What Melis Logistics does

Melis Logistics is a fourth-generation, family-owned Dutch logistics company headquartered in Duiven, with a secondary facility in Oosterhout. Founded in 1918 and rebranded from Melis Transport to Melis Logistics in 2017, the company operates a fleet of 140 tractors and employs 250+ professionals, serving 374 active customers across the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. Its service portfolio spans national and international road transport, BREEAM-certified warehousing, cross-docking, customs warehousing, and e-commerce fulfilment, delivered through the SMILE methodology: Stock Services, Measured Delivery, IT-tooled Planning, Logistic Engineering, and Engaged Professionals. Vertically specialized offerings include ADR dangerous-goods transport, PGS 37-2 lithium battery storage and transport, kooiaap and autolaadkraan mobile-equipment transport, high-value cargo, and project logistics for construction, energy, and industrial sites. The company serves 28+ industry verticals, with named emphasis on construction and installation, chemical and cleaning, horeca and foodservice, battery storage, retail and FMCG, and e-commerce.

The technology backbone combines an in-house, AI-driven planning engine (executing 35,363 optimization events per day across routes, capacity, and shipment combinations) with a proprietary WMS, ERP/EDI/XML/API integrations, and the Melis Smart Logistics customer portal for live shipment tracking. No public or partner API is exposed. AI capabilities are limited to structured operational data optimization and seasonal capacity prediction — there is no evidence of frontier ML research, third-party model deployment, patents, or published benchmarks.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, custom multi-year enterprise contracts with a distributed customer base. Pricing is per-transaction for transport and managed-fee for warehousing and fulfilment; no public price list exists, and quotes are prepared by a named Sales Manager. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via a single named Sales Manager; there are no channel partners, resellers, or outsourced transport capacity. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries — Schraven Transport (vertical/floor-lifting transport at construction sites) and TruckHerstel (truck maintenance and repair, acquired 2011 as ATH Carrosserie) — extend service scope and backward-integrate fleet maintenance.

Name

Melis Logistics

Legal name

Melis Logistics

Website

https://melislogistics.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Melis Logistics is a fourth-generation, family-owned Dutch road-transport and warehousing company operating 140 tractors and BREEAM-certified facilities to serve 374 enterprise customers across the BeNeLux and Germany, with specialized capabilities in ADR dangerous-goods, PGS 37-2 lithium battery, and e-commerce fulfilment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Other Warehousing and Storage (49319), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambient General Merchandise Warehousing (Dry Storage) (TLAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE), Chemicals & Hazmat Transload (Regulated Goods) (TLALAFAH), Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL), Container Stuffing/Unstuffing & Depot-Based Value-Added Services (TLALAJAM)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Contract logistics
• Warehousing services
• Dangerous goods transport
• E-commerce fulfilment

Headquarters

HQ city

Duiven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Transport Services: Core transport revenue from domestic (Netherlands) and international transport (Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg). Services include lithium transport, kooiaap transport, ADR transport, autolaadkraan transport, pallet distribution, high-value transport, contract transport, and general cargo transport. Own fleet of 140 tractors.
2. Warehousing & Storage: Flexible storage for short and long periods with real-time inventory management, VAL/VAS services, cross-docking, and specialized storage for ADR, lithium and customs goods. BREEAM certified warehouse facilities.
3. High-Value Transport: Premium transport service for valuable and fragile goods with GPS tracking, real-time monitoring, certified drivers and secured storage. Includes insurance coverage per AVC and CMR conditions.
4. Project Logistics: Turnkey project logistics for complex construction, industry and energy projects including transport of over-dimensioned cargo, permits, crane coordination and complete supply chain management.
5. E-commerce Fulfilment: Complete fulfilment operations for webshops including storage, order picking, packaging, last-mile delivery and returns processing across BeNeLux and Germany.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Melis Logistics provides national and international road freight transport, warehousing, cross-docking, and e-commerce fulfilment services across the BeNeLux (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg) and Germany. Operations are powered by an own fleet of 140 tractors and proprietary AI-driven planning systems, with services spanning general cargo, ADR/dangerous goods, lithium battery, high-value, and project logistics. The company also offers specialized BREEAM-certified warehousing including lithium storage, customs warehousing, and value-added services.

Product overview

Melis Logistics is a family-owned Dutch logistics company (established 1918) offering a comprehensive suite of transport and warehousing services across the BeNeLux and Germany. The company operates a unified service platform anchored by the SMILE Methodology—a five-pillar framework combining Stock Services (inventory/warehousing), Measured Delivery (reliable transport), IT-tooled Planning (AI-driven optimization), Logistic Engineering (custom solutions), and Engaged Professionals (skilled workforce). Core offerings include national and international transport (with specialized ADR, lithium, and high-value transport), warehousing and cross-docking from BREEAM-certified facilities, and e-commerce fulfilment. The company serves 28 industry verticals from construction to healthcare. Digital operations are supported by Melis Smart Logistics for real-time tracking. Subsidiaries include Schraven Transport (vertical transport) and TruckHerstel (vehicle maintenance). The company operates 1PL through 4PL levels, leveraging proprietary AI systems for route optimization and capacity planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Transport (Netherlands) Reliable door-to-door domestic transport throughout the Netherlands using Melis Logistics' own fleet of 140 tractors, Dutch-speaking drivers, and AI-supported route planning.
• International Transport (Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg) Daily international road transport to Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg with own fleet, Dutch-speaking drivers, AI-supported route planning, fixed corridors, and full environmental sticker and driving ban compliance.
• Lithium Transport Certified transport of lithium batteries and battery storage systems according to PGS 37-2 safety standards and ADR Class 9 dangerous goods regulations, handled by certified specialists.
• ADR Dangerous Goods Transport Certified road transport of dangerous goods (chemical substances, cleaning agents, paints, coatings, agrochemical products) by ADR-certified drivers with proper equipment, documentation, and safety protocols.
• High-Value Transport (Hoogwaardig Transport) Premium transport of valuable and fragile goods using closed trailers with GPS tracking, real-time monitoring, certified drivers, and secured storage; insurance coverage per AVC and CMR conditions.
• Kooiaap Transport (Extendable Forklift Transport) Transport of heavy or awkward goods to locations without loading docks using trucks equipped with onboard extendable forklifts for direct unloading at the destination.
• Autolaadkraan Transport (Mobile Crane Transport) Crane-equipped transport for lifting goods to precise locations at sites lacking loading facilities, removing dependence on external equipment.
• Pallet Distribution Complete scattered delivery of pallets throughout BeNeLux and Germany with efficient bundling and real-time insight into every shipment.
• Contract Transport Long-term dedicated transport partnership with fixed routes at fixed times and fixed drivers, providing assured capacity and complete logistics grip.
• Less-Than-Truckload (Stukgoed) Transport General cargo transport service ranging from a single pallet to a full trailer across BeNeLux and Germany, with pay-per-shipment pricing and no compromise on speed or reliability.
• Warehousing Sustainable, digitally managed warehousing with real-time inventory insight, direct ERP/WMS/EDI/XML integrations, flexible short- and long-term storage, and suitability for ADR, lithium, and customs goods in BREEAM-certified facilities.
• Cross Docking Direct throughput of goods without intermediate storage; sorting, scanning, and loading directly from BREEAM warehouses in Duiven with postcode-based compartments for rapid sorting and efficient planning.
• Lithium Storage (Lithium Opslag) Safe storage of lithium-containing products in PGS 37-2 certified BREEAM-compliant warehouses with full compliance to the strictest safety standards for lithium battery storage.
• Customs Warehouse (Douane-entrepot) Customs-bonded warehousing service that guides customers through the customs warehouse process with correct documentation and timely clearance, allowing storage under customs supervision without immediate import duties.
• Container Handling Unloading, sorting, and direct distribution of container cargo from port to final destination without unnecessary intermediate steps.
• E-fulfilment Complete fulfilment operations for webshops across BeNeLux and Germany, including storage, order picking, packaging, last-mile delivery, and returns processing.
• Project Logistics (Projectlogistiek) Turnkey project logistics coordination for complex construction, industry, and energy projects, including transport of over-dimensioned cargo, permits, crane coordination, and complete supply chain management.
• E-commerce Fulfilment Service Complete e-commerce logistics for webshops, including storage, order picking, last-mile delivery, and returns processing across BeNeLux and Germany.
• Melis Smart Logistics Portal Customer portal providing real-time tracking of shipments, live location, status updates, and expected arrival times through the Transpasonline integration, with no separate software required.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.7% delivery reliability across 389,567 annual deliveries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Schraven TransportcoreOthersSubsidiary specialized in vertical transport. Handles lifting goods to upper floors at construction sites, from construction materials and window frames to heavy installation equipment. Extends Melis Logistics services where standard trucks stop.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with road, contract logistics and warehousing across Europe. Represents the upper-bound competitor for enterprise shippers evaluating BeNeLux coverage.
• DHL Freight: European road freight and logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL. Provides direct competition for BeNeLux-to-Germany road freight and warehousing contracts at far larger scale.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics incumbent with extensive road, air and sea freight plus warehousing. Competes with Melis for large enterprise contracts and represents the scale benchmark Melis cannot match without geographic expansion.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight management and finished vehicle logistics. Overlaps with Melis's contract transport and fulfilment offerings at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Bleckmann: Dutch fulfilment and logistics specialist focused on e-commerce and fashion/lifestyle brands. Comparable in warehousing and e-fulfilment capabilities, with similar BeNeLux base and enterprise customer focus.
• Vos Logistics: Dutch privately held transport and logistics company offering road freight, warehousing and container transport across BeNeLux and Germany. Closely comparable mid-sized regional player with similar asset-heavy model and customer profile.
• GVT Transport & Logistics: Dutch transport and warehousing company with full-service offerings across BeNeLux. Comparable mid-sized family-led operator with similar fleet-and-warehouse asset profile.
• Ewals Cargo Care: Dutch-headquartered multimodal logistics provider with road transport, warehousing and intermodal services across Europe. Comparable European mid-sized operator with own-asset model and similar geographic reach.
• Rabelink Logistics: Dutch family-owned logistics company providing transport, warehousing and value-added services in the BeNeLux and Western Europe. Comparable private mid-market operator with multi-vertical customer base.
• De Graaf Logistics: Dutch logistics provider focused on transport, warehousing and distribution across the BeNeLux. Comparable size and regional footprint with overlapping specialized services in dangerous goods and container handling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@melis_logistics?lang=nl-NL

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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