Ruud Vat receives Port of Rotterdam Authority bow anchor

Ruud Vat, founder and former director of Neele-Vat, was recently awarded the “Boeganker” by the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

During the award ceremony, Ronald Paul, chief operating officer of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, expressly praised Ruud Vat for his entrepreneurship. He also emphasized the important role Vat has played for many years as an ambassador and figurehead for the Port of Rotterdam.

Pillar

“VAT Logistics was the first company to establish itself at Distripark Eemhaven at the time,” said Paul. “Over the years, Neele-Vat has grown into an undeniable pillar of the Rotterdam-Rijnmond port and industrial complex, especially when it comes to distribution and warehousing.”

In addition, Paul praised the current chairman of Neele-Vat Supervisory Board not only for his significant social commitment but also emphasized Vat’s great dedication to the sector. He does this, among other things, by being actively involved in various organizations, such as TLN, Topteam Logistiek, Deltalinqs, and Nederland Distributieland.

Farewell

The Boeganker, a plaque by artist Eric Claus, was presented during the FENEX dinner, at which Ruud Vat officially stepped down as a board member of that organization. Since the award’s inception in 2006, Ruud Vat is now the 36th person to receive the honor of the Boeganker on behalf of the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

source: tln.com