What Redder Transport does

Redder Transport B.V. is a Dutch freight trucking company headquartered in Staphorst, Netherlands, operating since 1959 as a privately held family business. The company provides national and international truck transport across six service verticals: store distribution (Winkeldistributie) for supermarket chains Jumbo and Lidl; postal and parcel transport (Post en Pakketten) in partnership with PostNL and DHL; construction materials transport (Bouw) for bricks and building supplies; ADR-certified hazardous goods transport for chemical and industrial clients including Evonik and Hoyer; bulk cargo transport (Bulk) for loose commodities such as grains, minerals, and sand in partnership with ETC Holland; and customized transport solutions (Transport op Maat). Operations are anchored at the Staphorst headquarters, with a distribution center in Heerenveen serving Lidl and a secondary operational base in Delfzijl for ADR/tank transport. The company serves the Benelux market as its core geography, with active cross-border operations into Germany and France.

The operating model is asset-based and B2B, deploying an owned modern fleet of tractor-trailer combinations — including tankers, bulk carriers, and standard freight vehicles — with specialized equipment for ADR compliance (leak-proof compartments, fire extinguishers, emergency kits). Technology is described in general terms as 'advanced logistics systems' used for route optimization, delivery planning, and inventory tracking; no specific platforms, integrations, or AI/ML components are disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led direct B2B, with revenue generated through negotiated per-shipment or contract pricing — no public rate cards exist. Customer concentration is visibly enterprise-tilted, anchored by retail chains (Jumbo, Lidl), postal/logistics majors (PostNL, DHL), and industrial clients (Evonik, Hoyer, ETC Holland).

The company is privately held with no disclosed valuation, funding, or revenue figures. Headcount is in the 101–250 range, with active driver and planning recruitment indicating ongoing capacity expansion. Sustainability positioning (fuel-efficient vehicles, solar energy branding) is visible across the website, consistent with European fleet decarbonization trends. The business is GDPR-compliant and holds European ADR sector certification for hazardous goods transport.

Name

Redder Transport

Legal name

Redder Transport B.V.

Website

https://reddertransport.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Redder Transport B.V. is a Dutch privately held freight trucking company founded in 1959, offering national and international transport across retail distribution, postal/parcel, construction, ADR hazardous goods, bulk, and custom solutions. It serves enterprise clients including Jumbo, Lidl, PostNL, DHL, Evonik, Hoyer, and ETC Holland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

Keywords

• Freight transport services
• Store distribution logistics
• Hazardous materials transport
• Bulk cargo transport
• Mail and parcel delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Staphorst

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transport Services: Primary revenue through transportation and logistics services. The company operates a fleet of trucks providing national and international freight transport, delivering goods for retail distribution, postal services, construction materials, hazardous goods (ADR), and bulk commodities. Revenue is generated through contracted transport services with per-shipment or contract-based pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Redder Transport B.V. is a Dutch freight transportation company that delivers national and international road haulage across six specialized segments: store distribution, mail and parcels, construction materials, ADR-certified hazardous goods, bulk cargo, and custom transport solutions. The company operates a modern truck fleet supported by an in-house multi-brand workshop and 24/7 cross-docking warehouses, serving enterprise clients in retail, postal/logistics, chemical, and commodity sectors across the Netherlands, Benelux, and broader Europe.

Product overview

Redder Transport B.V. is a freight trucking company operating nationally and internationally, offering six distinct transport service modules: Winkeldistributie (store distribution for Jumbo and Lidl supermarkets), Post en Pakketten (mail and parcel delivery with PostNL and DHL partnerships), Bouw (construction materials transport), ADR (hazardous goods transport compliant with European ADR regulations), Bulk (bulk cargo transport with ETC Holland partnership), and Transport op Maat (custom transport solutions). The services are delivered through a modern fleet of tractor-trailer combinations with advanced technologies, supported by experienced drivers and advanced logistics systems for route optimization, delivery planning, and inventory management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Winkeldistributie (Store Distribution) National (and Benelux) full-truckload store distribution service for retail and grocery chains, delivering scheduled multi-drop freight to store networks across the Netherlands.
• Post en Pakketten (Mail and Parcels) Contracted road haulage supporting mail and parcel distribution networks for national postal and parcel operators (e.g., PostNL, DHL), operating daily pickup/delivery routes.
• Bouw (Construction Transport) Dedicated construction freight service transporting heavy and bulk building materials to construction jobsites and building-materials suppliers across the Netherlands and Benelux.
• ADR (Hazardous Materials Transport) ADR-certified transport of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods using specialist drivers and certified equipment, provided for chemical manufacturers and hazardous-cargo shippers (e.g., Evonik, Hoyer).
• Bulk (Bulk Cargo Transport) Specialized bulk cargo transport using silo and tipping trailers for commodity traders and industrial bulk shippers (e.g., ETC Holland), operating across the Netherlands and Europe.
• Transport op Maat (Custom Transport) Custom/tailored transport solutions designed for shippers whose freight requirements extend beyond the standardized segment offerings, delivered using Redder's fleet and warehouse footprint.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily dozens of trucks operating across the Netherlands
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PostNLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedder Transport partners with PostNL for post and parcel delivery services. The partnership involves carrying postal items and packages through Redder's freight network, supporting PostNL's logistics operations with truck transport for documents, online orders, and personal mail across local, national, and international routes.
• DHLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DHL for express delivery and logistics services. Redder Transport contributes to DHL's parcel delivery network by handling freight transport, providing reliable partner status in the logistics sector for both domestic and international shipments.
• EvonikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvonik is a chemicals company for which Redder Transport provides ADR (dangerous goods) transport services. This partnership demonstrates Redder's specialization in hazardous materials transport, with certified drivers and specially equipped vehicles meeting the highest safety standards.
• HoyercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoyer is a logistics company specializing in bulk transport for which Redder Transport provides ADR dangerous goods transport. This collaboration highlights Redder's reliability and expertise in specialized transport segments.
• ETC HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETC Holland is a leading customer in the bulk transport sector with whom Redder Transport works closely for bulk cargo transport services. The partnership involves transporting large quantities of loose goods including grains, minerals, and sand. Collaboration enables continuous improvement of service delivery tailored to specific customer needs.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• H.Essers: Belgian transport and logistics company with a heavy focus on ADR/hazardous goods, chemicals, and pharmaceutical freight across Benelux. Comparable to Redder's ADR and chemicals-transport specialization and overlapping Benelux geographic footprint.
• Vos Logistics: Dutch/European road-transport and logistics group with general cargo, ADR, and intermodal capabilities. Direct peer for general-freight and specialized-freight contracts with industrial and consumer-goods shippers.
• Royal Den Hartogh Logistics: Dutch-headquartered bulk and chemical logistics specialist with strong ADR and liquid-cargo capabilities across Europe. Peer to Redder's ADR tanker and bulk verticals, particularly relevant for chemical and industrial shippers.
• AB Texel Group: One of the largest Dutch road-transport groups, with multi-vertical capabilities including temperature-controlled, ADR, and bulk. Direct competitor in the same national/general-freight and specialized-freight segments Redder operates in.
• De Vries Transport: Dutch carrier operating general freight and specialized transport (including ADR and container haulage). Similar size and multi-vertical service mix, serving Benelux shippers across retail and industrial segments.
• Rotra: Dutch road-transport and cross-border logistics specialist with retail/consumer-goods DC-to-store flows. Competitor to Redder in supermarket distribution and cross-border road freight between Netherlands and surrounding European markets.
• Simon Loos: Large Dutch road-transport and logistics operator with deep supermarket and retail-distribution exposure (notably Albert Heijn/Ahold). Direct competitor to Redder in retail store distribution and general freight across the Netherlands and Benelux.
• GVT Transport & Logistics: Dutch full-service road-transport and logistics provider with a similar multi-vertical mix (retail distribution, ADR, bulk, container logistics). Comparable size and customer profile to Redder, competing head-to-head for Dutch B2B freight contracts.
• Jan de Rijk Logistics: Dutch transport and logistics provider with a strong pan-European network spanning retail distribution, parcels, ADR, and specialized freight. Comparable multi-segment Dutch-headquartered competitor to Redder.
• E. van Wijk Logistics: Dutch transport and logistics provider offering general freight, ADR, and distribution services. Comparable mid-sized Dutch player competing for similar retail, industrial, and chemical customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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