Dutch carrier stations four canine teams at AMS cargo hub to maintain security standards without disrupting cargo flows
KLM has selected Global K9 (GK9) to provide free running explosive detection dogs (FREDDs) at its Schiphol cargo base as it looks to maintain high security standards without interrupting the flow of cargo.
A total of four canine teams have been stationed at Schiphol, where they will support KLM Cargo’s screening operations in compliance with EU and Dutch regulatory frameworks.
The partnership also includes further training in Remote Explosive Scent Tracing (REST), where air sampling and canine detection are used to identify explosive traces in sealed or consolidated cargo without disrupting handling.
“We’ve been working closely with KLM’s compliance and safety team to develop a screening model that can seamlessly integrate within its cargo operations,” said Chris Daniels, chief commercial officer, GK9.
“Consolidated FREDD teams is a preferred screening option for high-throughput cargo environments such as KLM Cargo at Schiphol, and a necessary step in bolstering security at one of Europe’s busiest cargo hubs.”
Kester Meijer, director operational integrity, compliance & safety, KLM Cargo, added: “GK9’s FREDD teams offer the mobility and responsiveness needed to do this at scale, without interrupting cargo flows, and, more importantly, maintaining high security standards.”
The contract win marks the security firm’s first partnership with a European airline.
GK9 currently works with seven airlines across the US: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, DHL Aviation, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and UPS Airlines.
This latest agreement builds on GK9’s European expansion strategy, following a partnership with a Dutch screening provider and the acquisition of a UK-based canine training company in late 2024.
