The ‘Milk Run’ supply chain optimization initiative at Schiphol Airport combines freight to and from several cargo forwarders into a single truck.

With the highly efficient and more sustainable cargo process, Swissport the Netherlands saved 20,000 truck runs since the start, seven years ago.

Because many freight forwarders arrange their truck rides individually, there still is room to improve efficiency in cargo transport on the airport premises. Many trucks are driving around with approximately 75% of their capacity unused.