THE LITTLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR YACHT CHARTER MORE SUSTAINABLE

Yesterday I was allowed to open the Academic Year together with Anke van Hal on Nyenrode Business University. I was asked to give a thought-provoking speech about the sustainable state of the world and what that could mean for Nyenrode. Interestingly, Nyenrode University was founded in 1946 by companies such as KLM, Philips, Unilever and Shell. The intention was that the University would contribute to the reconstruction of the Netherlands after the 2nd World War.

Digitalization plays a crucial role in improving efficiency in the transport and logistics sector. New technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data optimize logistics chains, save costs and optimize the customer experience. Music of the future? These 3 examples of 'Logistics 4.0' prove the opposite.

The world of seafaring has a rich history and culture, and many of the phrases and idioms we use in our everyday language have their origins in nautical terminology. From "loose cannon" to "plain sailing," these terms paint a picture of the hardy sailors who braved the open seas centuries ago. As a company in the maritime industry, we explore 20 of our favourite common phrases with an intriguing nautical background, and delve into their meanings and origins.

💪 The ultimate preparation in Paris This year I have made the choice to spend a lot of time around Paris in the last few months. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to train at the Olympic accommodation. Still, it has a lot of value to me. I have been training since the beginning of May at the National Training Centre INSEP of France 🇫🇷. In addition, it literally gives me a (topographical) threshold to get into my bubble. I can fully focus on gymnastics here.