CH Dekker Transport

What CH Dekker Transport does

C.H. Dekker Transport B.V. is a privately held, family-owned Dutch road-transport company founded in 1949 by Cees Dekker in Ilpendam, North Holland, and now led in its third generation by General Director Martin Dekker. The company operates a fleet of roughly 40 trucks and 100 trailers, of which most are multipurpose and several are equipped with cranes (up to 28m mast length), coil-gutters for steel coils, twistlock systems for containers, and extendable open trailers up to 32m for sheet piling and exceptional loads. It serves primarily B2B customers in the steel and metal industry, construction and building materials, container logistics, and a niche in exceptional/oversized transport that includes Class 7 radioactive materials under NCS-qualification. A 7,000 sqm site in Ilpendam, including ~3,300 sqm of mostly heated storage, underpins a "Bouwhub" consolidation model that aggregates construction materials from multiple suppliers for just-in-time delivery to sites in the Amsterdam region.

The core technology stack is built on third-party on-board computers (Groeneveld ICT Solutions, ATX Boordcomputers) integrated with an in-house transport management system, providing real-time GPS-based shipment tracking, automated status notifications, and a customer login portal, with EDI-style data exchange in CSV and XML formats. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (Dekra), VCA for all employees, CO2-Prestatieladder Level 3 (SKAO), and NCS-qualification for radioactive materials, and the full truck fleet complies with Euro 6 emissions with some HVO100 operation. Go-to-market is relationship-driven enterprise field sales: General Director Martin Dekker personally initiates key accounts (e.g., Microbeton in 2013), with a heavy reliance on word-of-mouth referrals and direct outreach; marketing is otherwise limited to a Dutch/English website, a Facebook page, and a single RTL7 Business TV feature. Revenue is generated through per-shipment/contract freight transport, managed-services storage and consolidation, and ancillary permit acquisition and logistics advisory, with no public pricing or revenue disclosure; the company appears financially healthy and free of external investment, with two completed tuck-in acquisitions in 1993 (Helsloot & Zoon) and 2015 (Boomgaard Transport) that added steel, paper, and sheet pile expertise.

Name

CH Dekker Transport

Legal name

C.H. Dekker Transport B.V.

Website

https://chdekker.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

C.H. Dekker Transport B.V. is a family-owned Dutch road-transport company (founded 1949) operating ~40 trucks from Ilpendam near Amsterdam, serving B2B customers in steel, construction materials, container logistics, and exceptional/oversized loads including Class 7 radioactive materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road freight transport services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA), Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH), Automotive & Industrial Parts Transload (TLALAFAE)

Keywords

• Freight transport services
• Steel transport
• Construction logistics
• Exceptional load transport
• Container haulage

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilpendam

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Freight transport services: B2B freight transport services for construction materials, steel, containers, and specialized/exceptional cargo. Revenue generated through contracted transport services, likely on a per-shipment or contract basis. Customers include construction companies, steel suppliers, and building materials distributors.
2. Storage and consolidation services: The company offers storage capacity (approximately 3,300 sqm, over half of which is heated) and consolidation services at its Ilpendam premises. Goods are collected from suppliers and consolidated for simultaneous, timed delivery to construction sites.
3. Permit acquisition and advisory services: C.H. Dekker handles permit acquisition for exceptional transport on behalf of clients, relieving customers of administrative burden. Also provides logistics advisory and optimization consulting for customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

C.H. Dekker Transport B.V. is a Dutch B2B road freight transport company that provides specialized trucking services for steel (coils, plates, bundles), construction materials, containers, and exceptional/oversized cargo across the Netherlands and internationally. The company operates from a 7,000 sqm Ilpendam site serving as a consolidation hub (Bouwhub) and runs a fleet of approximately 40 trucks and 100 trailers equipped with cranes, coil-gutters, twistlocks, and extendable open trailers. It complements transport execution with permit acquisition for exceptional loads, real-time shipment tracking via onboard computers and TMS, and storage/consolidation services.

Product overview

C.H. Dekker Transport is a family-owned Dutch transport company offering a comprehensive suite of freight transport services. The core offering consists of general transport services for various cargo types, complemented by specialized services including steel transport (coils, bundles, and plates), sheet pile transport, container transport, special transport, and exceptional/oversized cargo transport. The company operates a Building Logistics Hub that consolidates construction materials and provides Just-In-Time delivery. Supporting services include warehouse and storage facilities (7,000+ m² site with 3,300 m² storage), forklift operations, fleet management with real-time tracking, and vehicle maintenance. The diverse product portfolio is unified by the company's 40+ truck fleet and approximately 100 trailers, all supported by onboard computer systems and a centralized transport management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport Services (general freight) Core B2B road freight transport service for general and specialized cargo, utilizing a fleet of over 40 trucks and approximately 100 multipurpose and specialized trailers; serves construction, steel, container, and exceptional-load customers nationally and internationally.
• Steel Transport (coils, bundles) Specialized transport for steel coils and bundles using closed trailers equipped with coil-gutters and sliding roofs for top-loading/unloading, with rear portals expandable to 3.5m width to prevent cargo damage; for steel traders, processors, and coating companies.
• Steel Plate Transport Transport of steel plates using flatbed trailers up to 13.60m in length, capable of rear loading with rope racks for secure transport of various dimensions; for steel processors and traders shipping cut-plate cargoes.
• Sheet Pile (Damwand) Transport Transport of steel sheet piles (damwanden) using open trailers with flatbed extenders up to 32m length and maximum width of 3.5m; for sheet-piling contractors and construction firms, with expertise originating from the acquired Boomgaard Transport operation.
• Container Transport Transport of all standard container types including high-cube (HC) containers using twistlock connections on flatbed trailers; serves intermodal and shipping customers moving containers into and out of Benelux logistics hubs.
• Special Transport Flexible transport solutions for diverse logistical challenges using equipment adapted to specific customer requirements, including crane-equipped box trucks and multipurpose trailers; for customers whose loads do not fit standard truck configurations.
• Exceptional (Oversized) Transport Oversized and overweight cargo transport requiring special national and international permits, with open trailers extendable to 32m in length and loads up to 3.5m wide; C.H. Dekker handles permit acquisition on behalf of clients; for industrial and construction customers with abnormal loads.
• Construction Materials Transport Transport of construction materials using multiple box trucks, several equipped with cranes, with consolidation services for building goods collected from multiple suppliers and delivered simultaneously to construction sites; for construction companies, builders' merchants, and building materials suppliers in the Amsterdam region.
• Building Logistics Hub (Bouwhub) Construction logistics service including early consultation on large building projects, consolidation of various products from multiple suppliers at the Ilpendam yard, Just-In-Time or on-call delivery to construction sites, and project management for optimizing transport flows; for large construction projects in the Amsterdam region seeking to reduce transport movements and on-site congestion.
• Class 7 Radioactive Materials Transport Loading, unloading, and transport of Class 7 radioactive substances and objects, performed under C.H. Dekker's NCS-qualification with ADR Class 7-endorsed drivers; for industrial groups and logistics subsidiaries requiring certified radioactive-materials transport capability.

Named customers10 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DAF ITS (DAF Independent Truck Service)minorOthersDAF ITS provides maintenance services for the company's DAF trucks. Being part of the DAF ITS network ensures on-road assistance throughout the company's operational area.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nabuurs Logistics: Dutch logistics provider with dedicated construction logistics, FMCG distribution, and container transport offerings. Comparable in B2B focus on Dutch construction supply chains and consolidation services similar to the Bouwhub model.
• Rotra: Dutch forwarder and transport provider with strong Netherlands/Belgium/Germany road network and specialized capabilities. Comparable in B2B mid-market focus, fleet size, and cross-border Benelux service profile.
• Peter Appel Transport: Dutch transport and warehousing company with construction, container, and general freight services. Comparable in Benelux focus, fleet composition, and the inclusion of dedicated construction logistics capabilities.
• Ewals Cargo Care: Dutch-headquartered specialized freight and heavy-haul road carrier with a pan-European network. Highly comparable to C.H. Dekker in focus on specialized equipment, mega-trailers, and project/heavy cargo, though at materially larger scale.
• Wagenborg: Dutch heavy-haul, exceptional transport, and logistics group. Directly comparable to C.H. Dekker's exceptional/oversized load, crane, and permit-handling capabilities, though operating at significantly larger scale with international reach.
• Vos Logistics: Benelux-based transport and logistics company offering general freight, container, and specialized services. Comparable in geographic footprint (Netherlands/Belgium), customer segments, and mix of standard and specialized transport.
• Koninklijke E. van der Spek: Dutch transport and logistics group with strong exposure to construction, steel, and exceptional transport. Closely comparable in customer base and service mix to C.H. Dekker, operating from the Netherlands with specialized equipment.
• W. de Vos Transport: Mid-sized Dutch specialized carrier focused on steel and construction freight. Closely comparable to C.H. Dekker in vertical focus (steel coils, construction materials) and family-owned mid-market positioning.

Emerging players

• Mammoet: Dutch heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist. Comparable in exceptional load, oversized cargo, and crane-based handling expertise, but with a much larger international footprint and a focus on project-based heavy lift rather than recurring freight.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics incumbent with extensive road, air, sea, and project cargo operations. Overlaps with C.H. Dekker on Dutch heavy/specialized road freight but operates at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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