Total logistics service provider
For more than 75 years, De Zwaluw Logistics has been leading as the specialist in distribution, storage and transhipment. With years of experience in the logistics sector, the company has built a solid reputation based on reliability and craftsmanship. From strategically located offices in both Oosterblokker and Maasvlakte Rotterdam, De Zwaluw Logistics offers total logistics solutions that are fully customised to meet the specific needs of each sender. Reliability, quality and service with a strong focus on speed, accuracy and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything De Zwaluw Logistics does.
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180.000+ pallets
With a huge storage capacity, there is always a solution available.
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1200+ shipments per day
Worked hard, fast and with enthusiasm. Every shipment is of equal value.
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150+ employees
The team of professionals provides efficient and reliable logistics solutions.
Every morning we get out of bed with a clear goal.
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Mission #1
Daily strive for efficient and sustainable transport solutions that reduce costs and increase delivery speed.
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Mission #2
Always focused on exceeding customer expectations through reliable service and open communication, because the wants and needs are central.
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Mission #3
Actively working to reduce carbon footprint by adopting sustainable practices in all logistics processes, from transport to warehousing.
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Mission #4
Daily commitment to latest technologies and innovations in logistics to improve processes and enhance competitiveness.
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Mission #5
Ensuring a safe working environment and maintaining high quality standards in all services, ensuring the safety of employees and goods.
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Mission #6
Fostering a positive and collaborative team culture in which employees feel supported and can use their skills to their best advantage.
About De Zwaluw
Since 1948, De Zwaluw Logistics has been the specialist in transport & distribution and warehousing. Founded midway through the last century in Enkhuizen, the company has grown from a small carrier with 10 trucks to a medium-sized logistics service provider. Senders appreciate De Zwaluw Logistics for its reliability and flexibility. By continuously responding to changing needs and market conditions, De Zwaluw Logistics always offers tailor-made logistics solutions.
Complete care
De Zwaluw Logistics relieves senders from A to Z, whether it is unloading containers, storing goods or timely delivery within the Benelux and Europe. With its comprehensive services, customers can fully focus on their core business, while De Zwaluw Logistics ensures an efficient and reliable logistics process. As a specialist in both food and non-food products, De Zwaluw Logistics serves a wide range of customers, including trading houses, manufacturers, retailers and construction markets. Its experience and expertise enable it to deliver the best solutions, quickly and efficiently, on a daily basis. Besides transport and storage, De Zwaluw Logistics also offers a wide range of value added services, such as labelling and inspection of goods. Advanced IT solutions optimise the entire logistics process, ensuring the highest quality requirements are met at all times.
#58 in Top 100
De Zwaluw Logistics is ranked 58th in this year’s Top 100 Logistics of the Netherlands, which recognises the most influential logistics companies in the country. In addition to this achievement, De Zwaluw Logistics is one of 18 companies recognised as ‘best in class’ in the field of sustainable warehousing. This title highlights the company’s pioneering role in implementing environmentally friendly solutions within logistics processes. By combining sustainable practices with a focus on innovation and efficiency, De Zwaluw Logistics contributes not only to strong logistics services, but also to a more sustainable future for the industry.
Placement in the top 100 underlines De Zwaluw Logistics’ commitment to quality and efficiency in the logistics sector. With a focus on continuous improvement and sustainable innovation, the company continues to evolve to meet changing market demands and provide optimal logistics solutions to senders across the country.
Partnership
An important asset is the cooperation with TransMission, the largest partnership of independent transport and distribution companies in the Benelux. This cooperation enables De Zwaluw Logistics to serve customers even better, with a finely-meshed network and a wide range of logistics solutions. Thanks to this strong connection, reliable and flexible services are guaranteed, setting De Zwaluw Logistics apart in the market. De Zwaluw strives to be the best in the market. With extensive experience and a focus on quality and service, De Zwaluw is the ideal logistics partner.
Timeline
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1948 – Founded in Enkhuizen by de Ruiter family. Focus on transport for the cake factory from Enkhuizen.
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1979 – Grown into a medium-sized logistics provider with a modern storage site in Enkhuizen.
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2012 – Acquisition by Pyxis
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2014 – Start of storage location in Echt, Limburg.
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2016 – Purchase of premises in Oosterblokker. Expansion of storage and transfer space. Head office moved to this location.
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2022 – Expansion with warehouse at Maasvlakte in Rotterdam.
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2024 – Number #58 in top 100 Logistics
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2024 – Expansion with additional warehouse at Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, 500 metres from other location.
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