ATS Antwerp Travel Service

What ATS Antwerp Travel Service does

ATS Antwerp Travel Service (registered as Antwerp Travel Service BV, enterprise number BE 0704.801.307) is a Belgian passenger-transport operator founded in 2018 and headquartered in Antwerp. The company provides chauffeur-driven transport services, with its core business concentrated in maritime crew transfers to and from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, alongside VIP and executive transport, airport transfers, business shuttle work, event transport, and urgent document/delivery runs. Its primary customer segments are shipping lines, shipyards, and port-related corporates; named clients include MSC, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, EDR Antwerp Shipyard, Euro Nordic, Finnlines, and Cargill.

The company operates a fleet of 14 vehicles — 3 Mercedes E-class, 2 Mercedes V-class, 7 Mercedes Vito, and 2 Renault Trafic — supported by a team of 5-6 employees. Reported operating scale is approximately 1,400 trips per month and more than 50,000 travelers per year across an active base of over 800 business clients. ATS also operates the ATS Lounge, an exclusive waiting and reception facility for seafarers located near the port, and states GDPR-compliant data handling. There is no proprietary technology platform, booking app, or marketplace disclosed in the available material; operations appear to run on conventional dispatch workflows.

The business model is straightforward B2B service revenue: corporate clients book and pay per trip or under framework agreements, with several relationships traceable to at least 2019, suggesting recurring annual contracts rather than purely transactional volume. The company is privately held under owner/manager David Stuart (Zaakvoerder). No external funding rounds, investor disclosures, or revenue figures have been made public.

Name

ATS Antwerp Travel Service

Legal name

Antwerp Travel Service BV

Website

https://atsantwerp.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ATS Antwerp Travel Service is a Belgian chauffeur-driven transport operator founded in 2018, providing maritime crew transfers, VIP, airport, business, and event transport around the Port of Antwerp. It serves 800+ corporate clients with a 14-vehicle premium fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Ground Passenger Transportation Services

NAICS

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Transfer Services (Meet-and-Greet, Fixed-Route) (THADAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ground Transportation & Transfers Coordination (HSACAKAD)

Keywords

• Premium passenger transport
• Airport transfer services
• Maritime crew transport
• VIP chauffeur service
• Event ground transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Schilde

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Passenger Transport Services: Revenue generated from providing road passenger transportation services including airport transfers, port/crew transport, VIP transport, business transport, event transport, and urgent document/package delivery. Payment options include invoicing, direct payment in vehicle, or pre-arranged payment methods. Additional charges may apply for parking, tolls, ferry costs, waiting times, night surcharges, and exceptional operational costs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ATS Antwerp Travel Service provides premium passenger ground transportation services in the Antwerp region, available 24/7. Offerings span maritime/crew transport to and from Port of Antwerp-Bruges, VIP and executive chauffeur services, airport transfers, corporate business transport, event transport and urgent document/package delivery. Services are delivered with a premium Mercedes and Renault fleet and supported by an exclusive seafarer waiting lounge (ATS Lounge).

Product overview

ATS Antwerp Travel Service operates as a single, unified premium passenger transport service spanning multiple transport categories: maritime crew transport (Haven- en crew transport, Shuttle service), VIP and executive transport, airport transfers, business transport, event transport, and emergency courier services (Spoedtransport). The company manages a premium fleet of Mercedes vehicles (E-klasse, V-klasse, Vito) and Renault Trafic. The flagship ATS Lounge provides an exclusive waiting facility for seafarers in Antwerp. All services emphasize discretion, punctuality, and premium comfort with 24/7 availability. The company serves over 800 corporate clients and transports 50,000 travelers annually with 1,400 rides per month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATS Lounge: Exclusive waiting room for seafarers, centrally located in Antwerp.

Products and services

• Haven- en crew transport (Maritime & crew transport) 24/7 safe and punctual transport to and from the port for crews and seafarers, including shuttle services for maritime crew changes. Targeted at shipping companies, ship agencies and port operators.
• VIP vervoer (VIP transport) Discreet, comfortable VIP transport with luxury vehicles and personal chauffeur service for executives, celebrities and high-net-worth guests. Emphasizes privacy, no visible taxi signage and stylish presentation.
• Luchthavenvervoer (Airport transfer) Comfortable and hassle-free airport transfers to all airports with professional drivers. Punctual and reliable service for business travelers and individuals.
• Zakelijk vervoer (Business transport) Business transport for executives and teams. Efficient, flexible and representative service that is always on time and professional.
• Event & Shuttle transport Reliable transport for events, congresses, meetings and private functions, with flexible group transport and multiple vehicle coordination.
• Spoedtransport (Urgent courier / express delivery) Fast, secure delivery of documents and small packages with maximum care. Express courier service for time-critical shipments.
• Shuttle service Shuttle transport for crew members and port transfers, integrated with maritime transport services for shipping clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ travelers transported annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Talixo: Berlin-based ground transportation platform offering chauffeured transfers across European cities for corporate and B2B clients. Directly comparable to ATS on enterprise booking, premium fleet, and airport transfer focus, with a more developed technology layer.
• Hoppa: UK-based airport transfer and ground transport booking platform serving travelers and travel trade. Comparable to ATS on airport transfer segment, though more of a marketplace/aggregator than an asset-owning operator.
• Blacklane: Berlin-based global premium chauffeur service offering airport transfers, executive rides, and city-to-city service in 50+ countries. Closely comparable business model to ATS: vetted drivers, premium fleet, 24/7 booking, enterprise focus, and per-trip fixed pricing.
• Welcome Pickups: Athens-based airport transfer and ground transport specialist operating across Europe. Comparable to ATS's airport transfer and crew/business transport segments with a digitally-led booking flow and trained-driver model.
• Addison Lee: London-headquartered executive car service with a large corporate client base and own-driver premium fleet. Similar GTM motion to ATS: enterprise contracts, premium Mercedes vehicles, and a focus on reliability and discretion over app-based mass-market ride-hailing.
• Groundlink: US-based airport transfer and black-car service serving business travelers in major US cities. Comparable premium positioning and airport transfer focus to ATS, with a digital booking platform and corporate account management motion.
• Carey International: US-founded global chauffeured services company serving corporate accounts, VIPs, and airport transfers with owned-and-affiliated fleets. Comparable premium positioning, enterprise sales motion, and multi-segment offering (executive, events, roadshows).
• Wallenborn Transports: Luxembourg-headquartered transport and logistics company with a passenger segment serving airline crew and corporate clients at Luxembourg Airport. Closely comparable niche to ATS Antwerp's port/airline crew transport focus within a similar Benelux premium-services context.

Broad incumbents

• Sixt Ride: Premium chauffeur service extension of the Sixt mobility group, leveraging the parent car rental fleet to offer airport transfers and executive rides across Europe. Comparable premium airport transfer and executive segment, but as part of a much broader mobility portfolio rather than a niche specialist like ATS.

Emerging players

• Transferz: Amsterdam-based airport transfer platform connecting travelers and travel agents with vetted local chauffeur operators across Europe. Comparable airport transfer offering to ATS with overlapping enterprise distribution, though asset-light rather than fleet-owning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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