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 has been active in the Italian market for many years with the intermodal transport of dry and liquid bulk goods for the food and chemical industry. Paul van de Vorle was closely involved in the developments: “We have grown rapidly in the transport of dry bulk goods in recent years – mainly the transport of powders with silo pressure containers. We are now the European market leader. By opening a branch in Italy, we are providing local representation that brings us closer to our customers and enables us to respond better to market developments.”

Growth in dry and liquid bulk

Van den Bosch sees future opportunities in this region for both dry and liquid bulk logistics. Paul van de Vorle: “Not only between Northern Europe and Italy, but also in connecting Southern and Eastern European markets with Italy through rail and short sea solutions. Italy is also an important corridor to North Africa. This will strengthen our deep-sea network and our leading position as a tank operator on the African continent.”

Closer to customers and partners

Manuela Musoni takes on the role of General Manager of the Italian branch. Manuela Musoni has been working in intermodal logistics for over 30 years and has many years of experience in bulk transport. “Personal contact is very important in this market; with the new location we are offering a direct point of contact. Being physically present in Italy brings us closer to our customers and partners and will enable us to intensify our cooperation. In doing so, we are taking our activities to the next level and contributing to Van den Bosch’s strategic ambition. I look forward to helping to realise this.”