Experience the Logistics Chain – 2019 Edition (On Tour Edition)

After the success of the first edition in 2018, it was time on Wednesday, 4 September 2019 for a new, even larger and more impactful edition of Experience the Logistics Chain. In the logistics hotspot Venlo-Venray, around 400 pupils and students from the North Limburg region visited various leading logistics service providers, including KLG Europe.

Bigger, More Interactive, and Inspiring

This edition focused on innovation, sustainability, and the future of logistics. Participants had the chance to experience all links of the chain: from warehousing and transport to supply chain management and smart technologies. The goal was to introduce them to logistics and the entire supply chain in a practical and experience-oriented way.

We welcomed pupils and students from Fontys, Maastricht University, and various VMBO, HAVO, and VWO schools from the region. They received a warm welcome and were given a glimpse into the daily operations of a logistics company. After a tour through the expedition department to the warehouse, they were presented with a company video, after which the group was split up for two interactive activities:

Warehouse Workshop: Logistics in Action

This workshop focused on efficient loading and stacking. Students worked in teams to optimally fill pallets within a maximum height of 1.35 meters. A HoloLens was used to measure the height, and the team that came closest to the optimal dimensions was declared the winner.

Escape Room: The Challenge of Transport Planning

In this interactive challenge, students had to create a transport plan and load trucks correctly. With puzzles, postcodes, locks, calculations, and traps, it became a true test of insight and speed. The team that solved the planning the fastest and most efficiently was the winner.

Company Visit with Job Seekers

In addition to pupils and students, we also welcomed participants from the UWV, municipalities, and the Employers Service Point for a company visit. Employees from participating companies gave introductory sessions on various open vacancies to give participants a good understanding of the roles and opportunities within the logistics sector and the companies involved.

Working Together for the Future

As in previous years, the strength of Experience the Logistics Chain in 2019 was its collaboration. Companies, educational institutions, and sector organisations joined forces to present a broad and realistic image of the sector. The enthusiastic responses from both participants and companies once again proved that this day plays an important role in inspiring young talent and job seekers for logistics.

A Lasting Impact

The second edition of Experience the Logistics Chain was once again a great success. We shared our passion for logistics and gave participants an inside look at the entire chain. This event continues to grow as the platform for logistics experience and career orientation.

Initiators of the 2019 Edition: Seacon Logistics, Ewals Cargo Care, KLG Europe, WestRock company, Cabooter Group, Hutchison Ports en Customs Support.