John van Breugel

Managing Director at CF&S Netherlands

The Randstad, Netherlands

About

Motivated experienced manager in the field of Operations, Procurement and Special Cargo, with excellent communication and people management skills. Experienced in the development and implementation of global business strategies, end-to-end business project management, ERP and systems implementation, operational alignment and process optimization. A valuable linking pin between operations, commerce and stakeholders. And passionate about the terminal, shipping and logistics industry. Someone with a clear vision, a hands-on mentality and a keen eye for people. Strong in motivating and leading others. Approachable, down to earth, optimistic, practical, creative, result driven and customer focused. Someone who enjoys the startup of new projects, designing structure, adding logical planning. Calm when tackling complex challenges.

Experience

  • Managing Director at CF&S Netherlands B.V.
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Country Manager Belgium & Netherlands at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
    Jan 2021 - Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • GEODIS (Rotterdam Area, Netherlands)
    • Director Industrial Projects & Marine Logistics The Netherlands
      Oct 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Director Industrial Projects Netherlands
      Aug 2016 - Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Commercial Manager at Mammoet Salvage
    Aug 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Mammoet Salvage is a division within Mammoet. Mammoet provides tailor-made heavy lifting and transport solutions. A customer-driven company with Dutch roots that has evolved into a world-class player that sets trends and breaks records. Mammoet’s presence is visible both onshore and offshore in virtually every part of the world, . Our regional offices serve customers in various markets around the globe. The main economic sectors covered by Mammoet are the petrochemical industry, civil projects, power plant facilities, offshore business and marine projects. Mammoet’s activities range from turnkey projects to equipment rental. The salvage division is manned by salvage experts with proven records of success across the world. With the synergy of know-how, insight, daring and self-confidence, Mammoet Salvage is in a unique position to develop and implement smart and innovative solutions and to take the responsibility for major salvage projects. This knowledge and expertise is linked to the virtually unlimited heavy-lifting and transport capabilities of Mammoet, its staff and equipment. That is the power of united experience and of Mammoet Salvage. When it comes to salvage at sea, our goal is to be the best maritime service provider. Whatever the job, wherever it takes us, we will succeed.

  • Maersk Line (7 yrs 9 mos)
    • General Manager Special Cargo - EMEA region
      Dec 2012 - Aug 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Maersk Line and its affiliated brands Safmarine, Seago and MCC are putting more focus on Out Of Gauge cargo and Breakbulk shipments. For this purpose regional offices are set up in Shanghai, Charlotte and Rotterdam to deal with quotations, business development and procurement of services of the Special Cargo segment, reporting into the global Trade & Marketing function but closely working with the country clusters in the area. The Rotterdam office will cover bookings from ports in Europe, Middle-East and Africa.

    • GM Terminal Partnering - Port Navigator
      Apr 2011 - Dec 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Driving and executing Terminal Partnering, in line with Maersk Line's strategy to differentiate on On Time Delivery and Unmatched Reliability. As such positioned as linking pin between Maersk Line departments and terminals in Rotterdam, focusing on all areas with a potential impact on port stay reduction such as terminal's productivity/efficiency and optimising processes around vessel port stay (pilotage, towage, bunkering etc.).

    • General Manager Intermodal & Equipment & Port Operations
      Oct 2009 - Apr 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Responsible for Inland Transport planning/execution, Equipment planning/execution including Claims, Maintenance & Repair activities, Landside Operations and US Military customer service and transport, covering The Netherlands and Switzerland. Port Operations covers the vessel husbandry and procurement of seaside related activities (port authorities, terminals, pilots, towage etc.)