Topsector Logistiek

What Topsector Logistiek does

Topsector Logistiek is one of ten designated topsectoren under the Dutch national innovation policy, established in 2011/2012 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands. It operates as a public-private partnership program office that coordinates logistics innovation across government, industry and knowledge institutions, with implementation support from parent organization Connekt and research led by TKI Dinalog. The initiative is funded through 50/50 public-private co-funding and organized around four application areas: Mobiele Werktuigen en Bouwlogistiek (Mobile Machinery and Construction Logistics), Multimodaal Goederenvervoer (Multimodal Freight Transport), Steden & Ruimte (Cities and Space), and Supply Chains.

Its core product portfolio consists of five digital tools: the Emissievoorspeller, a free online calculator for emissions and nitrogen deposition validated by TNO and integrated with the national AERIUS system; the Load Performance Indicator (LPI) for logistics load monitoring; the Kennisbouwplaats and Kennisetalage knowledge platforms; and the Stappenplan CO2e Rapporteren, a step-by-step guide aligned with ISO 14083, CSRD and VSME reporting standards. Underlying technology combines validated emission formulas (AUB method for mobile machinery, SRM method for transport) with large-scale measurement programs gathering data from approximately 400 construction machines via sensor partners.

The business model is non-commercial: tools and knowledge resources are provided free of charge, and the organization is funded through coordinated public-private co-investment rather than product revenue. Customers — logistics providers, construction firms, government agencies, shippers and knowledge institutions — are participants and beneficiaries of the innovation program rather than paying accounts. The 2024-2027 execution program expanded its mandate from economic competitiveness to include sustainability and circular economy, while a brand identity renewal is currently underway.

Name

Topsector Logistiek

Legal name

Topsector Logistiek

Website

https://topsectorlogistiek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Topsector Logistiek is a Dutch public-private partnership program office that develops free digital tools (notably the Emissievoorspeller emissions calculator) and coordinates logistics innovation projects across construction, freight transport, government and knowledge institutions in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Innovation and Sustainability Programs

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & Emissions Analytics for Logistics (CO2e, Fuel, ESG) (TLAEAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Stop Route Sequencing & Territory Planning (TLAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Logistics innovation programs
• Emissions calculation tools
• Multimodal freight transport
• Construction logistics research
• Public-private partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Topsector Logistiek is a Dutch public-private partnership initiative (one of ten national topsectoren) that coordinates logistics innovation programs and develops free digital tools to help the Dutch logistics and construction sectors reduce emissions, comply with nitrogen regulations, and adopt sustainable, multimodal transport practices. Its core deliverables include the Emissievoorspeller (a TNO-validated emissions and nitrogen calculator integrated with AERIUS), the Load Performance Indicator (LPI), knowledge platforms (Kennisbouwplaats, Kennisetalage), and the Stappenplan CO2e Rapporteren guide, alongside multi-year Living Labs and research programs on mobile construction equipment and multimodal freight transport.

Product overview

Topsector Logistiek is a Dutch public-private partnership program (one of the ten national top sectors) focused on innovation in logistics. Rather than a single product company, it operates as a program office developing and offering a suite of digital tools, knowledge platforms, and practical guides for the logistics sector. The core product portfolio includes the Emissievoorspeller (an emissions and nitrogen calculation tool), the Load Performance Indicator (LPI), the Kennisbouwplaats and Kennisetalage (knowledge sharing platforms), and the Stappenplan CO2e Rapporteren (CO2e reporting guide). Programs are organized around four application areas: Mobiele Werktuigen & Bouwlogistiek (Mobile Machinery & Construction Logistics), Multimodaal Goederenvervoer (Multimodal Freight Transport), Steden & Ruimte (Cities & Space), and Supply Chains, all under an implementation program running from 2024–2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Load Performance Indicator (LPI): A tool developed by Topsector Logistiek to measure and improve load performance in logistics operations.
• Emissievoorspeller
• Kennisbouwplaats
• Kennisetalage
• Joint Corridor Off Road

Products and services

• Emissievoorspeller A free online tool that calculates emissions, nitrogen deposition, and nitrogen space for construction projects in early planning stages, validated by TNO. Connects to AERIUS for permit applications and uses TNO formulas for mobile machinery (AUB method) and road transport (SRM method). Built for construction companies, contractors, and tender managers handling Natura 2000 and other nitrogen-sensitive projects.
• Load Performance Indicator (LPI) An indicator tool that measures and monitors load performance in logistics operations. Used by logistics service providers and shippers to track and improve loading efficiency across freight transport operations.
• Kennisbouwplaats A knowledge platform where completed project results and learnings from Topsector Logistiek programs are stored and made available for broad use within the logistics sector. Used by logistics practitioners, researchers, and policymakers seeking insights from publicly funded innovation projects.
• Kennisetalage A knowledge showcase platform that displays available logistics knowledge and innovations. Functions as a discoverability layer for the sector to identify available resources, tools, and best practices.
• Stappenplan CO2e Rapporteren A practical step-by-step guide for transport companies, shippers with own transport, and logistics service providers to report CO2e emissions in a consistent, repeatable, and verifiable manner aligned with ISO 14083, CSRD, and VSME standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction of approximately 90% achievable through transition from fossil diesel to sustainable biofuels (HVO)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ConnektcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Connekt is a core supporting organization for Topsector Logistiek, hosting its offices and providing administrative and operational support. Connekt focuses on sustainable logistics and smart mobility solutions.
• TKI DinalogcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011TKI Dinalog (Dutch Institute for Applied Logistics) is the knowledge institute partner responsible for research within the Top Sector Logistics programs. They focus on longer-term research while Topsector Logistiek handles implementation and scaling.
• Ministry of Infrastructure and Waterstaat (Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ministry provides policy direction and funding for the topsector programs. Joint initiatives include the Beleidsagenda Goederenvervoer and various emission reduction programs.
• TNOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNO validates emission calculation methodologies used in Emissievoorspeller. They developed the Bouwemissietool and provide expertise on NOx monitoring and sensor validation.
• Emission-0minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSharing platform for zero-emission construction equipment that connects supply and demand, making it easier for the festival and construction sector to identify available equipment.
• Green Deal Circular FestivalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean initiative with 53 festivals from 18 countries committed to making events circular and climate-neutral by 2025. ITGWO is a frontrunner in this initiative.
• Transport and Logistiek NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor logistics industry association collaborating on data standardization initiatives including Open Trip Model and core dataset development.
• Dutch Association of Logistics and Transport IT Suppliers (Dalti)coreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry association of IT suppliers collaborating on Open Trip Model standards and data exchange standardization in logistics.
• Stichting Uniforme Transportcode (SUTC)coreTechnology or IntegrationFoundation developing and maintaining transport code standards, co-developer of Open Trip Model for logistics data exchange.
• RebelminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultancy assisting ship owners through the hybrid conversion process on behalf of Topsector Logistiek, helping map vessel profiles and develop business cases.
• HCNPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the Binnenvaart Design Challenge, contributing to research on hybrid solutions for inland shipping vessels.
• Basis Data Infrastructuur (BDI)coreTechnology or IntegrationFramework for standardized data exchange between companies and governments in logistics. BDI enables secure, standardized data sharing while keeping data at the source.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TNO: Dutch applied research organization that validates the Emissievoorspeller's methodologies and develops the Bouwemissietool. Comparable as a Netherlands-based applied research provider setting emissions measurement standards for logistics and construction.

Emerging players

• Watershed: Commercial enterprise carbon accounting platform covering Scope 1–3 emissions, including transport and logistics. Comparable as a commercial emissions analytics provider serving enterprise customers with sustainability reporting overlapping CSRD/ISO 14083 workflows that Topsector Logistiek's Stappenplan CO2e Rapporteren addresses.
• Loginex.ai: Technology partner providing a CO2 calculation tool that calculates emissions per shipment according to ISO 14083. Comparable as a commercial provider of logistics emissions analytics — overlapping with the Emissievoorspeller and Stappenplan CO2e Rapporteren.

Others

• Greener: Provider of mobile batteries for temporary energy supply at construction sites and festival venues, enabling electrification of equipment. Comparable as a technology partner enabling the zero-emission construction and event logistics use cases central to Topsector Logistiek's Living Labs.
• ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe): European public-private partnership defining research and innovation strategies for sustainable logistics. Comparable as a multi-stakeholder coordination platform running programs, KPIs, and project calls across European logistics, similar in structure to the Dutch topsector model.
• Bouwend Nederland: Dutch construction and infrastructure sector employers' association collaborating on Emissievoorspeller rollout. Comparable as a sector association supporting construction firms with regulatory and sustainability workflows overlapping the topsector's construction logistics mandate.
• Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN): Dutch trade association for transport and logistics companies, co-developer of the Open Trip Model. Comparable as a logistics sector coordination body representing enterprise carriers — directly overlapping with Topsector Logistiek's logistics provider segment.

Direct peers

• CROW: Dutch technology platform for infrastructure, traffic, transport, and public space that develops guidelines and knowledge products for construction and mobility. Comparable as a Dutch knowledge platform publishing standards and tools used across construction and infrastructure projects.
• Connekt: Parent organization of Topsector Logistiek and a Dutch coordination platform focused on sustainable logistics and smart mobility. Directly comparable as a public-private coordination body hosting the topsector's operations and sharing program staff and administrative functions.
• TKI Dinalog: Dutch Top Consortium for Knowledge and Innovation in Applied Logistics Research and the research counterpart within the topsector framework. Directly comparable as a Dutch logistics innovation body co-developing programs, KPIs, and applied research with industry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tslogistiek
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@topsector.logistiek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/topsector-logistiek
• Facebookfacebook.com/TopsectorLogistiek

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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