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3 February 2026
Van den Bosch's Online Academy is now live. With the launch of this new digital learning platform, we are taking the next step in strengthening and sharing knowledge within our organisation and with partners. Central to this development is Mindsmith: an AI-based tool used to develop interactive e-learning courses.
1 December 2025
26 November 2025
Logistics is about more than just transport from A to B. Van den Bosch believes it’s also about data, insight and expertise. This raises challenging and interesting topics. In the new edition of our magazine Game Changer, we are happy to share these and much more with you.
12 November 2025
Van den Bosch achieved a score of 69/100 in the recent EcoVadis assessment, placing it among the top 35% of all organisations assessed. It outperformed 83% of companies in the EcoVadis network and earned the logistics service provider a bronze medal.
23 October 2025
Van den Bosch is investing in new tank containers from manufacturer Van Hool. The updated High Volume Ultra Light tank container is being delivered in a series of one hundred containers. The first ten have now been added to the fleet.
12 September 2025
Through SHIFT 2030, we aim to optimise the supply chain in the most sustainable way. Recently, we have made several investments to expand this further in practice. Not only is our container fleet being expanded, but new trucks have also been purchased.
3 September 2025
Van den Bosch has started using a renovated workshop of the Technical Department in Europoort. In addition to an expansion of 1,200 square metres, several sustainable improvements have also been made. “With the greening of our Technical Department, we are further developing ourselves as a sustainable service provider,” says Jos Stadthouders, site manager at Europoort.
26 August 2025
This month, Van den Bosch DMCC is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The office in Dubai was established in 2015 to coordinate the global deep sea activities of the logistics service provider. Today, the office has nearly fifty employees and Van den Bosch is the market leader in shipping liquid bulk in ISO tanks to and from Africa.
5 August 2025
Van den Bosch is fully committed to sustainability. One of the steps it is taking in this respect is to use HVO 100, in other words hydrotreated vegetable oil, as an alternative to fossil diesel in road transport. With a view to making this process as efficient and transparent as possible, we are developing a new tool that will allow us to calculate automatically how much HVO is needed per transport - as well as the associated costs, CO₂ savings and certification.
14 July 2025
Logistics service provider Van den Bosch has acquired full ownership of the Spanish rail company Multirail as of 7 July 2025. “This step marks our confidence in the development of intermodal transport in Spain and its connections with the European network,” says CEO Rico Daandels.
16 June 2025
Van den Bosch has achieved the FSSC 22000 certification. FSSC 22000 is a globally recognised standard for food safety.
2 June 2025
Moving bulk forward together. Under this heading, Bulkio will focus on bulk carriers who believe in collabration. Not only the pay-off, but also the brand story and communication style have been completely renewed. ‘Ready for the future,’ says Barry Gruijters, Managing Director of Bulkio.
21 February 2025
From 2 to 5 June, Messe Munich will once again be the setting for Transport Logistic: the world's largest trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management. Both Van den Bosch and Bulkio will be represented this year.
5 November 2024
It’s one of our finest traditions: the jubilee evening. At the beginning of November, we paid tribute to over 300 years of service, given by fourteen jubilarians and retirees. Although most would rather avoid the spotlight in everyday life, they were able to enjoy it for once.
15 October 2024
The latest edition of our Game Changer magazine is an extra special one: an unique anniversary edition to mark our 60th anniversary which we are celebrating this year. This edition is packed with inspiring stories, old photographs and interviews with people who have played an important role over the past six decades.
9 October 2024
Van den Bosch has passed the triennial SQAS audit with flying colours, scoring an impressive 94 per cent. ‘We are extremely proud of this result, which shows that quality and safety are embedded throughout the organisation,’ said Frank van den Tillaar, QESH Manager at Van den Bosch.
26 September 2024
Van den Bosch will celebrate its sixtieth anniversary in October 2024. The company was founded in 1964 by Ad van den Bosch. Starting off with just a single truck, he laid the foundations for today's organisation. Six decades later, Van den Bosch has grown into a world player in intermodal bulk logistics, with branches in Europe, Africa and beyond.
16 August 2024
Van den Bosch has successfully converted a number of flows to and from Serbia from road to intermodal bulk transport. Through intensive collaboration with two local parties and the use of silo containers, the logistics service-provider has not only increased efficiency for its customers but also reduced CO2 emissions.
24 July 2024
UNICEF has made great progress with the Recycling Plastic, Creating Schools programme in Ivory Coast. Thanks in part to Van den Bosch's support, 359 classrooms have now been built. As a result, 17,950 children have been provided with access to education.
11 June 2024
The vegetable oil industry in Kenya and elsewhere is growing incredibly fast. But despite increasing global demand for vegetable oils, their supply chain is barely growing with it. Tens of millions of litres are still being exported annually to Europe in flexitanks. Van den Bosch is now taking the first steps towards transferring this volume to sustainable ISO tank transport in order to optimise the supply chain.
17 May 2024
Van den Bosch has festively taken the Renault E-tech T into use. By welcoming this electric truck, the logistics provider is taking the next step into sustainable fleet management. “With this e-truck we are entering a new phase in the field of sustainable logistics,” says CEO Rico Daandels.
31 January 2024
Van den Bosch and UNICEF Netherlands are extending their long-standing partnership by two years. Support will continue to go to the innovative recycling programme Recycling Plastic, Creating Schools in Ivory Coast, formerly known as Plastic Bricks. What’s new is the programme, Climate Smart Villages in Madagascar, which Van den Bosch is committing to for the next two years.
18 January 2024
Van den Bosch is the first carrier worldwide to be independently verified for CO2 emission calculations and reporting that meet the applicable requirements from ISO 14083:2023. This confirms that CO2 emissions are calculated and reported in a demonstrably reliable manner, fully in line with European legislation and environmental requirements.
13 December 2023
Logistics service provider Van den Bosch Iberia, formerly TCS Trans, is proud to announce the appointment of Alberto Ramírez as its new General Manager. Alberto Ramírez has years of valuable experience in transport and logistics. He takes over from Juan and Eduardo Castellet San Miguel.
24 November 2023
Logistics is no longer simply about transport. Van den Bosch believes it’s also about data, insights and knowhow. And that raises some interesting topics. In the new edition of our magazine Game Changer, we are happy to share these, and more, with you.
14 November 2023
Van den Bosch continues to develop its activities in the Italian market with the opening of a branch in Agrate Brianza, Milan. “In recent years we have achieved considerable growth in the Italian market, partly due to the acquisition of fellow transporter, Gé Simons. Now we are taking the next step by realising our further growth ambition with local representation,” says Paul van de Vorle, Director of Business Development.
9 November 2023
Van den Bosch's new cleaning facility in Africa became fully operational on 1 November 2023. The new tank cleaning station will enable the logistics service provider to set up new transport flows from Africa to the rest of the world.
6 November 2023
The annual jubilee evening was held at the Van den Bosch Academy in Erp on Friday 3 November. Ten celebrants marked milestone workiversaries and recent retirements at this memory-filled evening in honour of their many years of service.
18 October 2023
Van den Bosch has entered into partnership with the CSTT-AO Group in Senegal. The logistics service provider is further expanding its network in West Africa through this partnership, with the focus on liquid bulk logistics.
26 September 2023
Van den Bosch will cooperate with Celero Group from now on. Through this cooperation, the logistics service provider will further expand its network connections in East Africa and the Indian Ocean.
19 September 2023
An increasing number of large companies are shifting their production to Eastern Europe because of available raw materials and lower production costs. Despite a global call for sustainability, road transport still leads the way in the region. This can and will change, believes commercial manager Srdjan Zekovic.
26 May 2023
Recruitment for Van den Bosch's new International Management Traineeship has started. The traineeship has been specially developed for talented individuals who have the ambition to work as a manager, whether at the headquarters in Erp or at one of the international branches. The traineeship will start in September 2023.
4 May 2023
How to build new schools with recycled plastic was demonstrated once again by the UNICEF project Plastic Bricks in Ivory Coast last year. And in a district in the Central African Republic (CAR), the approach to tackling malnutrition was taken further with better screening and education. Both UNICEF projects have been supported by Van den Bosch since 2019 and 2022, respectively.
24 April 2023
Logistics service provider Van den Bosch has once again received the World-class Workplace quality label in the Global category. This independent quality label is awarded annually by research bureau Effectory for good employership. At the beginning of this year, Effectory conducted a survey among the employees of all the Van den Bosch branches. The logistics service provider scores above average compared with other internationally active organisations surveyed.
24 March 2023
Van den Bosch DMCC, based in Dubai, has obtained ISO 22000 certification. ISO 22000 is an international food safety quality standard. The basic conditions for food transport, management elements and HACCP are key parts of this quality management system.
17 March 2023
The Supreme Court today issued a judgment in the lawsuit brought by ten Hungarian drivers against their former employer, Silo Tank Kft.
10 March 2023
Logistics service provider Van den Bosch will open the doors of the technical service in Erp on Saturday 18 March. During this Job Event, anyone interested in a technical challenge can take a look around the workshop without obligation.
1 March 2023
As The Supply Changer in Bulk, Van den Bosch is always on the move. Our drivers are an essential link in the entire transport process and are the heart of our organisation. Have you always wondered about the work of a bulk driver at Van den Bosch? We present to you our latest video: A day as a bulk driver at Van den Bosch.
27 January 2023
Van den Bosch is expanding its deep-sea activities with the purchase of 500 additional 20 ft tank containers. These ISO tank containers were immediately put into use, which enables the logistics service provider to respond to the growing demand from the African market for deep-sea transport with ISO tanks for the food industry.
13 December 2022
Van den Bosch is driven by innovation and development: we aim to make headway every day. After the launch of the High Volume Ultra Light tank container, innovations around the Ultra Light chassis are now being taken to a higher level.
23 November 2022
10 November 2022
18 October 2022
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.
14 October 2022
The Supreme Court has today issued a decision in the legal action that the FNV trade union took against Van den Bosch Transporten B.V.
11 October 2022
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.
27 September 2022
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 conditioned transport of liquid foodstuffs.
11 August 2022
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 report, the number of public votes also counts.
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15 July 2022
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 to this initiative. Partly thanks to this support, various results have already been achieved by mid-2022.
16 May 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.
9 May 2022
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.com we are now taking the next step forward.
30 March 2022
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 months and consists of multiple modules.
28 March 2022
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 is ready for use.
16 February 2022
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.
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9 February 2022
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 ISO tank equipment and a new state-of-the-art cleaning station. This modern tank cleaning is now fully operational and running at full capacity in cooperation with its new partner.
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1 February 2022
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 service provider.
19 January 2022
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 Central African Republic’, to which Van den Bosch has committed for the next two years.
16 December 2021
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 Bosch has been supporting this valuable programme since the start of 2021.
23 November 2021
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 share detailed insights about what drives our sector, as well as news about our company and our supply changers.
27 October 2021
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 den Bosch Academy.
6 October 2021
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 are taking the next step in developing our intermodal network in southern Europe," says Rico Daandels, CEO of Van den Bosch.
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21 September 2021
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.
10 August 2021
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.
29 July 2021
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.
21 July 2021
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 ceremony.
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27 May 2021
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 Technology & Consulting: a high-quality air dryer to improve the air quality in the silo trailer.
14 April 2021
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 platform with a new market approach and unique services in the world of bulk logistics, FreightMatch will carry on under the name Bulkio.
7 April 2021
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.
25 March 2021
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.
9 March 2021
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 portfolio includes Finance & Control, Human Resources, Quality, Legal, ICT and Procurement.
18 February 2021
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, under which plastic waste is transformed into building blocks for classrooms in Ivory Coast.
16 February 2021
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.
19 January 2021
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 these results, Van den Bosch scores above average compared with other researched organisations operating worldwide.
20 December 2020
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 division Liquid Food at Van den Bosch.
19 December 2020
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 about what drives our sector, as well as news about our company and our supply changers.
8 December 2020
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 safety to set a new standard in the supply chain”, says Barry Gruijters, Operations Director division Dry Bulk.
1 December 2020
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 Justice.
6 November 2020
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 regulations. “Van den Bosch is convinced that things have to be done differently. And they can be”, says Anton Bolwerk, Commercial Director at Van den Bosch. “We therefore actively invite customers to explore the possibilities of BigMile.”
27 October 2020
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."
10 October 2020
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’, through which the logistics service provider wants to ensure sustainable change in the sector.
7 October 2020
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."
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28 May 2020
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.
16 April 2020
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.
18 February 2020
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.
12 February 2020
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.