Transport

Ploum

Ploum, jointly led by Jikke Biermasz, Marijn van Tuijl and Albert Wiggers, has an ‘exceptionally organised, efficient and responsive’ team. Biermasz has longstanding experience working with logistics and insurance work, and is an expert on customs law, regularly advising public and private authorities. The ’knowledgeable, professional and experienced’ van Tuijil works with companies and businesses in compliance matters and supply chain disputes, particularly those involving the transportation of raw materials or food. Wiggers is experienced in corporate M&A, supplementing his advice to major domestic and international entities. Jeroen Zandt specialises in transport litigation.

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Testimonials

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‘Marijn van Tuijl is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced.’
‘Jeroen Zandt is one of the most authentic and empathetic professionals.’
‘Jikke Biermasz possesses a wealth of knowledge on customs and trade law and is calm under pressure.'
‘Jikke Biermasz has a deep understanding of the sector, and it is always enjoyable to work with her.’
'It has expertise in the marine cargo and insurance industries.'
‘This practice has the ability to understand and solve any situation instantly.’
'It has a specialised and focused team with dedicated lawyers.’
'The team were exceptionally organised, efficient and responsive.’

Key clients

Wintershall Noordzee
Peinemann
AIG
DSV
Customs Support Group
Hutchison Ports Europe
HES International
Maersk
Matrans
Nedcargo
KGH Customs
APM Terminals
Service Terminal Rotterdam
Sea-Cargo
Flexport
Expeditors International

Work highlights

Representing a consortium of buyers for 260 BMW cars which were purchased after being offloaded from a highway that caught fire. The manufacturer claims that the cars should be destroyed, despite the fact that the cars are considered safe and undamaged.
Supported Customs Support Group in multiple due diligence projects relating to the acquisition of customs brokering/freight forwarding businesses throughout Europe. The firm supported the client's buy-and-build strategy.
Continuously assisting the Customs Support Group in drawing up and negotiating framework agreements for services with large, internationally operating good owners and freight forwards.