What FOX Global does

FOX Global Logistics B.V. is a privately held Dutch logistics provider founded in 2005 (per company history; firmographics list 2012) and headquartered in Berkel en Rodenrijs near Rotterdam, operating across freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage, transport, e-commerce fulfillment, and contract logistics. The company serves B2B importers, exporters, manufacturers, and online retailers, with specialized depth in renewable energy product storage (lithium-ion batteries, solar panels) and a dedicated Türkiye-to-Netherlands transport line. Infrastructure spans 100,000+ square meters of warehouse space near the Port of Rotterdam and Zeebrugge, a fleet of approximately 50 container trucks for European distribution, and international offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dhaka, and Doha. Technology stack centers on a Warehouse Management System integrated with Electronic Data Interchange for real-time inventory visibility, supplemented by HAI Robotics warehouse automation (automated picking and sorting) and direct integrations with Shopify and WooCommerce for e-commerce order flows.

FOX derives revenue across six streams: freight forwarding (sea, air, rail, road — transaction fees), warehousing and storage (managed services), transport and distribution (transaction fees including FTL, LTL, last-mile), customs brokerage (professional services with AEO status), e-commerce fulfillment (managed services), and Türkiye transportation (transaction fees). The company holds N.V.O.C.C., IATA, and AEO certifications, and operates a sales-led go-to-market with specialized direct sales representatives for each service line (sea/air/customs, transport, warehousing, contract logistics, Türkiye) plus dedicated email/phone contact routes and website quote-request workflows. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. With 101-250 employees and operations spanning 50+ countries, FOX positions itself as a mid-tier European 3PL with vertically integrated capabilities and a particular concentration of assets and clients in the Rotterdam port corridor, serving enterprise and mid-market shippers requiring cross-border logistics between Asia and Europe.

Name

FOX Global

Legal name

FOX Global Logistics B.V.

Website

https://foxglobal.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FOX Global Logistics B.V. is a Dutch privately held freight forwarder and 3PL founded in 2005, headquartered near Rotterdam, providing integrated sea/air/road forwarding, warehousing (100,000+ sqm), customs brokerage, transport, and e-commerce fulfillment to B2B importers, exporters, manufacturers, and online retailers across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services (CRAFAJAE), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Cross-Border Parcel Security, Screening & Compliance (Sanctions/Restricted Goods) (TLACAKAL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Contract logistics
• Warehousing and storage
• Customs brokerage
• E-commerce fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: FOX provides sea freight forwarding through Rotterdam Port (N.V.O.C.C. licensed), air freight forwarding (IATA licensed), rail and road forwarding. Services include FCL and LCL shipments, consolidation services from China, door-to-door services, and temperature-controlled reefer container transport.
2. Warehousing and Storage: FOX offers tailored storage solutions across 100,000+ square meters of warehouse space, including pallet storage, bonded warehouses, and specialized storage for renewable energy products. Services include inventory management, EDI integration, and value-added services.
3. Transport and Distribution: FOX provides transport services including FTL (Full Truck Load), LTL (Less than Truckload), project transport, urgent delivery, overnight transport, and B2B/B2C last-mile distribution. Fleet of 50 container trucks operates throughout Europe with daily Benelux distribution.
4. Customs Brokerage Services: FOX offers comprehensive customs brokerage including documentation, tariff classification, duty calculations, electronic customs clearance, fiscal representation for VAT, and AEO certified operations with bonded warehouse facilities.
5. E-commerce Fulfillment: FOX provides complete e-commerce fulfillment services including automated order processing, returns handling, multi-language customs services (Dutch/French/German), and seamless integration with Shopify and WooCommerce platforms.
6. Türkiye Transportation Services: Weekly groupage (LCL), FTL, and express transport services from Türkiye to Netherlands, including customs clearance assistance and onward transport support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FOX Global provides end-to-end international logistics services spanning sea, air, rail and road freight forwarding through Rotterdam Port, 100,000+ sqm of warehousing, customs brokerage, e-commerce fulfillment, contract logistics, and specialized Türkiye transportation for business customers worldwide. The company operates its own fleet of 50 container trucks, AEO-certified customs teams, bonded warehouses near Rotterdam and Zeebrugge, and integrates WMS/EDI technology with HAI Robotics automation to deliver door-to-door supply chain solutions.

Product overview

FOX Global is a comprehensive logistics provider offering an integrated suite of services including Warehousing, E-commerce Fulfillment, Forwarding (Sea/Air/Rail & Road), Transport, Customs, Contract Logistics, and Türkiye Transportation. The core offering is built on WMS and EDI systems, with HAI Robotics warehouse automation for inventory management. Services include LTL consolidation and FTL transport solutions. The company operates as a licensed N.V.O.C.C. and IATA-authorized air freight agent, integrating with e-commerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce, and partnering with carriers DHL and PostNL for delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing Flexible and secure tailored storage solutions across 100,000+ sqm of warehouse space in the Netherlands and Belgium for short- and long-term inventory management, with WMS/EDI integration, bonded warehouse options and specialized dangerous-goods handling for renewable-energy products. Designed for importers, exporters and trading companies that need port-adjacent storage near Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.
• E-commerce Fulfillment End-to-end e-commerce order fulfillment combining automated WMS-driven processing with human support, including multi-channel order intake via Shopify and WooCommerce integrations, multi-language customs documentation (Dutch/French/German), returns handling and last-mile delivery through DHL and PostNL partnerships. Built for online retailers and DTC brands shipping into European markets.
• Forwarding (Sea/Air/Rail & Road) Global freight forwarding services covering import and export sea freight through Rotterdam Port under N.V.O.C.C. licensing with weekly consolidation from China, air freight under IATA authorization, plus rail and road forwarding across Europe. Includes FCL and LCL shipments, door-to-door services, temperature-controlled reefer container transport and consolidation services. Designed for international importers, exporters and manufacturers.
• Transport Wide range of transport services including urgent deliveries, overnight transport, project transport, LTL (Less than Truckload), FTL (Full Truckload) and customized transportation solutions for domestic and international distribution. Backed by a fleet of 50 container trucks operating throughout Europe with daily Benelux distribution. Targeted at B2B and B2C customers needing flexible European road transport.
• Customs Comprehensive customs brokerage services including documentation, tariff classification, duty calculations, electronic customs clearance, in-house pre-clearance for parcels before landing, fiscal representation for VAT and AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certified operations with bonded warehouse facilities. Serves international shippers that need compliant, low-friction cross-border movement into and out of the EU.
• Contract Logistics Tailor-made contract logistics solutions that bundle warehousing, inventory management, transportation, distribution and customs clearance into a one-stop solution for individual business needs. Designed for companies that want a single integrated provider for end-to-end supply chain management rather than coordinating multiple regional 3PLs.
• Türkiye Transportation Weekly transportation services from Türkiye to the Netherlands offering groupage (LCL) consolidation, FTL transport and express transport, complemented by customs clearance assistance and onward European transport support. Targeted at businesses engaged in Türkiye-Europe trade that need predictable weekly departure schedules and customs support between Türkiye and the Netherlands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ square metres of warehouse space for efficient storage and distribution
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GLA Network (Global Logistics Alliance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFOX is part of the GLA Network, a global alliance of independent freight forwarders. This partnership fosters collaboration and unlocks new business opportunities through a trusted worldwide partnership network.
• HAI Robotics (海柔创新)coreTechnology or IntegrationFOX partnered with HAI Robotics for warehouse automation to enhance efficiency and precision in inventory management. The partnership enables automated picking and sorting operations, streamlining warehouse operations and reducing human error.
• DHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with DHL for reliable delivery services in e-commerce fulfillment operations, ensuring fast and dependable product delivery to end customers.
• PostNLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with PostNL for last-mile delivery solutions in e-commerce fulfillment, complementing the carrier network for efficient domestic and international deliveries.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless integration with Shopify platform allowing direct connection between online stores and FOX's logistics systems for automated order processing and fulfillment.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with WooCommerce platform enabling automated order fulfillment through FOX's warehouse management system, connecting WordPress-based e-commerce stores directly to logistics operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deugro Group: German-headquartered specialized freight forwarder focused on project cargo, heavy-lift, and complex international forwarding. Comparable to FOX in being a mid-sized privately held forwarder with strong European base and global project forwarding capability, though more specialized toward project/heavy-lift vs. FOX's broader commodity exposure.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered mid-market global freight forwarder and logistics provider with comparable size, multi-modal services (air, sea, road, rail), and contract logistics offerings. Closely comparable in business model — independent forwarder serving B2B customers with integrated forwarding and warehousing — though slightly larger and more globally diversified than FOX.
• Jan de Rijk Logistics: Dutch-headquartered logistics provider specializing in European road transport, warehousing, and intermodal services with Benelux-centered operations. Comparable to FOX in regional focus (Netherlands gateway), scale range, and B2B transport/warehousing model, though more road-transport-heavy than FOX's broader multi-modal mix.
• Rhenus Logistics: German-headquartered privately held logistics provider offering freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics, and specialized services across Europe, Asia, and globally. Direct comparable in business model, service mix, and family/privately-held ownership, with similar multi-modal approach and European gateway positioning.
• Gebrüder Weiss: Austrian-headquartered family-owned logistics company offering freight forwarding (air, sea, road), warehousing, and contract logistics across Europe and globally. Comparable to FOX in scale, ownership profile (privately held, mid-sized), and service breadth with a similar focus on European gateway operations and B2B contract logistics.

Emerging players

• Flexport: US-headquartered digital-native freight forwarder offering technology-led ocean, air, and road forwarding plus supply chain software. Competes with FOX for the same mid-market B2B shipper base but with a software-first platform model, often offering lower pricing and faster digital quoting that pressures traditional forwarders like FOX.

Broad incumbents

• DACHSER: German-headquartered family-owned global logistics provider specializing in road transport, air & sea freight, and contract logistics/warehousing. Comparable to FOX in family-owned ownership, European gateway focus, and integrated service model, but operates at substantially larger scale across road and air/sea forwarding.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider (CMA CGM-owned) offering freight management, contract logistics, and ground transport across 160+ countries. Comparable in integrated service portfolio (forwarding + warehousing + contract logistics + e-commerce fulfillment), but at significantly larger scale and with global reach.
• Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with global sea, air, road, and contract logistics operations. Overlaps with FOX on every core service line but at vastly greater scale; competes for the same European B2B shipper base but with stronger carrier leverage and global reach.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics solutions following major acquisitions (Panalpina, Schenker). Comparable in service breadth to FOX but operates at massive scale, with broad European and global coverage that competes for enterprise contracts FOX targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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