News archive
animal dolly for KLM Cargo
16-5-2012
No no no, VRR is not considering changing from ULD to Ground Support Equipment.
record horse shipment for Emirates SkyCargo
14-5-2012
Emirates shipped over 100 horses and made no compromise on equipment for this shipment.
B757 horse stalls for New Zealand Bloodstock
10-5-2012
Our products cannot travel any further from Rotterdam on planet Earth.
in development: RAY coolcontainer
3-5-2012
An ideal solution for use in warmer climates and with Boeing narrow-body aircraft?
more DRX containers
27-4-2012
What crisis? High-tech seems to be doing pretty well still.
ULD Total receives PGA pallets
10-4-2012
ULD Total, an Amsterdam-based ULD leasing company, has taken delivery of new PGA pallets which will expand their fleet of available ULD for short or long-term leasing.
Volkswagen receives VRR containers
3-4-2012
VW Motorsport has taken delivery of new forkliftable AMP containers.
new HMJ horse stall for Jettainer
26-3-2012
Jettainer has taken delivery of a prototype HMJ droptop horse stall built to their specific requirements.
DLP containers for ANA Cargo
21-3-2012
ANA Cargo has taken delivery of new DLP containers.
HMA horse stalls for Korean Air
14-3-2012
Korean Air, a respected customer for well over two decades already, has again awarded us with an order for horse stalls.
new HMC horse stalls for Cargolux
5-3-2012
Back in the mid '90s, Cargolux' smart ULD control challenged us by posing the question whether a B747 horse stall could be made collapsible, easy to work with whilst retaining its airworthiness.
update: repainting the production facility
29-2-2012
Are we happy with a newly painted production area? You bet..
mail boxes
15-2-2012
VRR has manufactured a significant quantity of mail boxes for use in the Mideast.
DHL to trial AAC containers
9-2-2012
DHL will trial and evaluate AAC containers from VRR.
new temperature control unit
7-2-2012
We could do a better job, and so we did.
repainting the production facility
24-1-2012
We are not as black as we are painted.. (that is a joke).
AAA containers for TNT
13-1-2012
TNT Express expands AAA container fleet.
thank you for visiting
7-1-2012
Over 50.000 people have visited our website.. wow.
happy new year
2-1-2012
What a year 2011 has been!
PLA pallets for All Nippon Airways
18-12-2011
The industries best pallet for lower deck use?
the industries first B777F horse stall
1-12-2011
Qatar Airways have taken delivery of HMX horse stalls.
more RAP coolcontainers for Korean Air
22-11-2011
Korean Air has taken delivery of new RAP coolcontainers.
ANA takes delivery of MKN coolcontainers
9-11-2011
VRR has developed a new generation of MKN coolcontainers.
MASkargo introduces collapsible horse stalls
27-10-2011
What remains to be said or written about the HML and HMR horse stalls? A proven durable and efficient workhorse when shipping horses by air.
new droptop horse stall designs
16-9-2011
New B777F and MD-11F droptop horse stall designs in the works
VRR to exhibit at Inter Airport Europe 2011
25-8-2011
With the event held for the 18th time, longtime air cargo equipment suppliers as VRR can be found in Munich, Germany every other year to showcase the latest developments and to catch up with other pro...
C295M cargo compartment for Airbus
24-8-2011
Airbus Military has selected VRR as the supplier for development and supply of C-295M rear ramp cargo compartments
mobility container overview
15-8-2011
Our portfolio of mobility containers for rapid deployment is ever expanding.
reinforced HCU6E pallet for C27 workstation
5-8-2011
Our customer sought for a reinforced military pallet in the most common footprint of 108 inch x 88 inch.
UN receive mobility containers
18-7-2011
New ABB mobility containers will aid the UN in quickly deploying goods to any destination.
more AMJ containers for Saudi Arabian Airlines
16-6-2011
Following last years contract award for main deck containers, Saudi Arabian Airlines honors VRR with a repeated purchase order.
aerospace container deliveries
9-5-2011
A brief status update regarding the development of our containers for the aerospace industry.
AS9100 revision C
30-3-2011
Happy days..
to space and beyond
14-3-2011
VRR is pushing boundaries by taking on a contract for the development of containers used in international space programs.
VRR at Air Freight Asia
7-3-2011
VRR will be present in Hong Kong from March 8th until the 10th to exhibit at Air Freight Asia.
road containers for DHL
28-2-2011
Not all our products travel onboard of aircraft.
more ABJ containers
19-1-2011
Appreciation of build quality!
season's greetings
15-12-2010
and best wishes for the new year!
AAP containers for KLM Cargo
23-11-2010
KLM Cargo has taken delivery of new AAP containers.
new profile machining centre
12-11-2010
All we need is.. precision, speed and flexibility.
palletized seating for equestrian express
1-11-2010
Having supplied first class travel for horses aboard TNT aircraft, the animal attendants requested some comfort too..
UN awards contract to VRR
18-10-2010
Following a thorough assessment, the United Nations have selected VRR as their supplier for a new container delivery.
recovery service for telecom industry
7-10-2010
To complete the disaster recovery service of one of the world's largest telecom companies, we developed a new MGX container.
UPDATE: RGX container development
23-9-2010
What happens when we are awarded with a design, development and supply contract for large refrigerated containers? An inside story.
rapid response ABJ containers
14-9-2010
fast deployment for everyone.
VRR to exhibit at Post Expo 2010
23-8-2010
Involved in the postal and express industry? We hope you will attend the POST-EXPO 2010 event and visit our stand 7280.
PGA pallets in optima forma
12-8-2010
KLM has recently taken delivery of new heavy duty PGA pallets.
RAP coolcontainers for Korean Air
3-8-2010
Long term customer Korean Airlines has awarded VRR with an order for the supply of RAP (LD9) coolcontainers.
AMJ containers for Saudi Arabian Airlines
23-7-2010
Saudi Arabian Airlines selects VRR for the supply of AMJ containers
car transporter deliveries to Qatar Airways
14-6-2010
Only few people know that VRR was first to market with a solution to transport cars in stacked configuration.
lean manufacturing
19-4-2010
VRR turns into a lean manufacturing organization.
RGX containers
16-4-2010
VRR has been awarded with an order for the supply of multimodal RGX containers.
A light weight heavy duty pallet?
17-3-2010
This seems a contradictio in terminis, however it is not..
Refrigerated container for telecom industry
15-2-2010
High end sensitive electronics require a special container when combined with a need for rapid deployment
Large container for semiconductor industry
18-1-2010
Following previous contracts for purpose-built high-tech industry, VRR has been awarded with a development order for a large container.
A mammoths direct response
21-12-2009
A mammoth may be strong and powerful yet the reponse time could be improved.
Coolcontainer for high tech shipments
4-12-2009
L, XL, XXL.. Meet the RZX coolcontainer. Large and heavy temperature-sensitive high-tech air shipments are now possible.
A380 Cockpit Stairs
24-11-2009
A380 Cockpit Stairs. Stairway to Heaven?
10-11-2009
Interested in seeing the handling of our latest generation collapsible horse stalls?
ANA Cargo operates B767F AAX containers
4-11-2009
Following the inauguration of Okinawa as All Nippon Airways' Asia hub for air cargo, the 24hr operation with B767 freighter aircrafts started off flying dedicated main deck containers from VRR.
VRR to exhibit at Inter Airport Europe 2009
4-9-2009
With the event held for the 17th time, longtime air cargo equipment suppliers as VRR can be found in Munich, Germany every other year to showcase the latest developments.
VRR to exhibit at Air Freight Asia 2009
6-8-2009
VRR will be present in Hong Kong from September 8th until 10th to attend Air Freight Asia.
Equine shipments with narrow body aircrafts
9-7-2009
VRR developed a horse stable for use aboard TNT Express B737F's.
Convenient shipping of large luxury cars?
12-6-2009
VRR presents the new PGX car transporter for the transport of luxurious and/or armoured cars
A beautiful facility
10-5-2009
Our country is renowned for its, at times, bad weather. The ambient temperatures were too low from November to March to finish the stuccoing of the facade. So the whole project took a bit longer than ...
VIDEO: Red Bull Air Race using VRR equipment
4-3-2009
Cheering for Red Bulls famous Air Race and interested in the operational part behind the competition?
Best wishes for 2009
22-12-2008
On behalf of everybody at VRR, we wish you a joyous, healthy and successful 2009.
Maximum quality for Maximus
11-12-2008
All cargo carrier Maximus selects VRR for the supply of collapsible horse stables
Building overhaul update
20-10-2008
With construction works going on for some six weeks now, things are certainly moving on.
Air France Cargo goes collapsible
10-10-2008
In a program to renew its fleet of horse stables and maintain a leading position on livestock transport, Air France Cargo has awarded VRR with an order for collapsible horse stables.
VRR in defence magazine
30-9-2008
Publication World Defence Systems got to learn a creative company in Rotterdam which happens to manufacture customized military air cargo equipment.
Building overhaul in Rotterdam
15-9-2008
Months of preparation preceded the overhaul and today, the work finally commenced.
TIACA ACF 2008
8-9-2008
One of Asia’s better venues for air cargo professionals is without a doubt TIACA’s bi-annual Air Cargo Forum.
Martinair celebrating 50 years
21-8-2008
Martinair can look back on 50 years of flight operations. A magazine purely devoted to this milestone went to press to highlight this prideful achievement, how challenging current market circumstances...
VRR pallets assisting in Airbus A380 aircraft recovery
24-7-2008
Aircraft recovery is tough. And with the A380 in the air, challenges have only increased.
Collapsible stables for ECS
19-6-2008
Again a rightful claim to first class travel for four footed friends.
THAI selects VRR to support its perishable shipments
15-5-2008
Thai Airways International took delivery of RAP containers to support its foray into the perishable shipments.
Aerobatic containers for Red Bull Air Race
2-4-2008
Red Bull Air Race awards contract to VRR for the supply of new air cargo containers.
Military pallet for challenging transport
26-2-2008
A more than bespoke military air cargo pallet to provide the right protection for highly inflammable and explosive dangerous goods, developed from scratch.
Additional RAP coolcontainers for Skycooler
5-2-2008
In light of Skycooler welcoming a new customer, Skycooler has taken delivery of new RAP coolcontainers.
First class travel for four footed friends at Air France Cargo
28-11-2007
Air France Cargo has selected VRR as their vendor of choice for the supply of new HMJ horse stables.
Aviation skills for marine purposes
1-11-2007
We have been asked by a leading marine salvor to develop a ULD to maintain their round-the-clock readiness for operations anywhere in the world. This resulted in an AKP container built for rapid deplo...
VRR to exhibit at Inter Airport Munich
11-10-2007
Every other year at the start of autumn, the place to be for ULD and air cargo equipment suppliers is in Munich, Germany.
Company name change!!
15-8-2007
Even after 60+ years some dare to change a nearly monumental name. Yet we thought it over very carefully..
HMJ horse stables - a new generation
27-7-2007
ECS will take delivery of new HMJ horse stalls to further strengthen and expand its horse stall lease fleet.
Royal Jordanian to operate HMA droptop horse stalls
18-7-2007
Royal Jordanian Cargo has acquired horse stalls to meet growing demand for transporting horses throughout the Middle East region and to Europe.
New sales office established in Asia
17-7-2007
Those residing in the greater Asia Pacific can rest assured. After years of absence, Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam is again locally represented with the aim to further improve service levels.
New repair facility at AMS airport
1-5-2007
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam has established a new repair facility nearby Amsterdam airport.
KLM Cargo taking delivery of new HMA horse stables
23-1-2007
KLM Cargo, a long time client for horse stalls, has taken delivery of a series of new HMA stables.
PAB seatpallets for dual role Spanish Air Force aircrafts
30-10-2006
Along with earlier mentioned AAY containers, the Spanish Air Force had a need to transport troopers within the B707 cargo hold.
Fire Retardant AAY Containers for Spanish Air Force
16-10-2006
The Spanish Air Force operates B707 aircraft which are able to quickly transform from a freighter into a passenger aircraft and vice versa. These are unique combi-aircrafts as multiple combi configura...
Skycooler launched! Leasing of coolcontainers at affordable rates
3-9-2006
At Tiaca's Air Cargo Forum show in Calgary, we unveiled the latest RKN coolcontainer with a bespoke Skycooler colour scheme.
60 years in business!!
1-9-2006
Today, we celebrate 60 years of entrepeneurship. A day not to forget soon.
Etihad Crystal Cargo taking delivery of new car platforms
9-8-2006
Etihad Crystal Cargo is introducing eight new car transporters to its handling facilities, offering its customers state-of-the-art technology for all car shipments.
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam in Dutch air cargo magazine Luchtvracht
30-5-2006
Dutch air cargo magazine 'Luchtvracht' dedicated an article about Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam due to our 60 years celebration. Please find the well written article scanned (pictures) on your right hand si...
Seatpallets press release at NIID website
11-4-2006
The Netherlands Defence Manufacturers Association (NIID) promotes optimal involvement of the Netherlands industry with respect to procurements and assignments of the Ministry of Defence.
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam in Dutch KvK magazine
1-3-2006
The monthly KvK (Chamber of Commerce) magazine kindly devoted an article to our company. For more details, please double click on the picture on your right hand side.
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam taking delivery of new machinery
27-2-2006
Gearing up for the future implies having a more than up-to-date machine park.
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam in AME news
1-11-2005
AME news wrote an article about the Cool Dollies as manufactured recently for Emirates SkyCargo. Emirates SkyCargo crafts cool dollies for hot runways.
New CNC milling machine installed
25-10-2005
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam took delivery of a brand new state-of-the-art milling machine.
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam in Dutch newspaper
20-10-2005
One of Hollands larger newspapers, AD Rotterdams Dagblad, published an article about Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam today.
Inter Airport Munich 2005
18-10-2005
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam recently exhibited at the bi-annual Inter Airport exhibition in Munich.
A1 Grand Prix taking delivery of various ULD equipment
7-10-2005
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam helps A1 Grand Prix to get to the race track. Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam recently designed, and certified, air cargo transportation equipment to carry cargo for the twenty-five te...
IATA ULD User Group Meeting
23-9-2005
The IATA ULD User Group Meeting had its annual meeting in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, last week.