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Van den Bosch participates in Transport Logistic Munich

21 February 2025

Van den Bosch participates in Transport Logistic Munich

From 2 to 5 June, Messe Munich will once again be the setting for Transport Logistic: the world's largest trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management. Both Van den Bosch and Bulkio will be represented this year.

Van den Bosch celebrates jubilee evening

5 November 2024

Van den Bosch celebrates jubilee evening

It’s one of our finest traditions: the jubilee evening. At the beginning of November, we paid tribute to over 300 years of service, given by fourteen jubilarians and retirees. Although most would rather avoid the spotlight in everyday life, they were able to enjoy it for once.

Game Changer magazine: the anniversary edition

15 October 2024

Game Changer magazine: the anniversary edition

The latest edition of our Game Changer magazine is an extra special one: an unique anniversary edition to mark our 60th anniversary which we are celebrating this year. This edition is packed with inspiring stories, old photographs and interviews with people who have played an important role over the past six decades.

Van den Bosch awarded 94 per cent SQAS score

9 October 2024

Van den Bosch awarded 94 per cent SQAS score

Van den Bosch has passed the triennial SQAS audit with flying colours, scoring an impressive 94 per cent. ‘We are extremely proud of this result, which shows that quality and safety are embedded throughout the organisation,’ said Frank van den Tillaar, QESH Manager at Van den Bosch.

Van den Bosch is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary

26 September 2024

Van den Bosch is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary

Van den Bosch will celebrate its sixtieth anniversary in October 2024. The company was founded in 1964 by Ad van den Bosch. Starting off with just a single truck, he laid the foundations for today's organisation. Six decades later, Van den Bosch has grown into a world player in intermodal bulk logistics, with branches in Europe, Africa and beyond.

Serbia is also benefitting from intermodal bulk transport

16 August 2024

Serbia is also benefitting from intermodal bulk transport

Van den Bosch has successfully converted a number of flows to and from Serbia from road to intermodal bulk transport. Through intensive collaboration with two local parties and the use of silo containers, the logistics service-provider has not only increased efficiency for its customers but also reduced CO2 emissions.

Progress for UNICEF in Ivory Coast

24 July 2024

Progress for UNICEF in Ivory Coast

UNICEF has made great progress with the Recycling Plastic, Creating Schools programme in Ivory Coast. Thanks in part to Van den Bosch's support, 359 classrooms have now been built. As a result, 17,950 children have been provided with access to education.

Supply chain optimisation in East Africa

11 June 2024

Supply chain optimisation in East Africa

The vegetable oil industry in Kenya and elsewhere is growing incredibly fast. But despite increasing global demand for vegetable oils, their supply chain is barely growing with it. Tens of millions of litres are still being exported annually to Europe in flexitanks. Van den Bosch is now taking the first steps towards transferring this volume to sustainable ISO tank transport in order to optimise the supply chain.

Van den Bosch invests in sustainable fleet

17 May 2024

Van den Bosch invests in sustainable fleet

Van den Bosch has festively taken the Renault E-tech T into use. By welcoming this electric truck, the logistics provider is taking the next step into sustainable fleet management. “With this e-truck we are entering a new phase in the field of sustainable logistics,” says CEO Rico Daandels.

Van den Bosch extends partnership with UNICEF

31 January 2024

Van den Bosch extends partnership with UNICEF

Van den Bosch and UNICEF Netherlands are extending their long-standing partnership by two years. Support will continue to go to the innovative recycling programme Recycling Plastic, Creating Schools in Ivory Coast, formerly known as Plastic Bricks. What’s new is the programme, Climate Smart Villages in Madagascar, which Van den Bosch is committing to for the next two years.

First independent carrier to meet ISO 14083 requirements

18 January 2024

First independent carrier to meet ISO 14083 requirements

Van den Bosch is the first carrier worldwide to be independently verified for CO2 emission calculations and reporting that meet the applicable requirements from ISO 14083:2023. This confirms that CO2 emissions are calculated and reported in a demonstrably reliable manner, fully in line with European legislation and environmental requirements.

Alberto Ramírez new General Manager Van den Bosch Iberia

13 December 2023

Alberto Ramírez new General Manager Van den Bosch Iberia

Logistics service provider Van den Bosch Iberia, formerly TCS Trans, is proud to announce the appointment of Alberto Ramírez as its new General Manager. Alberto Ramírez has years of valuable experience in transport and logistics. He takes over from Juan and Eduardo Castellet San Miguel.

Fourth edition magazine Game Changer

24 November 2023

Fourth edition magazine Game Changer

Logistics is no longer simply about transport. Van den Bosch believes it’s also about data, insights and knowhow. And that raises some interesting topics. In the new edition of our magazine Game Changer, we are happy to share these, and more, with you.

Van den Bosch opens branch in Milan

14 November 2023

Van den Bosch opens branch in Milan

Van den Bosch continues to develop its activities in the Italian market with the opening of a branch in Agrate Brianza, Milan. “In recent years we have achieved considerable growth in the Italian market, partly due to the acquisition of fellow transporter, Gé Simons. Now we are taking the next step by realising our further growth ambition with local representation,” says Paul van de Vorle, Director of Business Development.

Van den Bosch opens new cleaning station in West Africa

9 November 2023

Van den Bosch opens new cleaning station in West Africa

Van den Bosch's new cleaning facility in Africa became fully operational on 1 November 2023. The new tank cleaning station will enable the logistics service provider to set up new transport flows from Africa to the rest of the world.

Special evening honouring loyal employees

6 November 2023

Special evening honouring loyal employees

The annual jubilee evening was held at the Van den Bosch Academy in Erp on Friday 3 November. Ten celebrants marked milestone workiversaries and recent retirements at this memory-filled evening in honour of their many years of service.

Van den Bosch in partnership with Senegalese transport company CSTT
Van den Bosch expands cooperation to East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands
Van den Bosch helps Eastern Europe switch to intermodal

19 September 2023

Van den Bosch helps Eastern Europe switch to intermodal

An increasing number of large companies are shifting their production to Eastern Europe because of available raw materials and lower production costs. Despite a global call for sustainability, road transport still leads the way in the region. This can and will change, believes commercial manager Srdjan Zekovic.

Van den Bosch launches Management Traineeship

26 May 2023

Van den Bosch launches Management Traineeship

Recruitment for Van den Bosch's new International Management Traineeship has started. The traineeship has been specially developed for talented individuals who have the ambition to work as a manager, whether at the headquarters in Erp or at one of the international branches. The traineeship will start in September 2023.

Great UNICEF results in Ivory Coast and CAR

4 May 2023

Great UNICEF results in Ivory Coast and CAR

How to build new schools with recycled plastic was demonstrated once again by the UNICEF project Plastic Bricks in Ivory Coast last year. And in a district in the Central African Republic (CAR), the approach to tackling malnutrition was taken further with better screening and education. Both UNICEF projects have been supported by Van den Bosch since 2019 and 2022, respectively.

Van den Bosch again achieves World-class Workplace Global label

24 April 2023

Van den Bosch again achieves World-class Workplace Global label

Logistics service provider Van den Bosch has once again received the World-class Workplace quality label in the Global category. This independent quality label is awarded annually by research bureau Effectory for good employership. At the beginning of this year, Effectory conducted a survey among the employees of all the Van den Bosch branches. The logistics service provider scores above average compared with other internationally active organisations surveyed.

Van den Bosch Dubai obtains Food Safety Certificate ISO 22000

24 March 2023

Van den Bosch Dubai obtains Food Safety Certificate ISO 22000

Van den Bosch DMCC, based in Dubai, has obtained ISO 22000 certification. ISO 22000 is an international food safety quality standard. The basic conditions for food transport, management elements and HACCP are key parts of this quality management system.

Supreme Court overturns earlier ruling in Silo Tank case
Job Event 18 March 2023 ​- Van den Bosch technical services

10 March 2023

Job Event 18 March 2023 ​- Van den Bosch technical services

Logistics service provider Van den Bosch will open the doors of the technical service in Erp on Saturday 18 March. During this Job Event, anyone interested in a technical challenge can take a look around the workshop without obligation.

Release: A day as a bulk driver at Van den Bosch

1 March 2023

Release: A day as a bulk driver at Van den Bosch

As The Supply Changer in Bulk, Van den Bosch is always on the move. Our drivers are an essential link in the entire transport process and are the heart of our organisation. Have you always wondered about the work of a bulk driver at Van den Bosch? We present to you our latest video: A day as a bulk driver at Van den Bosch.

Van den Bosch invests in deep-sea activities

27 January 2023

Van den Bosch invests in deep-sea activities

Van den Bosch is expanding its deep-sea activities with the purchase of 500 additional 20 ft tank containers. These ISO tank containers were immediately put into use, which enables the logistics service provider to respond to the growing demand from the African market for deep-sea transport with ISO tanks for the food industry.

New Ultra-light chassis raises sustainability to a higher level

13 December 2022

New Ultra-light chassis raises sustainability to a higher level

Van den Bosch is driven by innovation and development: we aim to make headway every day. After the launch of the High Volume Ultra Light tank container, innovations around the Ultra Light chassis are now being taken to a higher level.

Third edition of Game Changer magazine

23 November 2022

Third edition of Game Changer magazine

The world of bulk logistics changes every day, and Van den Bosch changes along with it. In the new edition of our magazine Game Changer, we take you through these changes, associated issues and the solutions to them.
Successful Strategic Partner Day

10 November 2022

Successful Strategic Partner Day

About 90 strategic subcontractors and cleaning companies from 16 different countries visited Van den Bosch 3 and 4 November 2022 for the Strategic Partner Day.
Van den Bosch honours loyal employees

18 October 2022

Van den Bosch honours loyal employees

Appreciation. That word was often heard at the Van den Bosch Academy in Erp last Friday, 14 October, where the annual jubilee evening was held. This year, Van den Bosch honoured a small but loyal group of employees.

Van den Bosch pleased with the Supreme Court decision
Van den Bosch takes over part of Gé Simons activities

11 October 2022

Van den Bosch takes over part of Gé Simons activities

Van den Bosch will take over part of the activities of fellow carrier Gé Simons Internationaal Transport in Hilvarenbeek, with effect from 14 November 2022. The agreement was concluded between Rico Daandels, CEO of Van den Bosch, and Frank Simons, owner of Gé Simons.

Heating sock as the next step in conditioned transport

27 September 2022

Heating sock as the next step in conditioned transport

Optimising the supply chain is one of the priorities that Van den Bosch commits to every day. Smaller innovations play at least as big a role in this endeavour as large innovations. The heating sock is a great example of this. With the heating sock we take the next step in conditioned transport of liquid foodstuffs.

Van den Bosch nominated for TVM Award

11 August 2022

Van den Bosch nominated for TVM Award

Van den Bosch has been nominated for the TVM Safe Transport Award. The prize is awarded by jury to an organisation that has demonstrated its social responsibility through a positive contribution to transport safety in the area of prevention this year. In addition to the jury report, the number of public votes also counts.

Good results for UNICEF nutrition programme

15 July 2022

Good results for UNICEF nutrition programme

In the Central African Republic, 214,000 children under the age of 5 are at risk of acute malnutrition. UNICEF is focusing on the treatment of these malnourished children through the nutrition programme ‘A forgotten crisis’. In 2022, Van den Bosch committed itself for two years to this initiative. Partly thanks to this support, various results have already been achieved by mid-2022.

First career event on June 1, 2022

16 May 2022

First career event on June 1, 2022

Have you always wanted to take a look at Van den Bosch? Or learn more about the world of bulk logistics? Then this is your chance! On June 1, 2022, Van den Bosch will organise the very first career event at the Van den Bosch Academy in Erp.

New career platform: career.vandenbosch.com

9 May 2022

New career platform: career.vandenbosch.com

Here at Van den Bosch we love change. Especially if it is positive, sustainable and focused on bulk logistics. To put change in motion, we have been strengthening our teams with new talents, experienced professionals and visionary thinkers. With the launch of career.vandenbosch.com we are now taking the next step forward.

Van den Bosch starts talent development programme

30 March 2022

Van den Bosch starts talent development programme

Van den Bosch’s new talent development programme has been kicked-off. The programme’s focus lies on personal leadership, collaboration, and the business of the logistical service provider, whereby various employees are coached in their development. The programme’s duration is 10 months and consists of multiple modules.

Ground-operated manhole cover ready for use

28 March 2022

Ground-operated manhole cover ready for use

Safety in the supply chain has the highest priority for Van den Bosch. Towards the end of 2020, we introduced the first ground-operated manhole covers to prevent unnecessary work at height and increase product safety. The system has been tested intensively in the past period and is ready for use.

Release new Corporate Movie

16 February 2022

Release new Corporate Movie

As The Supply Changer in Bulk, Van den Bosch is always moving forward. We proudly present our brand new Corporate Movie: a unique insight into the fascinating world of bulk logistics. From the very beginning in 1964, to the products, markets and innovations of today.

Van den Bosch expands cooperation in West Africa

9 February 2022

Van den Bosch expands cooperation in West Africa

As of January 2022 Van den Bosch has been working with Amaris Terminals Ltd. for its new cleaning station in Ghana. Due to the growing demand and increasing number of customers from West Africa, the logistics service provider is expanding through means of investments in both new ISO tank equipment and a new state-of-the-art cleaning station. This modern tank cleaning is now fully operational and running at full capacity in cooperation with its new partner.

Opening new office: The Factory

1 February 2022

Opening new office: The Factory

Van den Bosch has opened its new office: The Factory. The building will serve, among other things, as the new office of online platform Bulkio. The former steam dairy on the Molentiend in Erp previously housed the Van den Bosch Experience, the knowledge centre of the logistics service provider.

Van den Bosch extends partnership with UNICEF the Netherlands

19 January 2022

Van den Bosch extends partnership with UNICEF the Netherlands

Van den Bosch and UNICEF are extending their ten-year long partnership by two years. The support continues to go to the innovative recycling programme Plastic Bricks in Ivory Coast. A new addition is the nutrition programme ‘A forgotten crisis: Life-saving nutritional aid in the Central African Republic’, to which Van den Bosch has committed for the next two years.

Good results UNICEF programme in Burundi

16 December 2021

Good results UNICEF programme in Burundi

UNICEF has achieved good results with the Maman Lumière programme in Burundi. With this nutrition programme the UN Children’s rights organisation trains mothers in the basic principles of good nutrition, with which they can provide children the chance to grow up healthy. Van den Bosch has been supporting this valuable programme since the start of 2021.

Second edition Game Changer magazine

23 November 2021

Second edition Game Changer magazine

The world of bulk logistics is rapidly changing and Van den Bosch is changing with it. That’s why we are proudly introducing the second edition of our magazine Game Changer. This 56-page publication is a joint effort by our colleagues, partners and clients, allowing us to share detailed insights about what drives our sector, as well as news about our company and our supply changers.

Van den Bosch honours jubilarians and retirees

27 October 2021

Van den Bosch honours jubilarians and retirees

It’s a tradition at Van den Bosch: every year jubilarians and retiring employees are put in the spotlight. Because of the pandemic, last year’s party was cancelled, but the 2020 jubilees were celebrated last Friday as well. Extra special: the party took place in the brand new Van den Bosch Academy.

Van den Bosch acquires TCS Trans in Barcelona

6 October 2021

Van den Bosch acquires TCS Trans in Barcelona

Van den Bosch has acquired transport company TCS Trans in Barcelona as of 4 October 2021. TCS Trans is a pioneer in intermodal transport in Spain, with a focus on dry bulk for the petrochemical industry. "Spain is a growth market with a lot of potential. With this acquisition, we are taking the next step in developing our intermodal network in southern Europe," says Rico Daandels, CEO of Van den Bosch.

Van den Bosch expands its deep sea activities

21 September 2021

Van den Bosch expands its deep sea activities

Van den Bosch is expanding its deep sea activities with five hundred new 20ft tank containers and a cleaning station in Ivory Coast. In doing so, the logistics service provider is meeting the growing demand for deep sea transport using ISO tanks for the food industry.

Van den Bosch commissions new Terberg terminal trucks

10 August 2021

Van den Bosch commissions new Terberg terminal trucks

Van den Bosch has commissioned three new terminal trucks. Two of the Terberg trucks will be used at the terminal in Bergen op Zoom for the transport of dry bulk. The third will be transporting liquid chemicals from Waalwijk.

Update on Silo Tank lawsuit

29 July 2021

Update on Silo Tank lawsuit

The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal delivered its judgment on Tuesday 27 July in the lawsuit brought by ten Hungarian drivers against their former employer, Silo Tank Kft.

Van den Bosch wins Dow 4STAR Gold Award

21 July 2021

Van den Bosch wins Dow 4STAR Gold Award

Van den Bosch is extremely proud to receive the highest rating this year following the Dow Chemicals 4STAR event. The company was presented with a Gold 4STAR award. During the annual event, Dow shares its 4STAR strategy with its partners, and traditionally concludes with an award ceremony.

Advanced air dryer counters condensation

27 May 2021

Advanced air dryer counters condensation

How do you keep condensation out of a silo trailer and prevent the growth of bacteria and germs? Barry Gruijters, Operations Director Division Dry Bulk at Van den Bosch, has worked extensively on this issue. The solution lies in an innovation that he developed together with Ants Technology & Consulting: a high-quality air dryer to improve the air quality in the silo trailer.

FreightMatch continues as independent platform Bulkio

14 April 2021

FreightMatch continues as independent platform Bulkio

For many years, Van den Bosch has been offering transport orders to more than 800 bulk carriers via its successful online platform FreightMatch. Supported by the experience gained from within Van den Bosch, FreightMatch is now ready to continue independently. As a digital platform with a new market approach and unique services in the world of bulk logistics, FreightMatch will carry on under the name Bulkio.

Van den Bosch takes over Tankspeed Logistics activities

7 April 2021

Van den Bosch takes over Tankspeed Logistics activities

Van den Bosch will take over the activities of Tankspeed Logistics Ltd in Newport (South Wales) from 10 April 2021. With this acquisition, Van den Bosch is strengthening its leading position in the intermodal transport of dry bulk products in Europe.

Van den Bosch opens new Academy

25 March 2021

Van den Bosch opens new Academy

With a symbolic champagne baptism of the silo container in front of the building, Van den Bosch has officially opened its brand new Academy. In this modern training facility at Bussele 30 in Erp, theory and practice come together in an inspiring environment.

Nikki Goossens appointed as CFO

9 March 2021

Nikki Goossens appointed as CFO

Nikki Goossens (33) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Van den Bosch. With effect from 1 April 2021, she and CEO Rico Daandels will form the board of the company. Goossens will focus mainly on improving and managing the internal business processes. Her portfolio includes Finance & Control, Human Resources, Quality, Legal, ICT and Procurement.

Ten-year partnership UNICEF and Van den Bosch

18 February 2021

Ten-year partnership UNICEF and Van den Bosch

Van den Bosch extends its cooperation with UNICEF the Netherlands. In 2021, the 10-year partnership will focus on combating child malnutrition in Burundi through the Maman Lumière programme. Besides this, Van den Bosch is again supporting the innovative Plastic Bricks project, under which plastic waste is transformed into building blocks for classrooms in Ivory Coast.

Van den Bosch brings real-time data to the customer

16 February 2021

Van den Bosch brings real-time data to the customer

Van den Bosch presents the latest innovation in the field of bulk transport. In collaboration with Xeelas, specialist in monitoring and tracking hardware, the development of Smart Load Units is in full swing and the first units are already being installed.

Van den Bosch receives World-Class Workplace quality label

19 January 2021

Van den Bosch receives World-Class Workplace quality label

Van den Bosch has been awarded the World-Class Workplace quality label. This independent quality label is awarded annually by research firm Effectory for good employment practices. Effectory recently carried out a survey of the employees in every branch of Van den Bosch. Based on these results, Van den Bosch scores above average compared with other researched organisations operating worldwide.

New step forward in temperature controlled transport

20 December 2020

New step forward in temperature controlled transport

Van den Bosch is introducing its latest innovation in liquid bulk transport: the High Volume Temperature Controlled Tank Container. “With this state of the art model, we are taking the next step in temperature controlled transport”, says Emiel van Haren, Operations Director division Liquid Food at Van den Bosch.

New magazine: Game Changer

19 December 2020

New magazine: Game Changer

The world of bulk logistics is rapidly changing and Van den Bosch is changing with it. That’s why we are proudly introducing our new magazine: Game Changer. This 56-page publication is a joint effort by our colleagues, partners and clients, allowing us to share detailed insights about what drives our sector, as well as news about our company and our supply changers.

Ground-level controlled manhole cover puts safety first

8 December 2020

Ground-level controlled manhole cover puts safety first

Van den Bosch has signed an agreement with Etec for the development and supply of ground-level controlled manhole covers. This new generation of manhole covers has been developed for the transport of dry bulk goods and is unique in the market. “We’re combining innovation with safety to set a new standard in the supply chain”, says Barry Gruijters, Operations Director division Dry Bulk.

‘New step towards more clarity for the sector’

1 December 2020

‘New step towards more clarity for the sector’

The European Court of Justice in Luxemburg delivered its judgment today in the lawsuit which the Dutch Trade Union Confederation FNV had filed against Van den Bosch Transporten B.V. CEO Rico Daandels of Van den Bosch feels supported by the answers of the European Court of Justice.

Join Van den Bosch by using BigMile

6 November 2020

Join Van den Bosch by using BigMile

Calls for sustainability in logistics are getting louder. Research, however, shows that 43% of carriers are unable to calculate their own CO2 emissions. Without the right insights it is hard to determine what can be done to reduce emissions and keep track of laws and regulations. “Van den Bosch is convinced that things have to be done differently. And they can be”, says Anton Bolwerk, Commercial Director at Van den Bosch. “We therefore actively invite customers to explore the possibilities of BigMile.”

Van den Bosch presents High Volume Ultra Light tank container

27 October 2020

Van den Bosch presents High Volume Ultra Light tank container

An optimal payload, maximum insulation and high safety standards. When it comes to equipment, Van den Bosch never stands still. “We continue to develop by putting smart innovations into practice, serving our customers even better and shifting the 'status quo' in bulk transport."

Van den Bosch starts a new phase

10 October 2020

Van den Bosch starts a new phase

There is an increasing need for insights in bulk logistics. Insights that lead to efficient solutions with a positive impact on quality, sustainability, safety and costs. Today Van den Bosch presents a new growth strategy and market positioning ‘The Supply Changer in Bulk’, through which the logistics service provider wants to ensure sustainable change in the sector.

Van den Bosch achieves SQAS score of 94 percent

7 October 2020

Van den Bosch achieves SQAS score of 94 percent

Van den Bosch achieved an impressive score of 94 percent in the three-yearly SQAS audit. "We are extremely proud of this result, which once again underlines that quality and safety are woven into every part of our organisation."

Support for UNICEF project Plastic Bricks

28 May 2020

Support for UNICEF project Plastic Bricks

By building classrooms with bricks made from recycled plastic, UNICEF has achieved a scoop in Africa. This year, Van den Bosch is again supporting the innovative development project Plastic Bricks in The Ivory Coast.

Recertification GMP+ for Van den Bosch

16 April 2020

Recertification GMP+ for Van den Bosch

Van den Bosch has successfully completed the GMP+ audit. This means that the current GMP+ certification, an international declaration to ensure feed safety, will be extended by another three years.

Van den Bosch takes next step in food safety

18 February 2020

Van den Bosch takes next step in food safety

Van den Bosch has bought 200 new 40FT pressurised containers for the transport of dry bulk products for the food industry. The new silo containers are equipped with a Protection Outlet Box: a leading technical innovation which is unique in intermodal bulk transport.

Acquisition Willis Larsson Transport

12 February 2020

Acquisition Willis Larsson Transport

Van den Bosch is strengthening its position in Northern Europe by taking over the Swedish transport company Willis Larsson Transport AB. This acquisition results in a further expansion of the logistic activities in the dry bulk segment.