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11.06.2019

Luxembourg, 25.06.2019

Wallenborn welcomed hundreds of delegates to its exhibition stand where the company showcased its premium transportation services. Speaking from the Wallenborn exhibition space in the heart of the buzzing “Transport & Logistic” hall, Mr Frantz Wallenborn, President and CEO, stated: “This is our fifth successive attendance at “Air Cargo Europe”, the foremost meeting place for supply chain professionals. Since our first participation at Air Cargo Europe in 2011 our capabilities and capacity have grown substantially and we are now recognised as a leading provider of transportation services and one of Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator. It is great to be back here and meet with so many customers and prospective clients in person, when normally they are located all over the world.”

Today, Wallenborn controls a fleet of over 900 vehicles, has 15 offices across 11 countries, and has extended its air-cargo road feeder network to connect over 120 airports across Europe. Besides its leadership in Europe, Wallenborn continues to grow its partnerships with customers in the Middle East too.

Wally was happy to steal the limelight a lot of the time! If you had your photo taken with him, have a look at the ACE 2019 album on our facebook page. To get in touch with your local Wallenborn representative please see here for all relevant contact details. Summing up, Mr Wallenborn noted: “Luxembourg, thanks to its location and sector professionals, has a lot to offer in terms of logistics expertise, infrastructure and innovation. I am proud of the efforts made by my team to promote Luxembourg to an international audience.”

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22.05.2019

Luxembourg, 22.05.2019

For decades Wallenborn has fostered partnerships with companies like Kuehne + Nagel and Panalpina in Europe. Today we can proudly say that those partnerships have reached beyond European borders and extend into the Middle East, where Wallenborn opened its first office in 2013.

Kuehne + Nagel and Panalpina were both looking for a professional and dedicated supplier that could meet their trucking needs in the Middle East. Together with Wallenborn, they have been able to not only improve their supply chain, but solve some critical operational issues.

Imports and exports are both part of Wallenborn’s scope of work. Primarily pick-ups are made at the main airports in Dubai, DXB and DWC, and goods are delivered to the customers’ hub in DWC or to the final consignee in the greater Dubai area.

Exports are usually transported from the various manufacturers to the airport where the customer will forward the cargo by air. Main export locations include Sharjah Airport, DBX and DWC.

Together with Kuehne + Nagel, Wallenborn also takes care of local distribution with smaller trucks or vans. This includes mall deliveries or express service, for example.

For more information on how Wallenborn can help you, please contact Michel Welter at DXB.request@wallenborntransp-uk3raodmyj.live-website.com or SHJ.request@wallenborntransp-uk3raodmyj.live-website.com.

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29.04.2019

Luxembourg, 29.04.2019

As the main airport for southern Europe and a top 10 airport in Europe, it makes sense for Wallenborn to have its main Italian office at Milan Malpensa Airport.

Volumes may have fallen at Malpensa by 3.2% in 2018 but it remains the top airport in Italy, handling 55% of Italian cargo. Wallenborn saw volumes decline in line with the airport but after four years of growth and the general slowdown in the whole air cargo market, the Luxembourg-headquartered company is not worried about a slow year.

The company says: “For the coming year Wallenborn expects a recovery in the Italian cargo volumes due to growing e-commerce and an increasing number of flights to the US out of Italy. This is supported by infrastructure developments at Malpensa that will lead to increased capacity and further solidify the hub as a leading cargo airport.”

To read the full article click here and go to page 8.

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15.04.2019

Luxembourg, 15.04.2019

The countries that make the Benelux – Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg – are some of the most diverse yet dynamic in airfreight. At the heart of the European Union, these small countries more than punch above their weight in airfreight. Air Cargo Week makes Benelux a focus this week.

“Across the Benelux region, business grew by 7.2% for Wallenborn with Belgium leading the way as airlines increasingly fly into Liege due to slot reductions in Amsterdam.

Frantz Wallenborn, president and CEO of the Luxembourg-headquartered transportation company, which provides extensive road feeder services to the air cargo industry tells Air Cargo Week that Belgium grew 55% with Liege Airport alone reporting 21.4% growth.

He says: “As a result of all this rapid growth, we adapted and registered numerous trucks in Belgium to help the local team meet the new needs of our customers. As expected, Schiphol dropped in volume a little, and Luxembourg remained more or less steady in terms of volumes.”

This year has got off to a good start, with rev-enue in Luxembourg up 5% and Belgium close behind at 4.6%, while the Neth-erlands was more modest at 1.3%. The rise in e-commerce is expected to further drive up vol-umes but there are still issues such as a lack of drivers and the never-ending Brexit uncertainty.”

To read the full article click here and go to page 5.

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05.03.2019

Luxembourg, 05.03.2019

According to Liege Airport, the leading cargo airport in Belgium, 2018 was another year of substantial growth. Following 2017, already a record year with 717,000 tonnes of goods, 2018 has closed with a total of 870,644 tonnes transported, a 21.5% increase!

No doubt this growth is set to continue following last year’s announcement in which the Belgian Government and e-commerce giant Alibaba announced their decision to develop a trade platform in Belgium with logistics infrastructure to be developed at Liege Airport. The agreement will see Belgium and Alibaba promote inclusive trade under the Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) initiative, which is designed to help foster electronic trade through public-private partnerships.

These developments present great opportunity for Wallenborn. 2018 alone showed 34% growth in Belgium for the company, with demand ever increasing from existing customers as well as new ones.

According to Liege Airport, the leading cargo airport in Belgium, 2018 was another year of substantial growth. Following 2017, already a record year with 717,000 tonnes of goods, 2018 has closed with a total of 870,644 tonnes transported, a 21.5% increase!

No doubt this growth is set to continue following last year’s announcement in which the Belgian Government and e-commerce giant Alibaba announced their decision to develop a trade platform in Belgium with logistics infrastructure to be developed at Liege Airport. The agreement will see Belgium and Alibaba promote inclusive trade under the Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) initiative, which is designed to help foster electronic trade through public-private partnerships.

These developments present great opportunity for Wallenborn. 2018 alone showed 34% growth in Belgium for the company, with demand ever increasing from existing customers as well as new ones.

Our local team has now grown to 6 office staff members and 7 fixed drivers. 4 trucks and 1 van are now also permanently registered in Belgium. This means we have double driver teams from 07h00 – 19h00 and from 19h00 – 07h00 to have the most efficient coverage 6 days a week.

A reliable team and a solid network is the key to success and flexibility. To ensure customer satisfaction it is essential to have a good national service and pre-loading system in place to be able to react quickly to all demands and operational issues.

Outsize, perishable and pharmaceutical cargo transport are growing sectors for us in Belgium. To learn more about the specific services we offer in each of those areas visit the Outsize and Temperature controlled sections of our website.

To learn more about how we can support you in Belgium, please contact Donald Schaap and his team on + 32 4 235 81 50 or LGG.request@wallenborntransp-uk3raodmyj.live-website.com.

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02.10.2018

Luxembourg, 02.10.2018

On 7 March 2013, the EU Good Distribution Practices (GDP) Guideline was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Six months later, on September 8, 2013, the Good Distribution Practice Guideline came into operation.

The risk of counterfeit medicine possibly coming into the legal supply chain as well as adulteration, cross contamination and any other negative impact on the quality and integrity of the medicinal product have to be avoided. For that reason, the GDP Guideline is intended to ensure control of the distribution chain and consequently maintain the quality and the integrity of medicinal products.

In October 2013 Wallenborn became Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certified allowing us to confidently service pharma clients. Specifically, the certification covers the Good Distribution Practice of medicinal products for human use. The pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chain, particularly in the EU, became subject to increasing regulation, and global GDP guidelines drove the need for better quality equipment and procedures.

The wholesale distribution of medicinal products is an important activity in integrated supply chain management. Today’s distribution network for medicinal products is increasingly complex and involves many players. These guidelines lay down appropriate tools to assist wholesale distributors in conducting their activities and to prevent falsified medicines from entering the legal supply chain. Compliance with these Guidelines will ensure control of the distribution chain and consequently maintain the quality and the integrity of medicinal products.

The objectives of this audit were to confirm that:

• the management system conforms with all the requirements of the audit standard;
• the organization has effectively implemented the planned management system;
• the management system is capable of achieving the organization’s policy objectives.

The audit was conducted by SGS Belgium NV. Wallenborn passed with 0 non-conformities.

To better understand how we can support your pharma or general temperature controlled transport needs visit www.wallenborn.com/our-products/time-temperature/. To request a quote or ask about specific requirements please email LUX.request@wallenborntransp-uk3raodmyj.live-website.com or call our Luxembourg office at +352 26 341 1.

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20.09.2018

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

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04.09.2018

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@wallenborntransp-uk3raodmyj.live-website.com. 

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28.08.2018

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:

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

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20.02.2018

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.