Altrea Logistics Group

What Altrea Logistics Group does

Altrea Logistics Group NV is a privately held Belgian multimodal logistics provider headquartered in Pelt/Overpelt, Belgium, founded in 1936 as Alders Transport and rebranded to its current form in 2018. The company serves enterprise and mid-market industrial customers across four primary verticals — chemical logistics, recycling and industrial waste, dry bulk and minerals, and general cargo/steel/automotive — through specialized subsidiaries including Alders Transport (flagship), Alders Bulk Logistics, Alders Central Europe, Alders Transport Deutschland, Trafuco, Depaire, Haesaerts Intermodal, and Alochem Services. Operations span Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Austria, Poland, Hungary, and Switzerland, with a documented footprint of 400+ employees and a fleet exceeding 167 prime movers across Belgium and Central Europe alone.

The service portfolio is built around core road, rail, and inland-waterway transport capabilities, augmented by Warehousing (chemical storage via Alochem), Value Added Services (packaging, labeling, sequencing, empty packaging management), a Supply Chain Control Tower providing multi-modal visibility, and Onsite Logistics embedding Altrea staff within customer operations. A self-developed International Operating System for Rail is officially recognized by Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian railways, with proprietary rail platforms in Sławków, Kyiv, Dnipro, Tula, Vladimir, Nizhny Novgorod, and St. Petersburg. Certification footprint includes ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SQAS, Responsible Care, and Feed-chain. Capital intensity is material: a €25 million chemical logistics center in Meerhout was announced in 2024.

Altrea monetizes through transaction-based freight pricing (per-shipment rates determined by cargo type, ADR requirements, distance, and transport mode), managed services for warehousing and onsite operations, and professional services for value-added logistics. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting enterprise customers with multi-year contracts and documented co-development work (e.g., custom tanker truck for Caldic, 24-hour specialty chemical SLA with IMCD BENELUX). Named enterprise customers include ThyssenKrupp, Wüppermann, Kronospan, Promat, Caldic, and IMCD BENELUX. The company is controlled by Roel Smets as main shareholder and General Manager, with no external private equity or institutional investor involvement evidenced.

Name

Altrea Logistics Group

Legal name

ALTREA LOGISTICS GROUP NV

Website

https://altrea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Altrea Logistics Group is a privately held Belgian multimodal logistics provider serving industrial enterprise customers across chemicals, steel/automotive, dry bulk, and recycling verticals in Benelux, Germany, and Central/Eastern Europe via owned fleet and specialized sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemicals & Hazmat Transload (Regulated Goods) (TLALAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL), Bulk Transloading & Intermodal Bulk Transfer Facilities (Rail/Truck/Conveyor/Barge) (TLAHABAN), Tank Container Depots (ISO Tank Storage/Cleaning) (TLALAJAF)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Intermodal logistics solutions
• Chemical logistics services
• Warehousing and storage
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerp

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue from road freight transportation including international transport, intermodal solutions, tank container transport, and specialized bulk transport (silo, tipper, ADR). Services include full loads (FTL), partial loads (LTL), and groupage shipments.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Storage facilities for chemical products with advanced filling and packaging capabilities through Alochem subsidiary.
3. Value Added Logistics (VAL): Additional services including packaging, repackaging, labeling, sequencing, order and vendor management, empty packaging management.
4. Onsite Logistics: On-site logistics operations where Altrea staff integrates with customer operations to manage logistics activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Altrea Logistics Group provides transport (road, rail, and inland waterway intermodal), warehousing, value-added services, control tower oversight, and onsite logistics for industrial customers. The group is specialized in chemical, steel, automotive, dry bulk, and recycling/waste logistics, operating an owned fleet of 100+ prime movers and 67 trucks, with strategic terminals near Antwerp, Dortmund, and Budapest.

Product overview

Altrea Logistics Group operates as a logistics service provider organized around a core Transport service complemented by Value Added Services (VAS), Warehousing, Control Tower, and Onsite Logistics modules. The group comprises multiple sub-brands: Alders Transport (flagship, steel/coils/JIT automotive), Trafuco (liquids/containers multimodal), Depaire (national/international with ISO certifications), Haesaerts Intermodal (chemical sector), Alders Bulk Logistics (silo/tipper bulk with 100+ trucks), Alders Central Europe (Hungary, 67 trucks), and Alders Transport Deutschland (heavy steel in Germany). Services include international transport, intermodal solutions, and specialized tank container transport. The portfolio spans road, rail, and water transport modes across Benelux, Germany, France, Central/Eastern Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Altrea Logistics: Main brand of the logistics group offering transport, warehousing, value added services, control tower and onsite logistics
• Alders Bulk Logistics
• Alders Central Europe
• Alders Transport Deutschland
• Trafuco
• Depaire
• Haesaerts Intermodal
• Alochem

Products and services

• Transport Core transport service offering international transportation, intermodal solutions, and tank container transport for industrial customers. Handles groupage, LTL, and FTL shipments from single pallets to full truckloads across road, rail, and inland waterway modes.
• Value Added Services (VAS) Add-on logistics services including packaging, repackaging, labeling, sequencing, and managing empty packaging. Also encompasses order and vendor management for industrial customers.
• Warehousing Flexible cross-dock and warehousing capabilities including storage facilities for chemical products with advanced filling and packaging services delivered through the Alochem brand.
• Control Tower Supply Chain Control Tower service managing complex logistics chains from A to Z, providing centralized oversight and control across borders and transport modes with full transparency for customers.
• Onsite Logistics On-site logistics extension service where dedicated Altrea teams collaborate closely with clients to provide solutions for on-site activities, integrating with customer operations.
• Alders Transport Flagship brand with 80+ years of history, specializing in steel coil transport, mineral raw materials supply, international waste transport, and JIT logistics for the automotive industry. Also offers transshipment, storage, and distribution since 2018.
• Trafuco Global logistics solution for transport of liquids, containers, and packaged goods by road, rail, and water. Operates extensive logistics network in Western Europe focusing on Benelux, Northern France, and the Ruhr area.
• Depaire National and international road transport provider offering operational, administrative, and logistical support. Specializes in steel transport with coil wells and Just In Time delivery for the automotive industry using mega semis. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
• Haesaerts Intermodal Family business over a century old serving the chemical industry with cost-effective, tailor-made logistics solutions. Offers multimodal logistics with own specialized equipment and operates control towers for the chemical industry.
• Alders Bulk Logistics Transportation company with 100+ trucks operating through three divisions: Silo (40 prime movers for minerals, glass, raw materials, recycling), Tipper (similar fleet for minerals, waste, recycling), and Tipper ADR (30 prime movers for hazardous materials, ferro non-ferro waste, scrap).
• Alders Central Europe Hungarian branch with fleet of 67 trucks and drivers, specializing in steel, heavy loads, dry bulk, and tank container trucking. Located in Budapest near multimodal terminals, serving clients including Wülpermann.
• Alders Transport Deutschland German subsidiary specializing in extra-heavy steel component transport with clients including ThyssenKrupp. Strategically located in the Ruhr area with connections to railway and inland water terminals in Dortmund Hafen.
• International Transport International freight transport operating in Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, and Hungary. Specializes in ADR and waste shipments with full permits and in-house specialist for formalities.
• Intermodal Solutions Intermodal transport via covered trailers and container transport. Handles temperature-controlled and ADR goods with professional timely delivery guarantees.
• Intermodal Tank Container Transport Fully controlled multimodal door-to-door transport service for chemical products using specialized tank containers. Extensive European container hub network with partnerships with European railway companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduction target of 5% per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dortmund Hafen (Port of Dortmund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlders Transport Deutschland maintains strategic connections to railway and inland water terminals at Dortmund Hafen. These connections enable utilization of various transportation modes for optimal logistics services in the Ruhr area.
• Multimodal Terminal Operators (Budapest)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlders Central Europe is located near strategically positioned multimodal terminals in Budapest, enabling sustainable alternative solutions and intermodal transport options for clients.
• European Railway CompaniescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with European railway companies for intermodal transport. Altrea rail connects West with East, with operations officially recognized by Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian railways.
• Container Hub Network PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationExtensive container hub network covering the European continent for intermodal tank container transport services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bertschi Group: Swiss family-owned chemical logistics specialist operating intermodal tank container transport across Europe. Comparable to Altrea's chemical intermodal offering with similar customer mix (specialty chemical producers), modal split (rail + road + water), and value-added services (filling, cleaning, storage).
• Den Hartogh Logistics: Dutch-headquartered chemical and tank container logistics specialist with pan-European road, rail, and intermodal operations. Highly comparable to Altrea's Haesaerts Intermodal in customer base (chemical shippers), ADR certification, and tank container door-to-door service model.
• Hoyer Group: German family-owned logistics group specializing in chemical and hazardous goods transport via road, rail, and inland water — directly comparable to Altrea's Haesaerts Intermodal and Alochem chemical operations. Operates a similar SQAS-certified, intermodal chemical logistics model across Europe.
• Ahlers: Belgian-headquartered logistics provider offering freight forwarding, shipping, and logistics services across Europe and emerging markets. Comparable to Altrea as a fellow mid-sized Belgian logistics group with industrial customer focus and Benelux-centric operations.
• Ewals Cargo Care: Dutch multimodal logistics provider specializing in container, bulk, and breakbulk transport with pan-European intermodal terminals. Comparable to Altrea in multimodal philosophy (road/rail/inland water), specialized trailer fleet, and industrial customer base across chemicals and steel.
• De Rijke Group: Dutch family-owned chemical and tank container logistics provider with multimodal road/rail/water operations. Comparable to Altrea's Haesaerts and Trafuco in chemical sector focus, Benelux/DACH geographic footprint, and integrated warehousing/transloading capabilities.
• Manuport Logistics: Dutch multimodal logistics group offering bulk, container, and breakbulk transport by road, rail, and inland water. Comparable to Altrea in multimodal bulk operations, Antwerp-area presence, and silo/tipper trailer specialization for minerals and dry bulk.
• Van der Vlist: Dutch specialized heavy-haul and abnormal load transport provider serving steel, construction, and industrial machinery customers across Europe. Directly comparable to Altrea's Alders Transport Deutschland extra-heavy steel operations with ThyssenKrupp and similar Thyssen-class customers.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global Danish-headquartered transport and logistics giant offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics across all sectors. Relevant to Altrea as a broad incumbent serving overlapping customer segments (chemical, industrial, automotive) but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global logistics incumbent providing freight forwarding, contract logistics, and integrated supply chain services. Adjacent competitor to Altrea in chemical and industrial logistics at global scale; relevant as benchmark for consolidation trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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