DLS
DLS (Dedicated Logistics Services) is a Netherlands-based 3PL/4PL logistics provider offering road, sea, and air freight plus warehousing across the Netherlands, Austria, and Romania. It serves automotive, e-commerce, retail, and general freight customers via proprietary TMS and WMS platforms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersIttervoort, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What DLS does
DLS (Dedicated Logistics Services) is a Netherlands-based 3PL and 4PL logistics provider that originated as a joint venture of small Romanian and Austrian transport companies combining their warehouses, trucks, and operational expertise under a Dutch holding structure. The company runs a pan-European transport and warehousing operation with daily departures to the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain/Portugal, and Scandinavia, a documented 24-hour express automotive lane between the Netherlands/Belgium and Austria and from Austria to Bucharest, and warehousing facilities in Roermond (1,500 m2), Breitenbrunn, Austria (1,000 m2), and Manolache near Bucharest (3,200 m2) — totaling 5,700 m2 of storage capacity. DLS owns 10 tractor units and 25 trailers and supplements capacity through partner "kilometer vehicles," groupage network consolidation, and shipping line relationships.
The technology stack is anchored by two proprietary customer-facing platforms: a Transport Management System (TMS, tms.dlservices.nl) that enables shipment booking, status checking, and Proof of Delivery retrieval, and a Warehouse Management System (WMS, wms.dlservices.nl) that provides real-time inventory visibility and stock movement. These are complemented by a Quotation Tool that surfaces sub-second pricing to established customers, a Tender Management module for 3PL/4PL procurement advisory, and online camera monitoring of stored goods. No AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or developer-facing integrations are documented.
DLS generates revenue across five streams: road transport services (FTL, LTL, groupage) on a transaction-fee basis, warehousing and storage as managed services, sea and air freight brokerage, tender management professional services, and a specialized Banden Hotel (Tire Hotel) service for automotive dealers and garages. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per engagement, with usage-based real-time pricing available to existing customers via the Quotation Tool. The customer base spans enterprise automotive spare parts distributors (primary vertical), SMB auto dealers and garages, designer outlet retailers (e.g., Designer Outlet Roermond), e-commerce web shops, and general freight shippers. Distribution is entirely sales-led, combining direct sales through [email protected] with tender-based procurement for larger accounts, under a "Fair Business" / "Company that Cares" brand positioning.
DLS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DLS
- Legal name
- Dedicated Logistics Services
- Website
- https://dls.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- DLS (Dedicated Logistics Services) is a Netherlands-based 3PL/4PL logistics provider offering road, sea, and air freight plus warehousing across the Netherlands, Austria, and Romania. It serves automotive, e-commerce, retail, and general freight customers via proprietary TMS and WMS platforms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DLS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL)
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (49311)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dedicated / Contract Carriage Brokerage (Shippers’ Managed Capacity) (TLACACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Automotive & Finished Vehicle (Car Hauler) TL Carriers (TLADADAJ), Retail Distribution Centers (Store Replenishment DCs) (TLALAEAA)
Keywords
Where DLS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ittervoort
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
DLS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Road Transport Services: Full Truck Load (FTL), Less than Truck Load (LTL), and groupage transport services across Europe, with primary focus on UK, Italy, Spain/Portugal, and Scandinavia routes. Revenue generated through contracted transport fees and spot rates.
- Warehousing & Storage: Storage and handling services at facilities in Netherlands, Austria, and Romania. Includes fiscal advantages through VAT deferment and consolidated storage rates.
- Sea and Air Freight: Advisory and brokerage services for ocean and air cargo, including import/export formalities and container coordination through partner shipping lines.
- Tender Management Services: 3PL/4PL advisory services including tender process management, carrier selection, and logistics organization consulting for shippers.
- Tire Hotel Services: Specialized storage and logistics for automotive tires with online application access. Service includes receiving, storage, and shipping of tire sets (1 to 1000 sets) for dealers and auto garages.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Real-time pricing for established customers |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Groupage/consolidation rates |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels2 records
DLS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DLS (Dedicated Logistics Services) is a 3PL/4PL logistics specialist offering road transport (FTL, LTL, and groupage), sea and air freight forwarding, and warehousing services across Europe. The company operates warehouses in the Netherlands, Austria, and Romania, and provides specialized automotive spare parts distribution with 24-hour express service, tire storage services, designer outlet logistics, and tender management advisory for transport procurement.
Product overview
DLS (Dedicated Logistics Services) operates as a unified logistics platform offering both transport and warehousing services across Europe. The core product portfolio centers on two online service portals: the Transport Management System (TMS) powering Order Entry, and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) powering the Warehouse Portal, both accessible to customers for real-time shipment tracking and inventory management. These are complemented by a Quotation Tool for instant pricing and Tender Management for procurement advisory. Transport services span road freight (FTL, LTL, groupage), sea and air freight, with specialized automotive logistics including a 24-hour express service. Logistics operations include storage and transshipment, a tire storage Hotel service, and warehousing across three facilities totaling 5700m2 in the Netherlands, Austria, and Romania. The company also provides fleet management with its own vehicles and trailers for diverse cargo requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Road Transport (FTL, LTL, Groupage) Full Truck Load (FTL), Less than Truck Load (LTL), and groupage consolidation transport services across Europe, delivered to B2B customers via own fleet and partner carriers on primary import/export trade lanes.
- Sea and Air Freight International ocean and air freight forwarding for B2B customers, including advisory on import/export formalities and coordination with shipping lines for container booking.
- Warehousing and Distribution Warehousing and distribution services for B2B customers across three European locations in the Netherlands, Austria, and Romania, including fiscal advantages through VAT deferment and consolidated storage rates.
- Storage and Transshipment Storage and transshipment services for supply chain and e-commerce logistics, including online camera monitoring systems allowing customers to view their stored goods remotely.
- Automotive Logistics Specialized automotive spare parts distribution service for automotive distributors and dealers, offering daily departures across Europe with a 24-hour express lane from Netherlands/Belgium to Austria and Austria to Bucharest, Romania.
- Designer Outlet Logistics Dedicated daily delivery and distribution service for Designer Outlet Roermond retailers, providing storage and distribution of goods with strict before 10:00 AM delivery using small vehicles sized for outlet center access.
- Tire Hotel Specialized tire storage, receiving, and shipping service for automotive dealers, traders, and garages, handling between 1 and 1000 tire sets with an online application for shipment management.
- Tender Management Advisory 3PL/4PL advisory service for B2B shippers, supporting transport and logistics procurement through market analysis, tender strategy, carrier selection, and contract monitoring to realize savings and create win-win outcomes.
Quantifiable outcome
- 24-hour delivery to Austria from Netherlands/Belgium
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use DLS
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
DLS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
DLS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Romanian Transport CompaniescoreJoint venture partner contributing warehouse facilities, trucks, knowledge, and expertise in Romania. Combined with Austrian partner to form DLS joint venture for pan-European logistics services.
- Austrian Transport CompaniescoreJoint venture partner contributing warehouse facilities, trucks, knowledge, and expertise in Austria. Combined with Romanian partner to form DLS joint venture for pan-European logistics services.
- Groupage NetworkminorDLS is affiliated with a groupage network allowing bundling and consolidation of smaller shipments for efficient European delivery.
- Shipping Lines (Various)minorPartnerships with multiple shipping lines for sea freight container coordination and services.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
DLS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nunner Logistics: Dutch-headquartered asset-based European 3PL providing road transport, groupage and contract logistics from the Netherlands; comparable to DLS by geography, asset-based model and mid-market B2B customer focus.
- DACHSER: German-headquartered European road haulage and contract logistics specialist with own fleet and European groupage network; comparable to DLS as an asset-based European road/warehouse 3PL serving B2B shippers.
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global forwarder with strong European road, air and sea freight plus contract logistics; comparable to DLS as an asset-based European road/warehouse 3PL serving automotive and general freight shippers.
- ID Logistics: French-headquartered international contract logistics specialist with European warehousing and transport operations; comparable to DLS as a dedicated contract logistics and warehousing provider for multi-vertical B2B customers.
- Rhenus Logistics: German family-owned logistics group specializing in European road freight, contract logistics and warehousing; comparable to DLS as a mid-sized, asset-heavy European 3PL with multi-vertical exposure.
Broad incumbents
- DB Schenker: Major European land transport and contract logistics provider operating FTL/LTL and integrated warehousing; comparable to DLS as a full-service European road freight and warehousing operator.
- Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder with strong European road, contract logistics and integrated warehousing offerings; comparable to DLS as a one-stop European freight and logistics provider for B2B shippers.
- CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, road freight and warehousing across Europe; comparable to DLS as a European multi-vertical 3PL competing for the same B2B contract logistics customers.
- DHL Freight: Deutsche Post DHL's European road freight business offering FTL, LTL, groupage and customs services; comparable to DLS as a pan-European road freight and customs broker competing on similar UK/IT/ES/PT corridors.
- DSV: Global freight forwarder and road transport provider with deep European road, air and sea capabilities; comparable because it competes with DLS for European road freight and contract logistics customers across the same corridors.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
DLS social profiles
Digital presenceDLS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DLS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
DLS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DLS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about DLS
What does DLS do?
DLS (Dedicated Logistics Services) is a 3PL/4PL logistics specialist offering road transport (FTL, LTL, and groupage), sea and air freight forwarding, and warehousing services across Europe. The company operates warehouses in the Netherlands, Austria, and Romania, and provides specialized automotive spare parts distribution with 24-hour express service, tire storage services, designer outlet logistics, and tender management advisory for transport procurement.
Is DLS a public or private company?
DLS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was DLS founded?
DLS was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is DLS based?
DLS is headquartered in Ittervoort, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does DLS make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Road Transport Services are the primary driver. The others are warehousing & Storage, sea and Air Freight, tender Management Services and tire Hotel Services.
Who are DLS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nunner Logistics, DACHSER, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, ID Logistics and Rhenus Logistics. Broad incumbents are DB Schenker, Kuehne+Nagel, CEVA Logistics, DHL Freight and DSV.
Does DLS have an API?
No public API is recorded for DLS.
What industry is DLS in?
DLS's product category is Third-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL). Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLACACAF, Dedicated / Contract Carriage Brokerage (Shippers’ Managed Capacity), with a secondary code of TLADADAJ, Automotive & Finished Vehicle (Car Hauler) TL Carriers. Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.