AB Texel

What AB Texel does

AB Texel (legal entity: AB Transport Group) is a privately held Dutch logistics company founded in 1925 on the island of Texel and headquartered in Oudeschild, Netherlands. Operating through six specialized divisions — Agricultural Products, Feed Transport, Liquid Food, Refrigerated Food, Dry Food, and Special Transport — the company serves enterprise clients across the agri, food, and construction sectors in Western Europe (Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, France). It is the parent-owned subsidiary of Royal A-ware. AB Texel operates a fleet of approximately 1,825–1,875 trucks and 3,050–3,125 trailers, employs roughly 3,100–3,200 people across 24 locations in 5 countries, and self-describes as the market leader in potato and agricultural product transport in Western Europe.

The company's core offering is "logistieke ontzorging" (logistics disburdening) delivered across three integration tiers: (1) full logistics outsourcing, (2) joint optimization via data dashboards and KPI-driven process improvement, and (3) "chain director" supply chain integration where AB Texel takes over full provisioning planning. Revenue is generated through bespoke, contract-based managed services priced per engagement under multi-year agreements with enterprise clients. The technology stack is proprietary rather than partner-facing: real-time track-and-trace, custom KPI dashboards co-developed with client analysts, the AB Track mobile app, the AB Xtra customer portal, the AB Connect internal driver app, and the GreenFlow traffic-light prioritization app.

AB Texel's commercial model is direct enterprise field sales with dedicated account management, supported by industry trade shows (British Potato, PotatoEurope), case studies, and a sustainability-led content/employer-branding push. The fleet is being progressively transitioned to alternative fuels — 175 Bio-LNG trucks targeted by end-2026, plus fully electric milk combinations and HVO deployment in the UK — aligned with a 40% CO2 per tonne-km reduction target by 2030 (vs 2025) and net zero by 2050 shared with parent Royal A-ware. Recent inorganic moves include the September 2026 acquisition of RWZ AG's bulk transport activities into a new German subsidiary and the February 2026 divestiture of exceptional/heavy haulage to KTF Harlingen to refocus Special Transport on its core flat-trailer and crane business.

Name

AB Texel

Legal name

AB Transport Group

Website

https://abtexel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AB Texel is a 100-year-old Dutch privately held logistics provider specializing in bulk agricultural, food, and special transport across Western Europe, operating ~1,875 trucks from 24 locations in five countries for enterprise agri, food, and construction clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Grain Carting & In-Field Hauling Services (AFACAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fleet Management Services (Lifecycle, Compliance, Safety, Driver Programs) (TLABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Agricultural bulk transport
• Food logistics services
• Refrigerated road freight
• Special flatbed transport
• Animal feed logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Oudeschild

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics & Transport Services: AB Texel generates revenue through providing bespoke logistics and transport services to clients in agri, food, and construction sectors. Services are delivered through a fleet of owned trucks and trailers operated by company drivers. Revenue is generated on a per-shipment or contracted service basis, typically under multi-year partnership agreements. Services span agricultural products (potatoes, grains), animal feed, liquid food (dairy), refrigerated food, dry food (flour), and special/flatbed transport.
2. Logistics Outsourcing & Supply Chain Integration: Beyond basic transport, AB Texel offers full supply chain integration services, taking over complete provisioning planning for clients. This represents a higher-value, managed-service revenue stream where AB Texel acts as chain director and assumes greater operational responsibility.
3. Warehousing (Conditioned Storage): AB Texel offers warehousing services through geconditioneerde (climate-controlled) storage locations, particularly supporting the refrigerated food (AB Texel Fresh) division.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AB Texel provides specialized road transport and logistics services across Western Europe for agricultural products (potatoes, grains), animal feed, liquid food (dairy), refrigerated food, dry food (flour), and special/flatbed loads for the construction sector. Beyond core transport, the company offers full logistics outsourcing (logistieke ontzorging), joint optimization using custom data dashboards, and full supply chain integration where AB Texel acts as chain director managing provisioning planning for clients. Services are delivered using an owned fleet of approximately 1,825 trucks and 3,050 trailers, supported by digital tools such as real-time track & trace, customer dashboards, and driver applications.

Product overview

AB Texel is a logistics service provider operating a multi-module service portfolio across agri, food, and construction transport. Its core transport services span six specialised divisions: Agricultural Products (bulk potato and crop transport, market leader in Western Europe), Feed Transport (bulk and bagged animal feed), Liquid Food Transport (tanker transport of dairy and liquid foods), Refrigerated Food Transport (with conditioned warehousing), Dry Food Transport (flour and bagged goods), and Special/Flat Transport (construction logistics with inloaders, flat trailers, and crane combinations). These transport services are supported by a suite of proprietary technology modules: AB Track (real-time freight tracking app for customers), AB Xtra (customer portal for orders, invoices, and dashboards), AB Connect (internal driver communication app), GreenFlow App (traffic light prioritisation for fuel savings), and Customised Data Dashboards (co-developed KPI dashboards for logistics performance monitoring). Training is delivered via AB Move on Academy, the company's own training centre. The overall approach follows three tiers: Logistics Disburdening (full process management), Joint Optimisation (data-driven process improvement), and Joint Integration (chain director role with full supply planning). The company operates a modern fleet including Bio-LNG, electric, and HVO-powered vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AB Move on Academy: Internal training center providing customized training programs for AB Texel drivers and staff
• AB Track App
• AB Xtra Klantenportaal
• AB Connect App
• GreenFlow App

Products and services

• Agricultural Products Transport Bulk road transport of potatoes and other agricultural commodities across Western Europe, using tippers and underlossers; AB Texel is the self-described market leader in this segment, operating from a dense depot and standplaats network close to growers and processors. Includes joint planning and a regierol (control role) consolidating client orders into single consolidated plans.
• Feed Transport (Veevoer)

Quantifiable outcome

• ~8% reduction in average fuel consumption between 2017 and 2024 through eco-driving coaching, saving ~700,000 litres of diesel per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RWZ AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2026RWZ AG, one of Germany's largest agricultural trading companies, entered into a bulk transport partnership with AB Texel. Effective 1 September 2026, AB Texel took over RWZ AG's bulk transport activities (primarily grains and fertilisers). The fleet and relevant employees transferred to AB Texel Feed Deutschland GmbH. The partnership consolidates AB Texel's German network, improves capacity utilisation and fill rates, and enables more efficient transport flow management. Seasonal complementarity between the two companies' transport streams was a key driver.
• KTF HarlingenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026KTF Harlingen, a family-owned total logistics provider active since 2007 in heavy and special transport, crane rental, lifting equipment, aerial work platforms, and assembly/dismantling, took over AB Texel Special Transport's exceptional and heavy transport activities on 1 February 2026. The transfer included four heavy trucks with trailers, escort buses, and several specialists. AB Texel Special Transport refocused on its core activities: internal loaders, flat trailers, and truck-mounted crane combinations.
• ForFarmerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019ForFarmers (international animal feed company) and AB Texel signed a multi-year partnership agreement in April 2019. AB Texel acts as control partner overseeing bulk feed transport, working with ForFarmers' planning teams to jointly pursue optimisation. The partnership includes joint KPI development, custom data dashboards, weekly operational meetings, and shared access to the data platform. Results include reduced empty kilometres and improved delivery performance. The partnership was renewed/strengthened in subsequent years.
• Royal A-warecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal A-ware is the parent company of AB Texel. AB Texel provides logistics services to Royal A-ware's dairy and cheese operations, including the pioneering electric milk transport route from dairy farm to the Royal A-ware cheese dairy in Heerenveen. Shared sustainability targets (40% CO2 reduction per tonne-km by 2030, net zero by 2050) underpin the joint sustainability strategy.
• Volvo TruckscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAB Texel partners with Volvo Trucks for the supply of (Bio-)LNG trucks. The partnership includes Volvo Gold service contracts covering preventive maintenance, repairs, remote diagnostics, and real-time monitoring. Volvo's FH (Bio-)LNG trucks with the updated fuel-efficient LNG engine and 225 kg fuel tank are central to AB Texel's sustainable fleet strategy. The collaboration dates back to 2016 when AB Texel first purchased LNG trucks from Volvo.
• DAF TruckscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAB Texel uses DAF Trucks as a primary supplier for its modern fleet. The New Generation DAF trucks deliver approximately 5% fuel consumption reduction compared to older models. DAF states that fuel efficiency of its vehicles has improved by an average of 1% per year over the past 20 years through technical innovations. DAF trucks feature enhanced safety options including an extra passenger-side window with one-way vision film reducing blind spots.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Simon Loos: Privately owned Dutch logistics provider with strong supermarket, food (including temperature-controlled) and non-food distribution operations across the Benelux. Comparable to AB Texel in truckload-style food distribution, Dutch private ownership and Western European geography.
• Vos Logistics: Family-owned Dutch logistics group providing bulk, container, food and distribution services across Europe. Closely comparable to AB Texel in Dutch heritage, food/agriculture focus, multi-decade private ownership and integrated road plus warehousing service model.
• Jan de Rijk Logistics: Privately owned Dutch road logistics provider with pan-European multi-sector services including warehousing, food distribution and specialist transport. Closely comparable to AB Texel in geography, private ownership profile, multi-vertical service mix and asset-heavy truck/trailer fleet model.
• Waberer's International: Hungarian-headquartered asset-heavy European road transport operator with a large owned truck fleet providing full-truckload services across the EU. Comparable to AB Texel in fleet-based European road logistics, though Waberer is more generalist in cargo mix and more exposed to asset-heavy cyclicality.
• Girteka: One of the largest truck operators in Europe, Lithuanian-headquartered, providing full-truckload and partial-load transport across the EU with a very large owned fleet. Comparable to AB Texel in fleet-scale European road logistics, but Girteka operates a much more generalist cargo mix and is more spot-market exposed.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Denmark-headquartered global freight forwarder and one of the largest European road logistics operators following its Schenker acquisition. Competes with AB Texel for European enterprise road freight contracts but operates across many verticals and modes far beyond agri-food, at materially larger scale.
• Rhenus Logistics: German contract logistics and transport provider within the Rethmann Group, operating European road freight plus specialised food and agri logistics. Comparable to AB Texel in European agri-food road logistics and family-owned corporate profile, at larger scale and broader scope.
• DACHSER: Family-owned German logistics company running one of Europe's largest full-truckload and contract logistics networks, with a dedicated food logistics division. Comparable to AB Texel in European road trucking execution and food-sector exposure, but broader in scope and substantially larger.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global logistics provider with contract logistics, road freight and distribution operations across Europe, including dedicated food and retail verticals. Competes with AB Texel for European enterprise transport contracts but offers broader multi-modal capabilities.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with significant European road, perishables and food logistics operations. Overlaps AB Texel on enterprise food and beverage customers but is far larger and multi-modal.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/sXoj0qCjWLI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abtexel

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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