Slavenburg & Huyser

What Slavenburg & Huyser does

Slavenburg & Huyser, now operating as part of Naxco Netherlands, is a Rotterdam-headquartered logistics service provider established in 1949. The company delivers a full suite of international logistics services, including freight forwarding, NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) operations, multi-modal transport across road, sea, air, and rail, and liner agency representation in major European ports. It serves three principal customer groups: import/export businesses requiring customs and documentation support, carriers and shipping lines needing port representation and operational support, and French companies seeking transport services in their native language — the latter inherited from its merger partner Naxco Logistics Benelux.

Following the merger of Slavenburg & Huyser with Naxco Logistics Benelux under the Naxco Group parent, the combined entity operates from Boompjes 258 in Rotterdam with 51-100 employees and formal service coverage spanning the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. The business model is direct B2B service delivery with quote-based pricing tailored to individual shipping requirements, leveraging the Naxco Group's worldwide agent network to provide neutral, non-asset-based logistics solutions. There is no public disclosure of technology platforms, proprietary systems, or AI/ML tooling; the company's stated value proposition rests on heritage, multi-country European presence, multi-modal capability, and personalized customer service rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Slavenburg & Huyser

Legal name

Slavenburg & Huyser

Website

https://naxco.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Slavenburg & Huyser, now part of Naxco Netherlands, is a Rotterdam-based logistics provider offering freight forwarding, NVOCC, multimodal transport, and liner agency services to import/export businesses, carriers, and French companies across the Netherlands, UK, Germany, and France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACALAG

Carrier & Service Contract Management (NVOCC Contracts/Rate Procurement)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/NVOCC / Consolidation & Buyer’s Consolidation Services

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Shipbroking agency
• Multimodal transport
• NVOCC services
• Liner agency representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Slavenburg & Huyser provides international freight forwarding, NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier), transport, and shipping agency services. The company simplifies complex supply chains for import/export businesses by coordinating road, sea, air, and rail shipments, handling customs documentation, and representing carrier activities in major European ports. It now operates as part of Naxco Netherlands, a subsidiary of the Naxco Group.

Product overview

Slavenburg & Huyser, now part of Naxco Netherlands, operates as a logistics service provider offering a comprehensive suite of services including Forwarding Services, NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) Services, Transport Services, Liner Agency Services, and Multimodal Transport. The company provides smart solutions in sea freight, air freight, road transport, and multimodal transportation. Services are delivered through dedicated Customer Service teams handling import, export, and multimodal operations from their Rotterdam headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forwarding Services Logistics solutions tailored to specific shipping needs, acting as a vital link between producers and markets and simplifying complex supply chains. Addresses logistics, customs regulations, and documentation questions for import/export businesses.
• NVOCC Services (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) Neutral service provider with a worldwide agent network offering competitive rates and best-in-class service with full tracking throughout the shipping process for clients seeking to exceed their customers' expectations.
• Transport Services Continuously expanding and diversifying transport operations across Europe, handling all formalities on behalf of clients across road, sea, air, and rail modes, with international organization support and multi-language capability.
• Liner Agency Services Representation of carrier activities in all major European ports. One of the last remaining liner agents with the network, knowledge, and experience to provide representation and operational support to shipping carriers.
• Import Services Handling import shipments from arrival to clearance, coordinating with shipping lines, agents, and customs for smooth import operations, supported by a dedicated Customer Service team.
• Export Services Managing export bookings, customer communication, sales support, and coordination with suppliers and agents worldwide, run by a dedicated Customer Service team in Rotterdam.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Naxco GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Naxco Netherlands (formed from merger of Slavenburg & Huyser and Naxco Logistics Benelux). Naxco Group is an international logistics service provider with branches in most European countries. This affiliation provides enhanced capabilities for sustainability initiatives and innovative logistics solutions.
• FenexminorOthersDutch freight forwarding association. General conditions reference for Naxco Netherlands operations.
• VRC (Vereniging van Rivierenvaart臣 Schippersbonden)minorOthersAssociation of Rhine navigation and shipowners. General conditions reference for cargodoors operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GAC Group: Global shipping, logistics, and marine services provider with strong liner agency and NVOCC offerings. Directly comparable on the liner agency and NVOCC niche, with similar European and global agent-network model.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered family-owned global forwarder with strong NVOCC, air, sea, and road operations. Highly comparable as a mid-sized forwarder with similar European roots and similar scale to Naxco Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider covering air, ocean, road, and rail. Comparable in service portfolio and NVOCC operations, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach than the subject company.
• NMT (Nedstaal / Nippon Express) – via Nippon Express: Global Japanese-origin logistics group with European operations in freight forwarding, multimodal, and contract logistics. Comparable in multi-modal forwarding services and NVOCC-related capabilities, though at greater scale.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated container logistics arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk, offering end-to-end ocean and inland forwarding. Comparable in ocean freight and NVOCC services, though part of a much larger carrier-owned platform.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and multi-modal services. Comparable in multi-modal forwarding and European operations, but at a substantially larger scale.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding, including NVOCC services. Comparable in core forwarding services and NVOCC operations, though much larger and publicly listed.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company with strong European freight forwarding and NVOCC operations. Closely comparable service mix, but significantly larger and more geographically diversified than Naxco Netherlands.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong NVOCC and multi-modal capabilities. Comparable as a direct competitor in forwarding and NVOCC services, but operates at vastly greater global scale than Naxco Netherlands.

Others

• Schoeller Allibert: European-headquartered provider of returnable packaging and logistics services with a Dutch presence. Tangentially comparable as a European-headquartered logistics services company, though focused on reusable transport packaging rather than forwarding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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