Transportbedrijf Schraven

What Transportbedrijf Schraven does

Transportbedrijf Schraven is a Dutch specialist transport company founded in 1885 in Nijmegen, operating today as a subsidiary of Melis Logistics following a 2023 acquisition. The company's core business is combi-kraan and kooiaap (carry-back forklift) transport for the construction sector across the BeNeLux region — specifically the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg. Its service portfolio centers on truck-mounted cranes (autolaadkraan) with Palfinger 50 ton-meter capacity, complemented by kooiaap mobile forklifts and pallet-hook systems, enabling transport, lifting, and unloading of building materials in a single vehicle movement. Differentiated capabilities include delivering materials to floors up to 30 meters high or through windows, and autonomous unloading at construction sites without loading docks.

The company's revenue model is project-based professional services pricing delivered through direct B2B sales to construction firms, contractors, renovation companies, and building-material suppliers. Customer engagement is conducted via a dedicated Sales Manager (Thijs te Riele), an online quote-request form, optional 15-minute consultation calls, and phone/WhatsApp contact channels. Custom price quotes are returned within one business day based on transport type, distance, lifting requirements, and project specifications; no publicly disclosed pricing exists. Marketing reach is modest and regional — focused on the company website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok presence via Melis Logistics.

Post-2023 integration with Melis Logistics expanded the offering beyond pure transport to include flexible warehousing at a BREEAM Outstanding certified facility in Duiven, with storage for regular goods, ADR/hazardous materials, customs entrepot, and PGS 37-2 compliant lithium storage. The company retains its brand identity, specialist focus, and regional operations while leveraging Melis' WMS systems, barcode/XML integrations, real-time tracking, and broader logistics network. Leadership consists of Thijs te Riele (Sales Manager) and Michael Kroon (Manager Schraven Transport Nijmegen); the company is privately held with no public ticker, no funding rounds disclosed, and no revenue figure publicly available.

Name

Transportbedrijf Schraven

Legal name

Transportbedrijf Schraven

Website

https://schraven-transport.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transportbedrijf Schraven is a Dutch specialist transport company providing combi-kraan and kooiaap transport services for construction materials across the BeNeLux region, operating as a subsidiary of Melis Logistics since 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Construction logistics services
• Crane truck transport
• Building materials delivery
• Pallet distribution services
• Specialized freight transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Autolaadkraan Transport Services: Transportation and lifting services using truck-mounted cranes for construction materials, combining transport and lifting in one movement to deliver materials directly to floors up to 30 meters high or through windows.
2. Kooiaap Transport Services: Mobile forklift transport services for flexible unloading at construction sites without docks or additional equipment, enabling delivery directly to desired locations.
3. Warehousing Services: Storage and logistics support services from BREEAM Outstanding certified facilities, including flexible storage, transshipment, and bundling of goods.
4. Pallet Distribution: Pallet transport and distribution services for construction materials within the Netherlands and BeNeLux region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schraven Transport provides specialized combi-crane (autolaadkraan) and kooiaap (carry-back forklift) transport services for construction materials across the BeNeLux region from its base in Nijmegen. Each vehicle combines transport, lifting (up to 30 meters height), and unloading in a single efficient movement, enabling direct delivery of building materials to construction site floors or through windows. The company also offers pallet distribution and BREEAM Outstanding certified warehousing services as part of its logistics portfolio.

Product overview

Schraven Transport offers a unified transport and logistics service portfolio centered on combi-crane and kooiaap (carry-back forklift) transport for construction materials across the Benelux. The core offering consists of autolaadkraan transport, combi transport with kooiaap, and various specialized lifting/delivery services (levering op verdieping, goederen naar binnen kranen, verticaal transport, pallet distributie) that all combine transport, lifting, and unloading in a single efficient movement. Supporting services include warehousing at BREEAM Outstanding facilities. The company operates as a specialist unit within Melis Logistics, leveraging their broader logistics network, IT systems, and professional infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autolaadkraan Transport

Quantifiable outcome

• Transport, lifting, and unloading combined in one movement, reducing construction site downtime

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

One partnership is on record.

• Melis LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, Schraven Transport was acquired by Melis Logistics, becoming part of a leading logistics organization. This partnership combines Schraven's 135+ years of specialized construction transport expertise with Melis Logistics' scale, knowledge, and professional infrastructure. Schraven retains its own character and specialization while benefiting from Melis' expertise in safety, sustainability, and reliable logistics processes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with extensive road, warehousing, and specialized solutions divisions across Europe, including services oriented toward construction and building materials shippers.
• Geodis: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics provider with European road transport and warehousing services including dedicated solutions for industrial and construction customers.
• H.Essers: Belgian-headquartered logistics services provider covering transport, warehousing, and specialized handling across the BeNeLux and broader Europe. Comparable on regional BeNeLux construction logistics scope and BREEAM-grade warehousing operations.
• Wincanton: UK-based contract logistics provider with dedicated transport and warehousing for construction and building materials customers. Comparable in vertical focus on construction supply chain logistics.
• Mammoet: Global heavy lifting and transport specialist headquartered in the Netherlands. Operates crane vehicles and heavy transport for construction and industrial projects; relevant for comparison on equipment-heavy site delivery services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics incumbent with significant BeNeLux road transport and contract logistics operations, including services for industrial and construction clients. Relevant comparable on scale and breadth of freight services.
• Gebrüder Weiss: European family-owned logistics provider with transport, warehousing, and specialized handling across multiple verticals including construction materials. Overlaps with Schraven in pallet transport and construction-customer segments.

Direct peers

• Vos Logistics: Dutch transport and logistics operator with national coverage and dedicated services for construction, building materials, and palletized freight in the BeNeLux market, similar to Schraven's core offering.
• Van der Vlist: Dutch specialist in heavy and oversized transport, including crane-equipped vehicles for construction and industrial clients across Northwest Europe. Highly comparable niche positioning to Schraven's autolaadkraan and combi-kraan offerings.
• Melis Logistics: Schraven's parent company and direct operator of the same transport services (autolaadkraan, kooiaap, pallet distribution, warehousing) across the BeNeLux. The closest comparable operating business and a useful unit-of-analysis benchmark for Schraven's specialist services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/de.transportmannen
• TikToktiktok.com/@melis_logistics?lang=nl-NL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transportbedrijf-schraven-b.v.

Compliance2 records

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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