J.L. Mijnders Transport

What J.L. Mijnders Transport does

J.L. Mijnders Transport is a family-owned Dutch logistics company specializing in the transport of hazardous (ADR-certified) tank and box containers for chemical liquids and dangerous goods, with operations concentrated in the Rotterdam-Antwerp-Duisburg intermodal triangle and broader coverage of Benelux, Germany, and France. Founded in 1938 and formally established under its current name in 1979, the company operates a fleet of approximately 100 tractor units and 100 chassis from its headquarters in Melissant, with 51-100 employees. Its core service portfolio comprises ADR tank transport, ADR box transport, an in-house courier/same-day delivery service (with 4-hour guaranteed delivery within the Netherlands), container loading/unloading and storage at the Melissant facility, and temperature-controlled container heating.

The company monetizes exclusively through transactional per-kilometer pricing, with published courier rates of €0.75/km and various surcharges for evening (25%), night (50%), weekend (50-100%), and special handling requirements, plus a 17% diesel/energy surcharge active as of March 2026. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers request quotes via phone (+31 187 601 188), email, or an online contact form. The business relies on a thorough compliance moat — SQAS attestation (highest score ever in 2024), GMP, HACCP, AEO, and ADR certification — combined with a modern fleet featuring camera mirror systems, electronic stability control, solar panels on 10 trucks, and Scania fuel-efficiency programs yielding ten-thousands of euros in savings across the fleet.

The customer base is anchored in chemical industry and port logistics shippers requiring ADR-compliant movement in the Rotterdam-Antwerp-Duisburg corridor, complemented by recurring event logistics (15+ years as transport partner for Rotterdam Unlimited Zomercarnaval) and humanitarian aid transport. The third generation of the Mijnders family has led the company since 2000; the family also owns an unrelated operating business, Golfbaan Catharinenburg, an 18-hole golf course in Melissant. The company is private, with no funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no public listing, and is currently investing in fleet renewal with 10 new Scania V8 530s (2024-2025) and 20 new Volvo FH Aero trucks planned for 2026.

Name

J.L. Mijnders Transport

Legal name

Mijnders Transport II BV

Website

https://mijnders-transport.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

J.L. Mijnders Transport is a family-owned Dutch haulier specializing in ADR-certified tank and box container transport for chemical liquids and dangerous goods, operating ~100 trucks between Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Duisburg with in-house courier, storage, and container heating services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

LTL Bulk/Commodities (Terminal-to-Terminal) Carriers (TLADAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA), Intermodal Drayage & Cartage (First/Last Mile) (TLADAFAC)

Keywords

• ADR tank transport
• Hazardous goods transport
• Container logistics
• Express courier services
• Intermodal freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Melissant

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: Transportation services charged per kilometer for tank and box container transport, including ADR certified shipments. Additional surcharges apply for evening, night, weekend services, and special handling requirements.
2. Courier/Same-day Delivery: Express courier service with guaranteed delivery within 4 hours within Netherlands. Charged at €0.75/km with minimum fees based on weight.
3. Storage and Transshipment: Loading, unloading, and storage services for full, empty, ADR and non-ADR containers at their Melissant facility.
4. Container Heating: Container heating services at home location, either integrated into transport routes or combined with storage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

J.L. Mijnders Transport is a Dutch logistics provider specializing in the national and international transport of ADR (dangerous goods) tank and box containers, primarily serving chemical liquid and containerized cargo customers between Rotterdam, Antwerp, and the German Ruhr area. The company complements its core transport services with an in-house courier/same-day delivery service (4-hour guaranteed within the Netherlands), loading and unloading operations at its Melissant depot, and container heating for temperature-sensitive products.

Product overview

J.L. Mijnders Transport operates as a specialized logistics provider offering a unified transport service portfolio centered on ADR tank and box container transport. The core offering consists of (ADR) Tanktransport and (ADR) Boxtransport services for chemical liquids and containers across Europe, with the main hub between Rotterdam and Antwerp. These core services are supported by the Koeriersdienst (courier/express delivery), Op-en Overslag (loading/unloading), and Container Heating add-on services. The company operates approximately 100 tractor units and 100 chassis, with a portion equipped with compressor or pump units for self-unloading and gensets for product heating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• (ADR) Tanktransport National and international transport of ADR-certified tank containers, specializing in chemical liquid cargo between Rotterdam, Antwerp, and the German Ruhr area, with self-unloading capability via compressors and pump units.
• (ADR) Boxtransport Transport of ADR and non-ADR box containers with customized routing solutions developed in consultation with customers for national and international shipments.
• Koeriersdienst (Courier/Same-day Delivery)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in accidents, incidents, and complaints since implementing BBS training programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• BluekenscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Bluekens is collaborating with J.L. Mijnders Transport for the delivery of 20 new Volvo FH Aero trucks in 2026. These trucks feature the latest safety technologies, large stainless steel boxes, new type compressors, and camera mirror systems.
• Rotterdam Unlimited ZomercarnavalstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Five-year partnership agreement (signed March 2025) for parade transport services. Mijnders supplies all tractors for the annual carnival parade (minimum 30 tractors yearly) and coordinates pickup of trailers and parade logistics. Partnership spans over 15 years.
• Aartjan de Leeuw van WeenenstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partner in Zomercarnaval logistics providing tractors and drivers. Committed to sustainability with annual efforts to supply electric tractors for the event.
• Scania HoogvlietcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Scania Hoogvliet was selected as supplier for 10 new Scania V8 530 trucks delivered in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. The vehicles feature fully digital dashboards and the latest safety systems.
• Actief MediaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Produced a company film showcasing Mijnders Transport activities and company presentation.
• Volvo Bluekens MiddelharniscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Volvo Bluekens Middelharnis delivered 3 Volvo FH460 trucks in 2023 with additional deliveries planned. Partnership for modern fleet renewal.
• Alevitische vereniging NijmegenminorOthers · 1 January 2023Provided relief goods (40ft container) for humanitarian aid transport to Turkey. Mijnders covered all transport costs for the 6000km journey.
• Hiway motel & RestaurantminorOthers · 1 January 2023Partner providing relief goods for humanitarian aid transport to Turkey and Syria earthquake victims.
• Van Doorn Container RepairminorOthers · 1 January 2023Depot Reeweg provided the shipping container used for humanitarian relief goods transport to Turkey.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• De Rijke Transport Group: De Rijke is a Dutch family-owned multimodal logistics provider (liquid bulk, container, warehousing) operating primarily in Benelux and adjacent regions. Comparable mid-scale family-business model and port-corridor focus.
• AB Texel Group: AB Texel is a large Dutch transport group operating bulk, container, and specialized logistics across Benelux and Western Europe. Comparable regional road-freight focus though broader in commodity mix.
• Vos Logistics: Vos Logistics is a Dutch road and intermodal logistics provider with container and bulk capabilities serving Benelux and Western European markets. Comparable regional scale and container transport focus.

Direct peers

• Hoyer Group: Hoyer is a German-headquartered global tank container logistics provider with deep European ADR operations and intermodal liquid bulk transport. Comparable on tank container specialization, hazardous-materials expertise, and pan-European reach.
• Den Hartogh Logistics: Den Hartogh is a Dutch-headquartered specialist in bulk liquid (tank container) and dry bulk logistics across Europe, with similar ADR-certified operations and intermodal capabilities. Directly comparable on core service, customer base (chemical majors), and geographic focus.
• Bertschi Group: Bertschi is a Swiss-headquartered tank container and intermodal logistics provider with deep European chemical industry relationships. Directly comparable on intermodal liquid bulk, ADR certification, and European port-corridor focus.
• Suttons Group: Suttons is a UK-headquartered international tank container logistics operator with comparable ADR bulk liquid services across European chemical corridors. Comparable on service specialization and customer type.
• Van den Bosch Transporten: Van den Bosch is a Dutch family-owned bulk liquid and container logistics specialist with comparable ADR tank and intermodal operations across Benelux and Germany. Closely comparable on geography, ownership culture, and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Samskip: Samskip is a larger Dutch-headquartered logistics provider offering multimodal container, forwarding, and cold-chain services across Europe. Broader portfolio than Mijnders but competes in Benelux container flows.

Emerging players

• CDT Group (Chemie en Transport): CDT is a Dutch-based ADR tank container and chemical logistics specialist serving European chemical customers. Smaller and more specialized than Mijnders but directly comparable on ADR bulk liquid service and customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mijnders.transport.nl

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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