What St vd Brink does

St vd Brink is a Dutch third-generation family-owned transport and logistics company founded in 1945 in Ermelo, Netherlands, operating approximately 1,000 employees and approximately 575 own vehicles across nine locations in the Netherlands (Ermelo HQ, Wormerveer, Lelystad, Meppel, Burum, Vroomshoop, Harkema, Heinenoord, Wolvega). The company provides a full-stack transport portfolio organized into specialized departments: construction transport (Bouw) with autolaadkraan trucks, bulk goods, pallet distribution, temperature-controlled transport (Geconditioneerd Vervoer) split into Retail & Horeca and BRC-certified Koel & Vries cold/frozen, curtain-sided kooi-aap transport with self-loading meeneemheftrucks, and warehouse/fulfilment services across facilities in Ermelo, Lelystad and Wormerveer covering over 10,000 m2 of storage.

Underlying technology includes a barcode/QR-code based Track & Trace system with online customer portal, cross-docking infrastructure processing approximately 250,000 pallets per year, electric vehicle charging infrastructure being built for approximately 550 trucks in partnership with Equans and Liander, and Continental telematics/tire management across all locations. The company has implemented CO2 Prestatieladder Level 3 and Continental's CO2 Duurzaamheidscertificaat, achieving a 41% CO2 reduction against a 39% target.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based fees for transport services (per loading meter for international LTL routes to Netherlands-TOL, Belgium-TOL, and France destinations) and warehousing/fulfilment services, with customers including Picnic (electric retail distribution from Zwolle), Farm Dairy, Baars & Bloemhoff, Boni, The Gift Label, and various construction industry and logistics partners. The go-to-market is sales-led with direct enterprise and mid-market relationships. Since 2023 St vd Brink has pursued an aggressive roll-up strategy, acquiring Bremer Transport, Jan Hofman Transport, Land Transport, Euser Speciaal Transport, and Koster Eurotransport, with a sixth acquisition (Beekman Transport) announced in June 2026, while investing in a new Ermelo headquarters permitted in December 2025.

Name

St vd Brink

Legal name

St vd Brink BV

Website

https://stvdbrink.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St vd Brink is a Dutch third-generation family-owned transport and logistics company founded in 1945, headquartered in Ermelo, operating ~575 vehicles and ~1,000 employees across 9 Netherlands locations. It provides construction, pallet distribution, temperature-controlled, curtain-sided, and bulk transport plus warehousing to enterprise customers in retail, construction, dairy, and grocery delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight Transport and Logistics

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Truck Transportation (484)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Temperature-Controlled E-commerce & DTC Parcels (TLAAAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pharmaceutical Cold-Chain Delivery (2–8°C / CRT) (TLAAAJAC)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Construction logistics
• Pallet distribution
• Warehouse fulfilment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ermelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 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 revenue from transport and logistics services including construction transport, bulk goods, distribution, conditioned transport, refrigerated transport, curtain-sided transport, and warehouse operations
2. International Transport Surcharges: Surcharges for international shipments calculated per pallet and loading meter. Tol fees for LTL (Less than Truck Load) international routes including Netherlands-TOL, Belgium-TOL, and France routes
3. Warehouse and Fulfilment: Storage of goods, cross-docking, pick & pack services, order processing and shipping preparation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St vd Brink is a Dutch third-generation family-owned transport and logistics company providing road freight services including construction transport with crane trucks, bulk goods transport, pallet distribution, BRC-certified temperature-controlled (cool and frozen) transport, curtain-sided transport with self-loading meeneemheftrucks, and warehouse storage with cross-docking and fulfilment. Operations are supported by approximately 575 own vehicles — including electric DAF XD Electric and Volvo FM Electric trucks — running from nine locations across the Netherlands, with international routes to Belgium, Germany, and France.

Product overview

St vd Brink is a Dutch transport and logistics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of transport services and logistics solutions. The core services include: Bouwtransport (construction transport with crane trucks), Bulk transport, Pallet-distributie (distribution), Geconditioneerd Vervoer (temperature-controlled transport including cool/frozen), Kooi-aap/Huif (curtain-side transport), and Warehouse/loods (storage and fulfilment). Supporting technology features include Track & Trace with barcode scanning, Cross-docking for rapid throughput (~250,000 pallets/year), Dedicated Transport with fixed routes, and Fijnmazige Distributie (fine-mesh distribution). The company operates several acquired subsidiaries: Bremer Transport, Jan Hofman Transport, Land Transport, Euser Speciaal Transport, and Koster Eurotransport. With ~800 employees and ~575 own vehicles, the company operates from multiple locations across the Netherlands with a focus on sustainability including electric trucks and renewable energy infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bouwtransport (Construction Transport) Construction transport service using autolaadkraan (truck-mounted cranes) for loading and unloading at construction sites, handling materials such as prefab accommodations, building materials, construction equipment, and machinery, including high-rise work using semi low loaders, for construction companies and building materials suppliers.
• Bulk Transport Reliable bulk goods transport for loose materials and commodities, supporting customers needing non-palletized loads.
• Pallet-distributie (Pallet Distribution) Pallet distribution transport in the Netherlands, from single pallets to full loads, with route optimization and postcode sorting for logistics partners, manufacturers, wholesalers, and producers.
• Geconditioneerd Vervoer (Temperature-Controlled Transport, including Retail & Horeca and Koel & Vries) BRC-certified temperature-controlled transport including Retail & Horeca delivery and Koel & Vries (cool and frozen) transport for supermarkets, dairy (e.g., Farm Dairy), and grocery delivery customers such as Picnic, supporting zero-emission zones and refrigerated supply chains.
• Kooi-aap / Huif (Curtain-Side Transport) Flexible curtain-side transport with sliding tarpaulin trailers and meeneemheftrucks (Hiab Moffett) for self-loading and unloading, suitable for narrow streets and door-to-door delivery, serving construction and international customers.
• Warehouse / Loods (Storage and Fulfilment) Storage and logistics services including fulfilment, pick & pack, cross-docking, and over 10,000 m2 of storage space in warehouses at Lelystad and Wormerveer for B2B and B2C customers (e.g., The Gift Label).

Quantifiable outcome

• 41% CO2 reduction achieved
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PactoncoreTechnology or Integration · 29 May 2026Pacton supplies sliding roof trailers with forced steering rear axle and liftable front axle. Partnership based on trust spanning many years. Pacton schuifzeilopleggers (sliding curtain trailers) are key equipment for the kooi-aap (curtain-sided) department.
• HKVminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Workwear supplier since 2016, contract renewed for 5 years. Each employee can order personalized clothing packages delivered to home. Clothing made from recycled PET bottles with sustainable packaging.
• JobTranscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 3 February 2026Training partner for Code 95 training and driver days. JobTrans organizes training for 50 drivers per day covering maneuvering, digital tachograph, board computer and lifestyle topics.
• HiabcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 October 2025Hiab supplies Moffett meeneemheftrucks (m forklift trucks) for self-loading and unloading. 14 new Hiab Moffett trucks acquired for flexible service to Huif, International, Construction departments and subsidiaries. Both companies celebrated 80 years in 2025.
• ContinentalcoreTechnology or IntegrationAll trucks and trailers equipped with Continental tires. Partnership expanded to include tire maintenance across all 9 locations using Continental's extensive service network. St vd Brink received first CO2 sustainability certificate in Netherlands as fleetowner from Continental.
• EquanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy partner replacing 13 separate grid connections with one large consumer connection, including medium voltage ring and smart energy supply. Equans advises on complete energy transition from studies to design, management and maintenance.
• DAF TruckscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor truck supplier. 50 new DAF XG+ trucks invested, DAF XD Electric trucks for electric fleet, custom jubilee truck DAF XG+ with 530 hp for 80-year anniversary.
• LiandercoreTechnology or IntegrationGrid operator working with St vd Brink and Equans on integral solution for grid congestion, expanding capacity from 507 kW to 1,700 kW through new grid connection with switching station.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• H. Essers: Belgian-headquartered logistics services provider with strong road transport, warehousing, and specialized (including pharma) capabilities across Benelux. Comparable to St vd Brink in transport service breadth, B2B customer focus, and international route coverage.
• Koopman Logistics Group: Dutch multi-modal logistics group providing road transport, distribution, and value-added logistics services. Comparable to St vd Brink in offering a diversified service portfolio across multiple Dutch locations.
• AB Texel Group: Dutch specialized road transport group with bulk, agricultural, and conditioned-transport capabilities across multiple locations. Comparable to St vd Brink's multi-vertical transport model and roll-up growth approach.
• Simon Loos: Large Dutch transport and logistics company offering pallet distribution, conditioned transport, and dedicated transport with comparable scale and service mix to St vd Brink. Operates from multiple Dutch locations and serves similar retail, FMCG, and industrial customers.
• Vos Transport Group: Dutch refrigerated and frozen-food transport specialist serving retail, food service, and grocery customers across the Netherlands and Europe. Directly comparable to St vd Brink's BRC-certified Koel & Vries operations and Farm Dairy-type accounts.
• Bakker Logistiek: Dutch logistics provider specializing in distribution, cross-docking, and value-added services for retail and e-commerce customers. Comparable to St vd Brink's pallet distribution, cross-docking (250k pallets/year), and retail customers like Picnic.
• Jan de Rijk Logistics: Dutch transport and logistics provider offering distribution, conditioned transport, and European road freight services. Operates from multiple Dutch sites with a comparable service portfolio to St vd Brink's pallet distribution and international routes.
• Peter Appel Transport: Dutch refrigerated and frozen transport specialist serving food retailers and producers. Directly comparable to St vd Brink's conditioned transport and BRC-certified cool/frozen capabilities for grocery customers.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider with extensive road, contract logistics, and freight management services across Europe. A broader incumbent that overlaps with St vd Brink's distribution and contract logistics offerings but at much greater geographic scale.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with major road, air, and sea operations across Europe, including road distribution in Benelux. Broader incumbent that competes for some of the same Dutch distribution accounts but operates at substantially greater scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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