AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPHOL CARGO
Traditionally the airport has been the third largest cargo airport on the continent , but the Netherlands ’ unique logistical benefits are being utilised to make it a standout performer
The cargo division of Amsterdam Schiphol airport is enjoying a return to consistent solid growth whilst simultaneously driving multi-million euro investment in transforming its operational processes .
This year up until the end of June it was 8.8 percent up in volume overall from the same period last year , which is double the percentage growth of all the other major airports in Europe .
Clearly the combination of strategies it is implementing is now paying off . In terms of growth , by nature air cargo is a volatile industry and Schiphol is no different in this respect ; in May it was 14 percent up , then June was 8.0 percent up , so there can be some monthly disparity .
Enno Osinga , Senior VP Cargo at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol said : “ On the whole I am
62 September 2014