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Van den Bosch Our story

We are Van den Bosch. The logistics service provider with a different perspective on bulk. Where others see raw materials for food and chemicals, we see opportunities. Opportunities for improvement. For efficiency. For change. It’s time for bulk logistics to get smarter.

The Supply Changer in Bulk

We believe logistics is no longer simply about transport. It’s also about data, insights and knowledge. By approaching the supply chain in a smarter way, Van den Bosch is driving positive, sustainable and tangible change within the sector.

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Our vision Grow sustainability in bulk

The needs of our society, customers, employees and network are shifting. Therefore, the solutions they ask for are changing as well. That’s why we aim to further grow our positive impact to make the bulk sector more sustainable together. For this purpose, we are introducing our sustainability compass: SHIFT 2030.

SHIFT 2030

Our four SHIFT goals

  • Europe and Africa

    Strengthening and expanding

  • Boosting our teams

    Diversity, globality, fulfillment

  • Sustainable solutions

    Insights, innovations and knowledge

  • Bulk ecosystem

    Ensure supply chain solution

Personal, clear and incisiveOur organisation

Van den Bosch is an internationally operating logistics service provider with 700 employees in its workforce. From thirteen offices in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, we serve the global market.

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  • 700 motivated employees
    700 motivated employees
  • 2,6 mln tonnes of transported product per year
    2,6 mln tonnes of transported product per year
  • Top 10 player in European bulk logistics
    Top 10 player in European bulk logistics
  • Road, rail and sea are combined in the best way
    Road, rail and sea are combined in the best way
  • Growing international network
    Growing international network
  • Founded in 1964 by Ad van den Bosch
    Founded in 1964 by Ad van den Bosch
  • Active for the food and chemical industry
    Active for the food and chemical industry
  • By reducing the number of shipments, we make significant C02 savings
    By reducing the number of shipments, we make significant C02 savings
  • Sustainable partnership with UNICEF Netherlands
    Sustainable partnership with UNICEF Netherlands
  • 95% of our transport is intermodal
    95% of our transport is intermodal

"You cannot keep control of the supply chain and change the world of bulk logistics alone. You have to do that together"

Rico Daandels
Rico Daandels | CEO

Our values

  • More intelligence
    through innovation

    You don’t innovate by wanting to be smarter than others, you do it by being smarter with others.

  • Driven by
    expertise

    Whatever the country, whatever the language, we know our industry inside out.

  • Acceleration
    through ambition

    Whoever wants to improve themselves makes progress every day

  • Pleasure
    from passion

    Passion is the fuel which takes us, our customers and the world further.

More intelligence through innovation

Van den Bosch knows only one direction: forwards. That’s why we think differently to others. We operate differently from others. We innovate not for innovation’s sake but to make a real difference every day. Not just on paper but in practice. By combining logistical knowledge and experience with the unprecedented possibilities of data, technology and automation, we, our employees and our customers are in a state of constant evolution.

Driven by expertise

At Van den Bosch you will find numerous disciplines. However much individuals stand out in their own field, we all have one thing in common: every one of us is driven by expertise. From driver to planner. From data analyst to customer service specialist. We share our knowledge, we love to learn and we use initiative to reinforce our position as the name in bulk – together.

Acceleration through ambition

Good can be better. Reliable can be more reliable. Green can be greener. Smart can be smarter. Every day we raise the bar. This entrepreneurial attitude has been in our DNA since 1964. To achieve these things, we give employees the room they need, we promote promising developments and we share our knowledge. Yes, we are ambitious and entrepreneurial. And we have an affinity with people, projects and concepts who share that spirit.

Pleasure from passion

We at Van den Bosch all love what we do every day. That’s why we are so proud of our industry and our perspective on it. We’ll never tire of talking about it. Our passion for smart, innovative and sustainable solutions is irresistible. It’s how, together, we guarantee quality. To employees, customers, end-users and society at large.

Our history

  • Ad van den Bosch starts his own business

    1964

    Ad van den Bosch starts his own business

    Ad van den Bosch laid the foundations for Van den Bosch in 1964. He started from Erp with a single truck. Whereas in the early years Ad mainly transported bagged goods, over the years we have grown into an international transport company specialising in bulk transport.

  • Opening of the garage in Erp

    1971

    Opening of the garage in Erp

    In 1971, Van den Bosch opened an office and garage at Hoogven in Erp, where we remain to this day. Low loaders, tippers and later silo and tanker trucks were added to the fleet. In the years that followed, Ad increasingly focused on food transport.

  • Our first silo trailer

    1974

    Our first silo trailer

    In 1974, the first silo truck was added to the fleet, making the fleet more varied. With the arrival of the first silo wagon, operations expanded to include the transport of lime and chalk.

  • Opening of washing station in Erp

    1975

    Opening of washing station in Erp

    A few years after buying the business park at Hoogven in Erp in 1971, the company built its own garage and car wash. Later, the car wash was converted into a state-of-the-art tank cleaning station.

  • Our first bulk truck: Truck 53

    1977

    Our first bulk truck: Truck 53

    Truck 53 was one of Van den Bosch's first bulk trucks and was used for the bulk transport of livestock feed. This Volvo F86-42S3 marks the beginning of a new era, with bulk transport becoming the core business of our company. Truck 53 still forms part of our collection of oldtimers.

  • The 100th Volvo is delivered with a fanfare

    1982

    The 100th Volvo is delivered with a fanfare

    We welcome the 100th truck to our fleet. A brand new Volvo F10, now better known as 'the 100'. The 100th truck was used for liquid road transport, especially for vegetable and animal fats, chocolate and water. After its solid years of service, the truck was restored and included in the collection of classic cars.

  • Start of the bodyshop in Erp

    1983

    Start of the bodyshop in Erp

    In order to pay extra attention to developing our equipment and our loading & unloading techniques, we construct a bodyshop in Erp. From this moment on, repairs, modifications and innovations will be carried out in-house.

  • Opening of the tank cleaning facility in Erp

    1986

    Opening of the tank cleaning facility in Erp

    A brand new, hypermodern tank cleaning station is built opposite the garage. It has six cleaning lanes, enabling us to clean our loading units both inside and out. This cleaning facility will later turn out to be one of the most important pillars of our success. It also fulfils one of Ad’s long-cherished wishes, as all our services are now in-house and we can always have clean equipment on the road.

  • Purchase of the first tank containers

    1987

    Purchase of the first tank containers

    In 1987, the first tank container was purchased. It was the first time we could take a tank off the wheels; stack the containers. Equipment innovation played a major role in this even then, especially in containers for liquids, which were becoming lighter and larger.

  • Delivery of the 200th Volvo

    1987

    Delivery of the 200th Volvo

    We proudly welcomed the 200th Volvo. A wonderful milestone for the company. We made journeys with this truck all over Europe for many years.

  • Opening of the Amsterdam branch

    1990

    Opening of the Amsterdam branch

    Until now, Van den Bosch had been known as a carrier of foodstuffs. This changed in 1989 when Van der Graaf Tanktransporten was acquired. This company focuses entirely on chemical transport, so we can we further develop the transport of chemical raw materials.

  • Expansion of the Erp site

    1992

    Expansion of the Erp site

    Since acquiring the business park at Hoogven in Erp, we have been constantly in flux. What started with a garage and small office soon expanded because of the organisation's growth. In 1992, a car park and petrol station were added, and the site was again expanded.

  • Our first foreign branch in Salzgitter, Germany

    1994

    Our first foreign branch in Salzgitter, Germany

    We put down roots abroad for the first time in 1994. A single office unit on the premises of a big customer serves as the base for this pioneering branch in Salzgitter, Germany. Van den Bosch Transporte GmbH starts out here by supporting this customer on-site with tipper shipments. Ultimately, it will prove to be not only the first foreign branch, but also the first step towards on-site logistics.

  • Acquisition of De Meulemeester in Tielt, Belgium

    1996

    Acquisition of De Meulemeester in Tielt, Belgium

    In Kontich, Belgium, we have had a Belgian branch with transport equipment and employees since the late 1970s. However, a physical location was not yet available. So in 1996, we took over the entire Tielt-based transport company De Meulenmeester.

  • Peter takes over the company from his father Ad

    1998

    Peter takes over the company from his father Ad

    In 1998 Peter takes over the company from his father Ad. Under Peter’s leadership, the company grows to become an authority in bulk logistics. His growth strategy also entails opening various international branches. The transition from road transport to intermodal bulk transport has been succesfully initiated.

  • Acquisition of Jumbotainers in Rotterdam

    2003

    Acquisition of Jumbotainers in Rotterdam

    Our vision of building an intermodal network already exists, but we don’t yet have sufficient in-house knowledge to do so. The acquisition of Jumbotainers changes all this. The Rotterdam tank operator focuses mainly on short-sea activities and manages a fleet of 20ft containers. Through this acquisition, we are able to increase our focus on sustainability and efficiency while strengthening our intermodal strategy. Later on, the Jumbotainers location will become our branch in Europoort.

  • The 500th truck: an American Kenworth

    1998

    The 500th truck: an American Kenworth

    When Peter took over the company, Ad surprised him with an American Kenworth, now better known as Truck 500. A typical American truck, every driver's dream. Angular, rugged, lots of chrome and over 9 tonnes. The Kenworth was immediately put to work transporting liquids. Now the truck is part of the collection of classic cars.

  • Construction of the new head office in Erp

    2004

    Construction of the new head office in Erp

    We have been working hard on our business park at Hoogven in Erp since 1971. The foundation stone of our current office building was laid in 2004. The former office units are exchanged for a modern office building, an important milestone in line with our growth strategy. The foundation stone is laid by three generations: Ad, Peter and Simon, who had just been born at the time.

  • England branch opened

    2004

    England branch opened

    In 2004, we settled in Bournville, England, with our own location: Van den Bosch Ltd. In order to grow, and especially to bring in knowledge of the local legislation and labour market, UK-based Patterson Tankers was ultimately acquired in 2006: a major player in the transport of liquid foodstuffs. This boosted the organisation and our capacity in England.

  • Acquisition of Silo-Tank in Austria and Hungary

    2006

    Acquisition of Silo-Tank in Austria and Hungary

    In 2006, Van den Bosch acquired the entire shareholding of Silo-Tank Transporte GmbH, consisting of a branch in Gunskirchen, Austria, and in Kazincbarcika, Hungary. This allows us to respond to the rapidly growing demand for logistics services in the transport of liquid and dry bulk products to, from and in Central Europe.

  • Opening of the Van den Bosch Academy in Erp

    2007

    Opening of the Van den Bosch Academy in Erp

    At this in-house knowledge centre, theory and practice come together in an inspiring environment. It is specially designed to take training, experience and development to the next level.

  • Celebrating the launch of our 1000th Volvo

    2008

    Celebrating the launch of our 1000th Volvo

    In order to celebrate our long-standing partnership with Volvo and BAS Veghel, a delegation from Van den Bosch is invited to the Volvo factory in Gothenburg, Sweden. There our 1000th Volvo is ceremoniously unveiled. Truck 1000, as the Volvo is soon called, has a striking appearance and later plays the leading role at our company’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

  • Intermodal overtakes road transport

    2011

    Intermodal overtakes road transport

    In 2007, our focus shifts entirely to intermodal transport. This confirms innovation as being one of the cornerstones of our company. The magic threshold of 50% intermodal transport is then crossed for the first time ever in 2011. By this stage, we are moving greater quantities by rail and water than by road.

  • Opening of the Van den Bosch Experience in Erp

    2013

    Opening of the Van den Bosch Experience in Erp

    In the old dairy at the Molentiend in Erp, we opened the Van den Bosch Experience, where we offer our stakeholders a unique insight into our world of bulk logistics. This building has housed the Family Office since 1 February 2022, after the Academy was moved to the Bussele.

  • Van den Bosch celebrates its 50 year anniversary

    2014

    Van den Bosch celebrates its 50 year anniversary

    In 2014, we celebrated our 50th anniversary with a big party: Proud to be 50. This milestone is celebrated with various festivities and an open day, culminating in the anniversary party for all employees at theatre Markant Uden. Truck 1000 was given a new look for the occasion.

  • Acquisition of Nijhoff-Wassink dry bulk activities

    2014

    Acquisition of Nijhoff-Wassink dry bulk activities

    Van den Bosch was focusing more on growth in intermodal transport. After years of close cooperation, it was therefore decided to take over the dry bulk activities of Nijhoff-Wassink of Rijssen.

  • Our Dubai office opens

    2015

    Our Dubai office opens

    Van den Bosch expands into Africa and the Middle East by opening a new office in Dubai. This is in response to the growing demand for deep-sea transport activities. Dubai is located at the crossroads of three continents and is therefore the ideal location to further expand our global transport activities with a focus on Africa. The fleet also expands thanks to the addition of 500 ISO tank containers.

  • Expansion of container depot at Europoort

    2015

    Expansion of container depot at Europoort

    In 2015, Van den Bosch expanded its Technical Services in Europoort with the purchase of the adjacent plot of land. The expansion of over 5,000 square metres enabled the extension of the container depot and an increase in the capacity of the technical services department. In 2024, Technical Services underwent another renovation.

  • Tank Cleaning Tema, Ghana, started

    2016

    Tank Cleaning Tema, Ghana, started

    At the port of Tema, Ghana, we opened the doors of our tank cleaning facility - built to Western European quality standards. Unique of its kind: it is West Africa's first tank cleaning facility. The arrival of the cleaning facility marked a new step in the African market, and ensured increased sustainability of transport in the Ghanaian market.

  • Rico Daandels becomes CEO

    2017

    Rico Daandels becomes CEO

    On 1 March 2017 Peter van den Bosch hands operational leadership over to Rico Daandels. As CEO, Rico is now responsible for day-to-day management. Peter van den Bosch remains shareholder and participates in the Advisory Board (along with Diederik Gijsbers and Frans Bosman), supporting the management with advice and recommendations regarding objectives, strategy and business operations.

  • Acquisition of Broekema Bulk

    2018

    Acquisition of Broekema Bulk

    With the acquisition of fellow carrier Broekema Bulk in Nederweert, we are committed to further growing our dry bulk business in the European market. Broekema Bulk specialises in the transport of dry bulk goods, both by road and intermodally.

  • The start of our customer portal FreightInsight

    2019

    The start of our customer portal FreightInsight

    Through the launch of our FreightInsight customer portal, we can now provide our partners with insights into all kinds of data from our Smart Load Units. Insight is provided not only into the location, but also into the temperature, expected time of arrival and previous loads. This is how we flesh out connectivity and transparency within supply chains.

  • Acquisition of Willis Larsson Transport in Sweden

    2020

    Acquisition of Willis Larsson Transport in Sweden

    Van den Bosch strengthened its position in northern Europe with the acquisition of Swedish transport company Willis Larsson Transport AB. This further expanded the operations in the dry bulk segment. The new branch continued under the name Van den Bosch Transport AB.

  • New brand positioning: The Supply Changer in Bulk

    2020

    New brand positioning: The Supply Changer in Bulk

    Van den Bosch presented a new growth strategy and market positioning 'The Supply Changer in Bulk', through which we aim to bring about sustainable change in the sector. We combine logistics knowledge and experience with the possibilities offered by data, technology and automation. Also, the suffix ‘Transport’ starts to disappear from our company name.

  • Opening of revamped Van den Bosch Academy

    2021

    Opening of revamped Van den Bosch Academy

    We opened our completely revamped knowledge centre, the Academy, where our drivers and transport partners are trained to become bulk experts. Our colleagues in the office, in Technical Services and even our business relations also enrich their knowledge here. In the Academy, we don't just share theory: it also covers all facets of practice, in an inspiring environment.

  • 10-year partnership with UNICEF Netherlands

    2021

    10-year partnership with UNICEF Netherlands

    It’s exactly ten years ago that Van den Bosch became a partner of UNICEF Netherlands. Inspired by the work of the UN children’s rights organisation, we have supported various projects over the past decade: from tackling malnutrition to focusing on emergency aid during humanitarian disasters.

  • Acquisition of TCS Trans in Barcelona

    2021

    Acquisition of TCS Trans in Barcelona

    With the acquisition of transport company TCS Trans in Barcelona, we committed to further development of the intermodal network in Southern Europe. TCS Trans is a pioneer in intermodal transport in Spain, with a focus on dry bulk for the petrochemical industry. From Barcelona, we now offer solutions for both dry and liquid bulk for the food and chemical industry.

  • Van den Bosch takes over part of Gé Simons activities

    2022

    Van den Bosch takes over part of Gé Simons activities

    In 2022, Van den Bosch took over some of the operations of fellow carrier Gé Simons Internationaal Transport in Hilvarenbeek. The acquisition concerned Gé Simons' business activities focusing on the transport of dry bulk cargo, mainly to the Italian market. This further expanded our transport network in the European market.

  • Van den Bosch named World-class Workplace

    2023

    Van den Bosch named World-class Workplace

    Van den Bosch once again received the World-class Workplace quality mark in the Global category. This independent quality mark is awarded annually by research bureau Effectory for good employment practices. With our own Academy and personal development programmes, we are proud to receive the quality mark in the Global category, which fits well with the international course we are on.

  • Italy branch opened in Agrate Brianza, Milaan

    2023

    Italy branch opened in Agrate Brianza, Milaan

    Van den Bosch continued to develop its activities in the Italian market with the opening of a branch in Agrate Brianza, Milan. In recent years we achieved considerable growth in the Italian market, partly due to the acquisition of fellow transporter, Gé Simons. Now we are taking the next step with local representation.

  • A new CFO: Thom van Egmond

    2023

    A new CFO: Thom van Egmond

    Thom van Egmond joins Van den Bosch as Chief Financial Director. In this position, he and CEO Rico Daandels now form the board. Together, they are in charge of the day-to-day management of the company. With a view to achieving growth in a landscape of continuing digitalisation and increasing complexity, improving internal processes will be one of his key focus areas.

  • New tank cleaning station in Ivory Coast

    2023

    New tank cleaning station in Ivory Coast

    The opening of a new cleaning facility in the Ivory Coast city of Abidjan enables Van den Bosch to set up new transport flows from Africa to the rest of the world. It is our second cleaning station in Africa, following the one that was opened in Ghana in 2016. The new station contributes to a better balance between incoming and outgoing transport flows, thereby reducing the number of empty transport movements.

  • Expansion of Europoort Technical Department (NL)

    2024

    Expansion of Europoort Technical Department (NL)

    In 2024, our Europoort Technical Department received another boost when the workshop was expanded by twelve thousand square metres, enabling us to support our growing container fleet.

  • Van den Bosch celebrates 60th anniversary

    2024

    Van den Bosch celebrates 60th anniversary

    We pulled out all the stops to celebrate our 60th anniversary with customers, business relations and our employees. This included a themed issue of our Game Changer magazine and the company’s own museum at the Van den Bosch Academy.

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Join our team of Supply Changers

In order to bring out the best in each other and to take our international clients to a higher level every day, we are always looking for new talent to strengthen our organisation.

By combining logistical knowledge and experience with the unprecedented possibilities of data, technology and automation, we, our employees and our customers are in a state of constant evolution. Together, we ensure sustainable, tangible and positive change. Want to join our team of Supply Changers?

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Van den Bosch Academy

Our Van den Bosch Academy brings all our expertise and experience in bulk logistics together. In this knowledge centre, our drivers and partners are trained to become experts in bulk.

Van den Bosch has a particular focus on the paramount importance of safety and quality. In our Academy, our trainers ensure that we’re always able to perform at the highest level. Here, theory and practice come together in an inspiring environment. It is designed to take training, hands-on experience and development to a higher level. 

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