Van de Hoef Logistiek

What Van de Hoef Logistiek does

Van de Hoef Logistiek Ede B.V. is a privately held Dutch specialist logistics provider founded in 1995 by Johnny Bos and headquartered in Ede, Gelderland. The company focuses on the delivery of oversized and out-of-format (XXL) goods — including furniture, beds, bicycles, carpets, garden furniture, garage doors, and mirrors — for webshop and B2B customers, operating its own distribution network across the Benelux without transshipment depots. Its service portfolio comprises four core lines: one-person distribution, two-person distribution (with in-home placement, optional assembly, and packaging removal), pallet distribution, and an integrated Fulfillment service that includes warehouse storage, order picking, packing, shipping, and returns processing. A new Germany line launched in 2024 extends the footprint for Dutch webshops serving the German market.

The company's technical backbone is a self-developed proprietary REST API that integrates directly with major e-commerce platforms (WooCommerce, Magento, Lightspeed, PrestaShop) and shipping management systems (Sendcloud, Wuunder), enabling automated order transmission, fulfillment processing, and track-and-trace visibility. A delivery calendar system allows end recipients to self-select delivery appointments with day-before reminders and 10-minute pre-arrival SMS notifications, and the firm advertises a 98.5% first-time delivery success rate with 24-hour delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium for orders placed before 15:00. The business employs approximately 70-80 staff operating six days per week using a fleet of MAN and Scania vehicles.

The commercial model is transaction-fee-based for distribution services and managed-services-based for fulfillment, with quote-based pricing that varies by delivery type, destination, urgency, and service level rather than publicly disclosed rates. Go-to-market combines a direct sales motion (with named contacts Rick Rijken for Germany and Johnny Bos for partnerships), a 14-day trial offering, and an API-first onboarding approach aimed at webshop owners, logistics managers, and entrepreneurs. Customer segments are weighted toward SMB e-commerce businesses selling oversized products, with one disclosed enterprise account (HB Openers), and the company is privately held with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds.

Name

Van de Hoef Logistiek

Legal name

Van de Hoef Logistiek Ede B.V.

Website

https://vandehoeflogistiek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Van de Hoef Logistiek is a privately held Dutch specialist in oversized (XXL) goods delivery, providing one-person, two-person, and pallet distribution plus integrated fulfillment services for webshops and B2B customers across the Benelux and Germany, with proprietary API integrations and a 98.5% first-time delivery success rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Oversize/Heavy Express & White-Glove Time-Definite (TLAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Oversized goods delivery
• XXL parcel transport
• E-commerce fulfillment services
• Last-mile distribution
• Pallet distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution Services: Core logistics services including one-person distribution, two-person distribution, and pallet distribution for oversized goods in Benelux. Delivery within 24 hours in Netherlands and Belgium with own distribution network.
2. Fulfillment Services: Warehouse storage, order picking, packing, shipping and return processing for webshops. API-connected automated fulfillment with same-day order processing and delivery scheduling.
3. Germany Expansion Services: Logistics services for Dutch webshops expanding to German market, including delivery within 1-5 working days to consumers and businesses throughout Germany.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Van de Hoef Logistiek is a specialist in the delivery of oversized (XXL) goods for businesses, operating its own distribution network across the Benelux six days a week without transshipment depots. The company offers one-person distribution, two-person distribution with in-home placement and packaging removal, pallet distribution, e-commerce fulfillment with API-connected warehouse automation, and transportation services to Germany. It also provides a delivery calendar with real-time track-and-trace notifications to recipients.

Product overview

Van de Hoef Logistiek is a specialist logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around oversized goods delivery. The core portfolio consists of Buitenmaatse Goederen (out-of-size goods delivery), complemented by three distribution types: Eenmansdistributie (single-person), Tweemansdistributie (two-person with assembly), and Palletdistributie. The Fulfillment service provides warehousing, order picking, packing, and shipping integration via their proprietary API. Service Logistiek acts as a quality-focused service layer emphasizing communication and delivery scheduling. For German expansion, the Duitsland service enables delivery throughout Germany with minimal handling and 1-5 working day delivery windows. All services operate through their own distribution network in the Benelux.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Buitenmaatse Goederen (Oversized Goods Delivery) Specialized delivery service for oversized and out-of-format goods including furniture, bicycles, beds, carpets, and garden furniture. Products are handled with care through the company's own distribution network to minimize damage risk. Designed for webshops and B2B customers shipping XXL items.
• Eenmansdistributie (Single-Person Distribution) Single-driver delivery service for packages that can be handled by one person, such as fully assembled bicycles, cabinets, or garden furniture. Offers 24-hour delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium, or scheduled delivery via the recipient's delivery calendar.
• Tweemansdistributie (Two-Person Distribution) Two-person delivery service for large items such as cabinets, tables, doors, or box springs. Drivers deliver the product to the chosen location inside the home, optionally assemble on-site, and remove packaging materials for disposal.
• Palletdistributie (Pallet Distribution) Pallet distribution service handling mini pallets, euro pallets, block pallets, and custom-sized pallets. Trailers with flexible sliding tarpaulins enable easy loading and unloading, with 24-hour delivery capability and track-and-trace visibility.
• Fulfillment Full-service e-commerce fulfillment including goods intake and storage, order picking and packing, shipping, and return processing. API-connected warehouse operations enable 24-hour delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium, and same-day order processing for orders placed before the cut-off.
• Duitsland (Germany Transport) Logistics service for delivery to Germany, enabling Dutch webshops to serve the German market with XXL parcel delivery. Provides minimal handling, clear communication, and delivery within 1-5 working days, with two-thirds of shipments delivered within 48 hours.
• Service Logistiek Service-quality focused logistics layer that helps webshops achieve high customer reviews through optimal communication, recipient-selectable delivery scheduling, and professional last-mile handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.5% first-time delivery success rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SendcloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationSendcloud integration for shipping management, enabling automated shipping label generation and tracking for webshop orders.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with WooCommerce webshop platform for direct order transmission and automated fulfillment processing.
• WuundercoreTechnology or IntegrationShipping management platform integration for order processing and delivery coordination.
• PrestaShopcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with PrestaShop platform enabling direct API connection for webshop order fulfillment.
• LightspeedcoreTechnology or IntegrationLightspeed POS and e-commerce platform integration for seamless order management and fulfillment.
• MagentocoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Magento e-commerce platform for enterprise-level webshop order processing.
• REST APIcoreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary REST API enabling custom integrations with any webshop or order management system not covered by standard platform integrations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Transmission: Dutch specialist in two-person delivery and furniture installation for e-commerce, with comparable XXL last-mile positioning and webshop integrations across the Benelux.
• Zolemba: Dutch logistics provider offering two-person home delivery, installation, and packaging removal for furniture and large goods — a near-direct overlap on the white-glove XXL proposition.
• Brenger: Dutch platform connecting shippers of oversized goods with carriers; competes in the same oversized-parcel niche Van de Hoef serves, particularly with webshop customers seeking flexible large-item delivery.
• Top Delivery: Netherlands-based two-man delivery specialist focused on large-format e-commerce shipments such as furniture and appliances — directly overlapping with Van de Hoef's Tweemansdistributie and Buitenmaatse Goederen offerings.

Emerging players

• Active Ants: Dutch e-fulfillment specialist with automated warehousing and webshop integrations; overlaps with Van de Hoef's fulfillment and warehouse storage services rather than its transport leg.

Broad incumbents

• GLS Netherlands: General Logistics Systems' Dutch arm providing parcel delivery with B2C e-commerce coverage; an incumbent that competes for the same webshop volume at a national-network level.
• DHL Parcel Netherlands: DHL's Dutch parcel operation with nationwide B2C delivery including oversize options; an established broad competitor whose scale and network density constrain Van de Hoef's growth above the SMB tier.
• PostNL: Incumbent Dutch postal and parcel operator with broad e-commerce logistics including growing two-person delivery services; competes for the same Dutch webshop customers across a much wider portfolio.
• DPD Netherlands: Part of the international DPD network, offering parcel and B2C delivery across the Netherlands with a growing focus on e-commerce large-format and returns services.
• Bpost: Belgian national postal operator with e-commerce parcel and large-format delivery across Belgium, the most direct broad incumbent in Van de Hoef's Belgian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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