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.
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.
Establishment of VAT Logistics is a fact. From an office building on Thorbeckestraat on the Maaskade in Rotterdam, Ruud Vat starts the adventure.
From Thorbeckestraat, VAT Logistics is moving to Van Riemsdijkweg in Rotterdam. The move will see the first 500 m2 of storage for trade goods.
The first acquisition is a fact. With the acquisition of Delson.
In 1990, the premises in Albrandswaard are put into use. 7,000 m2 of warehouse comes along the A15 motorway with office space.
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.
Vat acquires Fabius ROTTERDAM (NT) – Rotterdam-based groupage and warehousing company Vat has acquired Amsterdam-based freight forwarder Fabius.
Vat Logistics has acquired the company Hentex. Vat Logistics spreads wings globally with Hentex Rotterdam.
VAT Logistics acquires Interhollandia The Vat Group has acquired shipping company Interhollandia in Ridderkerk.
VAT Logistics acquires Helvetica Expeditie en Overslag B.V., adding this service to its already existing Switzerland service.
Part MAT continues as VAT VAT Logistics takes over the assets of MAT Transport and MAT Air and Ocean Freight.
Vat Logistics buys Ibercargo and Waalex Vat Logistics has acquired Ibercargo and Waalex.
Neele-Vat builds on Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte, international logistics service provider Neele-Vat Logistics will have access to the largest distribution centre in…
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…
Vat Logistics merges with Neele Logistics and continues under the name Neele-Vat .
New ADR distribution centre on Maasvlakte for Neele-Vat. Neele-Vat has started construction of a brand new ADR distribution centre on the Maasvlakte.
Neele-Vat Logistics strengthens market position with acquisition of Oostvogels Group.
Neele-Vat Logistics buys Mammoet Ferry Transport and strengthens position in European road transport.
Neele-Vat Logistics buys Mainport Warehousing with an eye on intermodal flows and cross-docking.
Neele-Vat Logistics specialises in warehousing dangerous goods in accordance with PGS 15 guidelines.
Neele-Vat opens Rotterdam Blending & Filling.
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.
New warehouse in Meer 20,000 m2
Neele-Vat buys Steder Group and strengthens its global sea freight position.
Neele-Vat opens new 45,000 sqm distribution centre and office in Rotterdam.