STEF strengthens its leadership in Benelux with a comprehensive logistics offering 

The acquisition of Bakker Logistiek enables us to consolidate our presence in the Netherlands. With 1,400 employees, 300 lorries and 170,000 m² of warehousing space at 8 strategic sites, we provide optimised management of the transport, logistics and packaging of temperature-controlled food products.

In Belgium, we draw on the complementary expertise of TransWest, a frozen food specialist, and TDL Fresh Logistics, a major player in the national distribution of fresh and frozen products. With 9 logistics sites, 1,040 employees, over 600 vehicles and more than 80,000 m² of warehousing space, we provide an essential logistics link between the Benelux countries, France and Germany.

By consolidating our infrastructure and leveraging our know-how, we are now in a position to meet the logistics challenges of our existing customers and attract new ones. Thanks to our denser network, the Group is able to ensure faster, more efficient distribution, a key factor for supermarkets, food producers and catering professionals who have to meet ever more demanding requirements in terms of responsiveness and reliability.

With a broad range of services including storage, packaging, national and international transport, we offer a complete solution covering the entire logistics cycle. By integrating harmonised transport and warehouse management systems, the Group improves flow efficiency and reduces its carbon footprint.

Historically present in Wallonia, STEF has expanded its network in Flanders through recent acquisitions. STEF has also expanded beyond Belgium into the Netherlands. The company, which initially specialised in the transport of foodstuffs, has evolved through acquisitions into a full-service provider of storage, packaging and international distribution solutions.

This expansion enables STEF to become the market leader in cold logistics in Belgium and the Netherlands. With an enlarged network, increased capacity and enhanced expertise, the group is positioned as the benchmark player to support companies in the agri-food sector in their logistical challenges.

As Bastien Dreano points out: "This expansion is fully in line with our ambition to make STEF the key partner in the food supply chain in Europe.

This strategic move strengthens our ability to offer end-to-end transport and logistics solutions, reinforcing our commitment to providing our customers with a high-quality service that is increasingly efficient and sustainable.