Nijhof Wassink

What Nijhof Wassink does

Nijhof-Wassink is a Dutch family-owned bulk logistics provider founded in 1967 and headquartered in Rijssen, Netherlands, operating across five European home countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, and Hungary). The company specializes in dry bulk, liquid bulk, and fuel transport for the chemical and animal feed industries, with multimodal capabilities spanning road, rail (via CTT), and water, alongside 40,000 m2 of warehousing in Kutno (Poland) and Coevorden (Netherlands), EFTCO-certified tank cleaning, and 3PL/4PL lead-logistics services. Its proprietary Nijhof-Wassink LIVE platform unifies a Transport Management System with real-time GPS tracking, a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) module using Siemens silo sensors, and the Meststoffen Transport Portal for fertilizer logistics, all integrated with customer ERPs via Transwide and Elemica interfaces.

Nijhof-Wassink generates revenue primarily through managed transport and logistics services under multi-year enterprise contracts with feed producers (Agrifirm, Cargill, Trouw Nutrition, Reudink, Nuscience, De Hoop), chemical producers, and increasingly fuel distributors (Shell from October 2026, ENVIEM from February 2026). Pricing is quote-based, tailored to route, volume, frequency, and regulatory requirements, with services delivered through a fleet of approximately 550 truck combinations, supplemented by a network of partner carriers. The Nijhof-Wassink Group also owns Nijwa (official Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks dealer in the Netherlands and Poland, plus the EV-focused Nijwa Zero), Wemmers Tanktransport (liquid food logistics), and SilFit (logistics planning), with the Group employing 1,300 to 1,900 people depending on inclusion of dealer businesses. The company is privately held by the Nijhof family (since 2005), led by CEO Erik Schiphorst and CFO Gert-Jan Meijerink, and has executed a continuous M&A program since 2020 to consolidate Benelux, German, and Hungarian feed-logistics capacity.

Name

Nijhof Wassink

Legal name

Nijhof en Wassink B.V.

Website

https://nijhof-wassink.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Nijhof-Wassink is a Dutch family-owned bulk logistics provider founded in 1967, transporting dry bulk, liquid bulk, and fuel for chemical, feed, and energy customers across five European countries via road, rail, and water.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Warehousing and Storage (493), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Bulk (Hopper/Pneumatic) TL Carriers (TLADADAE)

Keywords

• Bulk logistics services
• Chemical transport
• Feed logistics
• Fuel distribution
• Warehousing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijssen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Logistics Transport: International bulk transport services for chemical industry producers and suppliers. Covers dry bulk, liquid bulk, and fuel distribution. Transport is provided via road, rail, and water. Services include full logistics coordination, warehousing, and tank cleaning.
2. Feed Logistics Transport: Bulk transport of animal feed ingredients and finished products, including dry raw materials, additives (proteins, milk powder, whey powder, vitamins), and fertilizer distribution. Services include 3PL and 4PL logistics, Vendor Managed Inventory, and transport planning.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Storage services for dry and liquid bulk goods. Includes siloparks in the Netherlands for animal feed ingredients, and warehouse facilities in Coevorden (Netherlands) and Kutno (Poland) with 5 warehouses totaling 40,000 m2.
4. Tank Cleaning: EFTCO-certified tank cleaning stations at Rijssen, Coevorden (Netherlands), and Kutno (Poland). Services include ADR cleaning (Kutno), GMP cleaning (Netherlands and Poland), and computer-controlled cleaning with heated and cooled facilities. Provides official European Cleaning Document (EDC) after cleaning.
5. Fuel Distribution: Fuel distribution services including Shell partnership covering ~60% of Shell's fuel volumes in Netherlands (from October 2026). ENVIEM partnership covering ~450 TinQ and Gulf stations. Planning and execution of truck and driver deployment for fuel logistics.
6. Truck Dealer Operations (Nijwa): Through sister company Nijwa: official dealer of Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks in the Netherlands and Poland, providing new and used truck sales, after-sales services, maintenance, inspections, leasing, and rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Nijhof-Wassink provides international bulk transport of dry and liquid goods by road, rail, and water for the chemical and compound feed industries, complemented by warehousing, tank cleaning, and end-to-end logistics coordination. The company serves producers and suppliers across five European countries with its own fleet of approximately 550 truck combinations, proprietary digital platforms, and 4PL planning through its SilFit subsidiary.

Product overview

Nijhof-Wassink is an international logistics company specializing in bulk transport over road, rail, and water for the chemical and animal feed industries. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture with Chemical Logistics and Feed Logistics as core divisions, supported by technology platforms including Nijhof-Wassink LIVE (Transport Management System and Fertilizer Transport Portal) and VMI & Transport Planning services. Key modules include Dry Bulk Logistics, Liquid Bulk Logistics, Fuel Distribution, Warehousing, Tank Cleaning, and Veevoederdistributie. Food Logistics is served through the Wemmers sub-brand. The company maintains facilities across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, and Hungary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nijhof-Wassink LIVE: Innovation platform encompassing connectivity, digitalization and real-time data exchange between people and IT systems, including Transport Management System (TMS) and Fertiliser Transport Portal
• Nijwa
• Nijwa Polen
• Nijwa Trucks
• Nijwa Zero
• Wemmers Tanktransport
• SilFit
• Ecotrans

Products and services

• Chemical Logistics International logistics and warehousing for bulk goods in Europe, specializing in transport of dry and liquid bulk goods for the chemical industry.
• Dry Bulk Logistics Transport services for dry bulk goods including powders, granules, and free-flowing materials.
• Liquid Bulk Logistics Transport services for liquid bulk goods including chemicals and other liquid products.
• Fuel Distribution Planning and execution of fuel distribution to gas stations across Dutch regions for Shell and ENVIEM (TinQ and Gulf networks).
• Warehousing Nederland Storage and warehousing services for bulk goods in the Netherlands, anchored by Coevorden facility (40,000 m² storage capacity) and Kutno (Poland).
• Tank Cleaning EFTCO-certified professional tank cleaning for dry chemical products and animal feed products (GMP+/Feed), including ADR cleaning and GMP cleaning at three stations.
• Feed Logistics Partner for compound feed distribution across Europe, providing bulk transport of dry raw materials and additives for animal feed production, plus distribution of loose animal feed products and fertilizers from manufacturer to farmer.
• Veevoederdistributie (Animal Feed Distribution) Animal feed distribution services including bulk transport of proteins, milk powder, whey powder, vitamins, and distribution of loose animal feed products and fertilizers.
• Food Logistics (Wemmers Tanktransport) Tank transport of liquid foodstuffs including vegetable oils and fats, chocolate and cocoa, fruit juices and concentrates, and liquid sugars for the European food industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders placed before 12:00 delivered next day for fertilizer transport (Triferto)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ShellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2026Shell awarded Nijhof-Wassink the planning and execution of approximately 60% of its fuel distribution in the Netherlands after a formal tender process. Effective October 1, 2026, Nijhof-Wassink will plan and distribute fuel to Shell stations in North-Holland, South-Holland, Utrecht, and Northeast Netherlands. All transport will be executed using Shell Renewable Diesel (HVO) for sustainability.
• Agrifirm (Royal Agrifirm Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Long-standing partnership since 2014, extended with 2-year renewal from June 2026. Nijhof-Wassink handles all bulk transport for Agrifirm in Netherlands and Belgium. SilFit manages all bulk transport planning. Feed Logistics division also acquired Agrifirm's own transport fleet and drivers in 2014.
• ENVIEMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026ENVIEM partners with Nijhof-Wassink Fuel Logistics division to take over planning of trucks and drivers for supplying approximately 450 TinQ and Gulf fuel stations. ~60 ENVIEM drivers have been introduced to Nijhof-Wassink planning department and systems.
• Trouw NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilFit manages logistics planning for Trouw Nutrition transport from Belgium (Gent) to Netherlands and Germany. Optimizes planning to find return loads, reducing empty kilometers. Partnership supports Trouw's 'feeding the future' sustainability mission.
• Cargill Animal NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year expanding partnership. In Poland: transport from 6 production locations. In Hungary: dedicated combinations from 5 locations plus planning coordination from Székesfehérvár office. Supports Cargill's sustainability goals through efficient routing and CO2 reduction.
• TrifertocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNijhof-Wassink handles all bulk transport of granulated fertilizers for Triferto. TrifertoWeb is integrated with Nijhof-Wassink's Fertilizer Transport Portal. Orders before 12:00 delivered next day. Helps Triferto serve 60 export countries.
• Reudink (ForFarmers Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilFit manages all bulk delivery logistics for Reudink's organic animal feed products to biological farmers. Partnership focuses on reducing empty kilometers and maintaining high service levels. Expanded from October 2019.
• NusciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-faceted logistics partnership. SilFit coordinates regie (lead logistics) for various product types and delivery modes. Products shipped from Nuscience's Drongen facility to customers across Europe.
• GIJS (Gelre IJsselstreek)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport partnership for custom goat and cattle feed delivery. Nijhof-Wassink (through Ecotrans) handles all logistics including optimizing transport efficiency, reducing empty kilometers, and maximizing load factors.
• Voergroep ZuidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeed producer partnership. Nijhof-Wassink provides transport enabling Voergroep Zuid to deliver value to farmers in southern Netherlands and Belgium. Focus on efficiency and farmer outcomes.
• Coops MengvoedersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotal logistics solution for Belgian feed producer. Combines bulk and packaged goods transport, optimizes routes, and reduces costs.
• De HoopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist poultry feed producer partnership. Nijhof-Wassink provides reliable, quality-focused transport with drivers who understand farm environments. De Hoop serves Netherlands and border regions of Germany and Belgium.
• D.V.M. Trans BVBAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership in Belgium for animal feed transport. D.V.M. Trans won Transport Gazellen Award in 2019. Together with Nijhof-Wassink Feed Logistics division, provides strong delivery network in Belgium and surrounding countries. Win-win partnership combining D.V.M. Trans local market knowledge with Nijhof-Wassink's network.
• DBT BulkvervoercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian transport partner for feed logistics. Collaboration addresses ambitious growth plans of a major Belgian feed producer. DBT provides equipment and drivers while Nijhof-Wassink conducts regie and planning. Example of win-win-win partnership benefiting all parties.
• Profile (Bandenonderhoud)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfile provides merkonafhankelijk (brand-independent) tire management for ~600 trucks and ~600 trailers. Includes preventive fleet checks, proactive tire management via online system, mobile service, and Profile Breakdown Service. Partnership supports sustainability targets (10% CO2 reduction by 2025).
• Nijwa GroepcoreTechnology or IntegrationNijwa is the official dealer of Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks in the Netherlands and Poland, with 7 and 6+ locations respectively. Part of Nijhof-Wassink Group. Provides preferential access to modern trucks, maintenance, parts, leasing, and rental. Nijwa Zero specializes in electric vehicles (Maxus, Volvo, Renault) for zero-emission transport.
• Wemmers TanktransportcoreTechnology or IntegrationSister company specializing in liquid food tank transport. Operates from Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Germany for the European food industry. Specialized in vegetable oils, chocolate/cocoa, fruit juices, and liquid sugars. Part of Nijhof-Wassink Group.
• SilFitcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary of Nijhof-Wassink Group specializing in logistics planning and coordination. Manages Vendor Managed Inventory, transport planning, and lead logistics for feed and fertilizer customers. Key partner for Agrifirm, Trouw Nutrition, Reudink, and other feed industry clients.
• Ecotrans LogisticscoreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary acquired in January 2020. Specializes in bulk and packaged goods transport for feeds, premixes, fertilizers, and other agricultural products. Now integrated into Nijhof-Wassink. Adds ~200 employees and ~110 truck combinations. Bulk transport retained; packaged goods transport sold to AB Texel Group in 2023.
• Agrifirm Magyarország (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hungarian subsidiary of Royal Agrifirm Group. Nijhof-Wassink Hungary delivers feed products from 3 Agrifirm production locations to farms in Hungary and neighboring border areas. Adds 12 truck combinations, bringing total to 40 feed combinations in Hungary (largest private feed transporter in Hungary).
• Volvo Trucks NederlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationVolvo Trucks is the primary truck supplier for Nijhof-Wassink fleet. Recent orders include 139 Volvo FH Aero and FM tractors, and 110 Volvo FH Aero tractors. Trucks configured for safety, fuel efficiency, and driver comfort. Includes Turbo Compound engines for fuel savings.
• Meyer AgrarlogistikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired logistics activities from Landhandel Meyer in Bösel, Germany (October 2022). Feed Logistics division of Nijhof-Wassink took over operations. Wagenpark of 10 combinations and 13 employees continue under Meyer Agrarlogistik name.
• ThuysbaertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired specialized ADR compartmented bulk transport activities for feeds and fertilizers. Strengthened Nijhof-Wassink's ADR transport capabilities. Operations merged with Nijhof-Wassink Belgium from January 2021.
• Quartes and Agri-ActivminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired transport department of Belgian feed company Quartes and Agri-Activ (supply company to arable farming) in August 2020. Took over 7 drivers and 10 bulk combinations. Part of strategy to strengthen distribution network in Benelux.
• Sven Daems TransportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired transport activities of Sven Daems Transport in Retie, Belgium (effective January 2021). Fits strategy to grow in Belgian feed industry together with partner DVM Trans. Expands delivery network within Benelux and France.
• Haveman TransportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNijhof-Wassink acquiring Haveman Transport from Uffelte effective July 1, 2026. Both family businesses have worked closely together since 2015 in feed product transport. Acquisition strengthens flexibility and capacity for customers, with experienced drivers and fleet joining.
• Agrifirm (Royal Agrifirm Group) / Agrifirm MagyarországcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian expansion with Agrifirm Magyarország from 3 production locations. 12 additional truck combinations added. Strategic partnership to grow in Hungarian feed industry.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global Danish transport and logistics giant with road, air, sea and solutions divisions. Competes with Nijhof-Wassink on enterprise chemical and industrial RFPs across Europe but operates at vastly larger scale across many verticals.

Direct peers

• H.Essers: Belgian family-owned logistics specialist with strong chemical, pharma and bulk tanker transport across Europe. Comparable vertical focus (chemical logistics), family-ownership structure, and pan-European footprint directly mirror Nijhof-Wassink's positioning.
• Vos Logistics: Dutch logistics provider specializing in bulk transport (dry and liquid) and container logistics across Europe. Closely comparable to Nijhof-Wassink in customer base (chemical, feed, industrial), multi-modal capability, and regional footprint in Benelux and Germany.
• Rotra: Dutch transport and logistics provider offering road transport, forwarding and warehousing across Europe. Comparable Benelux-anchored, multi-modal, fleet-based operating model serving enterprise shippers.
• Vervaeke: Belgian bulk transport specialist focused on chemical and industrial liquids. Direct overlap in liquid bulk chemical logistics, tank cleaning, and Benelux cross-border operations.
• EWS (European Warehousing Services): European bulk logistics and warehousing provider operating dry and liquid bulk transport with tank cleaning and storage facilities. Directly comparable service portfolio (transport, warehousing, tank cleaning) and multi-country European footprint.
• Royal Wagenborg: Dutch family-owned multimodal logistics provider with own fleet, terminals and warehousing across Northern Europe. Comparable in being a long-established Dutch family business operating bulk transport, warehousing, and logistics services.
• KLG Europe: Dutch road transport and logistics group with general and specialized freight across Europe. Comparable in fleet size, pan-European coverage and serving enterprise industrial customers with multimodal transport solutions.
• AB Texel Group: Dutch bulk and agricultural logistics specialist. Acquired Nijhof-Wassink's Ecotrans piece goods transport in 2023, evidencing direct service overlap in feed/agricultural transport and a directly comparable customer base across Benelux.
• De Rijke: Dutch logistics group providing bulk liquid, container, and chemical transport across Europe. Overlapping customer industries (chemical, feed, fuel), similar fleet-based model, and Dutch-origin ownership make it a close direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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