DL Logistics Group

What DL Logistics Group does

DL Logistics Group B.V. is a privately held Dutch third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1998 by Jan Dammes and Pieter Laban in Bodegraven, Netherlands, and rebranded under its current name in 2010. The group operates through eight wholly-owned subsidiary B.V.s and approximately 100 employees across seven specialized branches in strategic locations including Bodegraven, Rotterdam (Distripark, near Port of Rotterdam), Bleiswijk, Hoofddorp (near Schiphol), and Roosendaal. Its integrated service offering spans 3PL/warehousing (40,000-60,000m2 of dry, cold, and high-value storage space; 12,000m3 of cold storage capacity), freight forwarding (air/sea/road, LCL/FCL), customs clearance and bonded warehousing, an own 12-truck EURO 6 fleet for container transport to/from Rotterdam, and value-added services (repacking, labeling, order picking). Technology is operational rather than differentiated: an advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) across all sites, real-time tracking, and 24/7 temperature monitoring for cold-chain facilities.

The business model is B2B enterprise field sales with quote-based, custom pricing and multi-year contracts; there are no publicly disclosed rate cards. Customer acquisition runs through a dedicated single point of contact per account, supported by direct phone, email, and website quote requests, plus organic content marketing (multi-language website, LinkedIn, newsletter). Customer segments span fresh produce importers, organic/bio product companies (SKAL-certified storage), high-value electronics traders (with X-ray scanning), wines and spirits importers (AGP-certified excisable storage), and general import/export firms — with vertical specialization rather than horizontal scale being the defining feature. In 2024, DL served more than 6,000 customers, completed over 4,000 customs clearances, and transported more than 11,000 containers through the Port of Rotterdam.

DL's competitive positioning rests on a regulatory and certification moat (AEO, FSSC 22000, SKAL, AGP, BRC, IFS, Global G.A.P. C.o.C., IATA), the integrated one-roof bundling of transport + warehousing + customs, and 25 years of founder-led continuity. The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned (no institutional investors, no public listing), with Pieter Laban as Director, Rob Olbertz as Operational Director, and the founders remaining actively involved. Recent strategic activity has emphasized fresh produce capacity (DL Fruit Logistics opened October 2023), sustainable infrastructure (gas-free solar-powered Hoofddorp site, December 2022), and tuck-in capability expansion (Trade Packing Bleiswijk acquisition, 2020).

Name

DL Logistics Group

Legal name

DL Logistics Group B.V.

Website

https://dl.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DL Logistics Group is a Dutch privately held 3PL provider offering integrated warehousing, transport, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and value-added services across seven specialized branches, primarily serving import/export companies in fresh produce, organic, high-value electronics, and excisable goods verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAIACAE

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Warehousing Operations & Contract Storage (Dedicated/Shared)

Keywords

• 3PL logistics services
• Warehousing services
• Freight forwarding
• Customs clearance
• Cold chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodegraven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics Services (Warehousing, Transport, Customs): DL Logistics generates revenue through a comprehensive suite of logistics services: 3PL/warehousing (more than 60,000m2 of storage space), road/sea/air transport, freight forwarding, and customs clearance. The company acts as both carrier and freight forwarder depending on transport mode. For road transport, DL contracts as carrier; for other modes (sea, air) it acts as freight forwarder. Services are offered as an integrated package, combining warehousing with transport and customs handling.
2. Value Added Logistics (VAL) Services: Additional revenue is generated through value-added services including repackaging, labeling, order picking, and quality control. These services are offered as add-ons to core warehousing and transport services, billed as part of integrated logistics solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DL Logistics Group B.V. provides integrated third-party logistics (3PL) services for businesses, including warehousing (over 40,000m2 of dry and cold storage facilities), transport (own fleet of 12 trucks plus contracted carriers), freight forwarding (air, sea, road), customs clearance and bonded warehousing, and value-added services such as repackaging, labeling, and order picking. The company operates through seven specialized branches across the Netherlands, serving import/export companies, fresh produce traders, high-value goods dealers, and certified organic and alcoholic beverage importers.

Product overview

DL Logistics Group is a Dutch third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering comprehensive logistics services through seven specialized branches. The company operates a unified platform of integrated services including warehousing (with facilities in Bodegraven, Rotterdam, Hoofddorp, Bleiswijk, and Roosendaal), transport (both own fleet and contracted), freight forwarding (air, sea, LCL/FCL), customs clearance, and value-added services (repacking, labeling, order picking). Key branches include DL Warehousing (original Bodegraven location), DL Warehousing Rotterdam B.V. (Distripark near Port of Rotterdam), DL Freight Management Rotterdam B.V. (sea freight and bulk goods), DL Freight Management Amsterdam B.V. (air freight and customs at Schiphol/Hoofddorp), DL Transport B.V. (container transport with 12 trucks), DL Fresh Logistics B.V. (cold storage and fresh produce), and DL Fruit Logistics B.V. (opened 2023 for produce market). Services are delivered under unified certifications including AEO, FSSC 22000, and SKAL, enabling the company to offer end-to-end logistics solutions from a single partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DL Fresh: Specialized in handling and storage of imported fruit and vegetables with cold storage facilities, and packaging/sorting services.
• DL Fruit Logistics

Products and services

• 3PL Logistics Third-party logistics services providing complete logistics outsourcing solutions for businesses, integrating warehousing, transport, customs clearance, and value-added services as a single integrated package.
• Warehousing Storage solutions with over 40,000m2 of warehouse space across multiple locations in the Netherlands, including dry goods, temperature-controlled cold storage, and high-value goods storage. Includes cold storage capacity of more than 12,000m3 with temperatures from -20 to +15°C, and over 30,000 pallet places at Rotterdam and Bodegraven.
• Warehousing Rotterdam Strategic warehousing at Distripark near the Port of Rotterdam with multimodal connectivity (sea, road, rail, inland shipping) for import, export, and European distribution. Specializes in dry goods, high-value goods, alcoholic beverages, cold storage, sea freight, and bulk goods storage. SKAL and AGP certified.
• Transport National and international transport services by road, sea, and air, including container transport with own fleet of 12 EURO 6 trucks to and from the Port of Rotterdam. DL acts as carrier for road transport and as freight forwarder for other modes.
• Freight Forwarding International freight forwarding services coordinating transport from origin to destination, including IATA-accredited air freight, sea freight (LCL less than container load and FCL full container load), customs clearance, and delivery. Over 20 years of freight forwarding experience with global network of partners.
• Customs Clearance & Handling Complete customs services including import/export declarations, T1 documents, ATA carnets, fiscal representation, and bonded warehouse solutions for hassle-free border crossings. Services are provided under AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification across all branches.
• Value Added Services Additional logistics services including repackaging, labeling, order picking, quality control, and custom packaging solutions for fresh produce and other goods. Services are offered as add-ons to core warehousing and transport services, billed as part of integrated logistics solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assisted over 6,000 customers with air and sea freight in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Copaco: Belgian fresh-produce logistics provider focused on fruit and vegetable handling, ripening, storage, and distribution across Benelux. Comparable to DL's DL Fresh / DL Fruit Logistics divisions in offering specialized cold storage plus packaging and sorting for fresh produce with multi-country reach.
• Royal Den Hartogh Logistics: Dutch headquartered logistics provider specializing in bulk liquid, chemical, and gas logistics across Europe. Comparable as a Dutch-rooted multimodal 3PL/4PL with road, sea, and warehousing operations and a similarly strong regulatory/safety compliance posture.
• Rhenus Logistics: German-headquartered European 3PL/4PL with warehousing, road, sea-air forwarding, and customs services across multiple verticals. Comparable to DL Logistics Group as a mid-large European operator offering integrated logistics services including specialized vertical coverage (e.g., chemicals, perishables).
• Bakker Logistiek: Dutch 3PL operator headquartered in Zeewolde specializing in fresh and chilled distribution to Dutch retailers, with significant warehouse and cross-dock capacity. Directly comparable to DL Logistics Group as a Netherlands-based ambient, fresh, and temperature-controlled 3PL serving B2B customers with bundled warehousing, transport, and value-added services.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL owned by CMA CGM providing contract logistics, freight forwarding, and ground transport across 170+ countries. Overlaps with DL Logistics Group's bundled warehousing, freight forwarding, customs, and VAS offering at multinational scale.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with European operations covering contract logistics, ocean and air forwarding, and customs. Comparable to DL's 3PL/forwarding mix, particularly at sites serving Benelux import-export flows.
• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarding and contract logistics provider with strong Benelux presence following its Schenker and Panalpina integrations. Comparable end-to-end logistics offering (warehousing, road, sea, air, customs) at much larger scale.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): Global 3PL arm of Deutsche Post DHL providing warehousing, transport, and value-added services including in the Benelux. Directly overlapping service mix with DL Logistics Group, but with multinational scale, broader IT platform, and access to enterprise customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers with extensive sea, air, and overland operations including in Rotterdam. Comparable as a global competitor offering end-to-end warehousing, transport, customs, and value-added services; competes for the same enterprise customers as DL but at vastly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Nedato / The Greenery (Royal Greenyard): Belgian-Dutch fresh produce and logistics conglomerate with significant fruit and vegetable handling capacity. Comparable to DL's DL Fresh / DL Fruit Logistics for cold-chain produce handling, packaging, and distribution, though operating as a producer-led integrated player rather than neutral 3PL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dl-logistics
• Xx.com/datislogistiek

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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