Zwatra Transport

What Zwatra Transport does

Zwatra Transport B.V. is a Dutch specialized logistics provider focused on exceptional transport and truck-mounted crane services, headquartered in Delft, Netherlands. Founded in 1945 and operating as the fifth company of the Boerman Groep since February 2016, the company transports indivisible long, wide, tall, and heavy cargo throughout Europe using an owned fleet of 50 tractor units and 66 trailers, supplemented by truck-mounted cranes ranging from 40 to 135 ton/metre including a hybrid battery model enabling emission-free operations. The company also provides indoor and outdoor storage at facilities in Delft, Vlaardingen, and Hardinxveld-Giessendam, with full project management from route surveys and permit acquisition to final delivery.

The company's customer base is enterprise B2B, serving industrial and manufacturing clients (petrochemical, energy, heavy machinery), construction and infrastructure firms, and freight forwarders requiring multi-modal project logistics across European jurisdictions. Continuous road exemptions across multiple countries, VCA* and TCVT-certified personnel, and certifications including ISO 9001:2015, VCA 2017/6.0, and CO2 Performance Ladder Level 3 underpin its regulatory and operational capabilities. The business model is project-based B2B transaction fees for transport and crane services, with pricing quoted per project and not publicly disclosed.

Zwatra distributes exclusively through direct sales led by dedicated account managers (Adriaan Overkamp, Alair van Groningen) and commercial leadership (Mark Heijdra, Commercieel Manager), operating operationally under Operational Director Dennis de Groot. The company leverages its Boerman Groep affiliation for shared marketing (newsletter, careers portal) and cross-selling across sister entities including Boerman Transport, De Jong Transport, Boerman België, and Zwatra Industrie. Customer satisfaction is reported at 8.0/10, and the company won the Award for Most Beautiful Cargo at the 2024 Mack and Special Transport Day in Soest.

Name

Zwatra Transport

Legal name

Zwatra B.V.

Website

https://zwatratransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zwatra Transport is a Dutch specialized logistics provider offering exceptional (heavy/oversized) transport and truck-mounted crane services across Europe. It serves industrial, construction, and freight-forwarder enterprise clients from its Delft headquarters, operating as part of the Boerman Groep.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy and Exceptional Transport Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190), Truck Transportation (484)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Haul & Oversize (OSOW) Trucking (TLADAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH), Site Delivery, Installation Support & On-Site Supervision (Door-to-Site) (TLACAIAM), Energy & Power Projects (Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power Generation) (TLACAIAB)

Keywords

• Exceptional transport services
• Truck-mounted crane transport
• Heavy haulage logistics
• Oversized cargo transport
• Industrial transport solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Exceptional Transport Services: Zwatra Transport provides heavy/exceptional transport services for long, wide, tall, and/or heavy indivisible loads throughout Europe. Trucks are equipped with continuous exemptions and project exemptions are arranged as needed. Revenue is generated through project-based transport fees.
2. Truck-Mounted Crane Transport: Truck-mounted crane services from 40 to 135 ton/metre, with optional JIB and hoist capabilities. Includes loading, unloading, on-site assistance, and equipment assembly/disassembly without external cranes. Billed as part of integrated transport projects.
3. Storage Services: Indoor and outdoor storage services at Zwatra Transport locations in Delft and Vlaardingen for cargo before, during, or after transport projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zwatra Transport provides exceptional (oversized/overweight) transport for indivisible long, wide, tall, and/or heavy loads across Europe, paired with truck-mounted crane transport services from 40 to 135 ton/metre that handle on-site loading, unloading, lifting, and equipment assembly. The company operates an owned fleet of 50 tractor units and 66 trailers (including low loaders up to 180 ton payload, flat/extendable trailers up to 36m, and cranes including a hybrid battery 70 ton/metre model) and manages the full project from route surveys and exemption/permit arrangement through final delivery, complemented by indoor and outdoor storage in Delft, Vlaardingen, and Hardinxveld-Giessendam.

Product overview

Zwatra Transport is a specialized heavy transport and logistics company offering two core services: Exceptioneel Transport (exceptional transport for indivisible loads exceeding legal dimensions) and Autolaadkraan Transport (truck-mounted crane transport from 40 to 135 tons/meter). The company operates an extensive fleet of specialized vehicles including heavy haulage trucks (up to 500 tons GCW), low loaders (up to 180 tons payload), flat/extendable trailers (up to 36 meters), semi-low loaders, mega trailers, curtainsider trailers, and truck-mounted cranes (including an electric 70 ton/meter crane). Auxiliary services include closed transport, storage facilities in Delft and Vlaardingen, and full project coordination from route planning to permit acquisition throughout Europe. Zwatra Transport is part of the Boerman Group, operating as a one-stop-shop for complex logistics challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exceptional Transport (Exceptioneel Transport) Core transport service for indivisible oversized and/or overweight cargo (long, wide, tall, and/or heavy loads) that exceeds legal road transport dimensions, requiring special vehicles, continuous and project-specific exemptions, route surveys, and often transport escorts. Delivered throughout Europe for industrial, manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure clients.
• Truck-mounted Crane Transport (Autolaadkraan Transport) Combined crane and transport service using truck-mounted cranes from 40 to 135 ton/metre, optionally equipped with JIB and/or hoist, supporting loading, unloading, on-site lifting, and equipment assembly/disassembly without requiring external cranes. Includes a hybrid battery 70 ton/metre crane enabling fully emission-free operations.
• Storage Services (Opslag) Indoor and outdoor cargo storage at Zwatra Transport locations in Delft, Vlaardingen, and Hardinxveld-Giessendam, available for exceptional cargo before, during, or after transport projects, supporting multi-modal project logistics for clients across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 tractor units and 66 trailers forming a diverse fleet for all exceptional transport needs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Boerman GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2016Zwatra Transport joined the Boerman Groep as its fifth company on 19 February 2016. Following the acquisition, the Boerman Groep made major investments in Zwatra, bringing the fleet completely up to date and introducing the Boerman Groep corporate identity. Zwatra retains its specialisation in exceptional transport and truck-mounted crane transport.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• De Boer Transport: Dutch heavy haul and abnormal transport specialist serving industrial, energy, and construction clients. Comparable fleet composition and service offering to Zwatra with similar European geographic reach.
• Van der Vlist: Dutch heavy haul and exceptional transport specialist with similar pan-European oversized/overweight cargo capabilities. Van der Vlist operates comparable heavy haul tractors, low loaders, and multi-axle trailers, directly competing with Zwatra for the same industrial and energy customers across the Netherlands and Europe.
• Boerman Transport: Sister company under Boerman Groep, operating truck-mounted crane and open transport services across the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, and France. Direct peer due to overlapping fleet capabilities and shared customer base within the same parent group.
• De Waal Transport: Dutch heavy haul and exceptional transport company based in the Netherlands, offering similar specialized equipment including low loaders and heavy haulage tractors. Directly comparable scale and customer profile to Zwatra in the Benelux market.

Broad incumbents

• Sarens: Belgian-headquartered global heavy lifting and crane rental company with significant transport capabilities for oversized industrial cargo. Competes with Zwatra on larger wind, energy, and infrastructure projects across Europe.
• Vos Logistics: Dutch logistics provider with bulk, container, and specialized transport capabilities. Larger and more diversified than Zwatra but overlaps in industrial transport and Benelux/European heavy freight markets.
• Wagenborg: Dutch heavy lift, abnormal transport, and logistics provider with comparable exceptional transport and crane services. Strong overlap with Zwatra in heavy haul, modular trailers, and industrial client base across Northwest Europe.
• Mammoet: Global heavy lifting and transport specialist with extensive exceptional transport, heavy lift, and engineered transport services. Broader scale and geographic reach than Zwatra, but competes for the same large-scale industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects across Europe.

Regional players

• Den Hartogh Logistics: Dutch bulk liquid and dry goods logistics provider with specialized transport capabilities for chemical and industrial customers. Serves overlapping petrochemical and industrial customer base in the Europoort-Rotterdam area though focused on different freight types.

Others

• Nooteboom Trailers: Dutch manufacturer of specialized trailers including low loaders and modular multi-axle trailers used in exceptional transport. Equipment supplier and ecosystem partner to Zwatra, who uses Nooteboom Eurotrailers in their fleet.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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