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Wallenborn expands its Outsize Fleet

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 25. September 2018. Posted in Outsize & Aerospace division.

Wallenborn expands its Outsize Fleet

25.09.2018

As our Outsize business continues to grow, Wallenborn takes delivery of a new trailer with powered rollerbed equipped with a Hydraroll system.

Luxembourg, 25.09.2018

Our new custom built trailer is considered a mega flatbed engine carrier equipped with a Hydraroll powered rollerbed and winch enabling us to transport any kind of aircraft engine that requires loading/offloading with a powered rollerbed (Trent Engine Series). Only a handful of European transport providers can offer this service.

The Trent Engine Series powers aircrafts such as the Airbus A330 (Trent 700), Airbus A340 (Trent 500), Airbus A350 XWB (Trent XWB), Airbus A380 (Trent 900), Boeing 777 (Trent 800), and Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Trent 1000). With the powered rollerbed system we can transfer the engine directly from the aircraft to the truck using a high-loader.

The trailer is equipped with 6 powered cargo roller (PCR) units which, together with the winch provide more than enough strength and ability to safely move even the heaviest of engines. The PCR units are located in the center of the trailer floor, situated in all three sections of the floor, and 2 pneumatic palletstops are also positioned at the rear of the trailer for maximum security.

Wallenborn has fixed transport licenses for the world’s largest aircraft engines in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and specific routes in Germany and Great Britain.

We have developed our own “Engine Handling Procedures” for each engine type and also maintain a record of all shipments through the “Engine Check Lists”. Further services and capabilities include:

Dedicated engine / XXL team with 24/7 coverage
Customised, multi-lingual training program for AC engine transports
Wallenborn supervision provided at all major cargo airports
Dedicated engine carrier fleet on which larger engines can also be transported as “secured cargo” in order to maintain a high security status
Certified strapping equipment on all engine carriers (5 ton & 10 ton straps) and chains where needed

To speak to someone about our outsize transportation services please email your request to BIG@wallenborn.com or call our Luxembourg office at +352 26 341 1.

Equistone Partners Europe invests in leading Transport Services Provider Wallenborn

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 20. September 2018. Posted in Our Network.

Equistone Partners Europe and Wallenborn

20.09.2018

Equistone Partners Europe invests in leading Transport Services Provider Wallenborn Transports alongside President & CEO, Frantz Wallenborn.

Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors, today announces that it has invested in Wallenborn Transports alongside the company’s current President and CEO, Frantz Wallenborn.

Luxembourg, 20.09.2018

Founded in Luxembourg in 1920, Wallenborn Transports has since grown to become a leading provider of premium transportation services and one of Europe’s largest road feeder services (RFS) operators. The company has 16 offices in 12 countries around the world and is renowned for its excellence in quality of service, reliability, dynamic customer network expansion and ability to provide highly integrated transport services.

Already a trusted partner to over 800 companies in more than 40 markets, Wallenborn Transports will benefit from Equistone’s support as it further positions itself as a leading player in a fragmented European market, while pursuing geographic expansion and diversifying its offering. As he has done for the past 33 years, Frantz Wallenborn will continue to play a leading role in the company’s development and will remain a significant shareholder alongside Equistone.

Frantz Wallenborn, President and CEO of Wallenborn Transports, commented: “Wallenborn was founded by my grandfather in 1920. Since then, we have grown the company both organically and through acquisitions to become a leading specialized transport services provider in major markets including Benelux, France, Germany, Italy and Scandinavia. Having Equistone as a capital partner, with its own wealth of experience to share, will allow us to further consolidate Wallenborn’s position as a European market leader and keep on developing our premium brand in line with our customers’ growth and demands.”

Thierry Lardinois and Grégoire Schlumberger, Partners at Equistone, added: “Equistone is proud to be working alongside Frantz Wallenborn to continue developing Wallenborn’s range of premium offers and to explore new growth opportunities for the company in its niche markets. Having recently raised a new fund, we have the resources to actively support the ambitious strategy to build a unique platform for consolidation.”

Completion of the deal occurred in August.

NOTES TO EDITORS

About Equistone Partners Europe

Equistone is an independent investment firm wholly-owned and managed by its executives. The company is one of Europe’s leading investors in mid-market buyouts with a strong, consistent track record spanning over 30 years, with more than 400 transactions completed in this period. Equistone has a strong focus on change of ownership deals and aims to invest between €25m and €150m of equity in businesses with enterprise values of between €50m and €500m. The company has a team of over 35 investment professionals operating across France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK, investing as a strategic partner alongside management teams. Equistone is currently investing its sixth buyout fund, which held a final closing at its €2.8bn hard cap in March 2018.

Equistone is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Further information can be found at www.equistonepe.com

About Wallenborn

Wallenborn’s mission is to be the most trusted provider of specialised transportation services in Europe. Established in 1920, Wallenborn is a leading provider of transportation services and Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator. Wallenborn is the market leader in major markets including Benelux, France, Germany, Italy and Scandinavia, and are proud to have the most extensive European network. Wallenborn has five focus areas of road transport – air cargo, overland, secure, temperature controlled, and outsize. The company has 16 offices in 11 countries across Europe, plus operations in Dubai and Sharjah, and are ISO 9001-2015 certified.

Further information can be found at www.wallenborn.com

Road feeder services sector faces challenges

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 10. September 2018. Posted in Allgemein.

Road feeder services sector faces challenges

10.09.2018

Air Cargo News’ September 2018 issue features Wallenborn in its road feeder services article.

Luxembourg, 10.09.2018

The RFS sector has plenty to be optimistic about, but airport congestion, driver shortages and trade tariffs are ever-present threats, writes Damian Brett.

The article goes on to discuss the RFS market as a whole – its growth; how it is changing as a result of the above mentioned challenges; technological advances and investments; and more. The article is based on interviews with Jason Breakwell, our Commercial Director, as well as Jan de Rijk and Arthur Welter representatives.

To download the full Air Cargo News issue click here. The road feeder services feature begins on Page 29.

About Air Cargo News

Air Cargo News‘ mission is to be the leading print communications and media partner to the air cargo industry, giving trusted news and information that helps their clients’ make smarter and better decisions. They aim to do this in a manner mostuseful to recipients – print, directories, website, e-newsletters, digital products, apps, social media, exhibitions and events. For more than 35 years Air Cargo News has been recognised as the world’s leading air cargo publication combining the highest quality editorial content, reachingdecision-makers and offering superior advertiser value. With 11,954 audited circulation it is the leading international newspaper published fortnightly in tabloid size for the airfreight industry.

Wallenborn steadily grows its Belgian operations

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 4. September 2018. Posted in Our Network.

Wallenborn steadily grows its Belgian operations

04.09.2018

With more customers shifting their operations to Liege airport, Wallenborn steadily expands locally to better serve our customers.

Luxembourg, 04.09.2018

Liege Airport, the leading cargo airport in Belgium, had an exceptional year in 2017, setting an all-time record of 717,000 tonnes of goods handled with growth of 8.5%, compared to 2016. 2018 has showed no signs of this growth slowing down.

Cargo business worldwide has seen overall growth, driven by strong economic performances in Europe, but also by the emergence of new e-commerce opportunities. All the Liege-based operators have made progress. In addition, three new airlines – Air China Cargo, Air Bridge Cargo and Turkish Cargo – have moved operations to Liege Airport. These new additions are proof that the airport’s Flexpress strategy, which prioritizes cargo, is working.

Liege Airport has accelerated its investment programme in order to support the growth of companies and handlers – a new 6,000 m2 cargo hall was put in operation earlier this year, and more than 20,000 m2 will soon be built, as well as 4 new parking stands for large aircraft which will be operational in 2019. It represents a major investment of more than 50 million euros in 2018 alone.

As a result of this rapid growth, Wallenborn has adapted to support the ever increasing activity and customer requirements in Liege. Earlier this year, we added two new staff members to the local team. Last week, we permanently moved two of our trucks over which are now BE registered. These trucks will serve mainly domestic and nearby airports (MST & occasionally LIL), and will do so several times a day, as well as offering our customers flexible pre-loading and offloading.

Donald Schaap, our Liege Operations Manager, noted: “As cargo volumes keep on increasing in Liege, we need to find ways not only to maintain service levels throughout this intense growth period, but also to differentiate ourselves. Therefore, one more staff member will be added in September, bringing our total local headcount to 5 employees. A third truck will also be added, with drivers operating the trucks in 12h shifts to increase domestic capacity and flexibilty 24/7. These additions should put us in a good position to take on the high season challenge that is Q4, and meet the needs of our customers.”

These latest developments are in line with Wallenborn’s customer focus value and principle to grow with our customers. To learn more about how we can support you in Belgium, please contact Donald and his team on + 32 4 235 81 50 or LGG.request@wallenborn.com.

About Liège Airport

Liege Airport, 8th cargo airport in Europe and 1st in Belgium, is the only European airport that prioritises full cargo. It specialises in express transport, electronic commerce, pharmaceutical products and perishable goods, as well as live animals. Liege Airport, and its brand Flexpress, is operational 24/7 without restrictions, offering a flexible and fast service, all less than a day’s journey by truck to the heart of the Amsterdam-Paris-Frankfurt golden triangle with its 400 million consumers. To learn more visit www.liegeairport.com.

Wallenborn successfully renews its AEOS certification

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 28. August 2018. Posted in Our Network.

Wallenborn successfully renews its AEOS certification

28.08.2018

Certified since 2009, Wallenborn just successfully completed its 4th AEOS audit (required every 3 years) by the Luxembourgish Customs Authority.

Luxembourg, 28.08.2018

The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) concept is based on the Customs-to-Business partnership introduced by the World Customs Organisation (WCO), and is, in essence, derived from the Union Customs Code (UCC). Traders who voluntarily meet a wide range of criteria work in close cooperation with customs authorities to assure the common objective of supply chain security.

The EU established its AEO concept based on the internationally recognised standards, creating a legal basis for it in 2008 through the ‘security amendments’ to the “Community Customs Code” (CCC) (Regulation (EC) 648/2005) and its implementing provisions.

In short, the AEO scheme’s mission is to:

Facilitate legitimate trade
Reinforce Safety and Security
Harmonize and standardize the application of customs controls
Provide an electronic environment

In part, yes, it is driven by security, i.e. anti-terrorism, smuggling, people trafficking etc., however compliance with customs procedures and how the company is treated by authorities is paramount. Therefore by satisfying certain criteria a company is considered to be reliable in their customs related operations throughout the European Community for goods imported into or exported from the EU.

The programme, is open to all supply chain actors. It covers economic operators authorised for customs simplification (AEOC), security and safety (AEOS) or a combination of the two. Any economic operator established in the customs territory of the Union who is part of the international supply chain and is involved in customs-related operations, may apply for the AEO status.

Companies with the AEOS certification have successfully met the following conditions and criteria:

Compliance with customs legislation and taxation rules and absence of criminal offenses related to the economic activity
Appropriate record keeping
Financial solvency
Appropriate security & safety measures

The AEO status granted by one Member State is recognised by the customs authorities in all Member States.

AEO benefits are an integral part of the EU legislation governing the AEO status. Wallenborn recognised the value add this could bring not just to the company, but to our clients as well. As such, we moved to become certified early on, first obtaining the AEOS certificate in June 2009. Since then Wallenborn has successfully completed every 3 year audit conducted by the Luxembourgish Customs authorities, and thereby benefiting from advantages such as:

Fewer physical and document-based controls related to security & safety
Prior notification in case of selection for physical control related to safety and security
Priority treatment if selected for control
Possibility to request a specific place for customs controls
Indirect benefits (recognition as a secure and safe business partner; improved relations with Customs and other government authorities; reduced theft and losses; fewer delayed shipments; improved planning; improved customer service; improved customer loyalty; lower inspection costs of suppliers; increased co-operation, etc)
Mutual Recognition with third countries

AEO is governed by European Community law

The basic law is set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 (the Customs Code) as amended by Regulation (EC) No 648/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EEC)No 2454/93 (the Implementing Provisions) as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1875/2006.

To learn more about the AEO concept and certification procedure visit the AEO section of the European Commission website.

Truckers keep air cargo on the road

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 11. June 2018. Posted in Reports.

Truckers keep air cargo on the road

11.06.2018

Wallenborn features in Air Cargo Week.

Luxembourg, 11.06.2018

Road Feeder Services are vital in the air cargo supply chain. Global providers talk about growing demand, capacity challenges and digitalisation opportunities, writes David Craik.

Jan de Rijk Logistics chief executive, Sebastiaan Scholte says the last 12 months has seen a lot of growth in its road feeder service volumes. However, there are mounting challenges.

The main hurdle has been driven by an ongoing capacity squeeze in the sector which has led to increased operating costs. “There is a shortage of manpower and drivers in the logistics industry in general,” he states. “There aren’t enough young people wanting to get into the industry because they don’t find it exciting enough or because there aren’t as many of them around given the ageing demographics in Europe.”

Wallenborn commercial director, Jason Breakwell says it has experienced similar challenges and opportunities.

In short, the AEO scheme’s mission is to:

“Both commercial and consumer sentiment has been more positive in the last 12 months or so. As a result, there has been higher demand for transport movements including re-stocking,” he states. “In 2017 our volumes were up 20 per cent year on year and in the first quarter of 2018 we are eight per cent ahead of the same period last year. “There has been a real capacity squeeze particularly through driver shortages as the plentiful source from Eastern Europe begins to dry up. But new legislation in some EU countries around rest breaks and minimum wage payments has also restricted the movement of truck drivers,” he adds.

To read the full article click here.

About Air Cargo Week and Azura International

We are an international print and digital publishing organisation specialising in airfreight news, industry events and awards, as well as being pioneers of the world-renowned website www.azfreight.com.

Wallenborn attains ISO 9001:2015 certification

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 5. June 2018. Posted in Reports.

Wallenborn attains ISO 9001:2015 certification

05.06.2018

As Wallenborn’s ISO 9001:2008 certification drew to a close, we successfully renewed the accreditation by qualifying for the ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Luxembourg, 05.06.2018

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 161 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.

The ISO 9000 family addresses various aspects of quality management and contains some of ISO’s best known standards. The standards provide guidance and tools for companies and organizations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality is consistently improved.

In short, the AEO scheme’s mission is to:

ISO 9001:2015 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the family that can be certified. This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continuous improvement. Using ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.

Wallenborn first became ISO certified back in May 2009. As an organisation with a strong focus on quality, it made sense to attain an official “stamp of approval” in this regard. This updated accreditation is testament to our dedication to continuously maintaining high standards of service and customer care.

To learn more about ISO click here. To learn more about the revision of ISO 9001:2015 click here.

Luxembourg’s Single Window for Logistics portal is Live!

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 20. February 2018. Posted in Our Network.

Luxembourg’s Single Window for Logistics portal is Live!

20.02.2018

Luxembourg’s Ministry of Economy launches a new online portal called a “Single Window for Logistics”.

Luxembourg, 20.02.2018

As you may have noticed in the press, the new information portal for logistics and international trade is now online. The portal has been developed with a number of government agencies and State services in the context of the Single Window for Logistics programme. The goal is to provide information about the logistics sector in Luxembourg, and to guide operators through the formalities of the import, export or transit of goods. The Logistics Portal is available in French and English, and can be accessed at the web address www.logistics.public.lu.

Located in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg provides global companies with many strategic advantages for conducting their business successfully. Luxembourg continuously improves its positioning as an intercontinental logistics hub in Europe. Luxembourg indeed ranks 2nd globally for logistic capabilities according to the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index.

Wallenborn Transports S.A. is proud to carry the ‘Made in Luxembourg’ logo and to support local efforts such as this one to further the development of Luxembourg as a key European logistics hub.

Wallenborn Transports wins Industry Insight Monthly Award

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 7. November 2017. Posted in Reports.

Wallenborn Transports wins Industry Insight Monthly Award

07.11.2017

…and Wally feels like a superhero again!

Luxembourg, 07.11.2017

Every year Industry Insight Monthly runs an award programme to showcase the most innovative and dynamic firms throughout various corporate industries that offer unique and versatile solutions and support to their clients. Throughout the world and across the market, they delve far and wide in search of the very best companies and the individuals behind them.

Winners are decided through a combination of votes gathered from Industry Insight Monthly’s network of respected industry partners and their own rigorous in-house research, conducted by a team of professionals who carefully scrutinise everything from a nominee’s region to their performance over the past 12 months, their commitment to innovation, their methods and even their competition to ensure that only the most deserving names walk away with one of their prestigious awards.

This year Wallenborn has been chosen as the winner of the “Best Air & Road Freight Forwarder – EMEA” award. Upon hearing this news, President & CEO Frantz Wallenborn said: “It is such fantastic news. It is a testament to the great team I have here at Wallenborn, and all the effort and inventiveness they invest in making sure our customers receive the best service possible. I am very proud of them.”

Everyone at Wallenborn would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who voted for us, and continue to support us in our mission to be the most trusted provider of specialised transportation services in Europe.

To read more about the award process and categories click here, and to read more about the transport & logistics awards click here.

About Industry Insight Magazine

Featuring in depth insight, news and features from across the business market, Industry Insight Magazine draws on the experience, knowledge and contacts of its parent publisher AI Global Media to ensure that readers receive up to the minute editorial on the topics they want to know about.

Wallenborn featured in Air Cargo Week

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 24. October 2017. Posted in Reports.

Wallenborn featured in Air Cargo Week

24.10.2017

This week’s Air Cargo Week magazine highlights temperature sensitive transport.

Luxembourg, 24.10.2017

Cool chain shipments are playing a big part in the better performance of air cargo as demand for perishables, pharmaceuticals and other temperature sensitive goods continues, and positive development of the sector looks to be a certainty for the industry.

Page 12 of this week’s Air Cargo Week magazine features a short write up on our view of this segment. We have seen continuous growth in demand for temperature controlled transportation since April 2017, and in May expanded our fleet with 12 new Bi-temperature trailers. We see high potential in this sector.

According to MarketsandMarkets the refrigerated road transport market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.67%, in terms of value, from 2017 to reach a projected value of USD 17.82 Billion by 2022.

The European region is projected to have the largest and the fastest growing market share within this projection. Particularly the multi-temperature segment has the quickest growth when compared to single-temperature.

The advantage of our bi-temperature trailers for customers is that they can now benefit from cost savings in using only one truck, when in the past two trucks would have been required for the same transport. Simultaneously, this makes for more environmentally friendly transport. In addition, this service benefits the current trucking capacity situation on the market, with demand higher than ever before in Europe, and supply diminishing.

To read the full write up please click here.

Air Cargo week also appears in a digital format and its news content is the driver of a number of significant web sites around the world including the renowned air logistics information website www.azfreight.com.

Air Cargo Week’s status in the industry is confirmed by the recognition of the prestigious ACW World Air Cargo Awards acknowledged as the most prestigious in the world and presented at Gala Events at Air Cargo Europe and Air Cargo China.

About Air Cargo Week

Air Cargo Week is the world’s only weekly newspaper published for the air logistics professional. Their readers from all categories of the air logistics business include executives from airlines, airports, cargo handlers, freight forwarders, general sales agents and logistic service providers, the very people that keep this major global industry on the move. Each weekly issue of this publication contains up-to-date news and information from all corners of the logistics business, plus interviews with prominent industry figures and topical regional and subject features presented in an authoritative yet easy-to-read editorial format.