Transport Partners BV

What Transport Partners BV does

Transport Partners BV operates as Peters & May Netherlands, the Dutch regional arm of the Peters & May Group, a private specialist marine and freight logistics provider founded in 1998 and rebranded under the Peters & May name in 2023. The company is headquartered in Steenbergen, Noord Brabant, strategically positioned between the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, and offers full-service logistics across sea, air, and road freight, with particular depth in yacht and superyacht transport, racing yacht logistics, commercial marine cargo, project cargo, customs documentation, and bonded warehousing. The group operates 14 offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and is owned by Constantine Group Limited, a private investment holding company.

The business is built around a global logistics management platform that combines multi-modal freight forwarding (FCL/LCL sea, air, road), in-house customs and VAT documentation (including Letters of Credit, T2L, and origin certificates), and a 30,000 sq ft bonded transit facility in the UK with a new Netherlands customs bonded warehouse launched in 2026. Differentiated technical assets include the 2006 flat-rail patent for marine vessel transport, an online carbon calculator (2025) integrated with Ecologi for offsetting, and AEO certification enabling faster customs clearance. Ancillary revenue streams include courier services via Corporate Express Couriers (CEC) under a DHL GoGreen partnership and introduction services for marine insurance via Orbis Yacht Insurance.

Revenue is generated primarily on a transaction-fee basis through quote-based pricing for shipping, handling, and cradle development, supplemented by recurring warehousing revenue and professional-services fees for customs documentation. The customer base spans private yacht owners, superyacht operators, racing teams (notably 52 SUPER SERIES competitors), marine manufacturers (Princess Yachts, Sunseeker), naval/defence clients (Pakistan Navy), renewable energy projects (Orkney Wind Farm), luxury hospitality (Anthénea Doha), and general freight forwarding accounts. Go-to-market is sales-led through direct enterprise relationships across the 14 global offices, augmented by event sponsorships (Cowes Week, 52 SUPER SERIES, ARC) and digital channels including the website, social media, and Google AdWords remarketing.

Name

Transport Partners BV

Legal name

Transport Partners BV

Website

https://transportpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Water Transportation (483), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

Keywords

• Yacht transport services
• Marine freight forwarding
• Commercial cargo logistics
• Bonded warehousing services
• Global multi-modal shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Steenbergen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Yacht and Boat Transport: Core business segment providing global yacht shipping, racing yacht transport, and superyacht transport services for private individuals, race teams, and marine companies. Revenue generated through vessel space bookings, cradle development, and handling services.
2. Global Freight Forwarding: Specialist freight forwarding services handling import and export shipments across air, road, and sea modes. Services include consolidation, customs documentation, and project cargo logistics.
3. Courier Services: International and domestic courier services provided through Corporate Express Couriers (CEC), part of the Peters & May Group.
4. Warehousing and Storage: 30,000 square feet bonded transit facility with short/long term storage, pallet network services, and undercover cargo packing and loading capabilities.
5. Customs and VAT Documentation: In-house customs support including letters of credit, certificates of origin, T2L forms, and customs declaration services.
6. Commercial Marine Transport: Specialist logistics for commercial cargo including warships, project cargo, and oversized shipments requiring heavy-lift capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Transport Partners BV, operating as Peters & May Netherlands, provides specialist marine logistics and freight forwarding services from Steenbergen, Netherlands. Its core offering includes yacht and boat transport, commercial cargo logistics, racing yacht logistics, and project cargo handling, supported by multi-modal sea/air/road freight, customs documentation, and bonded warehousing. The company serves as a Northern European gateway for the broader Peters & May Group's global network of 14 offices.

Product overview

Transport Partners BV operates as Peters & May Netherlands, offering a unified logistics platform that combines marine transport services (yacht transportation, commercial cargo, racing logistics) with global freight forwarding capabilities (air, sea, and road freight), supported by ancillary services including bonded warehousing, customs documentation, and courier operations. The portfolio is structured around core transport services with supporting documentation and warehousing modules that enable end-to-end logistics management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Transportation Core boat transportation solutions shipping for private individuals, race teams and marine companies. Covers the complete logistics chain including sea, air, and road freight, cradle development, customs support, and door-to-door delivery.
• Freight Forwarding Specialist teams handle import and export shipments across all modes of transport: air, road and sea. Services include customs documentation, Letter of Credit processing, certificates of origin, and global routing coordination.
• Commercial Cargo Transport Unique logistics solutions for commercial cargo of any weight or dimension, including heavy-lift, project cargo, and specialist marine vessel transport.
• Courier Services (Corporate Express Couriers / CEC) Full international and domestic courier service operating as part of the Peters & May Group, providing time-sensitive delivery solutions with carbon-neutral offset through DHL GoGreen partnership.
• Sea Freight Containerised, FCL and groupage/LCL sea freight; RORO, charter, and break bulk services; hazardous goods handling.
• Air Freight Scheduled and charter air freight services including hazardous goods, imports, exports, crosstrades, consolidation, and port-to-port/door-to-door options with goods in transit insurance.
• Road Freight Container/FCL throughout UK and Europe; low loader, flat bed, groupage/LCL, break bulk; out of gauge loads.
• Bonded Warehouse Facility 30,000 square feet bonded transit facility with short/long term storage, 24/7 CCTV monitoring, pick and pack, inventory management, and undercover cargo packing.
• Netherlands Customs Bonded Warehouse Customs-controlled storage facility in Steenbergen enabling businesses to import goods into the EU without immediately paying import duties or VAT, with AEO certification for streamlined customs clearances.

Quantifiable outcome

• 520+ yachts transported in single record shipment (2018)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, supporting, core and key.

• Cowes WeekflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsorship of official Race Chart for Cowes Week 200th anniversary edition. Supports visibility among yacht owners, racing teams, and marine industry professionals attending the event.
• EcologisupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Carbon offset partnership integrated into Peters & May's Carbon Calculator, allowing customers to purchase carbon credits to offset shipment emissions directly through Ecologi's environmental projects.
• DHL GoGreen (for CEC)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Corporate Express Couriers (CEC) participates in DHL GoGreen programme enabling carbon-neutral courier services through offsetting and supporting global reforestation and renewable energy projects.
• Planet MarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sustainability certification partnership for carbon reduction and net-zero pathway. Planet Mark is an internationally recognised carbon reduction specialist and one of 10 global partners of UN Race to Zero. Peters & May achieved Planet Mark Business Certification for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
• United Heavy LiftkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Heavy-lift shipping partner providing MV UHL Fame vessel capable of tandem lifting two 620-ton warships simultaneously. This partnership enabled Peters & May's heaviest and longest double ship movement from Belgium to Pakistan.
• 52 SUPER SERIEScoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2013Official sponsor of the 52 SUPER SERIES, a premier sailing competition. At the heart of association with the series; provides bespoke logistics services throughout the Mediterranean region where events take place.
• ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) / World Cruising ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2013Official sponsor since 2013 of ARC and World Cruising Club, supporting sailors in round-the-world adventures and building relationships with the global sailing community.
• Orbis Yacht InsurancesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted marine insurance specialist partner providing bespoke policies for yacht owners. Peters & May acts as introducer, connecting clients with insurance professionals for annual yacht cover including hull & machinery, P&I, and racing cover.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trans Global Projects: UK-based project cargo and heavy-lift forwarding specialist; comparable to Peters & May's commercial/project cargo arm, including oversized vessel movements and turnkey industrial logistics.
• Sevenstar Yacht Transport: Amsterdam-headquartered yacht transport specialist and closest direct competitor, offering door-to-door global yacht logistics including cradle build, customs, and forwarding across yacht-only trade lanes.
• J&K International Yacht Transport: Specialist yacht transport forwarder offering cradle-to-delivery services across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and US-to-Europe trade lanes — directly competes for the same yacht owner and racing team customers.
• Scan Global Logistics: Denmark-based freight forwarder with strong yacht and marine expertise and a global network; comparable mid-market specialist competing on bespoke marine forwarding and customs clearance services.
• Spliethoff Group: Dutch shipping group operating breakbulk, heavy-lift, and yacht-carrying vessels worldwide; comparable to Peters & May on the commercial/marine transport side, especially for oversized yacht and project shipments.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Global freight forwarding incumbent with a dedicated KN Yacht Logistics division serving yacht manufacturers, brokers, and owners; competes with Peters & May on sea/air forwarding and customs but lacks the Flat-Rail-specialised handling focus.
• Expeditors International of Washington: Global air and ocean freight forwarder competing on multi-modal forwarding and customs documentation; relevant as an incumbent benchmark for technology-enabled forwarding capability.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder offering marine logistics, customs brokerage, and bonded warehousing globally; Peters & May's GoGreen-aligned courier service (CEC) overlaps with DHL's sustainability proposition.
• DSV A/S: Major global freight forwarder with strong sea/air/road coverage across Europe and Asia; competes with Peters & May's general forwarding offering and increasingly targets project cargo and oversized shipments.

Others

• Constantine Limited (sister company): Sibling business under Constantine Group Limited focused on fine art storage and logistics; relevant adjacent comparator because of shared parent ownership, shared customer base among HNW collectors, and similar end-to-end specialised logistics model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/petersandmay
• YouTubeyoutube.com/petersandmay
• Facebookfacebook.com/PetersandMay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transport-partners-bv
• Instagraminstagram.com/petersandmay

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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