Rail Cargo Awards

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Person of the Year

The candidate has an impressive career, excels in motivating their environment and delivering performance. He/she is a figurehead for the sector.

Talent of the Year

This candidate excels in creativity and knows how to motivate their environment. They inspire others and generate enthusiasm among the younger generation for the rail sector. The candidate is not older than 35 years.

Shipper of the Year

This candidate is enthusiastic about the rail product, knows how to convince colleagues internally, and is a true ambassador towards other industry peers and shippers.

Our procedure

• The Rail Cargo Awards has 4 categories: Talent, Shipper, Person and Trainee of the Year;
• Candidates must be nominated by peers;
• Candidates can be nominated until May 31, 2025;
• In June 2025, the selection committee * announced which candidates have been nominated;
• Until July 31, 2025, the public could vote for one of the candidates;
• The public vote counts for 25%, the assessment of the selection committee for 75%.

Winners

Person of the Year 2024

Peter Schilte

Peter is known for his unprecedented dedication to his customers. No request is too much – he ensures that every customer leaves satisfied, always with a smile.

Talent of the Year 2024

Bram Roosendaal

His still young leadership and passion ensure that Raillogix can prove to its customers that ‘ we go where your cargo needs to go ’. And thanks to its tireless use, it is now also refrigerated transport by rail.

Shipper of the Year 2024

Pim Bastiaanse

As a Rail Manager at DOW Chemicals, he is a true champion of the track. Internally, he knows how to convince his colleagues of the benefits of rail transport, and towards the outside world he plays a key role in promoting rail within the sector.

Person of the Year 2023

Susanne Dirksen

Susanne is a driven person who is fully committed to promoting rail transport in the market. She plays an important role in the trade and rail connection between the Netherlands and Poland. Her Gateway to Poland offers a crucial intermodal link in the Netherlands.

Talent of the Year 2023

Tonine Luken

Tonine is a project leader at Strukton Rail Equipment, responsible for large and complex revisions and maintenance activities on machines and locomotives for both internal and external customers. Despite her young age, she knows how to bring employees together with clear communication and achieve the best results in projects.

Shipper of the Year 2023

Rick Martens

Rick has been an enthusiastic supporter of intermodal transport for many years. He actively works to ensure the entire process runs smoothly and regularly visits locations to ensure this.

Person of the Year 2022

Nico van den Berg

Nico’s enthusiasm and recognition within the sector speak for themselves. He is a leading figure in rail transport both within the company Electrolux and in the Dutch transport sector.

Talent of the Year 2022

Matthew Harteveld

Nico’s enthusiasm and recognition within the sector speak for themselves. He is a leading figure in rail transport both within the company Electrolux and in the Dutch transport sector.

Shipper of the Year 2022

Dick Engelhardt

At North Sea Port, Dick has improved infrastructure with projects like Rail Ghent Terneuzen, VEZA, and the Sloe yard. The expansion of marshalling yards, including Vlissingen Oost, has made it possible…