Koen Jellema

Koen Jellema is a seasoned business manager at the Port of Rotterdam since August 2020, currently overseeing the commercial strategy along the Rhine-Alpine Corridor and coordinating the DACH working group. Expertise includes supply chain logistics and inland shipping, with a focus on enhancing the port's competitiveness by developing hinterland transport. Koen is also the founder of Kadepraat, a consultancy that bridges science and practice in port logistics. Previous roles include Sales Manager at Portbase, specializing in freight forwarding and Brexit, and an Account Manager at Wrist Ship Supply. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Shipping and Transport from the Netherlands Maritime University and a Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Economics from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.