Eduard Molkenboer on Schiphol’s cargo strategy, capacity management and growth
In this episode of Conversations, filmed at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi, we speak with Eduard Molkenboer, Head of Cargo at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of Europe’s most important air cargo gateways.
Molkenboer explains the strategic role cargo plays in sustaining Schiphol’s global connectivity, highlighting the balance between belly cargo, freighter operations, and multimodal capacity through partnerships such as Maastricht Aachen Airport. He outlines Schiphol’s ambition to grow cargo throughput beyond two million tonnes over the next decade, while optimising capacity within existing slot and environmental constraints.
The discussion also covers regulatory restrictions, sustainability initiatives, and Schiphol’s approach to incentivising quieter, cleaner aircraft rather than imposing broad bans. Molkenboer shares insights into how close collaboration with government bodies, customs authorities, handlers, freight forwarders, and the wider cargo community is helping the airport remain resilient amid global supply chain disruptions.
In discussion with Parijat Sourabh from the STAT Publishing Group, Molkenboer also highlights Schiphol’s focus on digitisation, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency as the airport works to strengthen its position as a stable and reliable European cargo hub.
