About us
About us
BonVent Europe B.V. is a young, energetic company focused on consulting, development, and execution of logistics projects. We take a fresh perspective on logistics challenges and offer creative, innovative solutions tailored to our clients' specific needs. Although we are a young company, BonVent Europe B.V. is led by two seasoned professionals with extensive experience in various branches of transport, enabling us to work efficiently and purposefully.
The Team
Frederik Hovestadt
Logistics: It remains a beautiful profession.
“Growing up on the water, coming from an old family of skippers, it was only logical that I would end up in shipping. After my training as a Maroff and Captain of Inland Shipping, I started sailing. The first seven years I was active in shipping. The last five years as the owner of an inland vessel.”
“I want to use the broad knowledge I have gained in shipping and as an entrepreneur for a higher level in the future. Together with friend and partner Volker Schlotmann we form a team that has a broad know-how of logistical issues. We do not feel too big for simple assignments and feel the challenge of complex issues. With us you get attention and solutions tailored to your needs!”
Jan Steenstra
Born and raised on and with water. Sailing is in our blood; generations before me roamed the seas and Europe as seafarers and inland shipping captains.
After gaining experience in both seafaring and inland navigation, I eventually became an inland shipping entrepreneur with my own vessel. On the spot market, I sought out my own work and sailing areas. This hands-on experience familiarized me with all the possibilities of waterborne transport deep into Europe.
Now, with this experience, I can advise and assist clients with their needs and questions regarding waterborne transport, as this is where our passion lies. Transport by water is cost-efficient and environmentally friendly. However, there are times when other modalities may be more suitable or beneficial for our clients. In such cases, we draw on our knowledge of the logistics world to provide a tailored solution for your needs. This is how we live by our slogan: "Impossible doesn't exist!"
Volker Scholtman
It doesn't work, it doesn't exist!
Why inland shipping? Growing up in an inland shipping family, I learned the trade and also sailed for years. After that, I had various jobs on shore, went into politics and was successful there for more than 20 years. After my post as Minister of 'Transport, Energy and Landesentwicklung' in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the question arose: 'Should I take it easy at home or should I still make a meaningful contribution?' The decision was quickly made. What could be better than going back to my roots and using my know-how in inland shipping!
“Freighting, logistics services and consultancy are the challenges that have my full interest and that I take on with great joy and zest for work. Together with friend and partner Frederik Hovestadt we form a team that complements each other perfectly!”
“If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t exist”; this is the motto we use to sell our services. Complete solutions for complex challenges are our instruments. Reliability is the pillar of our actions.”
Janneke Loeve
My circle of friends includes a large number of inland waterway skippers, which is why I enthusiastically became acquainted with the profession. My function at Bonvent can be described as an administrative employee. I do this function part-time in addition to my studies in Social Legal Services, to broaden my knowledge and horizon. I enjoy getting started with this. In this way I relieve my colleagues and they no longer have to deal with administrative tasks. This allows them to fully focus on the chartering and they will have more attention for you and time to think along with you about customized solutions. Because, there is no such thing as impossible!
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