Adriaanse Transport

What Adriaanse Transport does

Adriaanse Transport (legal entity: N. Adriaanse Transport B.V.) is a Dutch family-owned B2B distribution specialist headquartered in Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands, operating continuously since 1924 and now in its third generation of family leadership under Henk Adriaanse. The company provides domestic pallet-to-full-truckload distribution, contract transport outsourcing, kooiaap (mobile forklift) transport for sites without loading docks, and warehousing/storage services to Dutch business customers. Its named customer base spans electrical wholesale, food, packaging, aluminum, construction materials and insulation — a deliberately horizontal segmentation across mid-sized Dutch B2B accounts.

The operational footprint centers on a Zalmweg headquarters built in 2019 (a CO2-neutral facility with solar panels and ground-source heat pump, plus a 12,000 m2 warehouse with six loading docks) and a second 16,000 m2 warehouse on Snoekweg, on the same Dombosch industrial estate, totaling 28,000 m2 of owned storage capacity. Distribution is executed using a company-owned fleet of DAF and Scania EURO6 trucks with real-time GPS tracking, supporting 80+ daily distribution routes across the Netherlands and a guaranteed next-business-day pickup/delivery service for orders placed before 12:00. Technology is conventional for the sector: GPS fleet tracking, automated (rules-based) inventory administration, and SAP integration capability for enterprise clients; no AI, machine-learning or proprietary optimization engine is disclosed. The company also runs an in-house apprenticeship-style training program (Opleidingstraject Vakmensen) for drivers and logistics staff.

Revenue is generated through three streams: transactional freight charges on domestic distribution (pallet shipments, cross-docking, express deliveries, full truckloads), recurring managed-services fees on contract/outsourced logistics arrangements, and storage/handling fees from the 28,000 m2 warehousing operations. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct B2B sales, with a limited digital presence (company website, LinkedIn, direct phone/email), and the marketing channel mix is weighted toward referral and direct-contact conversion rather than performance or content marketing. The company is privately held with no external investors, subsidiaries, M&A activity or international expansion disclosed.

Name

Adriaanse Transport

Legal name

N. Adriaanse Transport B.V.

Website

https://adriaanse.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Adriaanse Transport is a third-generation, family-owned Dutch B2B distribution specialist (founded 1924) operating 80+ daily routes, a EURO6 truck fleet, and 28,000 m2 of owned warehousing from Raamsdonksveer to serve Dutch pallet, full-truckload, contract logistics, and storage customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight and Distribution Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Distribution & Regional Linehaul Forwarding (TLACACAD)

Keywords

• Domestic distribution transport
• Pallet and truckload transport
• Contract logistics services
• Warehousing and transshipment
• B2B road freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Raamsdonkveer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Domestic Distribution Transport: Core revenue stream from B2B distribution services within the Netherlands. Services include pallet shipments, cross-docking, express deliveries, and full truckload transport. Revenue generated through freight charges based on shipment weight, volume, and delivery requirements.
2. Contract Transport Services: Outsourced logistics services for businesses wanting to focus on core activities. Organizations outsource transportation operations to Adriaanse, providing recurring revenue through dedicated contract arrangements.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Storage and handling services at company-owned warehouses (12,000 m2 at Zalmweg, 16,000 m2 at Snoekweg). Revenue generated through storage fees and handling charges for goods processing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Adriaanse Transport is a Dutch B2B distribution specialist that provides domestic road freight and logistics services within the Netherlands. It handles shipments ranging from a single pallet to complete truckloads, supported by a fleet of EURO6 trucks (DAF and Scania) and 28,000 m2 of company-owned warehousing with automated inventory administration and SAP integration. The company also offers contract transport (outsourced logistics), kooiaap (mobile forklift) transport for locations without loading docks, and a training program for logistics professionals.

Product overview

Adriaanse Transport operates as a B2B distribution specialist offering a unified logistics service portfolio centered on Dutch domestic transport. The core offering comprises three interconnected transport services: Distributie Transport for standard pallet-to-full-load distribution, Contract Transport for outsourced logistics solutions, and Kooiaap Transport for locations lacking loading facilities. These are supported by Op- en Overslag warehousing at a 12,000 m2 facility with SAP integration capability, and a modern Wagenpark fleet (DAF & Scania EURO6 vehicles). The company also operates a training program (Opleidingstraject Vakmensen) to develop logistics personnel. Since 1924, the company has grown to over 80 daily distribution runs across the Netherlands from its Raamsdonksveer headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distributie Transport B2B distribution transport service within the Netherlands handling shipments from single pallets to full truckloads, including pallet transport, cross-docking, express shipments, and collection services, executed by a fleet of more than 50 daily vehicles.
• Contract Transport Outsourced logistics service providing businesses with dedicated transport capacity, logistics expertise, market-competitive pricing, and Dutch drivers so that customers can focus on their core activities.
• Kooiaap Transport Mobile forklift (kooiaap) transport service for deliveries at locations without loading docks, with lifting capacities up to 2,000 kg and maximum heights of 1.8 meters, suitable for construction sites and residential areas.
• Op- en Overslag (Warehousing) Storage and transshipment service at a 12,000 m2 warehouse facility at Zalmweg with six loading docks and a 16,000 m2 facility at Snoekweg, featuring automated inventory management, SAP integration, and a permanent warehouse team.
• Opleidingstraject Vakmensen Recognized training and apprenticeship program for logistics professionals, covering roles such as truck drivers (CE license), logistics operatives, team leaders, and supervisors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next business day delivery guarantee for orders placed before 12:00

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• DTC Elektro B.V.minorOthersElectrical wholesaler customer. Adriaanse provides distribution services for their electrical products throughout the Netherlands.
• Bredabest B.V.minorOthersFood supplier customer. Adriaanse handles distribution of food products to various destinations.
• VPK Packaging GroupminorOthersPackaging materials manufacturer based in Raamsdonksveer. Adriaanse provides logistics and distribution services for their packaging products.
• Snijtechniek Brabant B.V.minorOthersAluminum supplier customer. Adriaanse handles distribution of aluminum products.
• Copar B.V.minorOthersFood products distributor. Adriaanse provides distribution services for food goods.
• Meilink Raamsdonksveer B.V.minorOthersIndustrial packaging solutions provider. Adriaanse handles logistics for their packaging products.
• Strikolith B.V.minorOthersConstruction materials supplier. Adriaanse provides distribution services for construction materials.
• Roma Nederland B.V.minorOthersInsulation systems manufacturer. Adriaanse handles distribution of insulation products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• H.Essers: Belgian/Dutch family-owned logistics specialist with significant road transport, warehousing, and distribution operations — directly comparable customer use cases and asset base.
• GVT Transport & Logistics: Dutch road transport and warehouse provider serving B2B distribution customers with similar fleet and storage service mix to Adriaanse.
• Vos Logistics: Dutch distribution and contract logistics provider operating a comparable asset-based fleet and warehousing footprint across Benelux.
• Van den Bosch Transporten: Dutch-based road and intermodal logistics provider with own fleet and warehousing; comparable in customer segment and asset-based domestic distribution model.
• Bakker Logistiek: Dutch B2B distribution and warehousing operator serving comparable SME and enterprise customers in the Netherlands with pallet and full-truckload services.
• De Graaf Logistics: Mid-sized Dutch logistics company offering domestic distribution, warehousing, and value-added logistics — competes head-to-head for Dutch B2B pallet and full-truckload contracts.
• Cornelissen Transport: Dutch family-owned road haulier with similar mid-market B2B distribution positioning and fleet-based service offering.
• Jan de Rijk Logistics: Dutch B2B transport and logistics specialist with owned fleet and warehousing — directly comparable in size, geographic scope, and contract-transport customer profile to Adriaanse.
• Simon Loos: Family-owned Dutch B2B logistics provider with comparable nationwide distribution, warehousing, and cross-docking services — operating a similar asset-based truck fleet and targeting the same Dutch shipper base.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics incumbent with major Dutch operations; overlaps in road distribution, warehousing, and contract logistics but at vastly larger scale and with a broader geographic and service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adriaansetransport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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