H.Essers Recorded: Eastman’s LLP journey with Korneel Melkebeke

The logistics landscape is changing fast. Complexity, cost pressures, and the need for agility are pushing companies to rethink how they manage supply chains. At H.Essers, we see this as an opportunity to create smarter, more resilient networks through innovation and partnership.

Joining us is Korneel Melkebeke, Manager EMEA Logistics at Eastman, to discuss the evolution of Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) services in Europe and what it means for the future.

For Eastman, LLP is more than outsourcing operations, it’s about strategic collaboration. By partnering with H.Essers, Eastman streamlined processes from shipment booking and transit monitoring to freight audits and carrier performance management. The result? A single point of control that boosts efficiency and frees up resources for what matters most.

The project was ambitious: transitioning from manual workflows to automated, data-driven processes in under eight months. Key milestones included signing the blueprint agreement, phasing the go-live, and integrating packed and bulk transport into one standardized flow. Challenges like maintaining flexibility while driving standardization were met with innovative solutions and a true partnership mindset.

Looking ahead, Korneel sees logistics providers evolving beyond operational execution to become value creators, leveraging real-time and predictive data, enabling faster decisions, and leading sustainability efforts through intermodal solutions and innovation.

At H.Essers, we share that vision. Together, we’re building a logistics ecosystem that’s adaptive, efficient, and ready for the future.

Watch the full interview here: