Stories

The 'Vutters van Bosch'

In 2024, we celebrated our sixtieth anniversary. If anyone can tell the story of Van den Bosch’s sixty year history, it’s the members of the ‘Vutters van Bosch’ boules club (‘vutters’ is Dutch for retirees). Together, these former colleagues account for almost three hundred years ... Read more

Partnership certificate Bilbao Truck

Van den Bosch Iberia S.L., our office in Barcelona, Spain, has received a special partnership certificate from Bilbao Truck. The certificate is not only a recognition of the fine cooperation in repair and maintenance. With the partnership, we are also contributing to plant t ... Read more

Aftermovie anniversary party 60 years Van den Bosch

We celebrated our 60th anniversary on 4 October together with customers, suppliers and, of course, our employees. Together, we reminisced on wonderful times, our Van den Bosch museum was officially opened and we enjoyed a terrific party. Read more

Customer case: Continental

Years of cooperation have created a strong partnership between Van den Bosch and German tyre supplier Continental. At Continental's request, we were therefore happy to collaborate on their Customer Case, resulting in the video below. Read more

Working together on our sustainability path

The needs of our society, customers, employees and network are changing. As a result, the solutions they ask for are also changing. At Van den Bosch, we see a huge opportunity to contribute to this shift: making the bulk industry more sustainable. “We want to take on our responsi ... Read more

"The international traineeship is our investment in the future”

Last September, Van den Bosch launched a new international traineeship programme, aimed at developing leaders for the future and guiding them towards national or international management positions. Kees van der Loop is one of the participants and has now completed his first block ... Read more

"Shippers want freedom of choice in logistics solutions"

Pandemics, climate change and political tensions are continuously disturbing the global supply chains. Organisations which are dependent on one source for the supply of essential raw materials are more vulnerable to disturbances. Shippers need to broaden their network if they are ... Read more

The journey of cocoa butter

Chocolate. We all know it, almost everyone loves it, and you probably have a favourite type, flavour or brand. One of its main ingredients is cocoa butter, which comes largely from Ivory Coast. But before it reaches the shelves as chocolate, cocoa butter goes on quite a journey. ... Read more

Something sustainable

by Thom van Egmond Sustainability is no longer optional. To keep the earth liveable for future generations, we are morally obliged to take action. Companies and organisations – because of their stake in the economy and as drivers of innovation – play an important role in this. Th ... Read more

Supply chain optimisation through ISO tanks

Van den Bosch has a different perspective on bulk. We look beyond transporting raw materials for food and chemicals, we see room for improvement, efficiency and change. By doing so, we make bulk logistics smarter. In the video below, we show you how we further optimise the supply ... Read more

“Choose the long-term solution”

The shift from road haulage to intermodal transport is faltering. There are several reasons for this. Falling demand has created overcapacity in the market. This coupled with low fuel price, results in road hauliers thinking short-term and driving at lower rates. Nevertheless, th ... Read more

Van den Bosch supports Operation Clean Sweep

Van den Bosch is a member of Operation Clean Sweep, because of our core values such as sustainability and safety, among other things. This is an initiative of the international plastics industry, with the aim of reducing the loss of plastic pellets. Read more

Experience and enthusiasm are key to self-development

As a trainer, Marjon Koch helps customer service employees to develop themselves. She is helped in this endeavour by her years of experience and infectious enthusiasm. She recently celebrated her 13th year at Van den Bosch, but after all that time she hasn’t stopped learning ... Read more

From personal development to leadership and international growth

A programme that focuses on talents by concentrating on personal leadership, cooperation and the business of Van den Bosch. With those words, the talent development programme was launched over a year ago. It has been completed since then, and not only have certificates been issue ... Read more

"Technological innovations enable us to use the wheels that are already rolling"

The importance of sustainable logistics is growing. In the world of transport, there has been an increasing focus in recent years on reducing the number of miles travelled. Technological innovation plays a major role in this and has had a huge impact on road transport in recent y ... Read more

“Dare to dream and work towards your goals”

What do you mean, truck driver is typically a man’s job? Fanni Csonka, chauffeuse with Van den Bosch in Hungary, shows that things like physically demanding work, long working hours and independence are equally suited to her. Read more

Better grip on intermodal logistics process with EDI

Deeper complexity and cooperation within the logistics chain calls for agility and flexibility. Data and rapid exchange of it are important success factors. Twan Slits, Manager Applications & Connectivity, explains how Van den Bosch is responding to this with Electronic Data Inte ... Read more

5 steps to become data-driven

Navigation systems have made road maps obsolete and were then themselves replaced by mobile apps. And soon route instructions will be integrated in your windscreen. Data offers unprecedented possibilities. As an organisation, how can you respond in a smart way and stay relevant i ... Read more

The art of listening

by Rico Daandels Digitalisation has rapidly changed our society and economy. Take digital communication: the internet, smartphones and social media have vastly broadened the opportunities open to us. We are connected 24/7. But do we have an actual connection? Read more

The journey of whisky

Whisky is booming business. That goes for Van den Bosch too: the amount of Scotch whisky that we ship to destinations worldwide is growing every year. And that presents opportunities, including for making our operations more sustainable. Read more

The rise of biofuel

Every company wants to operate sustainably. At least, if it can do so responsibly. Van den Bosch is keen to play its part in reducing CO2 emissions too. There are even great opportunities available in certain market segments. Welcome to the world of biofuel. Read more

"End suboptimisation"

The driver shortage is a huge problem for the logistics sector and affects all parts of the supply chain. The result? Delays, disruptions, shortages, price increases and finally empty shelves. How are we coping with the lack of drivers? Paul van de Vorle, Director Business Develo ... Read more

A next step in learning and development

A talent development programme that focuses on future potential by concentrating on personal leadership, cooperation and the business of Van den Bosch. That's what this talent development programme is all about. “For employees who have the talent and ambition to go further,” says ... Read more

"Together we are moving customer focus forward"

After his studies, Peer Verkuijlen moved from his home town of Erp to Eindhoven, but he has never really left Erp. His first job was at Van den Bosch's head office, as a HR officer. At the time, he could not have imagined that, more than twenty years later, he would return - but ... Read more

The current market is craving the solutions that Bulkio offers

The current transport market knows many challenges. Transport streams are changing due to the uncertainties around the war in Ukraine, and sky-rocketing energy costs make it difficult for carriers to stick to agreements. This combined with the consequences of Brexit and the recen ... Read more

“Capacity can no longer be taken for granted”

For months now, demand has exceeded availability of load units. Economic growth has considerably increased the demand for goods. On top of that come the consequences and uncertainties caused by the war in Ukraine. The result: serious capacity challenges in the logistics sector. T ... Read more

Passionate about knowledge and development

Van den Bosch is driven by data, knowledge, and expertise, and so is John Wijts. He grew up surrounded by logistics, seen as his father was a driver. He took advantage of this every summer, travelling as a passenger for weeks on end. In the end, the passenger seat was replaced by ... Read more

Optimising the supply chain through additional data

Transparency, clarity and efficiency. The collection of a variety of data can make things easier and more insightful. Not only for Van den Bosch, but due to the possibility to share this data, also for the customers. This provides customisation for the entire supply chain. Read more

"Continuing on the present road is no longer an option"

The logistics sector is under huge pressure. Demand is increasing, costs are rising, and the driver shortage is worsening. The question that concerns us all is: How can we guarantee supply chain reliability? Read more

Customer case: BioMar

BioMar is one of the leading suppliers of high performance feed to the aquaculture industry worldwide. The company operates in more than 80 countries and is committed to developing the aquaculture sector in a responsible and sustainable way. Innovation features prominently in thi ... Read more

Teamwork in the chocolate industry

Van den Bosch works with the biggest global players in the chocolate industry. It's a challenging sector that offers scope for us to stand out. Looking for solutions is an ongoing process. "We are always looking for ways to carry out transport in the most efficient way. Prod ... Read more

Mamans Lumières give children a fair chance

Despite the very fertile soil, Burundi has the highest proportion of chronically malnourished children in the world. With the Maman Lumière programme, UNICEF enlists role model mothers to combat malnutrition. Read more

Customer case: Refresco

Sustainable, Brexit-proof and cost-neutral. This was the starting point for transforming Refresco’s supply chain. Together with Van den Bosch, the world’s largest independent bottler of beverages developed an intermodal solution for refrigerated transport of fresh juices. This ‘m ... Read more

The power of Quintiq

Since 2016 Van den Bosch has been working with Quintiq: an advanced planning system that helps us to create and manage an overview of the supply chain. Project manager Teun Franssen started its implementation two years before the actual rollout. “Quite a job, but now Quintiq know ... Read more

Customer case: Zoogamma

As a supply chain director, Van den Bosch connects needs to concepts. Challenges to solutions. Data to insights. And change to improvement. That’s what we did for Zoogamma, the largest producer of calf milk powder and dairy ingredients in Italy. We optimised their supply chain wi ... Read more

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: everyone of us is driven by expertise and passion. Marcel Tijssen excels in his profession as a Master Driver. With years of experience und ... Read more

The future of Smart Load Units

Doing things just a little smarter: that's how we like to work at Van den Bosch. Which is why we put so much effort into obtaining data which delivers valuable insights. Recently we've partnered with Xeelas, a specialist in monitoring and tracking hardware, to develop Smart Load ... Read more

Converting plastic waste into building blocks for schools

By building classrooms from recycled plastic, UNICEF has achieved a ‘first’ for Africa. Van den Bosch is supporting the innovative Plastic Bricks development project in Ivory Coast again this year. Read more

The journey of shea butter

Identifying opportunities and converting them into successful logistics concepts. That’s what drives us. By approaching the supply chain in a smarter way, Van den Bosch is contributing to tangible change in various sectors. This also goes for the shea butter supply chain, where w ... Read more

Making the difference – every day

Logistics is no longer just about transport. Van den Bosch believes that it’s also about data, insights and knowledge. Things we deploy every day to make a difference. Because we have just one goal: to move forward together. Read more

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