Email: Hanja de Boer

Take over by Kuehne + Nagel

Dear Madam / Sir,

As you have probably read in the media or in previous correspondence, our company is in the process of being taken over by Kuehne + Nagel (KN). We trust that we will reach a firm agreement shortly. The agreement is awaiting approval by the NMA, and we expect to receive a positive recommendation in the next few weeks.

The reason for this step is that, while we are and have always been in a good, strong, independent position to expand, we should not ignore the far reaching changes happening worldwide. As a forwarding agent, it is crucial that we have access to a worldwide network. Our strategy over the last few years has been focused on just that. KN's interest in our company gives us immediate access to an extensive international network. We believe that an association with KN will allow us to run the company more efficiently, as well as bring added value to our clients.

During our dealings with KN, we quickly formed a positive impression of how we can complement each other. We have expertise in the area of import handling, while KN's expertise lies in export. We have access to excellent facilities at Schiphol Airport and KN has a worldwide network.

Nothing will change for you in the near future. We will continue operating under the name J. van de Put Fresh Cargo Handling BV and your contact person will remain the same. The management of both companies will continue their activities and will retain their responsibilities in the company. It goes without saying that the service that you are accustomed to will continue unchanged. Telephone, email, address, bank details and so on remain unchanged.

For your information, Kuehne + Nagel is one of the leaders in the field of logistics. It has 900 offices in more than 100 countries, and has a strong market position in the area of sea and air freight, as well as contract logistics and trucking.

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to answer any questions.

Yours sincerely,

Moniek van de Put
Director

from left to right: Moniek van de Put, Danny Loos, Dennis Verkooy and Gereon Niemeier
Signing the agreement on 20 July 2011

New website

Van de Put's new website went live at the beginning of July. It gives more information about who we are and what we do, and the information is presented more clearly. The website has been given a more modern look, and the track & trace option has been expanded.

Visit our website, and please email us if there is any information missing.

ISO / HACCP certification extended

Our ISO / HACCP audit went very smoothly this year, and our certification was once again extended by one year.

Van de Put in the media

As a result of the collaboration with Kuehne + Nagel, an interview with Moniek van de Put appeared in NT Transport.

Similarly, a short interview with logistics manager Danny Loos appeared in Air Cargo Week.

8th place in the IATA air freight top 100 for Export

The nationwide Top 100 Airfreight was made known again in June. Van de Put rose from the 9th place last year to a fantastic 8th place, a place which we can be proud of. This list shows the export turnover in kg and in euro.

The logistics Top 100 of the Netherlands was also published. This shows the 100 premier logistics companies. Van de Put is listed for the first time this year, and entered at a solid 73rd place.

Trade fairs

We can be found at the Expo Flora Russia in Moscow from 30 August to 1 September. Should you have any questions about this or about handling in East Europe, please contact Katherina Eveleens.

We will also have a stand at the Proflora Flower Trade Show, from 28 to 30 September in Bogota, Colombia.

The International Horti Week will be held from 2 to 4 November. Just as last year, we will be present at the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) in Vijfhuize this year. Should you require it, we can handle your clearance for this fair. Please see the attached document for further information.

Charities

Van de Put is keen to support various charities. Some of the activities that we have enjoyed supporting are:

• KiKa (children's cancer charity). Internal activity in which 70 KiKa teddy bears were purchased.
• Roparun. Sponsoring of the Flora-Holland Naaldwijk team by making a trailer available for the team's business partners to place their logos.
• Ride for the Roses. Sponsoring of our own team for this event to be held on 4 September. We have also made a trailer available along the route for sponsors.

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