Arranging sea freight, road transport or air freight shipments, that’s what the general forwarder does. Ulrich Davis, Managing Director of JK Logistics takes it a step further. He does business in logistics from his passion for people.
Solid base lrich’s resume states over 30 years of experience in the transport sector with different companies. This solid base was formed at renowned forwarding companies. Because Ulrich was thinking for a while to start his own company, in April 2012 he decided to match his words with deeds. He registered JK Logistics at the Chamber of Commerce and from that moment on, his forwarding company became reality.
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JK Logistics, where business and passion come together
Text Esther Kort-Boreas
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Photography Michel ter Wolbeek
Forwarder with a high goodwill factor “I noticed that people would grant me their business and before I knew it, I had around 50 customers. Because I created a large network in the sea freight business, 70% of shipments are related to sea freight and 30% air freight”, says Ulrich. Generally you can find Ulrich at the office three days a week; the rest of the days he is on the road. “Eventually I would like to visit customers five days a week but I have to find someone to run the office while I’m gone. At this moment, I’m busy hiring staff so I don’t expect it to take very long before I can start focusing fully on visiting customers”, Ulrich says. Passion for people What makes the logistics sector so much fun? Is it booking shipments for the lowest possible rate? Or is it about the contact with customers? Somewhat realistic Ulrich says: “Of course I am not the only one who offers logistics services. The competition is heavy. ”Where JK Logistics differs from others is their passion for people. “When I visit a customer, we never start with talking about business. I am sincerely interested in people; they confide in me. We mostly talk about personal matters and at the end of the conversation we discuss shipments, containers and documents.” The Course At JK Logistics, the Course plays a central role. It’s not just about the shipment going from point A to B. The Course is all about building a relationship with the customer which leads to offers and booking shipments. In the Course it’s not the rate which is leading but the customer. “I don’t look for a quick contact with my customers”, says Ulrich. “I aim for long lasting relationships where trust is the most important factor. That for me, is the basis of a successful business”. Would you (again) like to get to know Ulrich Davis of JK Logistics? Send him a message or give him a call and he will take his time for you.
JK Logistics Waterlandlaan 81, K.210 1441 RS Purmerend Tel: +31 (0)299-606 358 / +31 (0)6-2676 6556 info@JKlogistics.eu www.jklogistics.nl
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