City Hub

What City Hub does

City Hub is a Dutch urban logistics company founded in 2015 in Utrecht that operates a network of city-edge hubs providing storage, shipment consolidation, and zero-emission last-mile delivery into Dutch city centers. The company serves city-center retailers, webshop operators, large freight carriers seeking compliance with zero-emission zones, and public institutions including DUO and Belastingdienst, with stated ambitions to scale from eight to thirty hubs across the Netherlands.

Its core offering combines physical warehouse infrastructure (flexible storage units from 24–70 m², pallet storage from €14 per pallet per month, cold and freeze rooms, office space from €800 per month) with Keana, a proprietary logistics platform that plans delivery routes, bundles shipments from multiple suppliers, assigns cargo to the appropriate electric vehicle (vans, cargo bikes, or boats via partner CityBarge), and provides real-time shipment visibility. Last-mile deliveries are performed by electric vehicles owned or operated by City Hub and a partner ecosystem that includes De Fietskoerier Utrecht, EzE Delivery, Foodlogica, E-Bakkie, Breakaway Koeriers, and CityBarge.

Revenue is generated through recurring storage rentals (subscription), per-shipment bundling and last-mile delivery fees (transactional), managed warehouse and webshop fulfillment services, and office space rentals. Go-to-market is sales-led B2B via account managers, branch managers, and a centralized quote-based intake form; the customer base spans SMB retailers and webshops, large logistics carriers, and government accounts. Operations are currently concentrated in eight Dutch cities (Amsterdam, Delft, Groningen, Leiden, Maastricht, Roermond, Rotterdam, Utrecht), and the company is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

City Hub

Legal name

City Hub

Website

https://cityhub.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

City Hub is a Dutch urban logistics operator running eight city-edge hubs that provide storage, shipment consolidation, and zero-emission last-mile delivery to retailers, webshops, freight carriers, and government institutions across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Logistics Services

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Micro‑Fulfillment / Dark Store & Retail Store‑to‑Door Same‑Day (TLAAADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Hub / National Hub Distribution Centers (Multi-node Network Hubs) (TLALAEAN), Urban Micro-Mobility & Courier Routing (Bike/Scooter) (TLAEAGAL), Last-Mile / Urban Industrial Brokerage (BPAJACAH)

Keywords

• Urban logistics services
• Zero-emission delivery
• Warehouse storage solutions
• Last-mile distribution
• Inventory management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehouse & Storage Rental: City Hub rents out flexible storage units (from 24 m² to 70 m²), pallet storage spaces, and cold/freeze storage rooms at its hub locations at the edge of Dutch cities. Revenue is generated through recurring rental fees, with short-term and long-term contracts available.
2. Last-Mile City Logistics & Delivery: City Hub charges for the bundling and zero-emission delivery of goods from its hubs into city centers. Large freight carriers drop off goods at the hub, which are then consolidated and delivered by electric vehicles into city centers, creating efficiency gains shared with customers.
3. Inventory & Webshop Management Services: City Hub handles order processing, fulfillment, returns management, and inventory monitoring on behalf of webshop and retail customers. This full-service offering adds recurring service revenue on top of storage.
4. Office Space Rental: Flexible office units are rented out at hub locations (e.g., from 27 m² VVO at €800/month in Amsterdam), with monthly billing and access to shared amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

City Hub operates a network of urban logistics hubs at the periphery of Dutch cities that provide warehouse storage, bundled zero-emission last-mile delivery, and full-service webshop inventory management for retailers, webshops, governments, and freight carriers. Goods from multiple suppliers are consolidated at these hubs and delivered into city centers using electric vehicles and cargo bikes through the proprietary Keana software platform. The company also offers office space rentals and storage units (including cold and freeze rooms) at its hub locations.

Product overview

City Hub is a logistics service provider offering a unified platform of warehouse and city logistics services. The core offering consists of Smart Warehouse (Slim Magazijn) for storage at city edges, Zero-emission City Logistics (Zero-emissie Stadslogistiek) for electric last-mile delivery, Webshop and Inventory Management (Webshop- en Voorraadbeheer), and the proprietary Keana software platform for route optimization and logistics coordination. These services are supported by add-on modules including Pallet Storage Rental (Huur Palletopslag), Business Storage Units (Bedrijfsopslagunits), De Sleutel tot de Stad solution for zero-emission zone compliance, and Office Spaces and Workplaces (Kantoorruimtes en Werkplekken). The company operates 8 locations across the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Delft, Groningen, Leiden, Maastricht, Roermond, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Keana: Proprietary software platform that manages all links of the logistics process with one clear application, enabling efficient route planning and load consolidation for sustainable city logistics

Products and services

• Slim Magazijn (Smart Warehouse) Warehouse space at the edge of the city where retailers can store inventory, with goods delivered daily in small portions to customers. Features 24/7 security, flexible rental options for short and long terms, and options from pallet storage to fully enclosed warehouse spaces including cold and freeze facilities.
• Zero-emissie Stadslogistiek (Zero-emission City Logistics) Green delivery service using electric vehicles and cargo bikes for emission-free and noise-free deliveries to city centers. Goods are consolidated at hubs and delivered via efficient routes, reducing transport movements and congestion while maintaining service quality.
• Webshop- en Voorraadbeheer (Webshop and Inventory Management) Complete webshop logistics management where City Hub receives deliveries from suppliers, processes and ships customer orders, manages inventory, and provides real-time insight into shipments, receipts, and stock levels from home or store.
• Huur Palletopslag (Pallet Storage Rental) Flexible pallet storage rental at various City Hub locations including Rotterdam (Linschotenstraat 8a), ideal for inventory management, temporary overflow, or structural storage with order picking and zero-emission city transport options. Amsterdam offers from €14 per pallet per month.
• Bedrijfsopslagunits (Business Storage Units) Flexible business storage units ranging from 24 to 70 m² at City Hub Utrecht, ideal for inventory, materials, or extra workspace, with 24/7 access, free parking, and only 5 minutes from the city center.
• De Sleutel tot de Stad (The Key to the City) Solution for entrepreneurs facing zero-emission zone restrictions starting January 2025. Three-step process: goods delivered to City Hub, goods bundled with other shipments, and delivered sustainably to doorstep via electric vehicles that easily enter zero-emission zones.
• Keana Platform Proprietary software platform that plans efficient delivery routes, bundles various shipments, and assigns them to appropriate (electric) transport vehicles. Manages all logistics process links with one clear application, enabling smart integrations that reduce transport kilometers and delivery moments. Used internally and by city courier partners for route optimization.
• Kantoorruimtes en Werkplekken (Office Spaces and Workplaces) Modern office spaces available for rent near inventory storage at City Hub locations. Includes shared pantry, meeting rooms, and workspaces up to 90 square meters at competitive prices with WiFi, parking, and coffee and tea facilities. Amsterdam offices start from 27 m² VVO at €800/month.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67.65% reduction in transport movements (De Rode Loper project, Amsterdam, June–August 2025: 245 deliveries via 44 consolidated trips vs. 136 separate trips)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Green Business Club Amsterdam SloterdijkencoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2025City Hub Amsterdam joined Green Business Club Amsterdam Sloterdijken, an impact-driven organization focused on sustainability of the Sloterdijk area. The club addresses four themes: Energy, Circularity & Waste, Mobility & Logistics, and Climate Adaptation. City Hub contributes via consolidated, emission-free deliveries to city centers like Amsterdam and Haarlem.
• MOBIANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2024MOBIAN provides a Park + Bike concept at City Hub Leiden, offering bookable parking spaces and bicycles at the city edge. The MOBIHUB location on City Hub Leiden's site supports the municipality's Car-Free City Center agenda and green mobility ambitions, serving visitors and commuters within 10 minutes cycling of Leiden's historic center.
• Vervoerregio AmsterdamflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2024CEO Karel Hoeben signed a cooperation agreement with Vervoerregio Amsterdam (represented by Gerard Slegers) to jointly organize smarter and more sustainable facility logistics for office buildings. The cooperation applies to Amsterdam, Zaandam, and Almere. Karel Hoeben is also a board member of Green Business Club Nederland.
• Hogeschool UtrechtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022City Hub entered a four-year partnership with Hogeschool Utrecht's Logistics Management program as a fixed field partner, providing students the opportunity to develop as logistics professionals within the organization.
• KeanacoreTechnology or IntegrationKeana is City Hub's proprietary software platform used for route planning, shipment bundling, vehicle assignment, and real-time tracking. The platform integrates with suppliers, hubs, and receivers and exchanges cargo flows between city courier partners to maximize route efficiency.
• De Fietskoerier UtrechtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLast-mile city courier partner operating electric cargo bikes in Utrecht. Delivers shipments consolidated at City Hub Utrecht into the city center using zero-emission vehicles.
• EzE DeliverycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLast-mile electric delivery partner that works with City Hub's platform to find the most suitable solution for each customer. Benefits from City Hub's ability to work with multiple carriers.
• FoodlogicacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectric last-mile delivery partner integrated into City Hub's network, providing sustainable urban delivery services for perishable and food-related goods.
• E-BakkiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectric vehicle-based city courier partner operating within City Hub's partner ecosystem for last-mile deliveries.
• CityBargeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaterway delivery partner enabling City Hub to deliver goods by boat, extending the range of zero-emission delivery options beyond road-based transport.
• Go-Fast and Jan de Jong VerhuizingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partners in Groningen collaborating with City Hub to provide storage space and pallet places at the Groningen hub location.
• Breakaway KoerierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity courier partner operating the Groningen hub location at Rostockweg 5 in collaboration with City Hub, providing local last-mile delivery services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Bringg: Bringg is a global last-mile delivery orchestration platform providing routing, dispatch, and driver-management software to enterprises and 3PLs. Comparable to City Hub's Keana platform as an enabling logistics technology provider rather than a direct last-mile operator.
• MOBIAN: MOBIAN is a Dutch mobility platform providing Park + Bike hubs at city edges. Already a partner of City Hub (Park + Bike hub at Leiden); adjacent because both target the same urban periphery mobility/transition zone but with different core offerings (parking vs. logistics).

Emerging players

• Stuart: Stuart is a European urban same-day delivery platform operating in multiple EU cities with a focus on B2B sustainable delivery. Adjacent to City Hub in urban last-mile orchestration, with broader geographic reach but less focus on hub real estate and storage.
• Hubbub: Hubbub is an Italian sustainable urban delivery startup using cargo bikes and electric vehicles for last-mile in Italian cities. Conceptually very close to City Hub's zero-emission urban consolidation model, but operating in a different geography (Italy) and earlier in its rollout.

Direct peers

• Trunkrs: Trunkrs is a Dutch same-day B2B delivery company specializing in sustainable, time-sensitive parcel transport across the Netherlands. Directly comparable to City Hub as a Dutch sustainable last-mile player, though Trunkrs focuses on B2B parcel runs rather than City Hub's hub-and-consolidation model.
• Cycloon: Cycloon is a Netherlands-based zero-emission courier founded in Amsterdam, providing sustainable urban delivery using cargo bikes. Operates in the same Dutch zero-emission city logistics category as City Hub and competes for similar city-center delivery customers.
• De Fietskoerier: De Fietskoerier is a Dutch cargo-bike courier and a current City Hub last-mile partner in Utrecht. It is directly comparable as a Dutch urban zero-emission delivery operator; partial overlap because it also serves as City Hub's channel partner.

Broad incumbents

• PostNL: PostNL is the incumbent Dutch postal and parcel operator with national last-mile coverage and growing e-commerce logistics activities. Compares to City Hub as a broad Dutch logistics incumbent moving into urban consolidation and sustainable delivery, with vastly larger scale but less specialization in zero-emission hub-and-spoke.
• DHL eCommerce (Netherlands): DHL eCommerce Netherlands is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, providing parcel and last-mile delivery in the Dutch market. Compares to City Hub as a broad incumbent with scale advantages; less specialized in city-periphery consolidation but actively pursuing sustainable last-mile solutions.

Regional players

• Budbee: Budbee is a sustainable e-commerce delivery company operating primarily in the Nordics and Benelux with parcel lockers and electric last-mile delivery. Comparable to City Hub in sustainable urban e-commerce logistics, but focused on Nordics with limited Dutch physical infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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