What Westerman Multimodal Logistics does

Westerman Multimodal Logistics is a family-owned European logistics provider founded in 1880 and headquartered in Nieuwleusen, Netherlands. The company operates multimodal transport (road, rail, and waterway), warehousing, and value-added logistics services across the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, and Germany with 400+ employees. Its core infrastructure includes three logistics centers exceeding 50,000 sqm at headquarters, a 34,000 sqm rail-connected warehouse in Malmö with an in-house railway line for wagon handling, a barge container terminal in Hasselt on the Zwarte Water linked to Antwerp and Rotterdam, and a new 30,000 sqm rail-linked terminal in Verona's Interporto Quadrante Europa that began operations in May 2025. A 40,000+ sqm PGS 37-2 compliant lithium-ion storage facility is under construction in Laar, Germany, targeted for end-2026. The company has served the bicycle industry as its dedicated logistics partner since 1950, most notably for manufacturer Union, providing transport, storage, assembly, final assembly, quality control, and distribution across Benelux and Scandinavia.

Name

Westerman Multimodal Logistics

Legal name

Westerman Logistics BV

Website

https://westermanlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned since 1880, Westerman Multimodal Logistics provides multimodal transport (road, rail, water), warehousing, and value-added logistics across the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, and Germany, serving bicycle manufacturers, general industrials, and battery and electronics clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Warehousing and Storage (493), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rail Consolidation & Deconsolidation (LCL/Groupage) (TLACADAD)

Keywords

• Multimodal logistics services
• Warehousing and storage
• Bicycle industry logistics
• Rail and barge transport
• Value-added logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwleusen

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: Multimodal transport services including road distribution across Europe, rail transport to Scandinavia, and barge/terminal operations for waterway transport. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on distance, volume, and transport mode.
2. Warehousing Services: High-quality storage services in company-owned warehouses in Netherlands, Sweden, and Italy. Revenue generated through storage fees based on space utilized and duration of storage.
3. Value-Added Logistics: Additional services including order picking, processing, assembly, quality control, labeling, and shipping. Revenue generated through service fees bundled with warehousing and transport.
4. Bike Logistics: Specialized bicycle industry logistics including deep-sea transport, storage, assembly, final assembly, inspection, picking and shipping of accessories. Complete process management since 1950.
5. Sustainable Logistics Solutions: CO₂ reduction-focused logistics using multimodal transport, barge transport, and rail solutions. Revenue generated through combination of transport, storage, and value-added services with sustainability premiums.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Westerman Multimodal Logistics provides end-to-end multimodal transport (road, rail, waterway), warehousing, and value-added logistics services across Europe, with a specialization in bicycle industry logistics since 1950 and growing expertise in PGS 37-2 compliant lithium-ion battery storage. The company operates its own rail-connected warehouses, barge terminals, and wagon handling hubs in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Italy.

Product overview

Westerman Multimodal Logistics is a family-owned logistics company founded in 1880, offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The core portfolio consists of Distribution (road transport across Europe with tracking), Warehousing (high-quality storage in Nieuwleusen and Malmö), Multimodal Transport (road, rail, and water to Scandinavia), Wagon Handling (rail logistics hub in Malmö), Barge and Terminal (container terminal in Hasselt), Bike Logistics (specialized bicycle industry logistics since 1950), Green Wagon Corridor (sustainable rail-focused solution), and Lithium-ion Storage (PGS 37-2 compliant battery storage). These services are strengthened by Value Added Logistics capabilities (order picking, assembly, quality control) and an internal Engineering team for continuous process optimization. The company operates integrated IT systems including warehouse management systems and the WestermanGo! customer portal, connecting all logistics processes from factory to final destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution Transport of packages, parcels, pallets, and full loads across Europe with advanced tracking systems providing real-time shipment visibility. Serves enterprise clients requiring reliable cross-border road distribution.
• Warehousing High-quality short- or long-term storage in company-owned warehouses in Nieuwleusen and Malmö with tens of thousands of square meters capacity, supported by a warehouse management system providing full inventory transparency.
• Multimodal Transport Combined road, rail, and waterway transport services to and from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, with continuous route optimization for sustainable and efficient supply chain solutions.
• Wagon Handling Rail logistics hub in Malmö, Sweden with in-house railway line and warehouse for direct loading and transshipment operations, serving as a critical link between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe.
• Barge and Terminal Container terminal in Hasselt on Zwarte Water for barge transport to and from the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam, emitting up to 75% less CO2 compared to road transport.
• Bike Logistics Specialized bicycle industry logistics managed since 1950, covering the complete process from deep-sea and multimodal transport to storage, assembly, final assembly, quality control, and distribution across Europe.
• Green Wagon Corridor Sustainable rail-focused logistics solution reducing CO2 emissions by up to 70%, combining rail-connected warehouses with integrated IT systems for real-time transparency.
• Lithium-ion Storage PGS 37-2 compliant storage facility in Laar for large-scale lithium-ion battery storage exceeding 40,000 m², designed for fire prevention, compartmentalization, and risk management to support EU battery passport compliance.
• Value Added Logistics Warehouse-based services including order picking, processing, assembly, quality control, labeling, and shipping, with engineers collaborating to optimize logistics processes for clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% CO₂ reduction achieved, recognized with three Lean & Green Stars
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ewals Cargo Care: Dutch-headquartered multimodal logistics operator with owned terminals, road/rail/barge intermodal services across Europe, and contract logistics warehousing — directly comparable to Westerman's owned-asset multimodal model.
• Raben Group: European family-owned contract logistics and multimodal transport group with owned warehouses across Western/Eastern Europe; competes in the same value-added warehousing and road-rail service space.
• Hoyer Group: German multimodal logistics company with bulk liquid transport, road, rail, and warehousing; comparable as a family-owned European mid-sized multimodal operator with specialized vertical services.
• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics and multimodal freight provider offering warehousing, value-added services, and multimodal transport — directly overlapping Westerman's contract-logistics proposition at larger scale.
• De Rijke: Dutch multimodal logistics firm combining road, rail, and inland shipping with warehousing and value-added services; close in size, geography, and family-ownership profile to Westerman.
• H.Essers: Belgian multimodal logistics specialist with strong Benelux/Southern Europe footprint, owned terminals, and value-added services including specialized chemical and goods handling.
• Vos Logistics: Netherlands-based multimodal provider combining road, rail, and inland shipping with warehousing and value-added services; similar size band and family-business heritage as Westerman.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with integrated road, rail, sea, air, and contract logistics; competes for the same enterprise multimodal shippers that Westerman targets in Europe.
• DB Schenker: European-headquartered logistics incumbent offering land, air, and ocean freight plus contract logistics; competes with Westerman for rail-led and contract-warehousing business in continental Europe.
• DSV: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics operator with deep multimodal and warehousing offerings across Europe; operates at much greater scale than Westerman but directly contests multimodal contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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