As part of our continued investment in growth and innovation, Den Hartogh Logistics is proud to announce the addition of another 50 brand-new 40ft pressurised tanks to our fleet.
We are pleased to announce the publication of our Annual Review 2024, offering a detailed look at the milestones, challenges, and progress of the past year.
From 2 to 5 June, Royal Den Hartogh Logistics will once again be present at Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich. The leading international trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management. You can find us at Hall B4, Booth 133/232.
Two decades of partnership, innovation, and excellence. This year marks the 20th anniversary of AlişanDenHartogh, a joint venture between Alişan Group and Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, dedicated to delivering creative logistics solutions in Türkiye.
Global disruptions, intensifying market competition, digital transformation, and a growing focus on sustainability are reshaping the future of chemical logistics. These key topics take center stage at LogiChem 2025, the largest gathering of chemical manufacturers and their supply chain teams where Royal Den Hartogh Logistics will be attending.
Den Hartogh Logistics is proud to announce that we have achieved a Gold rating on EcoVadis, reaffirming our leadership in sustainability within the logistics industry. This prestigious recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and sets us apart from the competition.
Den Hartogh has integrated Liquid Food and Feed services into the website. The pages include sections on Liquid Food, Feed Transportation, and key customer showcases such as FrieslandCampina, Wilmar, and Roquette. The integration of Liquid Food on the website stems from the acquisition of H&S Group in 2024.
As 2024 comes to an end, we take a moment to look back on what has been a truly special year for Royal Den Hartogh Logistics. First and foremost, we want to express our gratitude to our valued customers, business partners, and employees.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics proudly joins the global celebration of Day of the Driver, honouring the dedication, skill, and commitment of the drivers who keep the logistics industry moving.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics will participate in the 44th Latin American Petrochemical Annual Meeting, hosted by the Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical Association (APLA) from November 18 to 21, 2024.
In early October, the Den Hartogh Shanghai team participated in the 3rd Truck Culture Festival in Shanghai. While truck culture is still in its infancy in China, it has long been well-established in Europe. Our participation in this event was aimed at enhancing Den Hartogh's presence within China's growing truck culture scene.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics will be attending the Helium Super Summit in Houston, Texas, from October 28-30, 2024. The summit comes at a crucial point for the helium industry, as uncertainties remain.
At Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, we're committed to sustainability and innovation—and our latest addition of 39 Volvo FH Aero trucks is a big step forward! These trucks, with their sleek aerodynamic design, are the most fuel-efficient models Volvo has developed for long-haul transport.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics will be part of the 58th Annual Meeting of the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA), taking place in Berlin from October 8th to 10th, 2024. This year's theme, "The Power of Action," underscores the need for proactive collaboration in navigating the complexities of today’s landscape.
Royal Den Hartogh is once again thrilled to participate in the upcoming "Wereldhavendagen" (World Port Days) on 6, 7 & 8 September. This iconic event offers a unique opportunity for the public to explore the vibrant world of the port and the chance to connect with us in the port of Rotterdam.
Meet us at the North American CO₂ Summit 2024, organized by Gasworld in Nashville. This event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to tackle the evolving dynamics of the CO₂ market and uncover new opportunities amid global decarbonization efforts.
We are excited to announce the launch of our groundbreaking Green Corridor, developed in close collaboration with our valued partner, Dow. This new corridor connects the Benelux region with Turkey and Greece, marking a significant step forward in our shared commitment to sustainability.
The Den Hartogh team in Duisburg has recently started using an innovative shunt truck capable of transporting two empty swap containers simultaneously. This saves costs in moving empty containers and also reduces the number of trips required, leading to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.
H&S Group, part of Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, has ordered 20 new DAF XG 480 FT trucks to enhance their fleet, prioritizing efficiency and comfort for liquid foodstuff transport. The trucks, featuring advanced safety systems and optimized payload capacity, will be delivered in early 2025.
Den Hartogh Dry Bulk Logistics has made a significant advancement by adding 760 brand new dry bulk containers to our fleet. These containers feature the latest design and specifications, ensuring top-notch quality and efficiency for our customers.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is proud to have been rewarded with the GOLD Award at the 7th edition of the annual Dow 4-Star event for logistic service providers. This is the second consecutive year that Den Hartogh has received this recognition from our key customer, Dow.
At the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA), Shell unveiled its first megawatt charger designed for both maritime and road transport. This groundbreaking technology marks a significant milestone in making transportation more sustainable and transitioning to renewable energy.
We're excited to share our participation in Transport Logistics China 2024! Join us from June 25-27 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Find us at Hall W4, No. 270 or at ITCO Village, Booth 381B.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics will be attending the 37th International Exhibition for the Fine & Speciality Chemical Industry, Chemspec Europe 2024! Join us from 19-20 June 2024 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany.
Today marks an important day for the logistics sector in Europe as the Women in Logistics consortium (WIL) launches. This pioneering industry-wide consortium aims to promote greater gender diversity and inclusion within the traditionally male-dominated logistics sector.
UPM Biochemicals, in partnership with Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, hosted the "Holz Trifft Chemie" Safety Day at UPM’s cutting-edge Leuna Biorefinery this past weekend. The event marked a major step forward towards ensuring seamless and secure wood supply operations within a chemical environment.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics will join CHEMUKEXPO 2024, the UK's must-attend event for the chemical industry. Find us at Stand C110, where our dedicated team will be on hand to discuss innovative logistics solutions that drive operational excellence and ensure safety across the industry.
Following the development of new intermodal solutions for bulk transportation, FUCHS and Royal Den Hartogh Logistics take the next step with their sustainability efforts. With a major investment in heavy E-trucks, the two companies are continuing to show new ways ahead for greater sustainability in the lubricant industry.
We are set to join the UTech Europe exhibition and conference, taking place from April 23 to 25, 2024, at the MECC Maastricht. As the leading event for the global polyurethanes industry, UTech Europe offers an unparalleled platform for industry professionals to connect, learn, and explore the latest advancements and trends.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, specialised in global transportation for the chemical, gas, and food industries, expands its portfolio by acquiring H&S Group, a leader in the transportation of liquid foodstuffs in Europe.
In a fusion of academia and industry, Royal Den Hartogh Logistics recently hosted the innovative Erasmus Challenge, welcoming a group of students to its Rotterdam office.
In a significant development for the global chemical logistics industry, Royal Den Hartogh Logistics and Daelim Co. Ltd., one of the leaders in the South Korean chemical industry, have joined forces in a strategic partnership.
Welcome to our Den Hartogh Annual Review, this year’s theme involved addressing challenges together with our customers, partners, and the entire Den Hartogh team.
Join us at LogiChem 2024 to connect with industry leaders and learn how our century-plus expertise in bulk logistics for the chemical, gas, polymer, and food industries can empower your business.
Together with Truckparkings Rotterdam Exploitatie (TRE), the Port of Rotterdam Authority opened the first charging station for electric trucks in the port. Royal Den Hartogh featured at the opening with two electrical trucks.
As the festive season unfolds, we take a moment to extend our gratitude to our valued business relations, customers, and suppliers. Your unwavering support and collaboration throughout the year have been the cornerstone of our success.
As of January 1, 2024, the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) will encompass shipping activities within the European Economic Area. As a result, ship operators will be required to report their emissions and surrender allowances for every ton of CO2 they emit.
Together with EUROPUR, the European association of manufacturers of flexible polyurethane foam, we have published our report as part of their #SustainabilityInitiatives campaign.
At Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, we're excited to debut new Den Hartogh branded Volvo trucks in China, reflecting the high standards of our network locally and globally.
Royal Den Hartogh is pleased to highlight our recent participation in the SQAS assessment which was executed this time at our location in Coevorden, securing an outstanding score of 94%.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics announces its participation as executive sponsor in the Asia-Pacific Industrial Gases Conference 2023, scheduled from December 5th to 7th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Experience comprehensive, hands-on training with Den Hartogh's Chemical Transport and Safety Awareness Training. Designed for the liquid chemicals industry, the program covers key safety practices, operation of tank container equipment, and more.
We established brand new offices in Jakarta and Surabaya, and we will continue expanding our domestic and regional presence in Indonesia serving the Polymer industry.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics goes beyond traditional logistics to facilitate innovation. In a recent collaboration, OCI Hyfuels called upon our technical expertise to fuel a newly constructed ship with MD97, a methanol fuel blend, at berth by truck, a task traditionally carried out with maritime fuel and dedicated bunker ships or trucks.
Daelim Co., Ltd. has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Royal Den Hartogh Logistics to establish a Strategic Alliance.
Rotterdam, 6 July 2023 - Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is now offering a streamlined logistics package for recycled dry bulk products across Europe. Designed for simplicity and efficiency, this new service covers all aspects of the logistics process. From loading and transportation to storage and eventual delivery, our customers can now enjoy a hassle-free 'one-stop-shop' solution for their recycled products.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is to expand its fleet with eleven brand-new DAF XG trucks. DAF XG trucks are known for their low fuel consumption, which will help Den Hartogh attain its sustainability target, which is to realise a 25% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2025. The new trucks will constitute a good expansion of our existing fleet, consisting of more than 600 company-owned Volvo and MAN trucks.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics joined EUROPUR, the European Association of Flexible PU Foam Blocks Manufacturers, reflecting our commitment to innovate and expand in the foam industry while prioritizing safety and environmental sustainability. At their annual conference held this year in Budapest, we introduced our company as a new member to a wide industry audience.
Dow Chemical awarded Royal Den Hartogh Logistics the golden certificate of appreciation. This means Den Hartogh has performed outstandingly on Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Safety and Service, according to the 4Star programme of Dow Europe. All thanks to fantastic teamwork.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is dedicated to providing top-quality environment friendly logistics services to its customers. Following the success of previous refurbishment projects in other countries, we will be refurbishing a major part of our standard tank container fleet in Thailand and China as well. Resulting in safe, high quality tank containers and extending their lifespan leading to environmentally benefits as well.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is proud to announce our latest collaboration with Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. in driving on HVO renewable diesel. This is a significant step towards achieving our goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 25% by 2025.
What a year to look back on. Our financial performance in 2022 was outstanding, our best ever year in revenue, EBITDA and profit before tax, despite depressing global economic events like the war in Ukraine and resulting food and energy crises, surging inflation, as well as the climate emergency and supply chain disruptions.
The Transport Logistic exhibition in Munich is a bustling event where logistics and transportation professionals from all over the world gather to showcase their latest innovations and services. The team of Royal Den Hartogh will be present at the “ITCO” Tank Container Village in Hall B4 stand 221/322.
ChemUK is the UK's only event dedicated to the chemical industry supply chain, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and service providers from across the sector which will be hosted in Birmingham on the 10th and 11th of May 2023.
We had the privilege to celebrate the re-opening of our Royal Den Hartogh office in Shanghai. With the accelerated growth of our chemical logistics activities over the last 3 years, we needed a larger office space to better serve the growing needs of our valued customers and ambitious employees.
At Royal Den Hartogh, we believe in talking and walking safety together. Today, the Den Hartogh Malaysia Management Team together with our Global Logistics Business Unit Director, Mark Warner, visited Multi Tank Terminal in Westport, Malaysia.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is excited to meet supply chain leaders to visit our booth at the LogiChem 2023 event in Rotterdam. As Europe's leading chemical supply chain event, LogiChem is the perfect opportunity for us to showcase our expertise in providing specialized logistics solutions for the chemical industry together with our partners.
Den Hartogh supports the new ITCO (International Tank Container Organisation) campaign to emphasize the sustainability and safety of tank containers. A tank container can transport several cargoes each year over a lifetime of at least 20 years.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is pushing ahead with its sustainability ambitions with the addition of its first Volvo FM Electric truck, an important step in reducing its CO2 emissions. The company has purposely chosen the lightest possible electric truck with maximum load capacity, without compromising safety and driver convenience.
The global renewable energy industry is growing rapidly resulting in an increased demand for lithium battery electrolytes. Royal Den Hartogh unveiled its first electric cooling tank in 2022, offering a one-stop integrated logistics solution for Chinese electrolytes manufacturers exporting from China to Europe.
Profitable Growth is one of Royal Den Hartogh's 5 Strategic Pillars in our "S (P) E C E" 2025 roadmap. In Asia Pacific, the 2022 integration of MUTO group of companies in Korea, Thailand and Malaysia has propelled us closer to this ambition.
As the year-end approaches, we would like to express our appreciation to our valued customers and network partners. We trust our logistics services helped you to reach your goals in another very volatile year.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics and Shell Chemicals Europe have opened a new Logistics Service Center (LSC) at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam. The new and improved drop and swap location is a result of close collaboration between both companies and a major step forward in sustainability, efficiency and cooperation.
Den Hartogh is proud to announce it successfully completed the CDI-MPC TCO audit of the Rotterdam office. Den Hartogh holds this certificate in many locations worldwide showing our commitment to constantly improve the safety and quality performance of bulk transportation globally.
Today our Bangkok Thailand office celebrated one year of integration into the Royal Den Hartogh family. Our Thailand office is a fast growing location with close proximity to the Port Authority of Thailand and major shipping lines.
Today, we launched the project Health & Wellbeing within Den Hartogh. This day was not randomly chosen as 10 October is World Mental Health Day. A day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics launched its new careers website, a modern site fit for today’s job market.
Together with the Port of Rotterdam, Royal Den Hartogh proudly presents itself during the weekend of 2, 3 & 4 September when the "Wereldhavendagen" (World Port Days) take place. This is a worldwide known nautical event with spectacular demonstrations, the possibility to visit ships and presentations of exhibitors like Den Hartogh. The public is invited to take a look behind the scenes of the port of Rotterdam.
To signify the importance of a strategic collaboration, Thai MMA (Mitsubishi Chemical and Siam Cement Group Chemicals joint venture), recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Den Hartogh Thailand. This business partnership underpins the confidence and trust between both like-minded companies who want to further strengthen their safety commitment and to grow business volumes together.
Dow Chemical Europe awarded Royal Den Hartogh Logistics with the 4STAR Service Award 2022. This is a recognition for the outstanding service we provide to the Dow Businesses Liquid and Dry Bulk in Europe and excellent Supply Chain visibility data.
A new chapter for Den Hartogh Logistics Thailand as we officially open our new Bangkok office located at The PARQ. A blessing ceremony by the monks represents a fresh start to an exciting journey for our Thai colleagues.
Den Hartogh delivers when it comes to innovation. The last ten years we installed telematics on our tank containers, turning them into true monitored smart tanks. We now celebrate a major milestone, because a large part of our Isocyanate fleet is equipped with this telematics solution.
For the first time in its history the Dutch traffic and road safety organisation Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN) organised blind spot lessons for visually impaired and blind children at Visio Education in Rotterdam together with an enthusiastic Den Hartogh team.
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics has strengthened its footprint in the Nordics with the acquisition of Hedenskogs Åkeri AB (trucking) and Hedenskogs Tankeri AB (steam cleaning and storage) in Gothenburg, Sweden. With this takeover the Den Hartogh Group adds a modern facility for tank container cleaning and storage, and a new office building to its assets.
The CDI-MPC audit, carried out by Worldwide Quality Assurance (WQA), enables chemical companies to have the quality and safety management systems of their logistic service providers assessed in a uniform global manner. As a worldwide operating logistics service provider, Den Hartogh is committed to meet the high standards of the sector and to work against the same standards wherever they operate.
Den Hartogh Logistics proudly presents its Annual Review with highlights and key statistics of the year 2021. The figures show a record year in both turnover and EBITDA. A fantastic result achieved by a flexible and above all hardworking Den Hartogh family.
Den Hartogh was awarded the “Supplier Reliability” award for being exceptional in reliability, collaboration and close partnership with Nouryon. This strengthens the support to our vision where we employ ambitious people realising creative logistics solutions.
We wish you and your loved ones a festive season and our best wishes in the year to come. From all of us at Royal Den Hartogh Logistics. Take a look at our Season's Greetings video.
Safety is our 1st priority and as leaders of Den Hartogh Global and Singapore, we talked safety and walked safety with a Safety Observation Tour (SOT) of COTAC-ITS depot located Gul Circle, Singapore. Find out more on our APAC subdomain.
The Den Hartogh Asia Pacific (APAC) team just launched a dedicated APAC subdomain as part of this denhartogh.com website. On this subdomain the APAC team will share APAC specific news and information: apac.denhartogh.com
For the third quarter of 2021 Den Hartogh Logistics is named on the Fourkites Premier Carrier List (PLC). Fourkites is the biggest platform for Global Supply Chain Visibility. With a consistent high standard of service and tracking, we landed a place on the list of highest performing carriers and brokers in the Fourkites network. The recognition from such a big platform prides us and motivates to do even better in the future.
Royal Den Hartogh has identified the Asia Pacific (APAC) region as a key engine of growth and we have an aspirational ambition to be a leading regional tank operator offering one-stop deep-sea and intra-APAC logistics services. We are pleased to announce today that we are closer to this ambition with the merger of Den Hartogh with the MUTO group of companies in Korea, Thailand and Malaysia.
To honor its centenary Den Hartogh Logistics added a very special jubilee truck to its fleet today. It's an American Volvo VNL 740 with 500 HP under the hood. Although it's the showpiece of our fleet, the jubilee truck will be deployed in the BeNeLux for regular logistics purposes
It has been five years since Cluster Service Rotterdam was set up on the CTT site along Butaanweg near Rotterdam-Pernis. The cluster team does transport jobs for international customers in the port of Rotterdam. Over the past five years, the Cluster Service has improved the efficiency of tank container flows moving in and out of the area for the chemical industry, minimising the truck mileage total in Rotterdam’s chemical cluster.
As a large employer in the region and at the forefront of portal trade expansion strategies, Den Hartogh Logistics has made a major investment to add to its presence in the North East of England with the acquisition of mixed industrial logistics and office complex The Minories.
The Dutch Joint Fire Brigade (Gezamenlijke Brandweer) can 24/7 rely on Den Hartogh in the event of calamities. Last week, we were asked to urgently transport a booster pump to the province of Limburg which is ravaged by extreme flooding.
Den Hartogh is equipping its entire TDI container fleet with GPS Temperature Telematics, providing live GPS positioning and temperature control. This enables us to make data driven decisions in real time based on GPS positions, product temperature and heating settings.
Den Hartogh further increases the focus on sustainability by introducing environmental sustainability as the fifth pillar of growth, next to safety, employee engagement, customer satisfaction and profitable growth.
The Den Hartogh Logistics Annual Review 2020, a compact document with our 2020 annual results and highlights of our anniversary year, is now available for you to read.
Proud to have again been appointed by an Australia customer to assist with their major annual plant turnaround requiring more than 100 isotanks with various heating and baffles needs. Den Hartogh APAC and our network partner, Transom Marine Services, are constantly seeking innovative solutions to meet and exceed the complex logistics requirements of our customers in this region.
At Den Hartogh Asia-Pacific, we actively listen to the needs of our customers. End of April, we facilitated requests from customers in Dumai, Indonesia to open up international ISOtank shipping routes. Den Hartogh shipped out the 1st batch of 19 ISOtanks, via a barge, to Port Klang, Malaysia for onward transhipment to various global destinations. Before this direct shipping route existed, Dumai oleochemical refineries had to send their goods by land for international exports through other neighbouring ports in Sumatra. Delivery of goods to Port Klang via such ports will take three days of travel. However if it is via Dumai Port, it is estimated to take only 22 hours of travel.
Today the first 50-tonne electric truck has been put into use in The Netherlands. Den Hartogh utilises this unique truck in Rotterdam’s chemical cluster for the transport of polyols and MDI for Huntsman. We are proud to be part of this joint initiative, which is partly realised through support from the DKTI 2 demonstration programme of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
Realising creative solutions is part of the Den Hartogh DNA. To bring our senior leaders from all over the world together we had to organise our yearly leadership meeting in a different way due to COVID-19. The solution was found by broadcasting live from a Virtual Event Studio, doing interviews on stage, listen to guest speakers, switch live to all continents, discuss together or meet in break out rooms, have fun and most importantly continue to build on a strong team of leaders who, together with all Den Hartogh employees worldwide, lay the foundation of the future of Den Hartogh.
NAM has again extended the contract with Den Hartogh as logistics partner for a further three years. Den Hartogh has been responsible for the safe and professional logistics of NAM’s production liquids since 1997, including production water and natural gas condensate. NAM’s core business is exploring for and producing oil and gas in the Netherlands.
Den Hartogh is operating a new long-term logistics contract at the Shell Rheinland Refinery in Cologne, Germany, with LNG powered trucks only. The deployment of these cleaner Volvo FH LNG trucks marks the long-standing partnership between Den Hartogh and Shell and their mutual goal to shape a better and more sustainable future.
Twenty-nine brand new swap bodies just arrived at our Logistics Service Center in Antwerp for final inspection. The 35,000 litre baffled swap bodies are the first of a batch of 225 ordered at Singamas. They are all fully ground operated (incl handrail) and equipped with an IMT thermometer for remote connectivity.
Den Hartogh Logistics has come to an agreement on the acquisition of Tschudi Tank Transport Oy in Finland, the tank transport division of the Tschudi Group. Taking over Tschudi’s liquid bulk activities will strengthen Den Hartogh’s network in Northern Europe and particularly in Finland and the Baltics.
