Based in Eerbeek near Arnhem, Schotpoort Logistics is a family-owned business specializing in transport, warehousing, contract, and project logistics. Serving a diverse clientele, including manufacturers in the paper, packaging, consumer goods, and solar sectors, the company manages over 70,000 square metres of warehouse space across the Netherlands. Its fleet of 120 units, including sub-contractors, caters to clients spanning from Hoogezand near Groningen to Best near Eindhoven. Additionally, Schotpoort Logistics operates a branch in Lithuania.
With the acquisition, all 180 employees of Schotpoort Logistics will join Duvenbeck.
“By acquiring Schotpoort Logistics, we’re gaining access to a region pivotal to our growth strategy. With proximity to key seaports in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Antwerp, Schotpoort Logistics will enhance our import and export logistics capabilities and open doors to new customer segments in the Far East and Europe,” says Hakan Bicil, CEO of Duvenbeck.
Fred Schotpoort, Managing Director of Schotpoort Logistics added:
“Joining forces with Duvenbeck allows us to further develop our logistics solutions while leveraging the strong market position of a European logistics leader. Our service portfolio in the Netherlands aligns seamlessly with Duvenbeck’s growth trajectory, offering mutual benefits for both companies.”