Koert Bloemers is the Founder and CEO of Van Express and Blloog, an express logistics company headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. He has over 25 years of leadership experience in international logistics, holding senior roles at companies like XPO Logistics, Yusen Logistics, and Agility Logistics.
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Koert Bloemers, CEO
Founded in 2023 by Koert Bloemers, Van Express was built on his vision of a logistics company that truly delivers what it promises. He created Van Express to solve a common problem in European freight: the gap between fast and reliable.
Dedicated van and truck deliveries with no load sharing or stopovers
Pickup in under 3 hours, delivery within 24 hours for time-critical cargo
Cross-border express services across Europe, the UK, and Switzerland
White-glove logistics for fragile, high-value, or sensitive shipment
From day one, Koert insisted on pairing speed with digital transparency. Every shipment is supported by real-time tracking and analytics, ensuring customers have full visibility from pickup to delivery. This combination of Koert’s hands-on leadership, decades of logistics know-how, and modern technology defines Van Express as a trusted partner for businesses that can’t afford delays.
Koert Bloemers is recognized as a thought leader in express and cross-border logistics. With more than 25 years in the industry, Koert has consistently shared his expertise on how speed, reliability, and digital transparency are reshaping transport across Europe and the Middle East.
Koert’s career has included leadership roles at XPO Logistics, Yusen Logistics, and Agility Logistics, giving him a global perspective on supply chain management. WHile based in Dubai, he managed operations in South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco. His work has been featured in professional profiles such as Bayt, and his commentary is sought after by peers and partners across Europe and the Middle East.
As head of Van Express, Koert actively engages in industry conversations about the future of logistics: from the rise of real-time data in supply chains to the growing importance of dedicated express transport. By linking his personal expertise with Van Express’s rapid growth, Koert provides both clients and the wider market with credible, actionable insights.
His public presence, professional history, and transparent leadership style make Koert Bloemers not only a logistics executive but also a verifiable authority in the field, a trusted source of knowledge for businesses, partners, and the logistics ecosystem at large.
Koert Bloemers has built a career defined by leadership, innovation, and global perspective.
Senior Leadership Roles: Koert has held executive and director-level positions at XPO Logistics, Yusen Logistics, and Agility Logistics, three of the world’s most recognized logistics providers. In these roles, he managed complex freight operations, international supply chains, and large-scale transportation networks.
Cross-Border Expertise: He has overseen transport solutions across Europe and the Middle East, leading projects that required coordination across multiple jurisdictions, customs environments, and cultural contexts.
Supply Chain Optimization: Throughout his career, Koert has implemented Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce inefficiencies, improve delivery performance, and create scalable logistics systems.
Operational Performance: Known for balancing speed with precision, he has successfully managed teams responsible for delivering time-critical shipments and optimizing middle-mile logistics for multinational clients.
Successfully launched cross-border transport solutions that cut delivery times by up to 30% for multinational clients.
Led regional logistics hubs in Europe and the Middle East, directly managing budgets of €50M+ and teams of over 200 staff.
Implemented digital performance dashboards for real-time monitoring, improving client reporting and transparency.
Directed the logistics support for high-profile industries such as aerospace, healthcare, and luxury goods, where precision and zero-error tolerance were critical.
From managing operations in South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco while based in Dubai, to driving European logistics programs in the Netherlands and Czech Republic, Koert has developed a truly global outlook on freight and distribution management. This breadth of experience enables him to anticipate challenges, adapt strategies to local conditions, and deliver solutions that scale internationally.
Koert Bloemers welcomes opportunities to collaborate with partners, clients, and industry peers who share his vision of fast, transparent, and reliable logistics. Are you looking to: