Smart Freight Centre
Rik Arends has a background in civil engineering and management, with experience in various roles in sustainable transport and urban planning projects. Rik has worked with organizations such as Smart Freight Centre, Mott MacDonald, and Clean Air Asia in roles ranging from technical manager to program director. Rik has also been involved in research and analysis projects, focusing on improving transport emissions and urban planning in developing cities. Rik's involvement in professional committees and associations showcases their dedication to creating networks and exchanging ideas within the engineering and consulting sector.
Smart Freight Centre
Smart Freight Centre (SFC) was established in 2013 as a global non-profit organization and aims to make the global freight sector more efficient and environmentally sustainable. SFC is dedicated to remove market barriers and leverage existing initiatives to catalyze the uptake of practical solutions throughout industry that improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and lower operating costs. SFC can play this role because it is a fit-for-purpose organization with secured funding, independent from industry or government, and has a global network across stakeholder groups.