcel International, has launched 12send, a same-day intra-European air cargo delivery that uses Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s baggage system and KLM’s European network.It follows a successful pilot in October 2016 on KLM routes between Amsterdam and Barcelona-El Prat, Spain.

Cargo shipped on the 12send service is processed and loaded by Schiphol’s luggage system, and travels to KLM destinations Europe-wide with Parcel International handling first and last mile, delivering to the final customer by electric van and e-bike.

Parcel International partner, Casper Plat, Partnersaid: “This means we can provide an “ordered before noon, delivered before 11pm” service all over the Continent.”

Parcel International aims to have 12send operational to 20 European cities in the coming years.

Parcel International is the majority stakeholder in a new company, 12send, while KLM Cargo and Schiphol Cargo have contributed to the start-up and launch of the service.

Tags: KLM, Parcel International, Schiphol