LCW Groningen B.V.

What LCW Groningen B.V. does

LCW Groningen B.V. is a privately held Dutch B2B logistics provider founded in 2003, headquartered in Groningen with secondary operations in Groenekan (Utrecht), Tiel, and Echt. The company offers an integrated portfolio of three core services: road transport across the Benelux, warehousing in a 23,000+ square metre logistics centre, and last-mile/regional distribution. Service lines are specialised by cargo type, including electric/emission-free transport under the 'LCW Groen op Weg' sustainability programme, kooiaap (swap body) transport for self-loading operations, volume transport for retail pallet flows, dedicated transport contracts, and climate-controlled storage for food and pharmaceutical customers.

Underlying capabilities include a modern fleet of tautliners, volume combinations, and electric trucks; a solar-powered charging yard equipped with more than 2,500 solar panels; and digital tooling comprising the MijnLCW client portal, LCWonline ordering platform, and Transpasonline live tracking. LCW holds BRC Storage & Distribution (Issue 4) and ISO 9001 certifications, both UKAS-accredited, enabling service to regulated food and pharmaceutical customers. The company is also STL-recognised as a training company, supporting internal driver development.

Revenue is generated through per-shipment transport fees, warehousing and storage rentals (including conditioned and cold storage), distribution contracts, and value-added services such as order management, picking, and e-fulfilment. The company operates a direct B2B sales model with no intermediaries, serving customers across construction and building materials, food and perishables, pharmaceutical and life sciences, retail and e-commerce, and agriculture. Geographic coverage spans the Benelux (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg), with more than 100 trucks dispatched daily from LCW's operational locations.

Name

LCW Groningen B.V.

Legal name

LCW Groningen B.V.

Website

https://lcw.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LCW Groningen B.V. is a privately held Dutch B2B logistics provider founded in 2003, offering integrated transport, warehousing, and distribution services across the Benelux from a 23,000+ sqm logistics centre, serving construction, food, pharmaceutical, retail, and agricultural clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Warehousing (GDP-Compliant) (TLAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite) (TLAAAKAL)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Contract warehousing services
• Cold chain logistics
• Benelux distribution services
• E-commerce fulfilment

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Transport Services: Revenue is generated through the provision of road transport services across the Benelux. Services include standard transport, electric/emission-free transport, kooiaap (swap body) transport, volume transport, and dedicated transport contracts. Customers are billed per shipment or under contract arrangements.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Fees for storing goods in LCW's logistics centre of approximately 23,000 sqm. Services include standard warehousing, climate-controlled storage for perishables and pharmaceuticals, storage of non-standard sized goods, and (e-)fulfilment services. Revenue is generated through space rental and handling service fees.
3. Distribution: Distribution services covering the Benelux, including just-in-time delivery, cross-docking, and final-mile delivery to end customers of clients. Revenue is earned per delivery or under ongoing service agreements.
4. Value Added Services: Additional services such as order management, picking, repackaging, and custom logistics processing bundled with core storage and transport services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LCW Groningen B.V. is a Dutch B2B logistics provider that delivers road transport, warehousing (approximately 23,000 sqm of storage including climate-controlled space), and distribution services for business customers throughout the Benelux. The company operates its own fleet (tautliners, volume combinations, electric trucks) and warehouses, serving construction, food, pharmaceutical, retail, and agricultural clients with dedicated contracts, specialised handling (kooiaap, volume, dedicated, electric transport), e-fulfilment, and value-added logistics services under its "LCW Groen op Weg" sustainability programme.

Product overview

LCW Groningen B.V. is a logistics company offering an integrated service portfolio of transport, warehousing/storage, and distribution services. The core offering consists of three main services: Transport (road freight across the Benelux), Opslag (warehousing in a 23,000 sqm facility), and Distributie (last-mile and regional distribution). These core services are supported by specialized transport types including Elektrisch Transport, Kooiaap Transport, Volume Transport, and Dedicated Transport. Storage services include specialized facilities for Levensmiddelen, Farmaceutische Industrie, Afwijkende Maten, plus Geconditioneerde Opslag and Koeling. Additional services include (E)-Fulfilment and Value Added Services. The company's sustainability initiative, LCW Groen op Weg, complements the main logistics services with emission-free transport options, a charging plaza, and solar energy solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LCW Groen op Weg: A sustainability program focused on sustainable logistics, reducing ecological footprint through innovative and environmentally friendly solutions including electric transport, solar-powered charging facilities, and green energy initiatives.

Products and services

• Transport

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 100 trucks dispatched daily from LCW locations, ensuring high-frequency, reliable distribution across the Benelux.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics subsidiary of CMA CGM with substantial Benelux road, warehousing and pharma-grade operations; represents the large incumbent benchmark LCW competes against for enterprise contracts.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems): Pan-European parcel and logistics network (GeoPost/La Poste group) with Dutch parcel and freight operations; relevant comparable for LCW's distribution and parcel-adjacent services.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics group (post-DB Schenker integration) with extensive Dutch road and contract logistics operations; a key consolidator in the European 3PL market that competes with and acquires regional hauliers.

Direct peers

• Den Hartogh Logistics: Rotterdam-headquartered Dutch logistics specialist with Benelux and European road transport plus dedicated warehousing; comparable to LCW as a privately held, multi-vertical Dutch 3PL of similar regional scale.
• Simon Loos: Westzaan-headquartered Dutch haulier and logistics specialist with a strong food, retail and e-commerce distribution book across the Benelux; comparable to LCW on integrated transport-plus-warehousing plus same Benelux regional density.
• Ewals Cargo Care: Venlo/Tegelen-headquartered Dutch multimodal transport and warehousing group operating across the Benelux and Europe; comparable to LCW on Benelux-rooted road freight plus warehousing with comparable ESG fleet transition.
• Bakker Logistiek: Harderwijk-based Dutch 3PL focused on food, retail and e-commerce fulfilment with conditioned warehousing and Benelux distribution; comparable to LCW on food/pharma-conditioned storage plus multi-temperature transport.
• Rabelink Logistics: Hengelo-based Dutch transport and logistics company providing road freight, warehousing and distribution across the Benelux and Germany; directly comparable to LCW as a regional multi-vertical Dutch 3PL of similar scale.
• Jan de Rijk Logistics: Roosendaal-headquartered Dutch contract logistics provider offering road transport, warehousing and specialised pharma/cosmetic distribution across the Benelux — the closest like-for-like peer to LCW in terms of integrated Benelux 3PL with regulated vertical exposure.
• Vos Logistics: Oosterhout-headquartered Dutch logistics provider with Benelux road transport, warehousing and intermodal services; competes head-to-head with LCW for mid-market shipper contracts in the southern Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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