This Trucknology episode explores the global journey of Koert Bloemers, founder of Van Express, whose career spans Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Koert breaks down what makes European logistics uniquely challenging, especially the complexity of language barriers, cross-border regulations, and multi-country operations.

He also shares how e-commerce growth, especially from China, is reshaping freight flows, and why Europe’s carrier landscape depends heavily on Eastern European trucking capacity.

Throughout the episode, Koert highlights the importance of carrier relationships, driver respect, and refusing unsustainable pricing, offering a refreshingly honest look at what it takes to run a quality-focused 3PL in a cost-obsessed environment.