IJS Global Opens Headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

IJS Global, the worldwide, world-class logistics service provider, has held an opening ceremony and launch event for its new world headquarters in Amsterdam. In front of more than 200 invited guests and dignitaries, Jos Nijhuis, President Schiphol Group alongside IJS Global’s CEO, Sjoerd van Loon and Chairman, Henk Hartong officially opened the building.

Situated in a prime location right on the airport and alongside the main A4 motorway, the new facility more than triples IJS Global’s warehousing space to over 5,400 square metres, provides additional office accommodation (2000 sq metres) at the same time as providing easier access and manoeuvring for customer vehicles through the incorporation of 20 truck docks.

“In just our sixth year of operation it is a tremendous testament to the work of our global team that we are now able to move our world headquarters into a building such as this. We have specifically chosen to develop an existing building rather than going for a green-field site in order to minimise the environmental impact of our move. At the same time we have specified a refurbishment which incorporates the most modern technology to ensure that our environmental footprint impact is minimised. All the lighting within the facility is LED based with daylight dimmers, we have no traditional radiators on the walls, the heating system cools or heats only when there are workers in the room and we have had extra thick windows installed to ensure maximum insulation combined with excellent sound-proofing,” states Sjoerd van Loon.

“Through the move to these new premises IJS Global will be able to operate more efficiently and we now have both our head office and our main Dutch facility situated in the ideal location at Schiphol Airport to grow our business,” he adds.

Speaking about the move to the new premises Schiphol Group President Jos Nijhuis says: “We are delighted to welcome IJS Global to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. I am very proud that this renowned company has chosen Schiphol as location for its Netherlands and Global Headquarters. IJS Global brings extra expertise, experience and business to the airport. A rich variety of logistics providers attracts more cargo and creates more dynamism. That enhances quality and reduces prices. The ‘homecoming’ of IJS Global strengthens our ambition to be Europe’s preferred airport, not only for passengers, but also for cargo”.

Headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, IJS Global was formed in 2004 by Brynwood Partners V LP with a single vision in mind – to provide customers with a new choice by combining a premier global logistics service with a focus on service excellence and personalised solutions for all its customers.

It aims to have a global office network in all the key locations from which its customers operate, to staff those offices with the most knowledgeable professionals in the industry and at the same time instill in its team a service culture which emphasises personalised attention. They are equipped with superior technology through a unique global operating system called iGain Visibility in order to provide the best service in the industry.

Today IJS Global continues its successful journey and operates a worldwide logistics network in 77 countries across fully owned offices and exclusive agent partnerships. Its mission is to deliver worldwide, world-class services, meeting and exceeding its customers’ defined needs, in global forwarding and logistics.

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Source: IJS Global, May 3, 2012