What Vervaeke does

Vervaeke is a Belgian, family-owned logistics service provider founded in 1935, specializing in the ADR-certified road, intermodal, and deep sea transport of dangerous goods — primarily chemicals, fuels, and gases — for industrial clients across Europe. The company operates from 13 sites in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Luxembourg, employing approximately 950 people of whom roughly 850 are own drivers (no subcontractors), supported by in-house tank cleaning facilities (SQAS-inspected, EFTCO-recognized), workshops staffed by 60 technicians, a 24/7 emergency response team, and an in-house ADR and Code 95 driver training academy.

The company's core technology and product offering centers on a diverse tank fleet (lined tanks, stainless steel tanks, piston tanks, vacuum/waste tanks, cool-heated temperature-controlled tanks, and tank containers) backed by certifications including ISO 9001 (since 1990/1991), GMP+ (2019), ISO 22000, SQAS Transport and Tank Cleaning, KIWA, and BACD/ECTA Responsible Care. Recent technology differentiators include the proprietary 'Safety Tank' ground-operated tanker (2000), Europe's first liquid hydrogen truck operated under Daimler's GenH2 pilot, and Europe's first ADR-certified hydrogen-powered truck launched with Nobian in March 2026 (reducing CO2 by an estimated 88.5 tons per 100,000 km).

Vervaeke's business model is B2B quote-based freight pricing on a pay-as-you-go basis, with distance-based 'bare' rates plus surcharges (ADR, waiting hours, diesel, customs scans, physical inspection). Revenue streams span road transport, multimodal/intercontinental logistics (via the acquired Jan Dohmen business through Rotterdam and Antwerp), managed supply chain services (storage, stock management, delivery planning), and ancillary technical services (truck washing, tank cleaning, workshop, emergency response). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through long-term direct relationships, supplemented by participation in trade fairs (Transport Logistic), press coverage of sustainability milestones, and annual sustainability reports. Growth has been driven by organic geographic expansion into Luxembourg (2006), France (2008/2014, with the April 2026 Bertout acquisition), and the Netherlands/Germany via the 2019 Van der Lee acquisition (which alone added 400 employees, 300 tractors, and 400 tanks), with all entities consolidated under a single unified VERVAEKE brand as of June 2025.

Name

Vervaeke

Legal name

VERVAEKE NV-SA

Website

https://vervaeke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vervaeke is a Belgian, family-owned logistics provider founded in 1935 that specializes in ADR-certified transport of dangerous goods — chemicals, fuels, and gases — for industrial clients across the Benelux, Germany, France, and Luxembourg, operating from 13 sites with 950 employees (including 850 own drivers) and a diversified tank fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Logistics / ADR Dangerous Goods Transport

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Hazmat / Chemical Tank Transport (DOT/ADR tankers) (TLADAIAB)

Keywords

• ADR dangerous goods transport
• Chemical tank logistics
• Bulk liquid transport
• Tank cleaning services
• Multimodal freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Asse

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 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. Road transport of dangerous goods: VERVAEKE charges freight costs based on distance for road transport of dangerous goods (chemicals, fuels, gases). Quoted prices are 'bare' prices and surcharges are added separately (ADR surcharge, waiting hours, diesel surcharge, customs scans, physical inspection, etc.). Pricing is quote-based and terms are detailed in the general terms and conditions.
2. Tank cleaning and technical services: VERVAEKE operates own tank cleaning facilities (SQAS tested, EFTCO recognized) and provides truck washing, workshop/maintenance, and emergency response team services. These are charged as separate services alongside transport contracts.
3. Multimodal and intercontinental transport: Through Vervaeke Multimodal and Jan Dohmen operations, VERVAEKE provides multimodal transport (road, rail, ship) and deep sea shipping of liquid bulk goods worldwide via Rotterdam and Antwerp ports.
4. Supply chain management and storage: VERVAEKE offers storage of bulk products (on or off site), stock management, delivery planning, on-site logistics, water supply, and waste transport as additional service lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vervaeke provides ADR-certified road, intermodal, and deep-sea tank transport for dangerous goods (chemicals, fuels, gases) across the Benelux and wider European market. Services are delivered through an own-driver fleet of approximately 850 drivers and 13 operational sites in five countries, supplemented by in-house technical services including tank cleaning, truck washing, workshop maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response. Specialized tank equipment (lined, stainless steel, vacuum, cool-heated, piston, customized, and flow-meter tanks) supports transport of hundreds of different dangerous goods, including cryogenic gases and hydrogen.

Product overview

VERVAEKE is a logistics service provider for liquids and gases, operating as a family group with nearly a century of experience. The company offers an integrated logistics platform comprising core transport services (chemical, fuel, and gas logistics), specialized tank equipment (lined tanks, stainless steel tanks, piston tanks, vacuum tanks, temperature-controlled tanks), and technical services (truck washing, tank cleaning, workshop, emergency response). The company operates across Benelux and Europe with 13 sites in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France, and Luxembourg, employing 950 people. VERVAEKE provides tank transport as well as logistic and related services including intermodal and deep-sea transport, supply chain management, and driver training through its Academy. Recent innovations include the first ADR-certified hydrogen truck in Europe for zero-emission chemical logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemical Logistics Transport and logistics services for chemical products including lined tanks, stainless steel tanks, and specialized tank solutions for hundreds of different dangerous goods. Designed for chemical producers requiring ADR-certified transport of liquid chemicals, acids, and corrosive substances.
• Fuel Logistics Transport services for fuel products, including fuel oils, diesel, and related petroleum products, for oil and fuel sector clients requiring tank transport of petroleum products across Europe.
• Gas Logistics Transport and logistics services for gases including cryogenic gases, LNG, and hydrogen, with specialized equipment for handling liquefied gases. Designed for industrial gas producers requiring transport of gases under ADR regulations.
• Road Transport Road-based tank transport services for dangerous goods across Benelux and Europe, delivered by Vervaeke's own fleet of hundreds of road tankers and approximately 850 ADR-certified own drivers.
• Intermodal Transport Combined transport solutions using multiple modalities (road, rail, sea) for efficient logistics, delivered through Vervaeke Multimodal B.V. operations in the Netherlands.
• Deep Sea Transport Intercontinental transport of liquid bulk goods via shipping containers through ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp to global destinations.
• Special Transport Specialized transport services for exceptional loads using open trailers, low loaders, tautliners, and mobile cranes for industrial clients with non-standard cargo requirements.
• Supply Chain Management Comprehensive supply chain services including bulk storage (on or off site), consultancy, stock management, delivery planning, on-site logistics, water supply, waste transport, and driver academy training for enterprise clients.
• Tank Cleaning Own tank cleaning facilities meeting the strictest requirements, SQAS-inspected, recognized by EFTCO, authorized to issue European Cleaning Document (ECD), including water purification plants.
• Truck Washing Vehicle washing facilities in Zellik, Spiere, and Luxembourg for truck tanker combinations, connected to water treatment plants with 80% water recycling.
• Workshop Services In-house maintenance workshops operated by 60 trained staff with modern equipment for maintaining tractors, tanks, and equipment, including repairs, modifications, and discharge hose inspection.
• Emergency Response Team 24/7 emergency intervention team of ten specially trained employees available to respond to catastrophes or accidents, with access to modern equipment including a powerful mobile pump.
• ADR-Certified Hydrogen Truck Service Zero-emission chemical logistics service using Europe's first ADR-certified hydrogen-powered truck, targeting sustainability-conscious chemical sector clients. Initially operating around Rotterdam with Nobian.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88.5 tons CO2 reduction per 100,000 km with hydrogen truck pilot
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NobianflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026VERVAEKE and Nobian launched Europe's first ADR-certified hydrogen-powered truck for chemical logistics in the Netherlands. The pilot aims to replace diesel trucks on routes around Rotterdam, supporting zero-emission chemical logistics with an estimated 88.5 tons CO2 reduction per 100,000 km.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• H.Essers: Belgian transport and logistics group also operating across Benelux/Western Europe with a strong focus on dangerous goods, chemical, and pharmaceutical transport. Direct competitor to Vervaeke in ADR-certified road tank transport with comparable customer profile.
• De Boer Transport: Dutch specialist in chemical, fuel, and food-grade road transport with a similar fleet of lined, stainless, and temperature-controlled tankers. Closely overlaps Vervaeke's niche of dangerous goods Benelux/DACH transport.
• Bertschi: Swiss-headquartered specialist in intermodal container and chemical logistics operating across Europe with deep-sea connections. Comparable to Vervaeke on multimodal/intermodal ADR transport and chemical customer base.
• Suttons International: UK-based chemical transport specialist with road, rail, intermodal, and storage capabilities across Europe. Comparable to Vervaeke on ADR-certified chemical and gas logistics with multi-decade customer relationships.
• Hoyer Group: German family-owned global logistics provider specializing in tank container, road, rail, and deep-sea transport of chemicals, food, gases, and bulk liquid products. Highly comparable to Vervaeke's chemical/fuel/gas road logistics with broader global reach.
• Logwin AG: German-listed logistics provider with dedicated chemicals and industrial solutions business operating intermodal, road, and sea transport. Overlaps Vervaeke on ADR chemical logistics in Benelux/DACH/France.
• Den Hartogh: Dutch-headquartered specialist in road, intermodal, and container transport of chemicals, gases, food, and dry bulk. Closest direct comp to Vervaeke by service mix (tank containers, ADR chemical logistics) and Western European footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global logistics leader with a dedicated 'KN Pharma, Healthcare & Specialised' and Industry/Cargo portfolio including chemicals and dangerous goods road transport. Vast multimodal scale and procurement leverage versus Vervaeke's specialty tanker focus.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered top-3 global freight forwarder with active road, air, and sea chemical logistics capability via the former Panalpina/Panalpina Air and DB Schenker acquisitions. Vast scale advantages versus Vervaeke in chemical contract logistics tenders.

Regional players

• Samskip: Icelandic/Dutch multimodal logistics provider with strong Benelux container and road presence including refrigerated and dangerous goods capability. Indirect competitor with broader geographic reach rather than Vervaeke's deep ADR-chemical specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vervaeke
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vervaeke

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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