What Müller does

Müller Fresh Food Logistics (legally Dachser Netherlands Food Logistics B.V. since July 1, 2025) is a Dutch full-service conditioned logistics provider specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution for the food industry. Founded in 1938 by Anton Müller in Holten and family-operated across three generations until its 2023 acquisition by German logistics group Dachser, the company operates five warehouse sites in the Netherlands (Holten, Nijkerk, Lekkerkerk, Roelofarendsveen, Rotterdam Waalhaven) and one in the Czech Republic, providing more than 75,000 pallet spaces across dry, chilled, and frozen temperature zones, complemented by a fleet of 350 trucks and 400 trailers with 400+ employed drivers.

The service portfolio spans conditioned warehousing (with shock-freezing tunnels and tempering), chilled and frozen distribution, international full-truckload and groupage transport, container transport via Rotterdam port, retail and fine-tuned store delivery, cross-docking, and value-added logistics including packaging, labeling, and repackaging. Underpinning operations are integrated IT systems: Davanti WMS, Addsecure Roadrunner TMS with Visual Planner for route optimization, Seeburger-based EDI for customer integration, in-house MDS document handling, and real-time temperature monitoring. Since the Dachser integration, Müller has gained access to a 34-country European Food Network, extending its effective reach across Benelux, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Poland.

The business model is B2B contract logistics: revenue derives from managed-services warehousing fees (per pallet space), per-shipment or contract-based transport fees (per km, per consignment, or route-based), and professional-services fees for value-added logistics activities. Customer segments are food manufacturers and processors, retail and supermarket chains, foodservice wholesalers, and import-export traders. Müller maintains dedicated account management and customer service functions, with named enterprise customers including Innocent Drinks, Vivera, BML Food Group, Nettorama, Interfood, Bieze Food Group, and Tony's Chocolonely. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per contract; certifications (BRC, BIO, FSSC 22000, AEO, Lean & Green Star) support food-safety and ESG positioning.

Name

Müller

Legal name

Müller Fresh Food Logistics B.V.

Website

https://muller.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Müller Fresh Food Logistics is a Dutch conditioned (temperature-controlled) warehousing and transport provider for the food industry, operating five Dutch sites plus Czech Republic with 75,000+ pallet spaces and a 350-truck fleet. Now part of Dachser's 34-country European Food Network, it serves food manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Beverage Cold Chain Logistics (Fresh, Chilled, Frozen) (TLAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage (Non-Pharma Cold/Chilled/Frozen) (TLAIALAI), Food & Beverage Frozen Storage (Meat, Seafood, Dairy, Produce, Bakery) (TLALACAA), Cold Chain Fulfillment & Pick-Pack (E-grocery/D2C) (TLALABAL)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Temperature-controlled warehousing
• Food distribution services
• European freight transport
• Value added logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Holten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract logistics services (warehousing and distribution): Core revenue from warehousing and distribution of conditioned food products across temperature zones (dry, chilled, frozen), including order picking, value added logistics, and multi-temperature transport. Revenue generated from long-term B2B contracts with food manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators.
2. International transport: Full truckload (FTL) and groupage transport services across Europe, including UK import/export, multimodal (road-rail), and container transport. Revenue from per-shipment and contract transport fees.
3. Value Added Logistics (VAL): Additional revenue from packaging, repackaging, labelling, display construction, and shock freezing services performed within Müller warehouses.
4. Retail distribution: Store-level distribution services for supermarket chains including fine-tuned and branch-level deliveries, generating revenue per route or contract.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Müller Fresh Food Logistics is a Dutch conditioned (temperature-controlled) logistics service provider offering integrated warehousing, distribution, and value-added logistics for the food industry across dry, chilled, and frozen temperature zones. The company operates five warehouse sites in the Netherlands plus one in the Czech Republic with over 75,000 pallet spaces, an owned fleet of 350 trucks and 400 trailers, and provides pan-European transport and retail store-level delivery to food manufacturers, retailers, foodservice operators, and import-export traders.

Product overview

Müller Fresh Food Logistics (now Dachser Netherlands Food Logistics) operates as a full-service logistics provider specializing in conditioned food products across temperature zones. The company offers an integrated portfolio combining core transport and warehousing services with specialized modules: chilled and frozen distribution forms the operational backbone, supported by warehousing with over 75,000 pallet spaces across dry, chilled, and frozen zones. International transport extends throughout Europe and to the UK, complemented by container transport leveraging Rotterdam port proximity. Value-added logistics modules include cross-docking, order picking, shock-freezing, packaging management, and retail/fine-tuned distribution. The offering integrates into Dachser's European Food Network covering 34 countries since the 2023 acquisition, providing 24/7 export capabilities. All services are supported by internal IT systems including WMS (Davanti MLS), TMS (Addsecure Roadrunner), and EDI communication via Seeburger.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chilled and Frozen Distribution Conditioned food distribution from five warehouse sites across the Netherlands, handling chilled and frozen product delivery to retail, wholesale, foodservice, and industry customers.
• Warehousing Conditioned storage across temperature zones (dry, chilled, frozen) at five Dutch locations plus the Czech Republic, with storage capacity exceeding 75,000 pallet spaces.
• International Transport European-wide transport services including full truck loads, UK import/export, and multimodal transport combining road and rail, with own professional drivers operating across Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, and Denmark.
• Value Added Logistics (VAL) Outsourced logistics processes including repackaging, display construction, assembly of mix trays, bundling, coding, sealing, labelling, tagging, pricing, weight registration, and scanning.
• Container Transport Sea container transport and handling integrated with road transport, including customs formalities, degassing mediation, and temporary chassis disconnection, leveraging proximity to Rotterdam port.
• Cross-Docking Direct pallet forwarding without storage, loading at manufacturers and trans-shipping for immediate customer delivery, ideal for short shelf-life chilled and frozen products.
• Order Picking Pallet, package, and piece-level order picking under dry, chilled, or frozen temperature conditions at five sites with RF and barcode-supported WMS operations.
• Freezing and Storing Shock-freezing tunnels in Lekkerkerk for rapid temperature reduction, tempering services, and frozen storage with capacity for repalletizing and restacking.
• Dedicated Conditioned Transport Full truckload (FTL) transport with temperature control from -25°C to +25°C, including on-site driver and truck deployment for just-in-time delivery.
• Packaging Management Full packaging stream management including acceptance checking, registration, sorting, storage, and scheduled delivery of packaging materials.
• Export Europe European pallet-level groupage distribution to 34 countries via the Dachser network, with 24/7 delivery capability and short lead times.
• UK Import/Export Specialized UK transport with customs clearance support post-Brexit, including unaccompanied transport options and 3-axle tractors for extra weight capacity.
• Retail Distribution Branch-level delivery of chilled and frozen products using roller containers with multi-stop routes to city centre locations, supporting shelf replenishment.
• Fine-Tuned Distribution Nationwide coverage using vans, box trucks, and city trailers for fine-grained delivery, with specialized deep-freeze capability in Roelofarendsveen for Randstad urban deliveries.
• Grouped Consignments LTL (less-than-truckload) chilled and frozen food groupage with closed refrigeration chain, combining pallets for cost efficiency with real-time Track & Trace and temperature monitoring.
• Multi-Modal Transport Road and rail transport using huckepack trailers, enabling sustainable transport to the UK and Italy with remote temperature monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36% CO2 emission reduction over 5-year period, earning Lean & Green Star Award
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DachserflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In early 2023, German family logistics company Dachser acquired Müller Fresh Food Logistics. Müller became part of Dachser Food Logistics, gaining access to the European Food Network covering 34 countries. Dachser, headquartered in Kempten, Germany, generated EUR 8.1 billion in net revenue in 2022 with 33,000 employees at 376 global locations. Müller CEO Jan-Peter Müller remains to lead the company alongside the existing management team. The workshop business (Müller European Truck en Trailer Care) was not acquired and continues independently under Anton Müller.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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