''For every transport we do, we donate to the CO2''
BroCarga
Sustainable Brocarga finds new carriers on TIMOCOM
Carbon-neutral transports and long-term partnerships: What sounds like an ideal vision of logistics is happening right now, thanks to Rotterdam start-up Brocarga. Founder Klaas Boekestijn and his colleague Bart Sardeman tell their story, how TIMOCOM helps them, and why the heart of their company is the Brocarga Operations & Sales System (BOSS).
Their office situated at Boompjes 40, which literally means 'trees 40', offers an impressive view of the iconic Erasmus and Willems bridges stretching across the bustling Maas river. On this sunny day the stunning city skyline and even the football stadium De Kuip can be seen in the distance. The trees lining the riverbank start to bloom with new leaves, adding a natural touch to the vibrant city view. This beautiful blend of urban and natural scenery perfectly complements Brocarga's commitment to sustainability, with all their transports being carbon-neutral.
Having grown up in a family-owned transportation company, Klaas understood how logistics works from an early age. Later, he went to the US to get his degree and later moved to Rotterdam for a traineeship, during which he saw all different dimensions of complex supply-chains. Bart, a former customer of Klaas, has a wealth of experience as a freight broker. It made perfect sense for them to join forces and work together towards a common goal of sustainable and carbon-neutral transportation through Brocarga's unique business plan.
Challenges
- Approaching and establishing contact with local (transport) partners
- Finding new loads and carriers
Results
- Finding the right transport partners in different regions
- Solving capacity challenges with the wide range of different carriers on the TIMOCOM Marketplace
Offering an unique system, supporting freight brokers and forwarders
When starting a business from scratch, it is important to offer something unique. Brocarga's concept can be split into three different aspects:
- Carbon-neutral transportation - for every transport, even when not requested.
- Automation of tasks that can be automated, which ensures full-focused freight brokers, with time to provide service and find opportunities.
- One-Day-Payment term for carriers, which improves their cash flow.
Brocarga's uniquely built software system; the Brocarga Operations & Sales System (BOSS), helps freight brokers with all the side tasks, such as administrative tasks, keeping track of shipments, invoicing, self-billing, and much more. Everything is automated so the freight broker can focus on what is important: providing service and finding opportunities. It also files the CO2 compensation certificates and holds the complete CO2 administration.
In a time where end-consumers expect fair transports, TIMOCOM's Marketplace helps Brocarga achieving its goals. Klaas has known TIMOCOM's system for many years and states it the most relevant freight exchange in Europe.
"If one market trend is certain, it is that uncertainty is a market trend," states Klaas. Market trends may come and go, but sustainability is a constant. Brocarga's carbon-neutral approach to logistics ensures that they will always have something unique to offer.
As we wrap up our interview, Klaas and I walk down to the pier next to the river for a quick photo session. We stop to admire the view, and Klaas points out his office building with its steep diagonal wall, stretching from the street up to the roof. Suddenly, Klaas shares a funny story with me. He explains that quite some years ago, a movie called "Who Am I?" was filmed, and Jackie Chan jumped down and slide down right in front of the Brocarga office window.
We both laugh and as our conversation comes to an end, I am left with the impression that Brocarga's approach to logistics is truly unique. With their sustainable and carbon-neutral approach, and their focus on automation and one-day payments, Brocarga is setting a new standards for the industry.
About BroCarga
At Brocarga, they built operations to ensure brokers can focus solely on closing deals and serving clients. The business model eliminates the need for extensive administrative departments, ensuring that every process is efficient and automated.
