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History

Neele-Vat was founded in 1975 by Ruud Vat. This was the beginning of the now more than 1,200-employee Rotterdam family business. Below are the milestones that have occurred since 1975.

Since its establishment in 1975, Neele-Vat has achieved numerous significant milestones. With its headquarters based in the renowned Port of Rotterdam, it has emerged as one of the prominent logistics service providers in the region. With a rich history spanning a century, this family-owned business has maintained complete control over all logistics activities. Moreover, Neele-Vat proudly embodies the spirit of Rotterdam, deeply rooted in the city’s values and traditions.

100+ years in logistics

  • 1 February 1975

    Start of Neele-Vat

    Establishment of VAT Logistics is a fact. From an office building on Thorbeckestraat on the Maaskade in Rotterdam, Ruud Vat starts the adventure.

  • 6 January 1982

    Moving to a new place

    From Thorbeckestraat, VAT Logistics is moving to Van Riemsdijkweg in Rotterdam. The move will see the first 500 m2 of storage for trade goods.

    6 January 1982

  • 7 January 1986

    Aquisition Delson

    The first acquisition is a fact. With the acquisition of Delson.

  • 1 June 1990

    New construction Albrandswaard

    In 1990, the premises in Albrandswaard are put into use. 7,000 m2 of warehouse comes along the A15 motorway with office space.

    1 June 1990

  • 10 January 1994

    Rebuilding Albrandswaard

    The 7,000 sq m became too small. Next to the then building was another piece of wasteland. Soon an additional 3,000 m2 was added here and in 1996 this became a total of 14,000 m2.

  • 9 January 1998

    Aquisition Fabius

    Vat acquires Fabius ROTTERDAM (NT) – Rotterdam-based groupage and warehousing company Vat has acquired Amsterdam-based freight forwarder Fabius.

    9 January 1998

  • 12 May 2000

    Aquisition Hentex en Ribro

    Vat Logistics has acquired the company Hentex. Vat Logistics spreads wings globally with Hentex Rotterdam.

  • 1 May 2001

    Aquisition Interhollandia

    VAT Logistics acquires Interhollandia The Vat Group has acquired shipping company Interhollandia in Ridderkerk.

    1 May 2001

  • 13 May 2003

    Aquisition Helvetica Expeditie

    VAT Logistics acquires Helvetica Expeditie en Overslag B.V., adding this service to its already existing Switzerland service.

  • 3 January 2006

    Aquisition MAT

    Part MAT continues as VAT VAT Logistics takes over the assets of MAT Transport and MAT Air and Ocean Freight.

    3 January 2006

  • 1 January 2007

    Aquisition Ibercargo en Waalex

    Vat Logistics buys Ibercargo and Waalex Vat Logistics has acquired Ibercargo and Waalex.

  • 7 January 2007

    Start of Maasvlakte construction

    Neele-Vat builds on Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte, international logistics service provider Neele-Vat Logistics will have access to the largest distribution centre in…

    7 January 2007

  • 2 October 2009

    Establishment of Gasmeetstation

    Gas Measuring Station Netherlands BV offers state-of-the-art facilities for gas measurement and environmentally friendly (de)gassing of containers. At Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte, we have two in-house sites, directly…

  • 12 May 2014

    Vat Logistics and Neele Logistics become one

    Vat Logistics merges with Neele Logistics and continues under the name Neele-Vat .

    12 May 2014

  • 1 December 2015

    Maasvlakte expansion

    New ADR distribution centre on Maasvlakte for Neele-Vat. Neele-Vat has started construction of a brand new ADR distribution centre on the Maasvlakte.

  • 1 January 2018

    Aquisition of Oostvogels Group

    Neele-Vat Logistics strengthens market position with acquisition of Oostvogels Group.

    1 January 2018

  • 1 January 2019

    Aquisition of Mammoet Ferry Transport

    Neele-Vat Logistics buys Mammoet Ferry Transport and strengthens position in European road transport.

  • 1 January 2019

    Aquisition of Mainport-Rotterdam

    Neele-Vat Logistics buys Mainport Warehousing with an eye on intermodal flows and cross-docking.

    1 January 2019

  • 12 May 2019

    Another warehouse on the Maasvlakte

    Neele-Vat Logistics specialises in warehousing dangerous goods in accordance with PGS 15 guidelines.

  • 12 June 2019

    Establishment of Rotterdam Blending & Filling

    Neele-Vat opens Rotterdam Blending & Filling.

    12 June 2019

  • 1 May 2021

    X-Dock centre Waalhaven

    Neele-Vat and the Port of Rotterdam Authority sign a contract for the development of a distribution centre on the last vacant lot of the City Terminal.

  • 12 May 2021

    New construction Meer (BE)

    New warehouse in Meer 20,000 m2

    12 May 2021

  • 16 June 2021

    Acquisition of Steder Group

    Neele-Vat buys Steder Group and strengthens its global sea freight position.

  • 1 september 2022

    Opening of Port Park Pernis

    Neele-Vat opens new 45,000 sqm distribution centre and office in Rotterdam.

    1 september 2022

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