About us

Jong Logistiek Nederland is the platform for and by young logistics and supply chain professionals from across the country

About JLN

Jong Logistiek Nederland connects students and young professionals up to the age of 30. We show young logisticians the versatility of logistics by giving them hands-on experience, and provide the knowledge and contacts for a successful career in the logistics sector.

The genesis

Jong Logistiek Nederland (JLN) emerged from the former ‘vLm Young Professionals’ and is a joint project of two key players in the logistics sector: Vereniging Logistiek Management (VLM) and EVO (evofenedex).

In 2005, Mark van Ommen and Jan Kraaijveld founded vLm Young Professionals, with the support of Hessel Visser. In 2010, Sybrand Meersschaert, Sven de Keiser and Rienk Bierenbroodspot further developed this initiative into Jong Logistiek Nederland, as it exists today as a foundation.

Mission

Jong Logistiek Nederland connects students and young professionals up to the age of 30. We show young logisticians the versatility of logistics by giving them hands-on experience, and provide the knowledge and contacts for a successful career in the logistics sector.

Vision

Jong Logistiek Nederland aims to help young logistics and supply chain professionals realize their full potential. We believe that the development of young talent goes beyond school or current employer and therefore offer knowledge and contacts for building a successful career within the logistics sector.

Our milestones

JUNE 2010
Founding

On June 17, 2010, vLm and EVO jointly established the Jong Logistiek Nederland (JLN) foundation for college or university students and young working professionals in logistics.

SEPTEMBER 2011
Sub Label
The Annual Conference

In 2011, JLN organized The Annual Conference for the first time, which was a successful conclusion to a year in which 400 members signed up.

MARCH 2012
The Logistics Speeddate

In 2012, JLN organized "Dé Logistieke Speeddate" for the first time. During this event, students and young professionals engage in short 10-minute conversations to look for an internship, graduation project or job.

JANUARY 2015
Mentor-Mentee Program

In 2015, JLN launched the Mentor-Mentee program, where our members were paired with a logistics professional from vLm.

OCTOBER 2017
JLN Awards

In 2017, JLN organized the JLN Awards for the first time. This included awards for the "Guru," "Company" and "Member" of the Year.

APRIL 2020
The Logistics Speeddate - Digital edition

In 2020, Dé Logistieke Speeddate was organized digitally because of the coronavirus overwhelm.

MAY 2022
Jubilee
 
In 2020, JLN celebrated its 10th anniversary, an anniversary that could finally be celebrated after a two-year delay. This milestone was the focus of the Annual Conference on May 14, 2022, with the theme "Down Logistics Memory Lane.  
JANUARY 2024
New website

2024 saw the launch of our new website. This marks the beginning of a new period in which we will reflect the green color from our logo everywhere.

MAY 2024
Whatsapp Community

We are now using this new feature on WhatsApp to keep our followers informed quickly and easily

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