Dutch forwarder Rotra has officially integrated the activities of Van Londen Consultancy BV (VLC), effective immediately. This strategic step further strengthens Rotra’s position in the air and ocean freight market, particularly within Special Services and project cargo. VLC, founded in 1999, is a well-established logistics service provider with many years of experience delivering tailor-made global transport solutions. The company has built a strong reputation for organizing complex project shipments across sea and air freight. VLC’s customer-oriented approach and broad logistics expertise perfectly complement Rotra’s service-driven and innovative character.
“The integration of VLC fits perfectly within our strategy to further strengthen and expand our existing services,” says Paul Rombeek, Managing Director of Rotra Air & Ocean. “By combining the knowledge, experience, and global networks of both teams, we enhance our capabilities within Special Services and are able to support our customers even more effectively in complex logistics challenges.”
Pieter van Londen, founder and former owner of VLC, and his team will remain actively involved in operations: “Joining forces with Rotra allows us to further strengthen and secure our services within a larger, future-focused organization. I look forward to working closely with the Rotra team to continue serving our customers in the best possible way.”
All VLC activities and customer relationships are now part of the Special Services division of Rotra Air & Ocean BV. Together with the VLC team, Rotra is ensuring a smooth transition, enabling customers to immediately benefit from an enhanced and seamless service experience.
About Rotra
Royal Rotra is a family-owned company founded in 1909 and operates as a leading digital freight forwarder with offices in the Netherlands and Belgium. Rotra specializes in air and ocean freight, providing global logistics solutions through its innovative digital platform rotraNext, which fully digitizes the logistics chain. In addition to commodity shipments, Rotra’s dedicated Special Services teams manage complex and time-critical transports, including project cargo, breakbulk, AOG (Aircraft on Ground), and other tailor-made logistics solutions. More information: Digital forwarder in air and sea freight | Rotra
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