About FB Cargo Strategy

FB Cargo strategy

Strategic Guidance Rooted in Over 20 Years of Hands-On Expertise

At FBcargos.com, we bring you unparalleled strategic advice forged from more than two decades of real-world experience in the field—boots on the ground, facing challenges head-on. We’ve been there, done that, made our share of mistakes, learned from them, and celebrated the successes of sound decisions. Our hands-on approach is driven by seasoned professionals who understand the intricacies of the cargo industry inside and out.

FB Cargo Strategy is committed to fostering long-term partnerships. We work closely with you to strategize, implement, evaluate, and optimize, ensuring your operations are not just efficient but future-ready. Trust in our experience to guide your business toward sustained success.

Why Cargo

Strategic advice to shareholders and the Board
Air Cargo and Logistics create Jobs and Trade Opportunities
Air Cargo as a driver for the regional economic development
Air Cargo as a driver for Job creation
Air Cargo as a driver for the Airport to develop Passenger Routes and Real Estate Development

How Cargo

Strategic advice to Management and Business Development team
Cargo Community approach - from Shipper to Consignee
Intermodal Logistics with the Airport as Anchor point
Business Model for Cargo traffic and Cargo Community development
Marketing Approach - P / P / P and P analysis, definition, implementation, evaluation

When Cargo

Timeline for longterm, sustainable cargo development

About Steven Verhasselt

Steven Verhasselt

Tel / Whatsapp / Wechat +852 9431 3305

Skype: stevenverhasselt

Linkedin: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/stevenverhasselt

Steven Verhasselt is the founder of FB Cargo Strategy.

After graduated in Brussels, from Ehsal with a Master Degree in Business Administration, he started working for the Regional Development Agency, focused on assisting startup companies with business plans, seed and venture capital. One of the projects lead him into cargo aviation, and once you are in, ...

Steven entered the aviation world in 2001 running a project to start up a cargo airline based in Brussels. He found a mentor in Herman Neukermans, and a Compagnon de Route in Koen Servaes. The project led him to the Middle East and Asia. In 2003, Steven landed in Hong Kong and liked it a lot. He started his own company, offering business development Asia services to airports, airlines and aviation related companies.

Steven worked for the business development team of Brussels Airport, and successfully established the first direct connection between Brussels and Beijing. His true passion led him to Liege Airport as Cargo Development Manager Asia in 2006. He worked there for 15 years as the commercial director of Liege Airport, Belgium’s leading cargo airport. He was responsible for the global cargo development as core business, but was also in charge of passenger, real estate and Liege Airport Consulting. Steven became the face of a leading European Cargo Airport living in Hong Kong and travelling around the globe.

Since 2022, Steven works full time for FB Cargo Strategy Ltd, his company. Steven is no longer working mainly for LGG Airport, and definitely not exclusively. He works on different projects for Airports. All the projects have in common that they are innovative, and air cargo related, and always partnerships with colleagues who became friends.

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Contact us

Mr Steven Verhasselt

Director

FB Cargo Strategy

steven@fbcargos.com

Tel/WhatsAPP : Hong Kong + 852 9431 3305

Belgium + 32 477 22 5276

Unit C, 5/F Queen's Center,

58-64 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, HONG KONG

Vaartkom 11 Bus 0903

B-3000 Leuven, BELGIUM

Koen SERVAES

Team Partner

Koen Servaes - although a geologist by education, Koen Servaes made his career in aviation. He started his career at the operations department of Belgavia, a Brussels based handling agent, in 1976. He became operations manager at Flying Tigers in Brussels five years later.

When Flying Tigers, at that time the largest cargo operator in the world, was taken over by Federal Express, he left the company and started his own consultancy company in 1985. With his company he handled a wide scope of activities. He developed operation software for the cargo aviation industry, organized over 300 cargo charter relief flights to Africa and had several mid and long term consultancy and representation jobs for several main players in the aviation or general industry. (DHL, Brussels airport, Liege airport, Sabena, Ford Motor Company, Eurohandling, Anova, SA Airlink, Simba Air Cargo)

In a career that spans over 38 years he approached the industry from various different viewpoints: handling agent, cargo airline, airport operator, GSA and broker/expeditor. He has been dealing with the operational, commercial and management aspects of the cargo aviation industry.

Previously already strongly involved with African aviation, the focus became completely on Africa when he moved to Kinshasa in 2008. On behalf of investors he established a handling company in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi.

In 2010 he became the first non-Ethiopian director at Ethiopian Airlines. As cargo director he was involved with all cargo aspects.

He had a great contribution to the restructuring and development of the African cargo network and the hub in Addis Ababa. End 2011 he became business development manager for Avient. He opened new stations in Pemba and Juba and restructured existing stations in Pointe Noire, Bamako and Ouagadougou.

In October 2013 he made an eighteen-month contract as CEO for Triple F, a Nairobi based handling agent. He restructured the company and turned it into a profitable enterprise after four consecutive years of loss making.

Since April 2015, Koen is also working on FB Cargo Strategy projects on a freelance basis. In the last years Koen has been dealing with airlines, handling companies, airport operators, shippers, freight forwarders and civil aviation authorities in more than 20 countries.

Latest EVENTS

AIR CARGO AFRICA

At the prestigious World Cargo Summit 2025, industry leaders gathered to explore the future of global logistics and cargo transportation, and among the distinguished guest speakers was Mr. Steven Verhasselt. With a wealth of experience in the cargo sector, Mr. Verhasselt captivated the audience as he shared invaluable insights into the evolving challenges faced by the industry, with a particular focus on designated cargo airports.

In his address, Mr. Verhasselt delved into strategic planning approaches that stakeholders could employ to navigate the complexities of cargo logistics. He eloquently discussed the increasing demand for efficient cargo handling and the pressing need to adapt infrastructure to meet these requirements. His presentation encompassed innovative strategies for optimizing operations at designated cargo airports, which he emphasized played a critical role in ensuring the timely and secure transportation of goods.

Furthermore, Mr. Verhasselt's expertise illuminated the importance of collaboration among various entities within the supply chain to enhance operational efficiency. Through his vision and strategic insights, he sought to inspire attendees to embrace new technologies and methodologies that had the potential to revolutionize cargo handling and airport operations. Ultimately, his message aimed to contribute to the development of a more resilient and responsive logistics ecosystem, leaving a lasting impact on all those in attendance.

Animal Friends Hong Kong

Not only cargo, we make a difference to animals too

As animal enthusiasts, FBC annually contributes a portion of our profits to Animal Friends , supporting their Trap/Neuter/Return program in Hong Kong. The contributions make a meaningful difference.

Left Photo : Steven has chosen to donate $5,000 to Animal Friends on behalf of Astral Aviation in celebration of the company's 25th anniversary. We extend our best wishes to Astral Aviation for continued success and growth within the industry.

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