Court data published by FaillissementsDossier.nl show that multiple transport firms were declared insolvent between 5 and 12 December 2025, with cases spanning both standalone hauliers and interconnected logistics groups.
One of the most striking developments is the collapse of several companies operating under the TOP Group umbrella. The Rotterdam court declared TOP Logistics B.V., TOP Sea Shipping B.V., TOP Short Sea Logistics B.V. and TOP Distribution B.V. bankrupt on 5 December 2025, after earlier granting a temporary suspension of payments.
All four companies were based in Ridderkerk, a logistics hub close to the Port of Rotterdam. According to insolvency records, the suspension of payments for TOP Short Sea Logistics B.V. was formally terminated before the bankruptcy ruling, and a court-appointed curator has been assigned to handle the proceedings.
The cases point to financial difficulties affecting not just a single company, but an entire group operating across logistics, distribution and short-sea shipping.
Family haulier Crok Transport also fails
Another confirmed case is Crok Transport B.V., a road transport company based in Westzaan, which was declared bankrupt by the Noord-Holland court on 9 December 2025.
Local Dutch media report that Crok Transport was a long-established family business, operating for decades before its collapse. A curator has been appointed, but no public information has yet been released on the exact causes of the insolvency or the prospects for creditors and employees.
More firms under financial strain
In addition to the above cases, insolvency listings from the same period show further distress in the sector:
- Abi Transport B.V. (Wijchen) was declared bankrupt in early December.
- Freightned Zwaar Transport B.V., operating in heavy transport, was granted suspension of payments on 12 December 2025, with a creditors’ meeting scheduled for March 2026.
While the companies differ in size and specialisation, the timing of the cases suggests that financial strain remains acute for parts of the Dutch transport and logistics market.
Pressure on margins continues
The latest insolvencies come amid ongoing challenges for European hauliers, including high operating costs, weak freight demand in certain segments, and limited pricing power. The concentration of several failures in key logistics regions such as Zuid-Holland highlights the vulnerability of transport businesses even in areas closely linked to major ports and trade flows.
Further details are expected to emerge as curators publish financial findings and court proceedings progress in the coming weeks.
