‘BRUcargo’ at Brussels Airport
Following the pioneering CEIV efforts in Singapore, Brussels Airport took up the cargo community banner in 2015. The “BRUcargo” platform became a model for the trend as the CEIV cool-chain certifications began taking off.
Earlier this year, BRU strengthened its cargo operations with a new cargo community organization, called “Air Cargo Belgium.” The new entity, launched April 18, groups all companies under the BRUcargo platform, along with any related stakeholders or official organizations, to create a more cohesive unit. In its mission statement, Air Cargo Belgium said its main ambition is to represent the entire air cargo community and make BRUcargo the most attractive, efficient, innovative and successful logistical platform.
“Although we facilitate where possible and try to take the lead in several topics, it is the cargo community and the different companies at BRUcargo that make the difference,” said Steven Polmans, head of cargo at Brussels Airport. “Without them, nothing happens.” Polmans said.