Rotterdam - Berkman Forwarding B.V. (Rotterdam, Head Office)
Berkman Forwarding B.V. operates with a Rotterdam-based head office and a global footprint through WCA Family registered offices in Shanghai and Rotterdam, complemented by partners across the United States, Australia, and Europe. The company emphasizes a broad transport portfolio and an emphasis on transparent, technology-enabled logistics. Its services are designed to connect Asia and Europe and extend worldwide, supported by a network of Berkman offices in China, Vietnam, and India, as well as an extensive agent network.
Seafreight is a core offering, with full container loads (FCL) and buyers’ consolidations (LCL), as well as partial shipments, temperature-controlled cargo (perishables), and project shipments for out-of-gauge cargo. The seafreight capability also covers cross-trades, specialized equipment, and handling of dangerous cargoes on request. House/house deliveries are supported through an extensive global network, enabling end-to-end shipment management.
Airfreight services cover worldwide shipments and handling, aligning with the company’s global reach and capacity to manage time-sensitive transports. Intermodal options are highlighted, including container trucking, barge transport, and rail transport, with potential sea-air combinations to optimize routes and cost.
Value-added services include warehousing under Berkman Warehousing, order picking, distribution, and other logistics activities. The company maintains online customs declarations and document handling, with electronic connections to customs for streamlined processes. Additional compliance support includes transit documents (MRN), client declarations, and AEO certification, reflecting a focus on safety and regulatory alignment.
A key differentiator is the combination of personal, proactive service with digital innovations. The company promotes a dashboard and reporting suite designed to improve logistics visibility, monitor performance, and generate insights to save time and costs. The capability set is framed around a philosophy of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with a commitment to adapting to the evolving logistics landscape.
From its Rotterdam headquarters and international offices, Berkman Forwarding positions itself as a logistics partner that blends traditional forwarding expertise with modern digital tools. The emphasis is on secure, reliable transport solutions across land, sea, and air, supported by a worldwide network and a broad portfolio of services that can accommodate both standard and specialized freight needs. The firm underlines its willingness to discuss valuable opportunities with customers, offering advisory support in addition to traditional transport management.
In summary, Berkman Forwarding B.V. provides an integrated global logistics platform spanning air and ocean freight, intermodal transport, and value-added warehousing and customs services. The organization leverages its multinational reach, partner networks, and digital dashboards to deliver transparent, efficient, and customized logistics solutions for importers and exporters around the world.
