Our journey with MOOV Logistics

Building a Steady Forwarding Team in Rotterdam

When MOOV Logistics set its sights on strengthening its presence in the Netherlands, they weren’t just looking to fill a few positions. They wanted to build a professional, stable forwarding team in Rotterdam, experts in ocean freight, road transport, warehousing and 4PL solutions.

That’s where we came in. As their recruitment and growth partner, Logistics United helped design, attract, and assemble a high-performing team that now drives MOOV’s European growth strategy. And we did it together within just a few weeks.

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Why it worked

We never start with a stack of CVs. We start with people. Building a strong team isn’t about matching skills one by one, it’s about creating a group that strengthens each other operationally and culturally.

We look beyond experience to factors like motivation, communication style, international mindset, and stress behaviour. In a 4PL environment where visibility, timing, and collaboration drive results, that holistic view makes all the difference.


Logistics United as a Growth Partner

We don’t just fill vacancies, we build teams and enable growth. For our clients, that means scaling faster with less noise. For professionals, it means taking on roles where they can truly make an impact and develop.

Growth is a two-way street. We connect both sides, stay close after placement, and share ongoing insights from the logistics talent market. That’s what being a true growth partner means.

 

What makes MOOV so attractive for talent and growth?

MOOV combines a strong Asia–Europe focus with a growing footprint in the Netherlands. Their smartMOOV 4PL platform ensures supply chains run “on time and accurate”, their smartMOOV Essentials add visibility without extra investment, and their Tailwind partnership with niche carriers strengthens flexibility across trade lanes.

With over 20 warehousing facilities in major Asian ports, MOOV offers a global network and the innovative mindset that top logistics professionals want to be part of.

That’s exactly the kind of environment where a carefully built team can make a lasting impact and where we thrive as a partner.


How we made it happen:

  • Defined clear role profiles for management, operations, sales, and HR.
  • Designed a team architecture: who drives planning, who owns customer growth, who builds control-tower insights.
  • Selected for collaboration, complementarity and clarity.
  • Delivered speed without sacrificing quality, from shortlist to placement.
  • Ensured smooth onboarding.

Patrick Kranen (Lead Recruiter):

“The goal was never just to fill roles. It was to create a team that complements each other, both in expertise and mindset. MOOV had the vision; we brought the structure and speed to make it happen.”

Chester Cai (Global HR Director, MOOV Logistics):

“At MOOV Logistics, I believe that people are our greatest asset. Building a team with operational strength and culture fit is what enables sustainable growth. Working with Logistics United as our growth partner allowed us to assemble a high-performing team in record time, aligned with our 4PL ambition and international vision.”

Quentin de Roo (Head of MOOV Logistics Netherlands):

“Building a high-performance team isn’t just about filling roles, it’s about structuring for growth, scalability and operational excellence in the Netherlands. Working with Logistics United allowed us to accelerate our forwarding and 4PL capabilities in Rotterdam, aligning our global ambitions with a team that works locally and thinks globally.”

The added value that makes the difference:

  • Speed with precision: one contact, one plan, one delivery.
  • Team design instead of loose matches: complementary professionals who perform sustainably.
  • Growth partnership: we co-create structure, onboarding, and measurable milestones.
  • Forwarding specialists who fit a 4PL DNA: data-driven, customer-centric, proactive.
  • Ongoing talent pipeline: we build today’s team and prepare tomorrow’s growth.

 


Proud and grateful

We’re proud of what we’ve built together and grateful for the trust from Quentin de Roo and Chester Cai. This collaboration proves that with the right mindset and the right partner, you can build a strong, future-ready team in record time.


Let’s build your next team

Looking to expand or strengthen your logistics team in the Netherlands? Whether you’re a scale-up or a global player, we help you grow through team design, recruitment and development.

Get in touch via Logistics United or call us directly.

Logistics United BV – Partner in Growth.

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