Adjusted opening hours in December and January
27 November 2025
We have adjusted opening hours in December and January.
Important: please provide your CBAM registration number
27 November 2025
Do you import goods made from cement, fertilizer, cast iron, steel, electricity, aluminum, or hydrogen? Then you are a CBAM importer. From January 1, 2026, Ritra Cargo, as your Direct Representative, will be required to include your CBAM registration number on import declarations. However, even if you expect to import less than 50 tons, we need your confirmation of this. Have you already notified us?
Behind the scenes at Manager Airfreight Rob van der Werve
27 November 2025
From his office on the Fokkerweg—overlooking the area where his childhood home once stood—Manager Airfreight Rob van der Werve reflects with us on almost 50 years in transport. His enthusiasm for the profession has not changed over the years. Only a few grey hairs, the fact that he still remembers the Telex and some ageing photographs featuring airlines with whom you can no longer book a ticket or freight, give away that Rob has indeed been in the business for quite some time…
Forecasts for road transport in 2026
30 October 2025
The recently published report ‘Cost developments in road transport’ covered the collective bargaining negotiations, developments around sustainability, and the estimated percentage increases. But the most important element was the new truck levy, which will be charged on all domestic road transports from 1 July 2026. We have summarised the report for you below.
Strikes and autumn weather disastrous for handling
30 October 2025
Following a weekend filled with autumn storms and consequently very limited activity at terminals, trade union FNV announced a strike lasting several days at lashing companies ILS & Matrans Marine Services. Diverting to Belgium was not an option this time, as work there was also halted for days due to strikes. How will this turbulent October month affect the handling of your cargoes?