Chr. Vermeer Transport

What Chr. Vermeer Transport does

Chr. Vermeer Transport B.V. is a privately held Dutch transport and logistics company headquartered in Tilburg, Netherlands, founded in 1946 by Christiaan Vermeer Senior and still operating under family leadership. The company runs a vertically integrated service platform spanning road transport (international, Benelux distribution, container, express, crane, and special/abnormal-load transport), warehousing (30,000 m² across Tilburg and a Belgian branch in Beerse), industrial machine relocation and assembly/disassembly, export packaging, and an in-house vehicle maintenance garage, supported by a fleet of approximately 65 specialized trucks and roughly 120 employees.

The underlying asset base is physical rather than digital: a diversified vehicle fleet (tautliners, refrigerated trailers, LZV, semi-low loaders, crane trucks, sideloader-equipped vehicles) combined with specialized electric handling equipment (electric forklifts, 7T/58T pick-and-carry cranes, 35T robot movers) and an in-house TMS used for order processing and planning. The business is organized through wholly-owned operating subsidiaries including Chr. Vermeer Movements (technical machine relocation), Chr. Vermeer Logistics (warehousing), Chr. Vermeer Service (garage), Auction Logistics (auction-goods logistics), and Chr. Vermeer Trainingen (in-house training).

The company generates revenue through transactional fees on transport services, managed services for warehousing/logistics, and professional services for machine relocation, packaging, and maintenance. Pricing is quote-based and tailored per engagement, with no public pricing. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting industrial and manufacturing customers (machine relocations, factory moves), European trade and commerce (general cargo, palletized freight, temperature-controlled), import/export companies (container transport with customs clearance), and SMB/local businesses (small shipments within Benelux). Distribution is direct via the owned fleet, supplemented by the NBX network partnership for Benelux small-shipment consolidation. Geographic reach covers the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and broader Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe.

Name

Chr. Vermeer Transport

Legal name

Chr. Vermeer Transport B.V.

Website

https://chrvermeer.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chr. Vermeer Transport is a Dutch family-owned transport and logistics company (founded 1946) offering integrated road transport, warehousing, machine relocation, packaging, and vehicle maintenance across Benelux and Europe, serving industrial, manufacturing, trade, and SMB customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Warehousing and Storage (49311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reefer Truckload (TL) Carriers (TLADAHAA)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Machine relocation services
• Warehousing logistics
• International freight
• Specialized cargo transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Tilburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: Core transport services including international transport through Europe, Benelux distribution, container transport, express transport, crane truck transport, and special transport for machines and abnormal loads
2. Warehousing & Logistics: Warehouse storage, handling, pallet storage, ADR storage for dangerous goods, order picking, and logistics services covering 30,000 m2
3. Machine Movements & Relocation: Complete machine relocation services including dismantling, transport, placement, and reinstallation; industrial business relocations; assembly/disassembly
4. Vehicle Maintenance & Garage Services: In-house garage for vehicle maintenance, APK inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs for own fleet
5. Packaging & Export Services: Industrial packaging, export packaging, sea and air freight packaging preparation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Chr. Vermeer Transport is a Dutch transport and logistics company that provides road freight transport across Benelux and Europe, warehousing and storage, specialized machine relocations, and industrial business moves. The company operates a fleet of approximately 65 trucks and 30,000 m² of warehouse space, delivering turnkey logistics solutions through its Movements, Transport, Service, and Logistics divisions.

Product overview

Chr. Vermeer Transport is a Dutch family-owned transport and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of services organized under three main divisions: Movements (machine relocations with assembly/disassembly), Transport (international, Benelux, container, express, crane, and special transport), and Logistics (warehouse and machine storage). The company operates approximately 65 trucks, 30,000 m2 of warehouse space, and 120 employees. Key sub-brands include Chr. Vermeer Movements (technical machine relocation), Chr. Vermeer Logistics, Chr. Vermeer Service (in-house garage), and Auction Logistics (auction goods logistics). The company provides complete turnkey solutions combining transport, logistics, and technical services under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chr. Vermeer Movements: Specialized division focused on technical services including machine relocation, disassembly, montage, and industrial business relocations.
• Chr. Vermeer Logistics
• Chr. Vermeer Service

Products and services

• International Transport International road transport services across Europe using tautliners, refrigerated/freezer trailers, and semi-low loaders. Covers destinations including Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, and Eastern Europe.
• Benelux Stukgoed Transport Part-load (stukgoed) transport within the Benelux region, connected to NBX network for efficient small shipment consolidation with fixed routes and clear delivery times.
• Container Transport & Customs Clearance Container transport including customs clearance (inklaring), with sideloader capability for self-loading and unloading of 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, and high cube containers at locations without crane facilities.
• Express Transport & Courier Services Same-day and time-critical transport services throughout Europe, including refrigerated and frozen courier options for temperature-sensitive urgent shipments.
• Truck Crane Transport Truck-mounted crane transport combining transport and lifting operations for loading, unloading, and relocation of goods at locations without loading facilities.
• Special Transport Specialized transport of machines and abnormal loads, national and international, using curtain-sided semi-low loaders expandable to 3.5m width, euro low loaders, and open semi-low loaders with route planning and permits.
• Chr. Vermeer Movements Specialized technical division focused on machine relocation, including demounting, transport, placement, and reassembly. Features certified drivers, specialized mechanics, and a combination of technical expertise and logistics knowledge.
• Machine Assembly & Disassembly Professional machine assembly and disassembly services with experienced in-house mechanics following established procedures for safe uncoupling and correct placement.
• Industrial Business Relocations Complete industrial relocation services from inventory and planning through disassembly, transport, placement, and restart, minimizing production downtime.
• Machine & Industrial Packaging & Shipping Professional packaging and shipping of machines and industrial installations for road, sea, or air freight, including industrial export packaging, shrink wrapping, crate building, and sea-worthy/air-worthy packaging.
• Warehouse & Storage 30,000 m2 warehouse facility with pallet storage and ADR storage for dangerous goods. Includes packaging, labeling, assembly, order picking, and shipping preparation services.
• Machine Storage Short-term and long-term storage of machines and installations at various locations in the Netherlands and Belgium, with own equipment for handling goods.
• Chr. Vermeer Service (Garage) In-house vehicle maintenance including preventive maintenance, overhaul, and APK (MOT) inspection services. Features an APK lane and wash facility for the company's own fleet.
• Auction Logistics Specialized division organizing logistics projects and complex transports for auction goods, handling the complete logistical trajectory from disassembly and transport to reinstallation at destination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized production downtime during machine relocations through structured planning and experienced team
• +1 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NBXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNBX is a cooperative network for small shipments in the Benelux. Chr. Vermeer Transport is connected to this network for efficient handling of small shipments, allowing bundling and distribution through fixed routes with clear delivery times.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wincanton (Ceva Logistics): Large European contract logistics and road transport provider with dedicated industrial/automotive capabilities. Comparable in serving industrial customers requiring specialized transport and warehousing, but at substantially larger scale.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems): European parcel and groupage network owned by Royal Mail. Overlaps with Vermeer's Benelux distribution and NBX-style small-shipment bundling, but at much larger network scale.
• DSV A/S: Danish global transport and logistics integrator with strong European road freight, warehousing, and freight forwarding capabilities. Overlaps with Vermeer on European road freight and warehousing but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Jan de Rijk Logistics: Dutch family-owned transport and logistics provider with international road freight, warehousing, and intermodal services across Europe. Closely comparable in scale (similar employee/fleet size), family ownership heritage, and Benelux+European coverage.
• Van der Spek Transport: Dutch transport and logistics company providing European road freight, distribution, and warehousing. Comparable in regional Benelux focus and mid-market positioning.
• De Vries Transport: Dutch family-owned road transport operator offering general and specialized freight across Benelux and Europe. Comparable in size, family ownership, and specialization on industrial/machinery transport.
• Zijlstra Transport: Dutch family-owned transport and logistics firm specializing in European road freight and distribution. Comparable in mid-sized fleet, family governance, and Benelux+Europe operating scope.
• Ewals Cargo Care: Dutch-headquartered road transport and logistics group operating across Europe with specialized equipment and warehousing. Highly comparable to Vermeer in geographic focus (Benelux + Europe), asset-based model, and emphasis on specialized transport.
• Den Hartogh Logistics: Dutch-headquartered logistics provider with European road transport, warehousing, and specialized chemical/food-grade services. Comparable in Benelux origin, European road freight focus, and emphasis on specialized handling (ADR).
• Nijhof-Wassink: Dutch transport and logistics company operating general freight, tank/bulk, and warehousing across Europe. Comparable in family-business heritage, mid-sized fleet, and Benelux operational base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chr-vermeer-transport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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