TankMatch

What TankMatch does

TankMatch is a Netherlands-headquartered specialist logistics provider transporting mineral oils, liquid chemicals, biofuels, and other liquid bulk products via European inland waterways and rail. Founded in 2007 in Werkendam, the company operates through three legal entities — TankMatch B.V. (Netherlands), TankMatch Hamburg GmbH (Germany, inland shipping), and TankMatch Rail GmbH (Germany, block train operations, established 2013) — all consolidated under TankMatch Holding B.V. The technical core is a modern fleet of 67 double-hulled tankers (as of 2023) and a pool of over 2,750 tank wagons, used to serve enterprise customers in the chemical, mineral oil, and renewable energy industries across the ARA region, German waterways, and broader Europe.

In 2021, TankMatch became the first operator to conduct a methanol bunkering operation in the Port of Rotterdam, securing an official bunkering license and positioning the company in the alternative-fuels value chain with nearly one million tons of methanol moved annually. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015 and TMSA certifications, and operates under quote-based, relationship-driven B2B contracts via specialized broker and chartering teams in the Netherlands and Germany.

The business model is asset-heavy and transaction-fee-based: revenue is generated through freight contracts, chartering fees, and logistics management services across two core service lines (Inland Shipping and Rail) plus a specialized Methanol Bunkering service. As of 2023, TankMatch employed 46 staff across its three offices. The company is privately held under TankMatch Holding B.V., has grown organically without disclosed external funding, and has progressively scaled its fleet from 6 barges in 2007 to 67 in 2023, with rail tank wagon capacity growing from zero at the 2013 launch of TankMatch Rail to 2,750 by 2023.

Name

TankMatch

Legal name

TankMatch B.V.

Website

https://tankmatch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TankMatch is a Netherlands-based B2B logistics specialist transporting mineral oils, liquid chemicals, and biofuels via European inland waterways and rail for enterprise customers in the chemical and mineral oil industries, also offering methanol bunkering at the Port of Rotterdam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Liquid bulk logistics and chemical transport services

NAICS

Inland Water Freight Transportation (483211), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Inland shipping logistics
• Liquid chemical transport
• Mineral oil transport
• Rail freight services
• Methanol bunkering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Werkendam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inland Shipping Services: Transportation of mineral oils and liquid chemicals via inland waterways using owned and chartered double-hulled tanker fleet. Revenue generated through freight contracts, chartering fees, and logistics management services.
2. Rail Transport Services: Handling of block trains within Germany and Europe for liquid hazardous goods and biofuels. TankMatch Rail operates as a 100% subsidiary providing independent rail logistics services.
3. Methanol Bunkering Services: Methanol bunkering operations at Rotterdam port and expanding to additional ports. Nearly one million tons of methanol transported annually via inland waterways and European rail network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

TankMatch is a B2B logistics specialist that transports mineral oils, liquid chemicals, biocomponents, biofuels and other liquid products for enterprise customers via European inland waterways and rail. It operates a modern, sustainable fleet of double-hulled tankers and a large pool of tank wagons, and also runs dedicated methanol bunkering operations at the Port of Rotterdam. Customers include chemical, mineral oil and renewable-energy companies that require safe, compliant transport of liquid hazardous goods.

Product overview

TankMatch is a logistics company offering two core transport services: Inland Shipping (waterway transport via double-hulled tankers) and Rail (block train transport via tank wagons). A specialized service is Methanol Bunkering in the ARA region. The company operates from offices in Werkendam (Netherlands) and Hamburg (Germany), managing a combined fleet of 67 barges and 2,750 rail tank wagons. Both divisions serve the chemical and mineral industries, transporting mineral oils, liquid chemicals, biocomponents, and biofuels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TankMatch Inland Shipping Waterway transport of mineral oils, liquid chemicals, biocomponents and other liquid products via rivers, canals and European seaports. Operates a modern fleet of double-hulled tankers from offices in Werkendam (Netherlands) and Hamburg (Germany), serving enterprise customers in the chemical and mineral industries.
• TankMatch Rail Block train rail transport of liquid hazardous goods, biofuels, mineral oil products and chemicals across Germany and Europe. Operates a pool of over 2,750 tank wagons, marketed to enterprise customers in the mineral oil, chemical and renewable energy industries.
• Methanol Bunkering Licensed methanol bunkering services in the ARA region (Antwerp-Rotterdam-Amsterdam). Provides end-to-end methanol transport and bunkering operations using dedicated inland vessels equipped with bunkering arms or flexible hoses, in compliance with Joint Bunker Plan of Operations (JBPO) standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10.5 million tons of goods transported in 2020
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DFDS: Danish-headquartered shipping and logistics group with a chemical tanker division and European intermodal capabilities. Comparable on liquid bulk transport and European customer base, but significantly larger and more diversified than TankMatch.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with a dedicated chemical logistics (KN ChemChain) practice that includes inland and multimodal capabilities. Overlaps with TankMatch on chemical industry customers but operates at vastly broader scale and geographic reach.
• GATX Corporation: Global railcar lessor with a European tank car fleet serving chemical and petroleum customers. Comparable to TankMatch Rail on rail tank wagon leasing and operations, though GATX is a large publicly listed lessor versus TankMatch's niche operator model.

Direct peers

• VTG AG: Europe's largest rail wagon lessor with a substantial tank wagon fleet serving chemical and mineral oil customers. Comparable to TankMatch Rail on the rail-car pool model and liquid hazmat freight in Germany and Europe.
• Bertschi Group: Swiss-headquartered global specialist in chemical logistics with rail tank car, inland waterway, and intermodal operations across Europe. Comparable to TankMatch on the chemical customer base, multi-modal hazmat capabilities, and European footprint.
• Imperial Logistics: African-headquartered chemical and bulk logistics provider with European chemical logistics operations. Comparable to TankMatch on serving enterprise chemical customers and operating in the hazardous liquid bulk transport segment.
• Rhenus Logistics: European inland waterway and multimodal logistics group with dedicated chemical and hazardous goods transport services. Directly comparable to TankMatch on inland tanker operations, Rhine-corridor routes, and B2B chemical industry customers.
• De Boer Tanktransport: Dutch inland liquid tanker operator focused on chemical and mineral oil transport across the ARA and Rhine region. Closely comparable to TankMatch on geography, customer base, and double-hulled tanker fleet model.
• Stolt-Nielsen: Global liquid chemical tanker operator with inland shipping and terminal assets; comparable to TankMatch as a specialist in bulk liquid chemical transport. Notably, TankMatch's co-founder André Nieman previously served as chartering manager at Stolt Nielsen, underlining the operational overlap.

Regional players

• MSG eG: German cooperative of inland tanker operators providing chemical and mineral oil barge services primarily on the Rhine and German waterway network. Comparable to TankMatch's German inland shipping operations and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tankmatch

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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