Road Feeder Industry Formed International Association
Six major transport firms have launched a global body to standardize service agreements and address industry infrastructure gaps.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Transportation
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Industry leaders have established the International Road Feeder Association to serve as a unified voice for companies moving air cargo. The new not-for-profit group intends to tackle persistent challenges including driver shortages and contractual standardization.
Why it matters
The road feeder sector has historically lacked a collective platform, leaving companies without a seat at the table during critical policy and infrastructure debates. This association aims to change that by providing a singular authority to advocate for logistics operations that are essential to global air cargo.
The six founding members manage a collective fleet of 2,100 trucks and handle over 8.2 million tons of air cargo annually. Formal registration for the new not-for-profit entity is currently underway.
The players
Henrik Ambak
The chairman of the new association who brings 41 years of experience in the logistics sector.
Wymap Transport
A founding transport firm representing the road feeder service industry.
Arthur Welter Transports
A European logistics company acting as a founding member of the association.
Jan de Rijk
A major European transport provider participating in the association launch.
Wallenborn
An international road feeder service operator and founding member.
The details
The association functions by creating a centralized body for road feeder operators to address common operational pressures, including infrastructure development and driver recruitment. By developing a standardized international service level agreement, the group aims to streamline how these carriers interface with air cargo partners. Members will operate under a formal not-for-profit structure, with registration currently being processed in Luxembourg.
Timeline
The International Road Feeder Association was officially launched on September 30, 2026.
The association expects to complete its formal registration in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The formation of this body signals a strategic attempt to gain parity with the standardization frameworks long established by the International Air Transport Association. It marks a shift away from fragmented regional operations toward a unified global approach to feeder infrastructure.
Operators in the air cargo supply chain should monitor the upcoming standardization of service level agreements, as these will likely set the benchmark for contract negotiations. Firms should review their current operating terms to prepare for potential alignment with these emerging international standards.
The takeaway
The move to formalize road feeder services signals an intent to professionalize the sector and reduce friction in air-ground transitions. Operators should track the development of the new service level agreement as a proxy for upcoming changes to industry-wide contractual expectations.
What happens next
The association expects to finalize its formal legal registration as a not-for-profit entity in Luxembourg by the end of October 2026.
Further reading
For more on industry infrastructure and logistics trends, visit the Transportation section.
More information
To review the association mission and membership details, visit the Official association landing page.
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