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Strategic hub in European bulk logistics

Spain is a key player in the European bulk transport market. From olive oil and juices to wine and minerals, the country has a rich export tradition as well as a growing demand for efficient, sustainable logistics solutions. With the increasing need for intermodal bulk transport and strong connections to the rest of Europe, Spain is rapidly developing into a strategic logistics hub.

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Intermodal bulk transport in Spain

Within the Spanish market, the modal shift from road transport to intermodal transport is gaining momentum, driven by the need for more sustainable solutions and strong connections with the rest of Europe. Intermodal transport by rail and short sea reduces CO₂ emissions and improves efficiency, while road transport remains indispensable thanks to its reliability and flexibility. Van den Bosch combines these modalities into a tailor-made solution for Spanish shippers, focused on speed, security and optimal flow of bulk volumes.

Local expertise, European strength

The demand for smart bulk logistics in Spain is growing. Not only is intermodal transport by rail and short sea increasing, but road transport is also being deployed ever more efficiently. Van den Bosch has been active in the Spanish market for over 25 years, and we strengthened our local presence in 2021 through the acquisition of TCS Trans in Barcelona. Since 2025, we have also become the full owner of rail operator Multirail, further expanding the intermodal network in Spain and continuing to optimise connections with the rest of Europe.

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Food & chemicals

Olive oil, fruit juices, wine, plastic granules, powders, minerals, starch, sugar... These are just a few of the many dry and liquid bulk goods we transport every day, including refrigerated and heated goods. Thanks to our many years of experience in Spain and strong intermodal connections with the rest of Europe, we guarantee quality, reliability, and optimal handling of your bulk goods within the supply chain.

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Road & intermodal bulk transport

Road, rail and sea. Or a combination of all three. Van den Bosch has established itself as a leading player in intermodal bulk logistics. Together with partners in Europe, Africa and beyond, we are developing smart, intermodal solutions. By pooling our knowledge, we’re proving that bulk logistics is not only about quantity, but increasingly about quality.

  • Rail

    Rail
    Rail
  • Sea

    Sea
    Sea
  • Road

    Road
    Road
  • Tank container

    Tank container

    Food - 25 foot

  • Tank container

    Tank container

    Chemicals - 25 foot

  • ISO tank container

    ISO tank container

    Food - 20 foot

  • ISO tank container

    ISO tank container

    Chemicals - 20 foot

  • Silo container

    Silo container

    Food - 40 foot

  • Silo container

    Silo container

    Chemicals - 40 foot

  • Silo trailer

    Silo trailer

    Food & chemicals

  • Tank trailer

    Tank trailer

    Food & chemicals

  • Heating & cooling

    Heating & cooling

    Customised solutions

Van den Bosch Barcelona

Following the acquisition of Barcelona-based TCS Trans, Van den Bosch Iberia was established. This provided the organisation with a strong local base on the Iberian Peninsula, close to customers and key logistics hubs. From Barcelona, the team supports growth in the region and connects seamlessly to the European network, with a focus on reliable bulk logistics and smart supply chain solutions.

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Rail operator Multirail

To further support the growing demand for intermodal transport in Spain, Van den Bosch is strategically investing in its own rail capacity. With the acquisition of the Spanish rail operator Multirail, we are strengthening the development of intermodal transport and connections to the European network. Multirail plays a key role in expanding strategic rail corridors and intelligently linking rail and road transport, enabling bulk flows from Spain to reach their destinations across Europe faster, more reliably and more sustainably.

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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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Alberto Ramírez
Alberto Ramírez | General Manager

Supply chain Solutions

With customised solutions, innovation and critical insights from data evaluation, Van den Bosch delivers so much more than simply ‘transport’. As The Supply Changer in Bulk, we connect needs to concepts. Challenges to solutions. Data to insights. And change to improvement. Are you ready for change?

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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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