De Vries Transport Hallum

What De Vries Transport Hallum does

De Vries Transport Hallum (legal entity: Internationaal Transportbedrijf De Vries Zn. B.V.) is a Dutch family-owned logistics provider founded in 1925, headquartered in Hallum, Friesland, and owned since 2009 by brothers Gerrit Douwe de Vries (operationally leading) and Benno de Vries. The company offers integrated temperature-controlled transport and warehousing for the European food industry, with current operations at three sites (Hallum, Drachten, and Veghel), approximately 80 tractor-trailer combinations including 9 LZV (Lange Zware Voertuigen) long-heavy vehicles, and roughly 38,000 m² of warehousing capacity holding up to 42,000 pallet positions. Active across ten European countries, it specializes in daily Benelux distribution plus weekly conditioned, refrigerated, and frozen runs into Germany, France, the UK, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Scandinavia; service scope spans groupage to full-truckload, cross-docking, inbound and outbound handling, re-labeling, customs clearance coordination, and a customs-bonded warehouse (Douane Entrepot).

Core technology is conventional logistics IT rather than proprietary IP: an automated WMS and TMS backbone, EDI-based digital message exchange with customers and partners, PowerBI for analytics, Trimble/Fleethours and Absence Planner for fleet and workforce management, and GPS track-and-trace onboard computers deployed across all tractor units enabling minute-accurate shipment visibility. The customer-facing TranspasOnline portal exposes live shipment data. The fleet includes two Scania R410 LNG tractors deployed on German LZV routes, in partnership with Scania Rinsma, while the LZV combination itself was co-developed with Draco (Sneek) to extend load length from 13.60 m to 21.20 m. Food-safety and organic certifications (IFS Logistics through 2026, SKAL through 2027) underpin retailer eligibility.

Commercial model is sales-led and transaction-based, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Customers request quotes via dedicated online forms for transport and warehousing, and revenue is generated across three streams: transport services (Benelux and international, conditioned to frozen), warehousing and storage (dry, conditioned, and bonded, across three locations), and specialized logistics services (customs coordination, labeling, full supply-chain management for food customers). The go-to-market leans on a professional website, the online magazine "De Vries Inside," direct email and phone outreach, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube), and earned media coverage; customers access operations via the TranspasOnline portal. The company is privately held with no parent, no subsidiaries, no external investors, and no app, SDK, or partner-facing API.

Name

De Vries Transport Hallum

Legal name

Internationaal Transportbedrijf De Vries Zn. B.V.

Website

https://devries-hallum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

De Vries Transport Hallum is a 100-year-old Dutch family-owned logistics provider specializing in temperature-controlled food transport and warehousing, serving confectionery and bakery manufacturers with daily Benelux distribution, weekly European conditioned and frozen runs, and a customs-bonded warehouse offering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hallum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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: Revenue generated from national (Benelux) and international transport services, including groupage, FTL, conditioned, refrigerated, and frozen transport. Services also include cross-dock operations and direct deliveries.
2. Warehousing & Storage Services: Revenue from dry storage, conditioned storage, bonded warehouse/douane entrepot services, and inbound/outbound logistics. Storage locations in Hallum, Drachten, and Veghel.
3. Specialized Logistics Services: Additional services including customs clearance coordination, (over) labeling, and full supply chain management for the food industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Vries Transport Hallum is a Dutch family-owned logistics provider specializing in transport and warehousing for the food industry. It offers national (Benelux) and international conditioned, refrigerated, frozen, and ambient transport, together with dry and conditioned storage, cross-docking, inbound/outbound handling, and bonded warehouse (douane entrepot) customs services from three Dutch locations (Hallum, Drachten, Veghel). It operates a fleet of roughly 80 truck combinations including 9 LZV long heavy vehicles and two Scania R410 LNG tractors, serving customers across 10 European countries.

Product overview

De Vries Transport Hallum is a family-owned logistics company (established 1925) offering integrated transport and warehousing services for the food industry. The company operates a unified service portfolio consisting of Benelux Transport, International Transport, and Warehousing (including dry storage, conditioned storage, and bonded warehouse). The core fleet of 80 tractor units provides daily distribution and full loads for dough, confectionery, and packaging materials, while warehousing facilities span three locations (Hallum, Drachten, Veghel) with 32,400 m² of storage and 26,000 pallet positions. Services are offered uncooled, conditioned, refrigerated, or frozen, and include inbound/outbound handling and customs clearance. Customers can access live shipment tracking via the TranspasOnline portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Benelux Transport National transport services within the Benelux region offering daily distribution and full load shipments for dough, confectionery, and packaging materials, including conditioned, refrigerated, and frozen transport options. Targeted at food manufacturers, processors, and retailers needing reliable Dutch and Belgian distribution.
• International Transport International transport services covering 10 European countries (including Germany, France, England, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, and Denmark), operating from three Dutch storage facilities with full inbound and outbound control, utilizing approximately 80 transport combinations ranging from groupage to FTL.
• Dry and Conditioned Warehousing Food-grade dry and conditioned storage at three Dutch locations (Hallum, Drachten, Veghel) with a combined floor area of 32,400 m² and approximately 26,000 pallet positions, including 2,500 m² of conditioned storage. Designed for food manufacturers and retailers needing compliant ambient or temperature-controlled warehousing.
• Bonded Warehouse / Douane Entrepot Customs bonded warehouse facility allowing temporary storage or transit of imported goods without immediate payment of import duties and VAT until the goods enter free circulation in the EU. Targeted at importers and exporters needing customs duty deferral and flexible cross-border logistics.
• Inbound and Outbound Logistics End-to-end inbound and outbound warehousing coordination, including receiving, put-away, order picking, value-added services such as re-labeling, and dispatch handling. Geared to food industry customers seeking integrated receiving and shipping under one provider.
• TranspasOnline Customer Portal Online customer portal (TranspasOnline) providing real-time shipment tracking and visibility for De Vries Transport Hallum customers, accessed via the company's customer login at transpasonline.nl. Aimed at B2B customers needing minute-level visibility of their goods in transit.

Quantifiable outcome

• LZV combinations increase loading capacity from 13.60 m to 21.20 m, reducing the number of trips needed and lowering CO2 emissions per unit transported.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Draco (Sneek)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Draco from Sneek developed the innovative LZV (Lange Zware Voertuigen / Long Heavy Vehicle) combination used by De Vries Hallum. These b-double sliders are the first in the Netherlands where standard rigid trailers can be used in Germany without modifications. The LZV combination increases loading capacity from 13.60 m to 21.20 m.
• Scania Rinsma (Berlikum/Drachten)coreTechnology or IntegrationScania Rinsma Berlikum Drachten supplied two Scania R410 LNG tractors to De Vries Hallum. These trucks are specifically deployed for German routes as LZV combinations. Scania is a key vehicle supplier supporting the company's sustainability and fleet modernization goals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider with substantial European road, air, and sea freight plus warehousing. Operates as a broad incumbent that competes with De Vries for European food customers.
• ID Logistics: International contract logistics group operating across Europe and emerging markets, serving retail, FMCG, and food customers with warehousing and transport. Comparable services but at much larger scale.
• Raben Group: Pan-European logistics provider offering road transport, warehousing, and contract logistics across 13 countries with a strong food and FMCG portfolio. Comparable food-grade capabilities at a much larger scale.
• Nagel-group: European logistics specialist in temperature-controlled food distribution across multiple countries. Comparable food-grade specialization at a larger, multi-country scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest logistics providers with road, contract logistics, and integrated supply chain solutions. Broad incumbent competing for European food and retail logistics contracts.

Direct peers

• Versteijnen Logistics: Dutch logistics provider offering transport, warehousing, and value-added services for retail and food customers in Benelux and Europe. Comparable as a mid-sized specialist in similar verticals.
• GVT Transport & Logistics: Dutch mid-market transport and logistics operator with road haulage and warehousing services across the Benelux and wider Europe. Comparable in size, geography, and B2B transport model.
• Simon Loos: Large Dutch family-owned transport and logistics company specializing in food, consumer goods, and retail distribution across Benelux and Europe. Directly comparable in scale, customer base, and food-grade specialization.
• Bakker Transport Group: Dutch transport company focused on conditioned food and consumer goods transport across Europe. Closely comparable in food specialization, fleet size, and cross-dock operations.
• Jan de Rijk Logistics: Dutch transport and logistics provider offering European road transport, warehousing, and specialized services including pharma and food. Comparable in European coverage and multi-temperature capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Internationaal-Transportbedrijf-De-Vries-Zn-BV-100063717063132
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/internationaal-transportbedrijf-de-vries-zn-bv

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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