What BF Global Logistics does

BF Global Logistics B.V. is a Netherlands-based integrated logistics provider operating within the BF Global Group, founded in 2012 by Burry Rijnberg and Fons Verbunt. The company unifies European road transport, ocean freight, air freight, rail transport, warehousing, e-fulfilment, and in-house customs clearance under a single organizational structure spanning three operating divisions: BF Global Logistics (road), BF Global Freight+ (air, ocean, rail), and BF Global Warehouse (storage and e-fulfilment). It serves enterprise and mid-market customers primarily in fashion and lifestyle, automotive, high-tech, and e-commerce verticals, with publicly named logos including Zalando, LEGO, Amazon, IGEPA, James and James, Easywalker, an FMC automotive-parts customer, and an unnamed sneaker producer. Geographic reach spans 70+ countries, supported by a network of 200+ agents and membership in the WCA and Pangea freight-forwarding networks.

The technology stack centers on in-house platforms — an Order Management System (OMS) for end-to-end shipment and document visibility, a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for inventory and order control, a Transport Management System (TMS) for self-booking, and customer-facing Track & Trace portals — connected via Lobster integration software. Operational automation includes cross-dock scanning systems capable of processing up to approximately 25,000 boxes per night without human intervention. The group holds AEO customs certification (AEOF-0001987) and IATA accreditation, the latter enabling direct booking with 200+ air carriers. Physical infrastructure comprises approximately 44,000+ m² of warehouse capacity (38,000 m² in Belfeld plus 6,000 m² in Raamsdonksveer), a cross-dock hub, and sales/operational offices in Enschede and Tilburg.

Revenue is generated primarily through transactional pricing on road, sea, and air shipments (per shipment, per container, or per kilogram) and through managed-services and professional-services contracts on warehousing, customs, and end-to-end supply chain management engagements. Distribution is sales-led via dedicated account managers and a personal-contact service model — pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. The company reported €50M+ revenue and 150+ employees in 2023, processing 3,000+ containers annually; it remains privately held by the founders with no disclosed outside investment.

Name

BF Global Logistics

Legal name

BF Global Group

Website

https://bfglogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BF Global Logistics B.V. is a Netherlands-based integrated logistics provider offering road, sea, air, and rail freight forwarding, warehousing, e-fulfilment, and customs clearance to enterprise customers across fashion, automotive, hightech, and e-commerce verticals. Founded in 2012, the group reported €50M+ revenue in 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Cross-Border/International Rail Freight Forwarding (TLACADAB), In-Bond Container Freight Stations (CFS) & Deconsolidation (TLALAGAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Road transport solutions
• Warehousing and storage
• Customs clearance services
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Raamsdonkveer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Road Transport Services: European road transport services including groupage, FTL (full truckload), and pallet shipments. Customers can self-book via TMS or request quotes from sales. Revenue is generated per shipment, with dedicated routes to major European destinations.
2. Ocean Freight: Sea freight solutions for container shipments, including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load). Integrated with Order Management System for visibility. Revenue per container or kilogram.
3. Air Freight: Air freight services for time-critical shipments globally. BF Global Freight+ holds IATA certification enabling direct booking with 200+ carriers. Revenue per kilogram with priority handling options.
4. Rail Freight: Rail transport via European rail network and New Silk Road corridor (Europe-Asia). Combined with sea freight for combi shipments. Revenue per shipment or container.
5. Warehousing and Storage: Storage services at warehouses in Belfeld (38,000 m²) and Raamsdonksveer (6,000 m²), with additional value-added services including (re)packaging, order picking, returns processing, re-works, and e-fulfilment.
6. Customs Services: In-house customs clearance including import/export declarations, transit documents, ATR, EUR1 certificates, and EORI handling. Operated by BF Global Customs team.
7. Supply Chain Management: End-to-end supply chain solutions tailored per customer, including visibility dashboards, OMS integration, and coordination across multiple transport modes. Often combined with dedicated team or outsourcing of logistics processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BF Global Group is an integrated logistics provider combining road, sea, air, and rail freight with owned warehousing operations under one roof. The company operates three core divisions: BF Global Logistics (European road transport and cross-dock), BF Global Freight+ (ocean, air, and rail freight forwarding with IATA certification), and BF Global Warehouse (storage, e-fulfilment, returns processing and value-added services). It also provides in-house customs clearance and end-to-end supply chain management for enterprise customers in fashion, automotive, e-commerce, and high-tech verticals across 70+ countries.

Product overview

BF Global Group operates as an integrated logistics provider combining five transport modes (road, sea, air, rail, and warehousing) under one roof since 2012. The organization is structured into three main divisions: BF Global Logistics handles European road transport with daily line services and cross-dock operations from Raamsdonksveer; BF Global Freight+ manages ocean freight, air freight (with IATA certification and access to 200+ carriers), and rail transport including the New Silk Road corridor; and BF Global Warehouse provides storage, e-fulfilment, returns processing, and Value Added Services. The company offers proprietary technology platforms including an Order Management System (OMS) for real-time shipment visibility and document management, a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for inventory control, and customer-facing portals for track & trace and online booking. All divisions share common infrastructure in the Netherlands with facilities in Belfeld (38,000 m²), Raamsdonksveer (6,000 m²), and Enschede, enabling end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Transport
• Ocean Freight
• Air Freight
• Rail Transport
• Warehouse Services
• Supply Chain Solutions
• Customs Services
• Cross-dock Operations
• Zalando Desk Dedicated team service for fashion labels handling deliveries to Zalando warehouses across Europe, including customs clearance, time slot reservations, punctual delivery, returns, and reporting.
• Value Added Services (VAS)
• E-fulfilment

Quantifiable outcome

• Minute-accurate delivery for LEGO store interiors across Europe
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBF Global Freight+ works with WCA members worldwide for air and sea freight forwarding. The WCA network provides quality and reliability assurance through a network of vetted freight forwarders across the globe.
• Pangea NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBF Global Freight+ is a member of the Pangea network of international freight forwarders, providing access to agents with specialized expertise in air and sea freight globally.
• European Road Transport CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBF Global Logistics works with a network of trusted road transport carriers and agents across Europe for groupage and FTL shipments. Partners are selected based on reputation, reliability, and ability to think along. The company uses fixed departure times and transit schedules with these partners.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: Global freight forwarding and logistics leader headquartered in Denmark, with significant Netherlands operations. Competes head-to-head with BF Global Freight+ on European road, ocean, and air freight, though at vastly greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics and freight management provider owned by CMA CGM. Competes with BF Global in European contract logistics, warehousing, and forwarding, particularly for fashion and retail accounts.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems): European parcel and logistics services provider with strong Netherlands and Benelux presence. Comparable to BF Global's European road transport and warehousing business for mid-market shippers, though focused on parcels rather than full truckload forwarding.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Air and ocean freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, with strong presence in the Netherlands. Directly comparable to BF Global Freight+ for international forwarding and customs, plus much larger owned warehousing footprint.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea and air freight forwarder with extensive European road, contract logistics, and customs operations. Overlaps with BF Global across all modes, particularly competing for Dutch enterprise customers and customs brokerage.

Direct peers

• Jan de Rijk Logistics: Dutch-headquartered integrated logistics provider offering European road transport, warehousing, and contract logistics. Highly comparable to BF Global's road + warehouse + integrated supply chain model in the Benelux and European markets.
• Mainfreight: New Zealand-headquartered integrated logistics operator with a large European division. Offers multi-modal transport, warehousing, and supply chain solutions globally - the closest publicly-traded comparable to BF Global's integrated mid-market model.
• Rabelink Logistics: Dutch mid-market logistics provider focused on European road transport, warehousing and distribution. Comparable to BF Global in size, geography, and customer profile (Benelux-based mid-market shippers).
• Eurosped: Netherlands-based integrated logistics provider offering warehousing, road transport, customs and value-added services. Closely comparable Dutch mid-market peer with similar one-stop-shop positioning and customer profile.
• Rotra: Netherlands-based logistics and freight forwarding specialist offering road, sea and air freight plus warehousing. Direct competitor in European groupage, cross-dock, and forwarding services targeting similar mid-market Dutch and European shippers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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