Welcome

Welcome to the site of Associated Ferry Transport Operators

AFTO is a member organisation of approximately 30 companies, all involved offering transport services of a high and sustained quality to and from the UK.

AFTO was founded in 1983 when trailer operators using ferry services protested against the rate increase as proposed by the  ferry companies

At the protest meeting several companies decided to join ranks and subsequently formed AFTO

Structure

-30 members and 5 committee members
-A minimum of two general meetings   and one informal meeting per  year
-The committee members are elected from   and by the members, and meet at least   four times per year.
The secretariat is assisted in its duties by TLN (Transport and Logistics Netherland)

AFTO is a member of TRTA (Technical Road Transport Association) , who look after the technical issues of companies with large trailer fleets.

Members

For whom

AFTO is primarily designed forcompanies involved in ferry-transport services  to and from the United Kingdom.
Companies who place importance on being involved in this mode of transport, a dynamic and complex part of the transport industry It forms a small but highly specialised segment within the world of transport in general.

Our aim
The aim is to improve and maintain the standard of quality within this branch together This can be achieved by exchange of our knowledge and expertise in combination with using external sources of information. As an organisation we maintain contacts with ferry operators, terminal operators as well as governing bodies and institutions. The efforts of AFTO will offer added value to our members. Together we are stronger

Advice and information
AFTO offers a source of information to the members. They can obtain information, advice or bring points of discussion via the secretariat of the association. Preferably via email but of course enquiries via fax or phone are welcome too.

Cooperation
AFTO seeks to work with other organisations  within the transport industry It opens-up access to greater knowledge,  people, modes, and networks. AFTO members can only gain from this.

In certain areas AFTO works in conjunction with organisations like Transport and Logistics Nederland (TLN), who represent the interest of 6500 member road transport companies. TLN have their own representation in Brussel and maintain close links with business organisations, government bodies, political parties and international branche organisations.

Thanks to the relationship with the Technical Road Transport Association (TRTA) members are kept informed about the very latest technical developments. Also by maintaining close links with various authorities,  we can further develop our particular segment of the transport industry.

Membership

Our aims and activities ensure that
membership of AFTO will bring obvious advantages. Not only will it provide a clear view of the issues surrounding our mode of transport, but will also help to improve this branch of the industry in general.

And any improvement in the general situation of the industry can only bring with it positive benefits for our members.

Membership application
Perhaps you would first like to meet us. That is possible.
You will be  more than welcome to attend one of next AFTO meetings (see diary). We also invite potential new members to forthcoming meetings and, in addition, existing members can introducefellow companies.  Or if you prefer you can contact one of the committee members direct (see contacts)or send an email to info@afto.nl

Activities

Member meetings and special events
General member meetings will be held at least twice a year and in addition there will be one informal event.

Guest speakers giving talks on current topics of interest will be invited to these meetings For example accountants, solicitors, lawyers
and specialist who can provide further insight into some of  the above mentioned issues. Furthermore members do find it extremely beneficial to exchange views and experiences at more informal meetings.

AFTO closely follows news trends in the market and any changes in regulations and reports these to  members on a regular basis.

Examples could be as follows

Operational matters e.g. on the terminals
-Risk management
-Legal matters
-Liability
-Employment law (health and safety)
-Claim procedures and prevention
-Lashing, securing of trailers and cargo
-Transport of hazardous cargo
-Matters concerning illegal immigrants
-Technical information relating to equipment
-Environmental matters
-Security
-Road tolls
-CMR conditions
-Cabotage        

This website is also in Dutch

Address administration

AFTO
Boris Pasternaklaan 22
2719DA Zoetermeer
Postbus 3008
2700 KS Zoetermeer
Telefoon: 079 - 3636187
Fax: 079 - 3636200

Voor algemene vragen is er het email adres van de AFTO info@afto.nl

Commitee

Feel free to contact the members of the
AFTO committee direct :

Krijn Torreman  / Mammoet Ferry Transport B.V.
Voorzitter/Chairman
Krijn.Torreman@mammoetferry.com

Piet Grevenstuk  / Windhorst Transport B.V.
Penningmeester/Treasurer
P.Grevenstuk@windhorst.nl

Nico van den Boogaard / Betz Nederland B.V.
nvdboogaard@nl.willibetz.de

Henk de Ruiter / P&O Ferrymasters Ltd
Henk.deruiter@pofm.com

Koos Gijsbers / I.R.F. B.V.
Koos@irf.eu

News

If there are special news items, typically related to the ferry transport world or not given enough coverage by the general press than AFTO will bring these matters to your attention.
In addition there will be news about ferry operators, member companies as well as company news supplied by members about their own operation or one of their suppliers.
Preferably we receive any news items via email: info@afto.nl   this will help speed-up the process of dealing with and passing on of any news items brought to our attention.
To receive regular news items please apply here to be registered on our mailing list.