Hamburg, December 1st: SupplyX, a specialist in digital supply chain management and international logistics solutions, is continuing its European growth strategy with the opening of a new location in the Rotterdam area. Frank van der Linden takes on the position of Managing Director and will be responsible for establishing and developing the local location. His focus will be on successfully establishing SupplyX in the Dutch market and developing sustainable customer partnerships.
With its new presence in the Netherlands, SupplyX is strengthening its position in one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs. Rotterdam has the largest seaport in Europe and connects international maritime trade routes with the continent’s domestic markets. The port is considered the external border of the EU and is an important hub for EU imports. For several years now, the Dutch economy has been experiencing steady and stable growth, driven by strong private consumption and high investment in logistics and infrastructure.
‘The Netherlands is a key market for SupplyX,’ says Henning Goldmann, CEO of SupplyX GmbH. ‘As a logistics company focusing on consumer-oriented industries, we support our customers where efficient, connected and resilient supply chains make a decisive difference. Rotterdam offers the ideal base for this: in the heart of Europe, with direct connections to sea, air and land transport.’
Industry expert takes over management in Rotterdam
With Frank van der Linden, SupplyX gains an experienced logistics expert who knows the market and the region. The Dutchman has more than two decades of experience in the international logistics sector and has held senior positions in sales, business development and management – including at Dachser, DHL and most recently at KLG/Sinotrans, where he was part of the management team that helped shape the freight forwarding branch in Rotterdam. In all his roles, van der Linden has been instrumental in developing new business initiatives and has been responsible for growth in strategic market phases.
‘I have always preferred working in places where you can build and shape something new,’ says Frank van der Linden. “I am now bringing this pioneering spirit to SupplyX, with the aim of successfully establishing the company on the Dutch market. Even in my initial discussions with SupplyX, it became clear that ambition, digital expertise and long-term perspective come together here. I was particularly impressed by the team – people with in-depth industry knowledge, a cooperative attitude and a genuine desire to shape the future.”
Rotterdam as a gateway to the European market
Rotterdam is another important location in SupplyX’s international network. In addition to Germany, Vietnam and the recently opened location in Poland, this creates a European network of locations that combines fast decision-making processes, proximity to markets and international connections. Goods from important procurement regions – including China, India, Bangladesh and Vietnam – are distributed via the greater Rotterdam area and efficiently integrated into European supply chain corridors via multimodal connections.
‘The Dutch logistics market is highly developed and constantly changing. This creates space for new ideas,’ emphasises van der Linden. ‘It’s not about replacing existing structures, but complementing them in a meaningful way. My goal is to establish SupplyX here as a trustworthy and sustainable partner that brings measurable added value to Dutch supply chains through its understanding of technology and operational strength.’