Deliver goods quickly and safely to their destination, without the client having to worry about anything. That is the mission of MKG Koeriers. The Elsendorp carrier in turn relies on Rühl Haegens Molenaar for its own business operations. "Thanks to their monthly overviews, we can approach the annual consultation in a much more targeted manner. Since then, we have been much closer to the figures and results are better monitored."
In 1988, Joan Minten founded the express transport company MKG Koeriers with a modest starting capital and the support of his wife Jeannine and family. The start was difficult, but by focusing on quality and recruiting motivated staff, the company managed to experience constant growth. Today the company has more than eighty employees.
Services
The specialty of MKG Couriers is express transport. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the transport of small and large shipments, anywhere in Europe. In addition, people like to add some value. An example of Value Added Logistics is the contract with the Heineken Breweries Event Service. Bars, parasols and distribution boards are transported for this partner. After each event, MKG Koeriers takes care of cleaning the materials, so that they are immediately available for new rental.
MKG Couriers' overnight service is ideal for companies that want to deliver their documents, packages or freight to business relations or customers the next day. Conditioned transport (within set temperatures) is a fourth service that MKG offers. We work in accordance with good distribution practices (GDP). The transporter also has a large warehouse space for storage and transhipment of goods.
Personal
“We had the same accountant for almost twenty years. He gave us a lot of tips and support,” says Jeannine Minten. “When he retired, we got another contact person, but we just didn't 'click' with him. And that is important, because an accountant is a confidant with whom you build commitment. Then it is nice if you at least have the same drive and certain thoughts about the future.”
“It was in 2007 that we heard the name of Rühl Haegens Molenaar through relations. Satisfied comments made us also do business with them. The feeling was indeed good right away.” The office also provided immediate added value for the Elsendorp courier in terms of business. "From that moment on, we started working with the monthly overviews. That was a huge plus, because it allowed us to conduct the annual consultation on the broad outlines much more clearly. Since then, we have been much closer to the figures."
Future
Jeannine Minten confirms that these are difficult times for the transport sector. “We feel it too. Especially when, like us, you provide ‘premium’ transport. Fortunately, Rühl Haegens Molenaar supports us in this, with their knowledge of the industry. Based on our monthly reports, we look at what could be done differently or better.”
About the future: “Things won’t get much worse, but I don’t expect any improvements in our industry next year either. On the other hand, once the train gets moving again, things could suddenly pick up very quickly. In that respect we are hopeful. We are also going to focus more strongly on conditioned transport. We expect this to open up a new market for us in the pharmaceutical industry. We have a ‘dual temp’ vehicle that can transport goods at two different temperatures. This conditioned transport is the future, and that is where our opportunities lie. After all, anyone can drive a caddy from A to B.”
Koeriersdienst en sneltransporteur
MKG Koeriers is a partner in express transport, whether it concerns an important document or a load of twenty tonnes. For many companies in the south-east of the Netherlands it is an indispensable link in the logistics process. Seventy percent of its activities are international transports to various destinations across Europe. The location in Elsendorp is strategically situated in relation to several industrial areas.
Afhankelijk van de te transport goederen zet MKG Koeriers kleinere bestelwagens tot grote vrachtwagens in. Een wagenpark van ruim vijftig voertuigen garandeert flexibiliteit en snelheid.