Not every destination is directly accessible by scheduled service. Large deepsea vessels often only call at the largest ports, after which containers are transferred to smaller ships or other modes at a hub. This process is called transshipment and is an essential part of the global supply chain.
Challenges here include:
Nevertheless, transshipment is often unavoidable and also offers benefits.
Not every destination is directly accessible by scheduled service. Large deepsea vessels often only call at the largest ports, after which containers are transferred to smaller ships or other modes at a hub. This process is called transshipment and is an essential part of the global supply chain.
Challenges here include:
Nevertheless, transshipment is often unavoidable and also offers benefits.
Our true strength lies in our employees, whose innovation and personal approach make us a leading global logistics company. They are dedicated to delivering on promises and providing customer-oriented solutions to every logistics challenge.
In addition, our unique family of several specialized companies forms our backbone. This combination of knowledge and experience not only makes us versatile, but also strengthens our resilience. Each department contributes to the growth and success of Neele-Vat, all united by a common vision and commitment.
As one cohesive family business, we are ready to take on any challenge and support our customers around the world.
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These organizations are part of our family. They are local heroes with their own specialization, active in various regions worldwide. Thanks to their local knowledge and expertise, they offer customized solutions that reinforce our collective strength.
A European exporter of machine parts was shipping containers to a port in West Africa. Since direct shipping was not available, Neele-Vat organized transshipment via Antwerp and Lagos. Thanks to tight planning and monitoring, all shipments were delivered on time with a delivery reliability of 99.1%.
If your company transports hazardous materials, it is crucial to ensure that all operations are conducted safely.
If you are a company transporting animal feed, strict regulations apply to this, both for animal feed and all related products.
Consumer goods usually have a high throughput and thus need to be transported especially quickly and efficiently.
Companies that handle food in any form are required by regulation to work on food safety. We are ready to help.
How does Neele-Vat guarantee reliability in road transport?
The reliability of road transport at Neele-Vat is guaranteed by a structured approach with modern technology, clear agreements and continuous insight into performance. Think of smart route and planning tools, real-time tracking via telematics, digital eCMRs and KPI monitoring to measure delivery times and service levels. In addition, a modern fleet, in-house network, certifications (such as ISO, GMP+, GDP) and dedicated contacts ensure consistent, safe and transparent execution of shipments, including temperature-controlled or ADR transport. Want to know more? Read the full article here.
What role does track & trace play in road transport?
Track & trace plays an important role in road transport because it provides real-time insight into the location and status of shipments. This gives customers and planners more transparency and allows them to make better decisions, predict delays and work more efficiently. At Neele-Vat , track & trace is integrated as standard: trucks are tracked via GPS and telematics, customers receive updates and a digital Proof of Delivery is available after delivery, ensuring reliable, predictable and transparent transport processes. Want to know more? Read the full article here.
How does Neele-Vat contribute to the reduction of CO₂ in road transport?
Neele-Vat contributes to CO₂ reduction in road transport by combining various sustainable measures. They use modern, fuel-efficient trucks (such as Euro 6), alternative fuels (including HVO100 and LNG), smart route and trip planning to avoid empty miles, and bundling shipments to use capacity more efficiently. In addition, Neele-Vat offers multimodal solutions (such as rail and barge) and CO₂ monitoring and reporting for customers, making transport not only more reliable but also more environmentally friendly. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat support export companies with road transport?
Neele-Vat supports export companies with road transport by providing a reliable, efficient and compliant logistics service from the Netherlands to destinations in Europe and beyond. They deploy their own fleet and international network for daily departures (FTL, LTL, groupage), assist with customs clearance and export documents, use digital tools such as track & trace and eCMR for transparency, and, with cross-dock facilities and multimodal links, ensure predictable, cost-efficient shipments that meet quality and certification standards. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat help with project cargo?
Neele-Vat helps with project cargo by providing complete, customized logistics solutions for exceptionally large, heavy or complex loads. They handle all steps from intake and planning to engineering, route calculation, permits, deployment of special equipment and multimodal transport (such as road, inland waterway, rail and sea), with a single point of contact and global coordination. This ensures safe, efficient and well-coordinated transportation of heavy equipment or oversized goods. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat guarantee fast and secure food fulfillment in Europe?
Neele-Vat guarantees fast and safe food fulfillment in Europe through an integrated logistics approach with certified storage, temperature-controlled handling and an international transport network. They combine HACCP-, ISO- and GMP+-certified processes with daily departures via fixed European corridors, real-time track & trace, clear SLAs and quality procedures, so that products reach customers efficiently, safely and according to European standards within 24-72 hours. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat support your supply chain with dry and refrigerated food fulfillment?
Neele-Vat supports your supply chain with dry and refrigerated food fulfillment by combining warehousing, handling and distribution in one integrated service. We offer certified warehouses for both dry and temperature-controlled products, link this to planning and transport through their European network, use track & trace for insight and ensure shipments arrive at customers quickly, safely and to quality and hygiene standards. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does my transportation stay on schedule despite road works?
Our planners monitor roadworks across Europe in real-time and proactively adjust routes to avoid delays. View an overview of all roadworks we are currently monitoring here.
How does Neele-Vat deal with European driving bans?
Driving bans by country or transport type are an integral part of our planning, so your delivery will always comply with legislation. View an overview of all driving bans currently in force in Europe here.
Are local holidays taken into account?
Yes, we anticipate international holidays to ensure the continuity of your flow of goods. View an overview of all holidays and their impact on our transport planning here.
Through Neele-Vat 's network you can get your groupage shipments, partial and complete loads quickly and reliably to any destination worldwide. We are your partner for road transport, but also for Intermodal transport and Express shipments. Request your quote today and experience our service for yourself.
