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Bulk transport
of foodstuffs


Since its foundation in 1964, Van den Bosch has established a strong position as a specialist in the bulk transport of dry and liquid foodstuffs. Having started out transporting flour and agricultural products, Van den Bosch has grown into a leading player in the food industry. 
Not only in Europe, but on a global scale, where volumes are rising every day.

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Food safety

A container is so much more than just a loading unit. It is the temporary packaging for your product. When it comes to the transport of foodstuffs, nothing takes precedence over food safety. 

Producers and shippers within the food industry are looking for logistics partners who can guarantee this standard without compromising on efficiency and sustainability. Van den Bosch supports customers with specialised bulk transport solutions for foodstuffs. Our tank and silo containers meet the highest standards in terms of quality, hygiene and safety. 

Dry food

From sugar to starch and from flour to milk powder. Van den Bosch’s growth over the last decades comes mainly from transporting dry bulk for the food industry. And it is still essential for our daily activities. We bundle our knowhow and passion to find the ideal logistics solution for your dry bulk products.

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Liquid food

Transporting liquid food is a specialty requiring a forward-looking attitude. With our smart, intermodal solutions, we are already bringing a lot of change to customers throughout Europe, Africa and beyond. When it comes to shipping liquid food in bulk, we are even the market leader in the EMEA-region.

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Dedicated equipment

We ensure that food products are transported exclusively in dedicated food equipment. Hoses, couplings and fittings are used solely for foodstuffs, while our drivers receive specialised training. Our cleaning facilities also comply with the highest safety standards.

We continuously invest in innovation to further optimise food transport. Examples include food safety and safe working practices, reducing the weight of our equipment, optimal insulation and new possibilities for temperature-controlled transport. Read more.

Intermodal transport

Van den Bosch transports foodstuffs by road, rail and water, often combining these modes into a single intermodal solution, which is not only efficient but also sustainable. Around 95% of our transport operations are now intermodal.

  • Rail

    Rail
    Rail
  • Sea

    Sea
    Sea
  • Road

    Road
    Road

Real-time visibility
with FreightInsight

Through our FreightInsight customer portal, we provide direct access to our planning and ETAs, as well as full transparency in previous shipments. This ensures that your food products are transported in dedicated food-grade equipment. You will also find detailed shipment data, product temperature, container locations and transport documents on FreightInsight.

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Paul van de Vorle
Paul van de Vorle | Director Business Development

Certificates

  • FSSC 22000

    FSSC 22000 is a globally recognised standard for food safety, based on the ISO 22000 standard, supplemented with specific modules. This standard is recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

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  • SQAS

    Van den Bosch has been SQAS certified since 2002. SQAS ensures that transport and storage of chemical goods is carried out in a safe, quality-approved and environmentally correct WAY.

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  • ISO 9001

    Van den Bosch follows the ISO 9001 standard as its quality management system and has been ISO 9001 certified since 1992.

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  • GMP+

    Van den Bosch complies with GMP+ International requirements for animal feed, compound feed and pre-mixtures. Van den Bosch has been GMP+ certified since 2000.

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  • Kosher

    Van den Bosch has been Kosher certified since 2004 and can carry out transportation under kosher conditions in partnership with the Hager Kashrus Committee.

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  • ECTA

    Through ECTA membership, Van den Bosch shows its commitment to improving standards in chemical logistics.

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  • ISO 14083

    By meeting the ISO 14083:2023 requirements, Van den Bosch shows it’s CO2 emission calculations and reporting are compliant to European legislation and environmental requirements.

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Supply Chain Solutions

  • Forwarding solutions

    Forwarding
    solutions

    We look beyond our own loading units and exploit the full potential of the network. Both road and intermodal transport. Curious about the possibilities?

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  • Pre-loading 
 & on-site logistics

    Pre-loading 

    & on-site logistics

    Bulk logistics is more than just transport. With our pre-loading and on-site concepts, we also manage on-site logistics. Extra flexibility and no unnecessary waiting times.

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  • Conditioned
 transport solutions

    Conditioned

    transport solutions

    Your liquids always remain at the right temperature thanks to our insulated tank containers with temperature sensors, and heating & cooling units in our intermodal network.

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  • Floating stock solutions

    Floating
    stock solutions

    Choose flexibility with floating stock. We position extra product stock near the unloading location, so your liquid and dry bulk products are always within reach.

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