What Seacon Logistics does

Seacon Logistics is a privately-held Dutch logistics and supply chain company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Venlo, Netherlands. Operating as an entrepreneurial family business ('ondernemend familiebedrijf'), the company positions itself as a 'ketenregisseur' (chain director) coordinating end-to-end international supply chains for enterprise and mid-market clients across Europe and worldwide. Service lines span forwarding and transport (sea freight, air freight, rail including China Rail/New Silk Road, shortsea, road freight/linehaul, intermodal, and special cargo), warehousing (dedicated and public), supply chain solutions (Control Tower), customs brokerage, value-added services (VAS/VAL), and e-fulfilment. It owns more than 200,000 m² of warehouse capacity across the Netherlands and Germany, including a flagship 45,000 m² BREEAM Excellent-certified facility in Venlo (A67/E34) opened end-2023/early-2024 with approximately 80,000 pallet locations, and operates offices in Venlo, Schiphol, Duisburg, Gera, and Budapest.

The technology stack is anchored by a proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS) and the Seaconnect customer portal, which consolidates shipment status, CO2 emissions data, and transport tracking into a single dashboard. A Control Tower offering integrates data across warehouse and transport management systems for proactive supply chain optimization. In May 2026 Seacon deployed the DexoryView digital twin platform across two Maasbree warehouses covering approximately 90,000 m² of racked space. The company holds a stack of regulatory credentials — AEO (Authorised Economic Operator), IFS at 'Higher Level', IATA, and Registered Authorised Agent status — supporting customs simplification and regulated-cargo eligibility.

Seacon generates revenue through transaction fees on forwarding/transport (FCL/LCL sea, air, rail, road across FTL/LTL/groupage), managed-services contracts for warehousing, VAS/VAL and supply chain solutions, and professional-services fees on customs brokerage and fiscal representation. Distribution is hybrid: enterprise field sales with named account managers for large multinational clients, inside sales for mid-market shippers, a worldwide agent and partner network for non-core geographies, and integrator relationships (UPS, FedEx, TNT, DHL) for express air. Named enterprise customers include Amway, Herbalife Nutrition (since 1998), Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology (since 2004), Oriflame, Euramax, and Pearl Music Europe, alongside a growing e-fulfilment book for SMB and DTC e-commerce clients.

Name

Seacon Logistics

Legal name

Seacon Logistics

Website

https://seaconlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Seacon Logistics is a Dutch family-owned 3PL founded in 1985, acting as 'chain director' for enterprise and mid-market clients by coordinating forwarding, multimodal transport, warehousing, customs, and supply chain solutions across Europe and worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (4931), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Logistics, Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Operations (EDAOANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Contract logistics services
• Supply chain management
• Customs brokerage
• Multimodal transport solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Venlo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding & Transport: Core revenue stream covering international forwarding and transport across all modalities: sea freight, air freight, rail transport, short sea, road freight, and special transport. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and service charges based on shipment volume, weight, type, and route. FCL, LCL, FTL, and LTL services are offered.
2. Warehousing & Storage: Both dedicated and public warehousing solutions offered. Revenue derived from storage fees, pallet placement charges, and handling fees. Includes facilities for customs-bonded storage, overflow storage, and long/short-term storage. Warehouse capacity exceeding 200,000 m² in the Netherlands and Germany.
3. Value Added Services (VAS) & Value Added Logistics (VAL): Comprehensive VAS/VAL activities including labeling, repacking, assembly, quality controls, returns handling, display building, kitting, refurbishment, and inventory control. Billed as part of warehousing contracts or standalone service agreements.
4. Customs & Compliance Services: Own AEO-certified customs department providing customs declarations, fiscal representation, T1/T2 transit documents, EUR.1 certificates, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, and ATR certificates. Revenue from service fees on customs brokerage and fiscal representation.
5. Supply Chain Solutions: Strategic supply chain management including Control Tower operations, supply chain engineering, KPI management, and end-to-end chain coordination. Revenue generated through consultancy fees and managed service contracts with enterprise clients.
6. E-Fulfilment: Outsourced e-commerce order processing including goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns management. Billed as part of warehousing and logistics service packages, typically from a few hundred shipments upwards.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Seacon Logistics operates as an international logistics service provider and "chain director" (ketenregisseur), offering end-to-end supply chain coordination across forwarding and transport (sea, air, rail, road, shortsea, intermodal, special cargo), warehousing with proprietary WMS, supply chain management via Control Tower, and customs brokerage including AEO-certified declarations and fiscal representation. The company leverages more than 200,000 m² of warehouse capacity across the Netherlands and Germany and a worldwide network of dedicated partners.

Product overview

Seacon Logistics is an international logistics service provider offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The core offering centers on their proprietary Seaconnect customer portal, which consolidates logistics data including CO₂ emissions, order status, and transport tracking. The company provides end-to-end supply chain solutions through their Control Tower services, alongside forwarding and transport services (sea freight, air freight, rail transport, shortsea, road freight, intermodal transport, and special cargo). Warehousing services include dedicated and public facilities equipped with advanced Warehouse Management Systems, complemented by Value Added Services (VAS) and Value Added Logistics (VAL) such as labeling, repacking, and assembly. The company also offers comprehensive customs services including declarations, fiscal representation, and AEO-certified clearance, as well as e-fulfilment for e-commerce operations. Recent technology deployments include the DexoryView digital twin platform for real-time warehouse inventory visibility across their Maasbree facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seacon Blue: The company's sustainability and corporate social responsibility program focused on environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices.
• Seaconnect
• ChinaRail

Products and services

• Forwarding & Transport International freight forwarding services covering sea freight, air freight, rail transport, shortsea, road freight, intermodal transport, and special cargo transport for enterprise clients with complex multi-modal logistics needs.
• Warehousing Storage solutions including dedicated and public warehouses equipped with an advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS), located at multimodal terminals across the Netherlands and Germany with over 200,000 m² of capacity.
• Supply Chain Solutions End-to-end coordination and optimization of global supply chains including Control Tower services, supply chain engineering, KPI management, and chain transparency visibility for enterprise clients.
• Customs Services Customs brokerage and compliance services including customs declarations, fiscal representation, and AEO-certified customs clearance provided by an in-house customs department.
• Sea Freight Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL) ocean freight services for global cargo transport.
• Air Freight Air cargo services coordinated from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, including customs clearance, security screening, and dangerous goods handling. Seacon holds IATA certification and Registered Authorised Agent status.
• Rail Transport Rail freight services including the China Rail (Nieuwe Zijderoute / New Silk Road) connection between Asia and Europe, with transit times of 16-20 days and over 400 train connections to 100 European destinations.
• Shortsea Shipping Short-distance maritime transport within Europe via ports in Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Zeebrugge, offering door-to-door solutions.
• Road Freight Road transport services including linehaul routes to European destinations (UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Poland, Turkey) with multiple daily departures.
• Special Transport Out-of-gauge cargo transport for oversized, heavy, and complex loads requiring specialized handling and coordination.
• Intermodal Transport Combined transport solutions using multiple modalities (road, rail, shortsea, sea freight) optimized for cost efficiency and sustainability.
• Value Added Services (VAS) & Value Added Logistics (VAL) Customization services including labeling, repacking, assembly, quality control, display building, kitting, refurbishment, and inventory management, billed as part of warehousing contracts or standalone service agreements.
• E-fulfilment Outsourced e-commerce order fulfillment services including goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns management, offered from a few hundred shipments upwards for e-commerce businesses and online retailers.
• Incoterms Consulting Advisory services on Incoterms 2020 rules, providing whitepapers and infographics to help businesses understand international trade terms.
• Fiscal Representation VAT representation services for foreign businesses operating in the Netherlands, handling Dutch tax compliance and EORI number registration.
• Linehaul Services Scheduled transport routes (lijndiensten) to strategic hubs across Europe for FTL, LTL, and groupage shipments, handling approximately 550 tons per day and ~45,000 shipments per year.
• Overflow Storage Venlo Flexible overflow warehouse storage in Venlo for seasonal demand peaks and supply chain challenges, deployable within 8-10 working days.
• Customs Declarations Documentation services including T1/T2 transit documents, EUR.1 certificates, Certificates of Origin, phytosanitary certificates, and ATR certificates handled by Seacon's AEO-certified customs department.
• Seaconnect Portal Customer-facing web portal that consolidates logistics information including CO₂ emissions, order status, and transport tracking into a centralized dashboard for supply chain visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improvements in inventory accuracy, traceability, and operational efficiency, alongside reductions in errors and manual intervention
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DexorycoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026Seacon Logistics selected Dexory to deploy its DexoryView platform across two warehouse locations in Maasbree, the Netherlands, covering approximately 90,000 sq m of racked warehouse space. The digital twin platform provides real-time visibility of inventory and warehouse activity, algorithm-driven insights, and a single source of truth for decision-making. Seacon is already reporting improvements in inventory accuracy, traceability, operational efficiency, and reductions in errors and manual intervention.
• Vissers EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Seacon Logistics partnered with Vissers Energy for the supply of HVO100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) renewable diesel for selected road transport streams within its own logistics operations. The partnership enables direct measurement of CO₂ reduction within Seacon's supply chain and allocation to customer shipments under an insetting concept. Adopted from 1 September 2025 for LTL and groupage transport.
• UPS, FedEx, TNT, DHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeacon Logistics works with global integrators including UPS, FedEx, TNT, and DHL for express and value air freight shipments. These partnerships enable favorable tariff negotiation for express or high-value shipments for Seacon's customers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DACHSER: German-based family-owned logistics company with European road transport, air & sea freight forwarding, and contract logistics/warehousing. Comparable in size range, European terminal network, and integrated multi-modal offering.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-owned global 3PL headquartered in Osnabrück. Directly comparable mid-sized forwarder/contract logistics player offering sea, air, road, and warehousing across Europe, with a similar consultative, relationship-led GTM approach.
• Rhenus Logistics: European mid-market 3PL with multimodal forwarding, contract logistics, and warehousing across European inland terminals. Closely comparable business mix and customer profile to Seacon.
• JF Hillebrand Group: Germany-based mid-sized global freight forwarder specializing in beverage, bulk, and project logistics with strong European presence. Comparable in size, family-influenced culture, and multi-modal forwarding focus.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL owned by CMA CGM, offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Comparable in services, but operates at substantially larger scale with a global footprint.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL Group's air and ocean freight division with integrated warehousing. Competes across the same multi-modal forwarding and contract logistics space as Seacon at much larger scale.
• DSV A/S: Danish global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader (now incorporating DB Schenker). Competes with Seacon across all modes but at materially larger scale, broader geographic reach, and stronger carrier procurement.
• Kuehne + Nagel International AG: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with leading sea, air, and contract logistics franchises. Overlaps directly with Seacon's multi-modal forwarding and warehousing offering, particularly in Europe.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: US-listed multimodal logistics provider with intermodal, dedicated, and ICS contract services. Overlaps with Seacon's intermodal and supply chain solutions offerings, though primarily US-centric.

Regional players

• Girteka Logistics: Large European road transport and full-truckload operator headquartered in Lithuania. Comparable in European linehaul scale and asset-light road freight model, but focused more narrowly on FTL than Seacon's broader 3PL mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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