Practical logistics expertise that moves your business forward

I’m Henk van Apeldoorn. Before I started advising companies, I spent more than 42 years working in logistics myself. I know the industry from the driver’s seat, the planning desk and the management floor.

Experience across the entire logistics chain

My career began as a bus and truck driver for various transport companies. I transported hazardous materials, refrigerated and frozen products, and liquid oxygen to hospitals. I also loaded and unloaded ships in the ports of Amsterdam and Rotterdam and loaded trains with ethanol.

At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, I worked for KLM Tankdienst, refuelling aircraft with jet fuel. Later, as a driving instructor at KLM Catering Services, I trained and developed new catering drivers.

I then moved into operational and managerial roles, including transport planner, transport team leader and fuel storage location manager. As a coordinator at KLM Catering Services, I worked in an operation where 55,000 meals were produced every day and distributed across 300 flights.

From hands-on experience to practical advice

Working in complex, time-critical environments taught me that planning, communication and quality must be in balance. When they are not, the entire organisation feels the impact through delays, inefficiency and unnecessary costs.

That is why my advice is grounded in practice, not just theory. I understand what happens on the work floor, where processes succeed or fail, and what teams need to perform at their best.

Work smarter, not harder

Through HVA Enterprises, I help organisations improve their logistics processes, strengthen collaboration and create sustainable operational improvements. My approach is practical, direct and tailored to the reality of your business.

What can my experience do for your organisation?

Would you like to discover where your organisation can work smarter, improve quality and reduce unnecessary costs? Let’s start a conversation.