Our USPs

Why businesses
choose BYR.

We built BYR Logistics to solve the real frustrations of companies that rely on air freight. Here is what that looks like in practice.

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Why clients choose BYR
The difference you
actually feel.
Most freight forwarders share the same frustrations. Here is how we do it differently.
01

You are always informed

Proactive updates at every milestone — departure, arrival, customs clearance, delivery. On WhatsApp, we respond within one hour, seven days a week. You never have to chase us.

Solves: forwarders who go silent, unreturned calls, finding out about a delay too late to act.

02

One contact who knows you

The same person handles your booking, your customs, and your follow-up. They know your cargo, your timelines, and your business. No handovers, no repeating yourself.

Solves: explaining your requirements to a different person every single time you call.

03

No surprises on your invoice

We verify every cost before invoicing. Transparent from the first quote. What we say it costs is what you pay — no unexpected surcharges appearing after delivery.

Solves: invoices with unexplained charges and corrections that take weeks to resolve.

04

Documentation handled correctly

Documents are checked before your cargo arrives. Any discrepancy is caught and resolved at pre-alert stage — while the shipment is still in the air, not after it lands.

Solves: cargo held at customs due to small errors that nobody caught in time.

Three founders. One focus.
The people
behind your shipment.
BYR Logistics was founded by three specialists who combined their expertise in operations, pricing and commercial strategy to create the forwarder they always wished existed.
Youri Hartgers

Youri Hartgers

Head of Commercial, Finance & Strategy

Background in International Business and Entrepreneurship with experience across Europe and Asia. Responsible for commercial activities, financial steering, and the strategic development of BYR Logistics. Known for translating strategy into execution and building lasting client relationships.

Bram Straver

Bram Straver

Head of Product, Pricing & Systems

Airfreight operations specialist with deep expertise in pricing, process design, and special cargo operations. Previously at GSD (Government Space & Defence), where he built hands-on experience in aerospace, defence, and dual-use logistics. The architect of BYR's operational structure.

Rutger Bray

Rutger Bray

Head of Operations

Former top athlete turned logistics professional, bringing discipline and an extensive sector network to every shipment. Responsible for daily operational execution. Known for fast, effective problem-solving and an extensive sector network.

Our approach
How we work
with you.
01

We listen first

Before we quote, we want to understand your current setup, your pain points, and what good looks like for you. A short conversation saves a lot of back and forth.

02

We give you a clear proposal

No jargon. No ambiguous line items. A transparent proposal that explains what is included, what it costs, and what to expect.

03

We execute and inform

Once your shipment is running, we take care of everything. You receive updates at every milestone without needing to ask. Problems are flagged early.

04

We close cleanly

Accurate invoice. Proof of delivery. File closed. We follow up to make sure everything landed the way it should, and to prepare for the next shipment.

Behind the scenes

Smart tools.
Human service.

We use technology to handle the parts of freight forwarding that slow people down — tracking milestones, checking documents, monitoring shipments. That keeps our process tight and our team focused on what matters: your shipment and your questions.

Technology handles the process. People handle the relationship. At BYR, those two things work together — and you only notice the result.

Shipment monitoring

Every milestone tracked. Delays flagged early so we can act before you even need to ask.

Invoice verification

Every cost checked against shipment data before it reaches you. No surprises.

Document checks

Pre-alert checks on all customs documents. Issues caught while cargo is still in the air.

Proactive updates

Status updates at every stage, sent before you have to ask. Always from a real person.

Client stories
What our clients say.
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what this looks like.

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