Van der Werff Logistics

What Van der Werff Logistics does

Van der Werff Logistics is a fourth-generation, family-owned Dutch logistics provider founded in 1916 in Wytgaard, Friesland, and now headquartered in Heerenveen. The company specializes in transport, warehousing, and distribution of non-standard, oversized, and heavy cargo, serving the construction (Bouw), industrial, and agricultural sectors across the Benelux and Germany. Its core service portfolio comprises five transport lines—meeneemheftruck transport (self-loading/unloading with the largest such fleet in the Benelux), groupage, open & crane transport, volume transport, and dedicated transport—alongside warehousing, crossdocking, and order-picking/fulfillment operated from facilities in Heerenveen and Waalwijk and a network of 14+ standplaatsen across the Netherlands.

The underlying operating platform rests on fleet-management technology: GPS tracking, onboard computers (boordcomputers), real-time Track & Trace via a customer web portal, AI-driven route planning integrated with automated crossdock scanning, and ECO score driver-behavior monitoring. Specialized equipment includes LZVs (~160 m³), volume combinations, megatrailers, open-deck trailers with cranes reaching 29 meters, and an electric fleet led by Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 and MAN eTGX megatrekkers. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, Keurmerk Transport & Logistiek (with Bouwmaterialenvervoer specialization), VCA, TCVT, STL Leerbedrijf, and three Lean & Green stars.

Commercially, Van der Werff operates an enterprise field-sales motion with quote-based, contract B2B pricing per shipment, dedicated account managers, and recurring warehousing/storage and fulfillment fees. Customers include DSG (Stiho, Baars & Bloemhoff, Bouwmaat, Broeinest) under a deep strategic partnership with dedicated electric routes and customer-branded vehicles, along with DYKA Nederland, Rotocoat, and Carrier/Electrolux. In May 2026, Van der Werff merged with Hartog & Bikker to form HBW Logistics Group B.V., combining roughly 820 employees, ~410 tractor units, ~670 trailers, ~140 meeneemheftrucks, and ~190,000 m² of storage while both legacy brands continue to operate under their own names.

Name

Van der Werff Logistics

Legal name

Van der Werff Logistics Heerenveen B.V.

Website

https://vdwerff.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Van der Werff Logistics is a fourth-generation Dutch logistics provider specializing in transport, warehousing, and distribution of non-standard and oversized cargo for construction, industrial, and agricultural clients across the Benelux and Germany, operating the largest meeneemheftruck fleet in the Benelux.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite) (TLAAAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA), Fitness & Specialty Large Equipment Delivery (e.g., treadmills, safes) (TLAAAKAE)

Keywords

• Specialized freight transport
• Contract logistics services
• Construction materials transport
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• Heavy haul transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Heerenveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: Core revenue stream from transporting goods across the Benelux and Germany, specializing in non-standard/dimensional cargo. Services include meeneemheftruck transport, groupage, volume transport, open & crane transport, and dedicated transport. B2B contract-based transport, invoiced per shipment or contract.
2. Warehousing & Fulfillment: Storage, cross-docking, order picking, packaging, labelling, and combined shipping services. Revenue generated from storage fees (per period or volume) and fulfillment service fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Van der Werff Logistics provides specialized road transport, warehousing, and distribution services across the Benelux and Germany, with a focus on non-standard, oversized, and heavy cargo. The company operates five core transport lines — meeneemheftruck (mobile forklift) transport, groupage, open & crane, volume, and dedicated transport — complemented by warehousing, crossdocking, and end-to-end fulfillment services. Operations are run from three Dutch offices (Heerenveen, Waalwijk, Roermond) and 14+ depot locations using a self-owned fleet.

Product overview

Van der Werff Logistics operates as a comprehensive logistics provider offering an integrated suite of transport and warehousing services. The core portfolio centers on specialized transport for non-standard dimensions, featuring five primary service lines: Meeneemheftruck Transport (self-loading/unloading capability), Groupage Transport (consolidated shipping), Open & Kraan Transport (open-deck and crane services), Volume Transport (large-capacity vehicles), and Dedicated Transport (full outsourcing). These transport services are complemented by Warehousing & Op- en Overslag, which includes storage facilities, Crossdock rapid transshipment, and Fulfillment Services for end-to-end logistics management. The company serves primarily the construction, industrial, and agricultural sectors across the Benelux and Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meeneemheftruck Transport Self-loading and unloading transport service using mobile forklifts (meeneemheftruck / kooiaap) mounted on trucks, enabling delivery to construction sites, farms, and urban locations without loading facilities. Targeted at construction, industrial, and agricultural businesses across the Benelux and Germany.
• Groupage Transport Consolidated shipping service that bundles shipments from multiple customers to share transport costs, with delivery throughout the Benelux and Germany. Suitable for shipments starting from one pallet.
• Open & Kraan Transport Open-deck and crane transport for oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped cargo such as prefabricated concrete, steel structures, and timber. Includes trucks with loading cranes reaching up to 29 meters height.
• Volume Transport Large-volume cargo transport using specialized vehicles including LZVs (up to 160 m³), volume combinations (120 m³), megatrailers (100 m³), and swap bodies, with daily operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany.
• Dedicated Transport Full outsourced transport solution in which Van der Werff manages planning, professional drivers, and equipment, often operating in the customer's branding, and advises on efficient transport execution.
• Warehousing & Op- en Overslag (Storage & Transshipment) Storage, management, and processing of goods in warehouses and crossdock facilities, including indoor and outdoor storage, crossdocking in Heerenveen and Waalwijk, and full fulfillment services from intake to order picking and transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35%+ CO2 emission reduction achieved since 2010 Lean & Green baseline, earning three Lean & Green stars
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hartog & BikkercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Van der Werff Logistics and Hartog & Bikker completed a strategic fusion in May 2026, forming the HBW Logistics Group B.V. The combined entity operates 8 branches, ~820 employees, ~410 tractor units, ~670 trailers, and ~190,000 m² storage. Both companies retain their brand names and existing management structures. Synergies are being pursued in IT systems, automation, procurement, sustainability, and market positioning. The fusion creates significant scale advantages in the Dutch and Belgian logistics market.
• MaretecminorOthers · 16 April 2026Maretec is a valued customer for whom Van der Werff executes daily transports, and was simultaneously selected as the installation partner for the 2,853 solar panel system on the Heerenveen warehouse.
• HBW Logistics Group B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Parent company formed by the fusion of Van der Werff Logistics and Hartog & Bikker. The group encompasses 8 locations in the Netherlands, with combined operations spanning the Benelux, Germany, and France. Theo van der Werff and Arjen Tulner continue as directors of the Van der Werff subsidiary under HBW Logistics Group.
• DSG (Stiho, Baars & Bloemhoff, Bouwmaat, Broeinest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2022Deep strategic partnership with DSG, a leading construction materials supplier for professional builders in the Netherlands. Van der Werff provides dedicated transport for multiple DSG brands from hubs in Zaandam, Hasselt, Waalwijk and Utrecht. Van der Werff has invested in electric trucks and electric meeneemheftrucks specifically for DSG operations. DSG describes Van der Werff as 'not a supplier, but an extension of our organization.'

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hartog & Bikker: Now sister company under HBW Logistics Group after the May 2026 merger. Hartog & Bikker is a Dutch specialized road transport and logistics provider serving construction, industry, and agriculture in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany — directly comparable to Van der Werff on customer verticals, geographic footprint, and service portfolio.
• Vos Logistics: Dutch family-owned logistics group providing bulk, container, and distribution transport across Benelux and beyond. Similar mid-tier Dutch specialized road transport profile with comparable fleet and warehousing integration.
• Jan Bakker Transport: Dutch specialized transport and logistics provider serving construction and industrial customers with a similar mix of groupage, dedicated, and specialized heavy transport. Operates in overlapping Dutch geographies.
• Nijhof-Wassink: Major Dutch family-owned road transport and logistics group operating across Benelux and Germany with a comparable mix of bulk, silo, container, and specialized freight transport. Comparable in scale, vertical specialization, and family-ownership profile.
• GVT Transport & Logistics: Dutch transport and logistics provider specializing in volume and groupage transport, with warehousing and crossdock operations. Directly comparable service portfolio and Benelux geographic focus.
• De Boer Transport (Deventer): Dutch specialized transport company focused on construction materials, bulk goods, and container transport across the Benelux. Comparable niche specialization in non-standard cargo with own fleet and warehouse operations.

Regional players

• Hamstra Logistics: Dutch specialized transport and warehousing provider serving construction and industrial customers in northern Netherlands. Comparable vertical focus but smaller scale and more regional concentration than Van der Werff.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics incumbent with significant Dutch road transport and contract logistics operations. Competes for large enterprise contracts in Benelux construction and industrial verticals.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics incumbent with substantial Benelux road transport, warehousing, and specialized freight capabilities. Overlaps Van der Werff's core market but operates at much larger scale across all modes.
• Dachser: European family-owned logistics incumbent with strong Benelux footprint in groupage, contract logistics, and specialized transport. Competes for dedicated transport contracts with mid-sized Dutch shippers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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