Van Eck Trailers bv from Beesd (NL) has been awarded a contract by Wattaul Air Cargo GmbH to build thirteen air freight trailers. Wattaul is a logistics service provider and air freight feeder operator from Austria, operating in Europe. Deliveries will take place in 2025 and 2026. This investment underscores the long-term partnership between the two companies, based on trust, technical expertise, and a shared focus on efficiency and sustainability in air freight transport.
The acquisition involves a mix of trailers designed for airport-based operations and high-performance logistics:
– 7 plywood box trailers, optimized for the sustainable and safe transport of consolidated goods
– 4 curtainsider trailers for general and mixed transport
– 2 FNA-certified, temperature-controlled trailers from Van Eck’s Eckspress Series
With this versatile fleet, Wattaul maintains maximum operational flexibility and performance within its air freight feeder network, providing reliable and precise service to various European airports.
Developed in collaboration with air freight specialists, the Eckspress Series reflects Van Eck’s commitment to functional innovation and operational precision in ground-handling logistics. Combining high-quality construction with operational efficiency, the series offers features including:
– Superior chassis and body construction for high durability and long-term structural integrity.
– Body options with FNA, FRC, and Pharma configurations, suitable for temperature-controlled and high-value loads, with optional safety features that comply with TAPA TRS requirements.
– Powered loading and unloading with the in-house developed Eck Rollerbed System.
– Flexible load configurations that support a variety of air freight and logistics applications.
– Optimal occupational safety, thanks to features such as an emergency brake, roller control unit, integrated pallet stoppers, and optional work and roof lighting.
Wattaul Air Cargo GmbH (offices in Austria and Germany) is a family-owned company with a strong position in European air freight feeder services and time-critical transport solutions. With a modern fleet and in-depth operational expertise, the company guarantees reliability, safety, and high performance along key European logistics corridors.
