Loods 038 Self-storage B.v.

What Loods 038 Self-storage B.v. does

Loods 038 Self-Storage B.V. is a privately held Dutch self-storage and small-business workspace operator founded in 2010 and headquartered at Schoenerweg 1b in Zwolle, Netherlands, near A28 motorway exit 18 (Zwolle-Zuid). The company runs a single multi-service facility on bedrijventerrein De Voorst, offering approximately 500 storage units in 30+ sizes ranging from 1 m³ to 100 m³, with 365-day annual access between 06:00 and 23:00, personal PIN-code entry, camera surveillance, and Securitas-monitored security. Customers are primarily individuals in life transitions (moving, renovation, seasonal storage) and small businesses, including e-commerce sellers, freelancers, and tradespeople, with a stated explicit positioning as an independent local operator rather than part of a national chain.

The core technology is conventional facility operations rather than software: digital PIN-code access control, an online booking and reservation system with iDEAL payment, a 3D room planner and space calculator for self-serve size selection, and on-site DHL/GLS parcel points. The platform does not expose an API, SDK, or app, and there is no AI/ML component disclosed. Around the storage core, the company has assembled an adjacent ecosystem: the Coworkshop sub-brand providing day/half-day flexible office and meeting rooms (Flexkantoor S/M/L, Ontvangstruimte for 25 persons, and a Workshopruimte for 35 persons) with custom-built furniture; a business mailbox/postbus service enabling KVK-registered business addresses from €53.90/month; a moving service combining two movers, a truck, and transport insurance with storage; free trailer rental for storage customers (€42.50/day for non-customers); and commercial Bedrijfsruimte workshop/showroom units from €925/month.

Revenue is generated through six subscription and transactional streams: monthly storage rentals priced from €11 (XXS) to €238+ (XXL) per month with a longstay discount of 12 months for the price of 10; mailbox subscriptions from €53.90/month with optional +€5/month digital mail forwarding; pay-as-you-go Coworkshop space rental from €40/half-day; Bedrijfsruimte commercial units from €925/month; package-based moving services (S/M/L/XL); and one-time trailer rentals. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a Dutch-language website with SEO content, Google reviews, WhatsApp, phone, and free 30-minute site tours by appointment. The company operates with only five permanent employees and reports no funding rounds, parent company, or institutional ownership.

Name

Loods 038 Self-storage B.v.

Legal name

Loods 038 Self-Storage B.V.

Website

https://loods038.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Loods 038 Self-Storage B.V. operates a single self-storage and small-business workspace facility in Zwolle, Netherlands, offering ~500 storage units (1-100 m³), flexible offices, mailboxes, and moving services to individuals and SMBs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self-Storage Services

NAICS

Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (53113)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Standard/Non-Climate Self-Storage (HSAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate-Controlled Self-Storage (HSAKAGAA), Self-Storage Facility Management & Operations (Third-Party Managed) (HSAKAGAI)

Keywords

• Self-storage services
• Storage unit rental
• Business mailbox rental
• Flexible office space
• Moving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Self-Storage Unit Rental: Monthly rental of storage units ranging from 1m³ to 100m³. Customers pay a monthly fee based on unit size. Units are secured with personal PIN codes and customer-provided locks. Minimum rental period of one month with 14-day notice period after initial month. Longstay discount available: 12 months rental for price of 10 months.
2. Postbus (Mailbox) Rental: Monthly rental of business mailboxes starting at €53.90/month. Includes business address registration, package receipt, and 365-day access. Optional digital mail forwarding service for +€5/month. Minimum rental term of 3 months, then monthly cancellation with 14-day notice.
3. Kantoor- en Vergaderruimte (Office and Meeting Space): Day or half-day rental of flexible office and meeting spaces through Coworkshop brand. Spaces range from compact 4-person rooms at €40/day to workshop spaces for up to 35 persons at custom pricing. Includes WiFi, coffee, and tea.
4. Verhuisservice (Moving Service): Combined storage plus moving service. Includes pickup, transport, and placement of belongings in storage unit. Priced in packages S, M, L, XL based on volume. Includes 2 movers, moving truck, trailer, mileage, and transport insurance.
5. Aanhangwagen (Trailer Rental): Closed trailer rental at €42.50/day for non-storage renters. Free for existing storage customers. Includes wind/waterproof polyester cover, max load 270kg, compatible with 7- and 13-pin connectors.
6. Bedrijfsruimte (Commercial Space): Commercial units for rent as workspaces or showrooms. Space C available from €925/month excluding VAT. Features include large windows, overhead door, and street-level access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loods 038 rents secure, dry self-storage units in 30+ sizes (1 m³ to 45+ m³) at a single facility in Zwolle, Netherlands, for both individual and business customers. Beyond storage, the company offers an integrated ecosystem: Coworkshop flexible office and meeting spaces, business mailbox rentals with KVK registration, a combined moving-and-storage service, closed trailer rentals, and commercial workshop/showroom units.

Product overview

Loods 038 Self-Storage B.V. operates as a comprehensive storage and workspace solutions provider in Zwolle, Netherlands. The core offering consists of self-storage units available in 30+ sizes (XXS to XXL, 1-45+ m³) for both personal and business use, featuring secure, dry storage with 365-day annual access and monthly cancellation. The company has expanded beyond basic storage to offer an integrated ecosystem: Coworkshop provides flexible office and meeting spaces with custom furniture; Postbus offers business address registration and mail services; Verhuisservice combines moving and storage; and Bedrijfsruimtes provides commercial workshop/showroom units. The product portfolio is unified by a shared location at Schoenerweg 1b, Zwolle, with cross-selling opportunities across services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coworkshop: Flexibele kantoor- en vergaderruimtes per dagdeel te huur in Zwolle, met uniek interieur van eigen meubelmaker. Omvat Flexkantoor S/S2/M/L, Ontvangstruimte en Workshopruimte.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 500 storage units managed with high turnover due to monthly flexibility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DHLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHL shipping point located on-site at Loods 038 facility, enabling customers to send and receive parcels without leaving the storage location. Combined with storage rental for e-commerce inventory management.
• GLScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGLS parcel shipping service available at the Loods 038 location, allowing business customers to ship inventory directly from their storage units. Supports e-commerce and small business operations.
• SecuritascoreOthersProfessional security monitoring by Securitas for after-hours surveillance of the storage facility. Provides customers with confidence that their belongings are protected by professional security services outside office hours.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Safestore: Largest UK-listed self-storage operator with continental European exposure. Comparable core product and business model, but at materially larger scale and with broader geographic footprint than Loods 038.
• Big Yellow Self Storage: UK-listed self-storage incumbent with an expanding portfolio. Comparable monthly self-storage subscription model and unit-size offering, but operates at national scale with deeper capital base.

Direct peers

• Storebox: European self-storage operator (Austria-led, expanding across DACH and beyond). Comparable digital-first self-storage subscription model with 24/7 access and flexible unit sizes targeting individuals and SMBs.
• CityBox Self-Storage: Benelux self-storage operator with multiple sites across Belgium and the Netherlands. Directly comparable on unit rental subscriptions, target segments (individuals and SMBs), and digital booking infrastructure.
• Boxx Self Storage: Dutch self-storage chain competing head-to-head in the same domestic market. Comparable unit-size tiers, monthly subscription pricing, online reservation flow, and SMB/individual target audience.
• Allsafe Self-Storage: Netherlands-based self-storage operator (now integrated with Shurgard in some markets). Comparable offering of dry and climate-controlled units on monthly subscriptions with 24/7 access.
• MyStorage: Dutch self-storage operator with multiple sites in the Netherlands. Directly comparable unit-size tiers, monthly subscriptions, and SMB/individual target customer base.
• Shurgard Self-Storage: Europe's largest publicly listed self-storage operator with significant Netherlands presence. Direct competitor offering the same monthly self-storage subscription model with online booking; comparable on product, customer segments, and GTM motion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loods-038-self-storage-b-v-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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