Road transport to Afghanistan

October 2001, Afghanistan was invaded by the American army. Nowadays several years later on, an ISAF Force of approximately 132,000 troops including the Dutch police training mission in Kunduz are keeping peace in Afghanistan. Al these soldiers prefer to be supplied with western products. Wagenborg Reining was asked to perform road transport from Holland to Kabul. With the knowledge of colleagues from several divisions a comprehensive analysis of the whole project was made. All possible scenarios where checked and a total picture of the transport became visible. With dedicated cooperation of the customer, the document arrangements went smoothly. The first refrigerated trailers were loaded at the customers place on Friday the 9^th of December.  One of the trailers cooling engine refused to start working  and delay threatened to occur. Fortunately after quick action was undertaken this problem could be solved.  Monday 12^th of December: D-Day. On 10a.m. the first 3 trucks with refrigerated trailer headed eastwards. With special fuel suited for possible bad weather circumstances  and all required documents the Reining drivers were allowed to depart. With an expected lead time of 3 weeks the transport will arrive in the by Germans controlled area in northern Afghanistan. After unloading in Kabul the return trip to Holland will commence. 6 weeks after departure the trailers will be expected back in Kolham.