Ralph van Eijk to lead NAP's NAV Cargo GSSA & brokerage network
van Eijk has over two decades of experience in the air cargo industry.
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has appointed Ralph van Eijk as Head of General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) network and airline development.
As an aviation executive, van Eijk brings over two decades of experience in the air cargo industry, says an official release. “He has held various positions for multiple airlines including Korean Air Cargo, Finnair, and Saudia Cargo. Beginning as a loadmaster on a B747F, Ralph has advanced through roles such as Corporate Sales Manager and Cargo Manager with experience in key markets across Western Europe, the Middle East, North-South America, and Asia Pacific.”
From 2017 to 2021, van Eijk worked as Commercial Director at IAS Inter Aviation Services. In February 2021, he started his own interim management and consultancy firm, called Chéváro, named after his two sons, Ché and Alváro, the release added.
“Following the philosophy that permeates the entire NAP ecosystem of networks, NAV equips its partners with a platform and the tools to engage with like-minded professionals who share the same passion for the cargo GSSA & brokerage business,” says Christos Spyrou, CEO & Founder, NAP. “I view Ralph’s appointment as an excellent opportunity and a significant step forward for the future of our SME cargo GSSA and aviation community. With Ralph’s network and capabilities to connect the right products and persons within the air cargo industry, we can deliver a unique value proposition for our members. Our key objective is to partner with our GSSA members and set new standards of excellence by jointly developing new total cargo management products and delivering innovative cargo solutions to the aviation and logistics community. Our goal is to empower members to seamlessly, efficiently, profitably, and sustainably scale air cargo trade capacity.”
NAV by Neutral Air Partner stands for Neutral Airfreight Network - a global group of independent cargo GSSAs, brokers, air cargo operators, and solutions providers.
“My assignment with NAV expands the current network of independent GSSAs around the world. As we are already involved with some outstanding GSSA partners in different regions, we can offer airlines the quality they are looking for, an all-encompassing contact who will bring the best for both worlds. We can deliver innovative services to the air cargo community, providing strategic regional solutions and strengthening partnerships to empower all the members,” says Ralph van Eijk.
