Wallenborn moves to new dedicated Logistics Centre at Liege Airport

Written by Paula Henkes on 25. March 2025. Posted in Our Network.

Wallenborn moves to new dedicated Logistics Centre at Liege Airport

Wallenborn has been part of Liege Airport’s growth since 2017, foreseeing the future business potential of a new, centrally located, curfew-free cargo airport in Europe.

Belgium, 25.03.2025

At that point, LGG was positioned eighth in Europe by tonnage. In 2024, cargo volumes had increased twofold, elevating LGG to fifth position in the rankings and solidifying its status as the leading gateway for cross-border e-commerce.

Donald Schaap, General Manager Belgium noted that “while e-commerce significantly contributed to this significant growth, Wallenborn also played a crucial role by ensuring seamless connectivity between LGG and export and import markets throughout Europe. LGG lacks a substantial local market, and our objective has been to greatly enhance and expand market accessibility for airlines and e-commerce service providers using LGG as their hub. We are the largest and most proficient provider of road transportation at LGG and we have made significant investments in personnel, fleet and technology. This culminated in 2025 with our relocation to a brand new, 18,000 square metre state-of-the art transport and logistics facility incorporates offices, secure truck parking, and flexible warehousing dedicated to e-commerce services.

Our e-commerce customers appreciate our integrated strategy, as they favour obtaining all necessary services from a single provider. Additionally, they benefit from our extensive fleet and wide-reaching network, which has consistently demonstrated our ability to rapidly scale operations and deliver to any European market.”

Lufthansa Cargo extends Fresh Partnership with Wallenborn – 12.03.2025

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 12. March 2025. Posted in Our Network.

Lufthansa Cargo extends Fresh Partnership with Wallenborn

In 2023 Wallenborn embarked on a collaboration with Lufthansa Cargo, taking responsibility for the management of the airline’s European Fresh-to-Door distribution network centred around hubs in Brussels, Frankfurt, and Munich.

Given the time- and temperature-sensitive nature of these transported goods, a high degree of integration is essential between all stakeholders, including Health and Customs agencies, to ensure the integrity of each shipment is protected.

Luxembourg, 12.03.2025

Oliver Blum, the airline’s Head of Airmail, Courier & Perishables Handling, says the success of the partnership has led to Lufthansa Cargo extending its perishables contract with Wallenborn in 2025. “The decisive factors for this were the consistently high quality of operational implementation as well as the professional support for sensitive perishable shipments. The reliability of day-to-day business, the active service orientation, and the high degree of flexibility are all factors of central importance to Lufthansa Cargo and its international clientele. The latest contract extension underlines our mutual trust and forms the basis for continued successful cooperation,” he said.

An essential element of this highly successful collaboration is the close relationships Wallenborn has developed with consignors across the globe and consignees in many countries, including Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. This ensures a high degree of flexibility and resilience, especially during high seasons, product launches and promotions. This collaboration includes workshops in origin counties, telematics access for importers to increase shipment visibility, and enhanced customer service for all parties. It’s an approach which is highly valued by importers such as Konrad Skowronski, Freight Manager at Agrotropic AG in Oberhasli, Switzerland, which imports sustainably cultivated cut flowers directly from farms overseas and is renowned for its extensive selection of premium roses. For Agrotropic, the essence of cultivation lies in the enduring long-term relationships they share with farms in countries such as Ecuador, Japan, Kenya, and Sri Lanka. “We regard Wallenborn as a provider of reliable service and clear communication. Our cut flowers are always in competent hands at Wallenborn, and we always feel well-informed and well cared for,” Frank said.

Smarter Transport Management as new Frankfurt X-Dock streamlines RFS operations

Written by Wally Website on 27. February 2025. Posted in Our Network.

Smarter Transport Management as new Frankfurt X-Dock streamlines RFS operations

In terms of shipment volumes, truck movements, and revenue, Germany ranks as the leading country for Wallenborn – a status which is maintained through constant innovation and a commitment to giving customers more solutions.

Frankfurt, 27.02.2025

Nina Strippel, MD at Wallenborn Germany, based at Europe’s busiest cargo airport in Frankfurt, tell us more…

Throughout my professional journey, I’ve learned the immense value of commitment, adaptability, and consistency – principles that continue to guide my leadership approach and ensure we not only meet but exceed our customers’ expectations. “One of our latest innovations in Germany is the inauguration of our new X-Dock at Frankfurt Airport, launched in January 2025. This state-of-the-art facility greatly improves process efficiency, enabling enhanced lane and load planning and smarter traffic management. By minimising the number of loading and unloading points, we’ve streamlined our operations, boosted capacity, and improved truck utilisation. This not only increases efficiency but also contributes positively to our CO2 footprint and supports Wallenborn’s sustainability goals to balance our economic performance with our environmental responsibility.

“With our X-Dock, extensive European trucking network, and strong partnerships, we serve as a true one-stop shop for air cargo logistics. We not only provide optimal solutions for online stations but also organise cargo handling at offline stations in collaboration with our trusted partners to give customers the widest choice of service and growth options. This flexibility allows us to provide seamless, tailored services that meet the needs of our customers across a wide range of locations and operational scenarios.

Wallenborn and WFS elevate cooperation in Copenhagen with launch of E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling services

Written by Paula Henkes on 17. December 2024. Posted in Our Network.

Wallenborn and WFS elevate cooperation in Copenhagen with launch of E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling services.

Wallenborn, recognised as one of Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operators has announced that Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, will take over the existing customer portfolio from Wallenborn Outsourcing in Copenhagen Wallenborn Transports, effective 1 March 2025.

Scandinavia, 17.12.2024

Initially, E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services will be managed at the Danish airport from a 2,500m² facility located at Kystvejen, 24 and will transition, to the newly-refurbished 4,800m² warehouse at Kystvejen 28 in summer 2025

The new 4,800m² facility underscores WFS’ robust commitment to customers in Copenhagen and solidifies its status as the largest air cargo handling provider at CPH. Since opening its first warehouse operation in 2006, WFS has expanded by adding two further purpose-built facilities along with a dedicated GDP-certified pharma facility to support the cluster of life science companies in the Greater Copenhagen area. Currently, it provides handling services for over 50 airline customers in Copenhagen.

“We’re pleased to announce the sale of Wallenborn Outsourcing, which we established in 2016, to WFS. This marks a significant step for our concept and lays the groundwork for even more growth in the Danish logistics space. WFS shares our vision for developing the Outsourcing concept, and we’re confident that WFS will unlock new opportunities and drive innovation. A huge thank you to our amazing team, loyal customers, and partners for their support over the years. A special thank you to Henrik Melbye for his invaluable support and contributions throughout our journey. We’re excited about the future and the opportunities ahead,” said Peter Nygaard, Wallenborn MD Scandinavia.

“Our extensive customer base in Copenhagen, along with the broader freight forwarding community in Denmark, offers considerable opportunities to develop and expand WFS’ E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling services. We expect a high level of further interest from both current and prospective customers seeking to outsource these types of services to an experienced partner with a proven track record of delivering EFFH solutions at major airports,” said Jimi Daniel Hansen, WFS’ Interim Managing Director Denmark & Senior Vice President Operational Excellence.

WFS currently offers EFFH services to customers at eight other airport stations in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Liege, London Heathrow, Madrid, Paris CDG, and Stockholm Arlanda.

Wallenborn welcome Paul Salhani as new CEO

Written by Wally Website on 1. October 2024. Posted in CEO & Team, Our Network, Paul Salhani.

Wallenborn welcome Paul Salhani as new CEO

Paul joined Wallenborn in 1991, holding Group financial and operational responsibilities before his promotion to CEO

Luxembourg, 25.03.2025

Executive Chairman Frantz Wallenborn welcome Paul to his new role, noting “I have collaborated with Paul for over three decades and he has been instrumental in the development and enhancement of our organisation. He’s a strong believer in empowerment and ownership and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to building a positive and inclusive work environment. As CEO, he is ready to lead the company to new heights by leveraging his expertise, vision, and value.”

Asked about the most foremost opportunities facing logistics companies, Paul explained:

“Our customers are increasingly concerned about potential disruptions to their supply chains caused by multiple challenges and changes. These include regulatory compliance, business process improvement, Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, technological advancements, driver retention issues, cybersecurity challenges, and evolving customer expectations. Clients select Wallenborn due to our extensive experience, agility, and commitment to customer satisfaction and service quality.

Our achievements are founded on seven Core Values including Reliability, Diversity and Integrity. I am convinced that our commitment to these values distinguishes us and is the reason why the world’s largest and most esteemed brands not only select Wallenborn as their logistics partner but foster enduring strategic alliances with us across multiple regions and verticals. We take great pride in the fact that our customers have been partnering with Wallenborn for over 15 years on average.”

Wallenborn achieves a decade of GDP Certification

Written by Paula Henkes on 15. November 2023. Posted in CEO & Team, Our Network, Ram Menon.

Wallenborn achieves a decade of GDP Certification

Luxembourg-based Wallenborn Transports is delighted to announce it has achieved ten years of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification, ensuring that the pharmaceutical product s in its care are authorised in compliance with European Union legislation.

Luxembourg, 15.11.2023

Ram Menon, Chief Commercial Officer explained, “in 2013, Wallenborn was the first own-fleet operator in Luxembourg to obtain GDP certification, to maintain the highest standards in healthcare transportation and to eliminate the need for manufacturer audits. Our dedicated GDP teams, located at our control tower in Luxembourg and on the roads across Europe have a singular focus – to ensure that the correct products are delivered in perfect condition to the appropriate recipients within a satisfactory timeframe”.

Elements of Wallenborn’s GDP Certification include

Legal and regulatory framework to ensure thorough understanding of, and compliance with regulations and guidelines.
Implementing and maintaining a robust Quality Management System is essential and includes procedures for pre-loading, loading and unloading, and maintaining the correct temperature range for products.
Supply Chain Mapping to visualise the transportation process and identify potential risks and areas for improvement and implement safety and security protocols.
Temperature Mapping and Transport Qualification ensuring that products are transported under the correct temperature conditions.
Staff and driver training to ensure the importance of understanding and maintaining the integrity of the cold chain for temperature-sensitive products.
Trailer fleet cleaning protocols

For more information about our Wallenborn’s healthcare specialities, please visit www.wallenborn.com/healthcare

Wallenborn Expands in Belgium

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 7. September 2020. Posted in Our Network.

Wallenborn Expands in Belgium

Wallenborn Transports is pleased to announce the opening of its latest service centre at Brussels Airport (BRU), it’s second branch in Belgium.

Speaking from the service centre at the heart of Brucargo, Donald Schaap, Operations Manager Wallenborn Belgium noted:

Luxembourg, 07.09.2020

“We have experienced strong growth and fantastic customer feedback since launching at Liege Airport (LGG) in February 2017. Our customers and partners have warmly welcomed the products and services we developed for them and the new service centre brings us closer to the BRU community and enables us to provide more services and enhance our portfolio.”

“We were attracted to Belgium by its market diversity, ease of doing business and of course it’s central location. Many healthcare companies have well established manufacturing and distribution facilities, it’s airports are important European gateways for exports, imports and e-commerce and there is good intermodal connectivity.”

Wallenborn Belgium was established in 2017 and quickly grew it’s base at Liege Airport providing logistics and support services to airlines, forwarders and shippers. We offer our full product range in Belgium including scheduled air-cargo RFS to approximately 100 airports, GDP validated transport, security transport for vulnerable cargo and out-sized transport dedicated to the aerospace industry. A locally based fleet and driver team connects the three main airports and provides a personalized service for our growing customer base.

If you’re interested in doing business with Wallenborn in Belgium, please contact

Donald Schaap
Wallenborn Belgium

Tel.: +32 2 414 71 21
Email: BRU.request@

Agile Wallenborn navigates Covid 19 disruption to air freight

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 17. March 2020. Posted in Our Network, Security.

Agile Wallenborn navigates Covid 19 disruption to air freight

Lloyd’s Loading List speaks with Jason Breakwell, commercial director at Wallenborn, about Coronavirus and the preventive measures Wallenborn is taking.

Luxembourg, 17.03.2020

With the Covid-19 coronavirus wreaking havoc on global supply chains, the first quarter of the year has so far been a challenging time for road haulier Wallenborn Transports whose core business is in the European air cargo road feeder services (RFS) segment.

The Luxembourg-headquartered firm has bases in 10 countries with a 900+ strong fleet of trucks and operates across Europe. It handled 560,000 shipments last year, the equivalent of 4.2 million tonnes of cargo, well over half of which was generated by air cargo RFS. Wallenborn runs services to over 120 airports in Europe.

“The coronavirus has meant we’ve had to adapt and be agile in response to ‘short-notice’ developments and adjust and upgrade our BCRP (Business Continuity & Recovery Planning) processes and take measures to ensure our employees are well informed and protected’’ the company’s commercial director, Jason Breakwell, told Lloyd’s Loading List.

To read the full Lloyd´s Loading List article click here.

dnata joins forces with leading air-cargo road feeder services provider Wallenborn

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 31. October 2019. Posted in Our Network.

dnata joins forces with leading air-cargo road feeder services provider Wallenborn

21.10.2019

dnata has strengthened its position in the cargo logistics industry in the Middle East by joining forces with Wallenborn Transports, Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator.

Dubai, 28.10.2019

Wallenborn Transports has completed the acquisition of Agility Global Logistics’ interest in dnata PWC Airport Logistics LLC (DPAL), a Dubai-based premium road feeder services provider, and will now embark on a partnership with dnata through its ownership in DPAL. The partnership will see the companies develop new products and services, and enter new markets.

The parties have agreed not to disclose the details of the transaction. The current leadership teams will continue to manage the business and operations.

Bernd Leo Struck, Senior Vice President UAE Cargo & DWC Airline Services, dnata, and Chairman of dnata PWC Airport Logistics, said: “As one of the world’s leading cargo services providers, dnata offers a comprehensive product portfolio, including a broad range of logistics and freight forwarding services, to fully meet the diverse needs of customers.

“We are driven to provide superior services to the regional market. Joining forces with Wallenborn, a leading air-cargo road feeder services operator, helps us enhance our position in this segment and exploit business opportunities both in the UAE and internationally.

“We thank our previous joint venture partner, Agility, for a long-standing and successful partnership with dnata.”

Frantz Wallenborn, President & CEO of Wallenborn Transports, said: “I am thrilled to announce this exciting partnership with dnata which will be a game changer for airlines, forwarders and their customers. This new venture supports my long term vision to enhance RFS in the G.C.C. region and make supply chains more effective and efficient. We will extend the range and quality of RFS services from, to and within the UAE and invest in digitalisation and environmental initiatives that will create dynamic and sustainable opportunities for our customers.”

DPAL is a premium road feeder services provider in the UAE. It offers customers a wide choice of off-line routings and quality service at competitive rates. Its fleet of state-of-the-art trailers can accommodate multiple full-size freighter pallets at a time. Each vehicle is designed to interface with the loading docks of air cargo terminals to eliminate the need for forklifts during loading and unloading. As well as its physical operations, the company provides class-leading solutions for managing the increasingly complex world of airline operating systems.

Wallenborn Transports SA is a leading provider of transportation services and Europe’s largest air-cargo RFS operator. Wallenborn is the leader in major markets including Benelux, France, Germany, Italy and Scandinavia. Wallenborn has 15 offices in ten countries across Europe, as well operational bases in Dubai and Sharjah. Its pan-European road feeder services have been complemented in recent years by a range of special products including GDP certified transport for healthcare products, and TAPA TSR certified secure transport and outsized solutions for aerospace and similar precision industries.

Wallenborn drives down emissions in U.A.E.

Written by Wallenborn Admin on 14. October 2019. Posted in Our Network.

Wallenborn drives down emissions in U.A.E.

14.10.2019

Wallenborn’s trucks and trailers in Dubai have the lowest emission standard currently in place in the U.A.E.

Dubai, 14.10.2019

Wallenborn Transports launched in the U.A.E. back in February 2013 with its first office in Dubai. Its aim was to develop a range of land transport services in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

This expansion was followed by Wallenborn’s observation that airlines and frequencies were growing in the Gulf states and spotting a trend toward higher frequencies of smaller aircrafts within the GCC.

A mere eight months later it opened a second local office, this time in Sharjah.

The launch in Sharjah was in response to fast growing demand for Wallenborn’s air cargo trucking services from airlines, forwarders and integrators across the U.A.E.

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