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23 November 2022

Third edition of Game Changer magazine

The world of bulk logistics changes every day, and Van den Bosch changes along with it. In the new edition of our magazine Game Changer, we take you through these changes, associated issues and the solutions to them. Read more

10 November 2022

Successful Strategic Partner Day

About 90 strategic subcontractors and cleaning companies from 16 different countries visited Van den Bosch 3 and 4 November 2022 for the Strategic Partner Day. Read more

18 October 2022

Van den Bosch honours loyal employees

Appreciation. That word was often heard at the Van den Bosch Academy in Erp last Friday, 14 October, where the annual jubilee evening was held. This year, Van den Bosch honoured a small but loyal group of employees. Read more

14 October 2022

Van den Bosch pleased with the Supreme Court decision in FNV - Van den Bosch case

The Supreme Court has today issued a decision in the legal action that the FNV union took against Van den Bosch Transporten B.V. Read more

11 October 2022

Van den Bosch takes over part of Gé Simons activities

Van den Bosch will take over part of the activities of fellow carrier Gé Simons Internationaal Transport in Hilvarenbeek, with effect from 14 November 2022. The agreement was concluded between Rico Daandels, CEO of Van den Bosch, and Frank Simons, owner of Gé Simons. Read more

27 September 2022

Heating sock as the next step in conditioned transport

Optimising the supply chain is one of the priorities that Van den Bosch commits to every day. Smaller innovations play at least as big a role in this endeavour as large innovations. The heating sock is a great example of this. With the heating sock we take the next step in c ... Read more

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21 September 2022

Van den Bosch organises second career event

After a successful first edition in June, logistics service provider Van den Bosch is organising another career event at the Van den Bosch Academy in Erp on Wednesday 28 September 2022. To introduce both new and experienced talent to the challenging world of bulk logistics, the d ... Read more

11 August 2022

Van den Bosch nominated for TVM Award

Van den Bosch has been nominated for the TVM Safe Transport Award. The prize is awarded by jury to an organisation that has demonstrated its social responsibility through a positive contribution to transport safety in the area of prevention this year. In addition to the jury repo ... Read more

15 July 2022

Good results for UNICEF nutrition programme

In the Central African Republic, 214,000 children under the age of 5 are at risk of acute malnutrition. UNICEF is focusing on the treatment of these malnourished children through the nutrition programme ‘A forgotten crisis’. In 2022, Van den Bosch committed itself for two years t ... Read more

13 May 2022

First career event on June 1, 2022

Have you always wanted to take a look at Van den Bosch? Or learn more about the world of bulk logistics? Then this is your chance! On June 1, 2022, Van den Bosch will organise the very first career event at the Van den Bosch Academy in Erp. Read more

09 May 2022

New career platform: career.vandenbosch.com

Here at Van den Bosch we love change. Especially if it is positive, sustainable and focused on bulk logistics. To put change in motion, we have been strengthening our teams with new talents, experienced professionals and visionary thinkers. With the launch of career.vandenbosch.c ... Read more

30 March 2022

Van den Bosch starts talent development programme

Van den Bosch’s new talent development programme has been kicked-off. The programme’s focus lies on personal leadership, collaboration, and the business of the logistical service provider, whereby various employees are coached in their development. The programme’s duration is 10 ... Read more

28 March 2022

Ground-operated manhole cover ready for use

Safety in the supply chain has the highest priority for Van den Bosch. Towards the end of 2020, we introduced the first ground-operated manhole covers to prevent unnecessary work at height and increase product safety. The system has been tested intensively in the past period and ... Read more

16 February 2022

Release new Corporate Movie

As The Supply Changer in Bulk, Van den Bosch is always moving forward. We proudly present our brand new Corporate Movie: a unique insight into the fascinating world of bulk logistics. From the very beginning in 1964, to the products, markets and innovations of today. Read more

10 February 2022

Van den Bosch expands cooperation in West Africa

As of January 2022 Van den Bosch has been working with Amaris Terminals Ltd. for its new cleaning station in Ghana. Due to the growing demand and increasing number of customers from West Africa, the logistics service provider is expanding through means of investments in both new ... Read more

01 February 2022

Opening new office: The Factory

Van den Bosch has opened its new office: The Factory. The building will serve, among other things, as the new office of online platform Bulkio. The former steam dairy on the Molentiend in Erp previously housed the Van den Bosch Experience, the knowledge centre of the logistics se ... Read more

19 January 2022

Van den Bosch extends partnership with UNICEF the Netherlands

Van den Bosch and UNICEF are extending their ten-year long partnership by two years. The support continues to go to the innovative recycling programme Plastic Bricks in Ivory Coast. A new addition is the nutrition programme ‘A forgotten crisis: Life-saving nutritional aid in the ... Read more

16 December 2021

Good results UNICEF programme in Burundi

UNICEF has achieved good results with the Maman Lumière programme in Burundi. With this nutrition programme the UN Children’s rights organisation trains mothers in the basic principles of good nutrition, with which they can provide children the chance to grow up healthy. Van den ... Read more

23 November 2021

Second edition Game Changer magazine

The world of bulk logistics is rapidly changing and Van den Bosch is changing with it. That’s why we are proudly introducing the second edition of our magazine Game Changer. This 56-page publication is a joint effort by our colleagues, partners and clients, allowing us to sh ... Read more

27 October 2021

Van den Bosch honours jubilarians and retirees

It’s a tradition at Van den Bosch: every year jubilarians and retiring employees are put in the spotlight. Because of the pandemic, last year’s party was cancelled, but the 2020 jubilees were celebrated last Friday as well. Extra special: the party took place in the brand new Van ... Read more

06 October 2021

Van den Bosch acquires TCS Trans in Barcelona

Van den Bosch has acquired transport company TCS Trans in Barcelona as of 4 October 2021. TCS Trans is a pioneer in intermodal transport in Spain, with a focus on dry bulk for the petrochemical industry. "Spain is a growth market with a lot of potential. With this acquisition, we ... Read more

21 September 2021

Van den Bosch expands its deep sea activities

Van den Bosch is expanding its deep sea activities with five hundred new 20ft tank containers and a cleaning station in Ivory Coast. In doing so, the logistics service provider is meeting the growing demand for deep sea transport using ISO tanks for the food industry. Read more

10 August 2021

Van den Bosch commissions new Terberg terminal trucks

Van den Bosch has commissioned three new terminal trucks. Two of the Terberg trucks will be used at the terminal in Bergen op Zoom for the transport of dry bulk. The third will be transporting liquid chemicals from Waalwijk. Read more

29 July 2021

Update on Silo Tank lawsuit

The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal delivered its judgment on Tuesday 27 July in the lawsuit brought by ten Hungarian drivers against their former employer, Silo Tank Kft. Read more

21 July 2021

Van den Bosch wins Dow 4STAR Gold Award

Van den Bosch is extremely proud to receive the highest rating this year following the Dow Chemicals 4STAR event. The company was presented with a Gold 4STAR award. During the annual event, Dow shares its 4STAR strategy with its partners, and traditionally concludes with an award ... Read more

27 May 2021

Advanced air dryer counters condensation

How do you keep condensation out of a silo trailer and prevent the growth of bacteria and germs? Barry Gruijters, Operations Director Division Dry Bulk at Van den Bosch, has worked extensively on this issue. The solution lies in an innovation that he developed together with Ants ... Read more

14 April 2021

FreightMatch continues as independent platform Bulkio

For many years, Van den Bosch has been offering transport orders to more than 800 bulk carriers via its successful online platform FreightMatch. Supported by the experience gained from within Van den Bosch, FreightMatch is now ready to continue independently. As a digital platfor ... Read more

07 April 2021

Van den Bosch takes over Tankspeed Logistics activities

Van den Bosch will take over the activities of Tankspeed Logistics Ltd in Newport (South Wales) from 10 April 2021. With this acquisition, Van den Bosch is strengthening its leading position in the intermodal transport of dry bulk products in Europe. Read more

25 March 2021

Van den Bosch opens new Academy

With a symbolic champagne baptism of the silo container in front of the building, Van den Bosch has officially opened its brand new Academy. In this modern training facility at Bussele 30 in Erp, theory and practice come together in an inspiring environment. Read more

09 March 2021

Nikki Goossens appointed as CFO

Nikki Goossens (33) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Van den Bosch. With effect from 1 April 2021, she and CEO Rico Daandels will form the board of the company. Goossens will focus mainly on improving and managing the internal business processes. Her portf ... Read more

18 February 2021

Ten-year partnership UNICEF and Van den Bosch

Van den Bosch extends its cooperation with UNICEF the Netherlands. In 2021, the 10-year partnership will focus on combating child malnutrition in Burundi through the Maman Lumière programme. Besides this, Van den Bosch is again supporting the innovative Plastic Bricks project, un ... Read more

16 February 2021

Van den Bosch brings real-time data to the customer

Van den Bosch presents the latest innovation in the field of bulk transport. In collaboration with Xeelas, specialist in monitoring and tracking hardware, the development of Smart Load Units is in full swing and the first units are already being installed. Read more

19 January 2021

Van den Bosch receives World-Class Workplace quality label

Van den Bosch has been awarded the World-Class Workplace quality label. This independent quality label is awarded annually by research firm Effectory for good employment practices. Effectory recently carried out a survey of the employees in every branch of Van den Bosch. Based on ... Read more

22 December 2020

New step forward in temperature controlled transport

Van den Bosch is introducing its latest innovation in liquid bulk transport: the High Volume Temperature Controlled Tank Container. “With this state of the art model, we are taking the next step in temperature controlled transport”, says Emiel van Haren, Operations Director divis ... Read more

19 December 2020

New magazine: Game Changer

The world of bulk logistics is rapidly changing and Van den Bosch is changing with it. That’s why we are proudly introducing our new magazine: Game Changer. This 56-page publication is a joint effort by our colleagues, partners and clients, allowing us to share detailed insights ... Read more

08 December 2020

Ground-level controlled manhole cover puts safety first

Van den Bosch has signed an agreement with Etec for the development and supply of ground-level controlled manhole covers. This new generation of manhole covers has been developed for the transport of dry bulk goods and is unique in the market. “We’re combining innovation with saf ... Read more

01 December 2020

‘New step towards more clarity for the sector’

The European Court of Justice in Luxemburg delivered its judgment today in the lawsuit which the Dutch Trade Union Confederation FNV had filed against Van den Bosch Transporten B.V. CEO Rico Daandels of Van den Bosch feels supported by the answers of the European Court of Ju ... Read more

06 November 2020

Join Van den Bosch by using BigMile

Calls for sustainability in logistics are getting louder. Research, however, shows that 43% of carriers are unable to calculate their own CO2 emissions. Without the right insights it is hard to determine what can be done to reduce emissions and keep track of laws and regulat ... Read more

27 October 2020

Van den Bosch presents High Volume Ultra Light tank container

An optimal payload, maximum insulation and high safety standards. When it comes to equipment, Van den Bosch never stands still. “We continue to develop by putting smart innovations into practice, serving our customers even better and shifting the 'status quo' in bulk transport." ... Read more

10 October 2020

Van den Bosch starts a new phase

There is an increasing need for insights in bulk logistics. Insights that lead to efficient solutions with a positive impact on quality, sustainability, safety and costs. Today Van den Bosch presents a new growth strategy and market positioning ‘The Supply Changer in Bulk’, throu ... Read more

07 October 2020

Van den Bosch achieves SQAS score of 94 percent

Van den Bosch achieved an impressive score of 94 percent in the three-yearly SQAS audit. "We are extremely proud of this result, which once again underlines that quality and safety are woven into every part of our organisation." Read more

28 May 2020

Support for UNICEF project Plastic Bricks

By building classrooms with bricks made from recycled plastic, UNICEF has achieved a scoop in Africa. This year, Van den Bosch is again supporting the innovative development project Plastic Bricks in The Ivory Coast. Read more

16 April 2020

Recertification GMP+ for Van den Bosch

Van den Bosch has successfully completed the GMP+ audit. This means that the current GMP+ certification, an international declaration to ensure feed safety, will be extended by another three years. Read more

18 February 2020

Van den Bosch takes next step in food safety

Van den Bosch has bought 200 new 40FT pressurised containers for the transport of dry bulk products for the food industry. The new silo containers are equipped with a Protection Outlet Box: a leading technical innovation which is unique in intermodal bulk transport. Read more

12 February 2020

Van den Bosch acquires Willis Larsson Transport

Van den Bosch is strengthening its position in Northern Europe by taking over the Swedish transport company Willis Larsson Transport AB. This acquisition results in a further expansion of the logistic activities in the dry bulk segment. Read more

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