Meet our team
John van Velzen
Manager, Live Animals, Founder of the Live Animals department
A firm believer in culture eats strategy for breakfast. This is why I am building and driving Eagle Freight on the energy of the fantastic people working here because no system or formula can compensate for that.
Linda Bitter
Animal relocation specialists, sales
I was born in Amsterdam and now line in Hilversum with my husband, our daughter, and our Somali cat, Iris.
Denise Staal
Animal relocation specialists, pets
I was born in Amsterdam and now line in Hilversum with my husband, our daughter, and our Somali cat, Iris.
Mika van ljzendoorn
Animal relocation specialists, pets
I was born in Amsterdam and now line in Hilversum with my husband, our daughter, and our Somali cat, Iris.
Esmée Corsmit
Animal relocation specialists, pets
I was born in Amsterdam and now line in Hilversum with my husband, our daughter, and our Somali cat, Iris.
Ferry Koolhaas
Animal relocation specialists, pets
I was born in Amsterdam and now line in Hilversum with my husband, our daughter, and our Somali cat, Iris.
Jacques Holthuizen
Animal relocation specialists
I was born in Amsterdam and now line in Hilversum with my husband, our daughter, and our Somali cat, Iris.
Jeff Duineveld
Animal relocation specialists
I was born in Amsterdam and now line in Hilversum with my husband, our daughter, and our Somali cat, Iris.
Our Facilities
Located at Schiphol Airport, our office and operational workspace are designed to support fast, secure, and welfare-focused animal logistics. Close to major airline handling agents and veterinary services, we coordinate every movement efficiently and with great care.
We work directly with specialised partners at Schiphol — including handling agents, veterinary inspectors, groom teams, and custom crate builders — ensuring animals receive the right care and setup before departure. While we do not board animals ourselves, we collaborate with trusted partners who provide appropriate pre-flight care and holding when required.
Dedicated space for preparing travel crates and documentation
Safe loading and unloading with professional handling partners
Immediate access to NVWA inspections and customs facilities
Seamless coordination between our logistics team and airport partners
