From sustainable transport to warehousing, we are your European logistics partner.
End-to-end logistics solution
From transport to warehousing, STEF offers one logistics partner that takes care of everything. We combine all our services into one smart solution for chilled and ambient food products.
With 10 strategic locations, we are always close by. Through our European network, we deliver your products safely, fresh and on time to the right place in the supply chain, whether that is a distribution centre, store or customer.
Serge (Business Unit Director) on how STEF uses data and insights to strengthen the entire supply chain and proactively collaborate, making just one logistics partner necessary, from transport to warehousing.
End-to-end supply chain control
Temperature-controlled transport
Refrigerated transport For fresh and temperature-sensitive food products, we offer temperature-controlled transport. From producer to customer, your products remain fresh.
Ambient transport For shelf-stable products, we provide temperature-controlled transport at ambient temperature. Smartly combined with refrigerated flows for an efficient and sustainable supply chain.
We take care of everything Our services go beyond providing transport and warehousing. We also offer labeling and stickering, packing, repacking and sealing.
Custom VAL Do you have other needs where we can support you? Let us know. We are happy to think along with you.
Fast cross-docking, without storage At strategic locations such as Bodegraven and Zeewolde, products are scanned, consolidated and reloaded within three to five hours. This keeps your shipment moving, without unnecessary storage.
Customer-focused tailored solutions We smartly combine shipments based on volumes and delivery times. Thanks to temperature-controlled cross-docking, the supply chain remains efficient and fully under control.
Just-in-time deliveries for fully stocked shelves We deliver at the right time and location, aligned with your planning. Through the customer portal, you have insight into delivery status and volumes.
High frequency, small volumes We deliver several times a week, even for smaller shipments. Thanks to smart consolidation and route planning, processes remain flexible and efficient.
STEF offers daily linehaul services to more than 15 countries. Thanks to short communication lines and tight coordination, we can respond quickly, even during peaks or fluctuating demand. This is how we help companies grow, with control over every step of the supply chain.
The strength of our organization lies in the combination of expertise, capacity and one integrated approach. This allows us to fully support our customers from start to finish.
Jan Prins
Managing Director
We take care of it, so you can focus on your business
Supply chain management
We coordinate transport, storage and distribution across multiple links and countries. With one point of contact and one planning, you maintain control over your entire supply chain, from factory to customer.
Order picking & inventory management
Inventory is managed and orders are processed accurately and on time. This ensures products are ready exactly when needed for delivery.
Reverse logistics and packaging management
Return flows of crates, roll containers, pallets, or packaging are inspected, cleaned, and reused where possible.
No worries about borders
For international deliveries, we support you with export documents, certificates, and customs handling.
Insight and smart choices
Through our customer portal, you have real-time insight into shipments, but we go beyond track & trace alone. We connect data from all links in the supply chain and translate it into actionable insights. This creates a transparent supply chain that enables faster and smarter decision-making.
As a partner, we actively think along with you. We identify bottlenecks, advise on optimization and help you make smart choices, from planning to delivery.
A small shipment or a large flow? One location or multiple countries? At STEF, we tailor our solution to your situation. Always with a focus on efficiency, sustainability and freshness assurance.
What does STEF mean by a total logistics solution?
A total logistics solution means that STEF takes care of the entire process: from transport and warehousing to distribution, co-packing and inventory management. With this integrated logistics service, you have one logistics partner coordinating everything efficiently, reliably and transparently.
What are the benefits of having one logistics partner for the entire supply chain?
With a single point of contact, you maintain oversight and save time. STEF combines value added logistics and temperature-controlled transport in the Netherlands and across Europe within one system. This allows you to benefit from short communication lines, lower costs and an end-to-end supply chain that fits together seamlessly.
Does STEF also offer solutions for co-packing and cross-docking in the Netherlands?
Yes. STEF offers both co-packing logistics and cross-docking services in the Netherlands. We ensure products are quickly repacked, labeled or forwarded directly without intermediate storage. This shortens lead times and increases flexibility within your logistics chain.
How does STEF ensure sustainability within its total logistics solutions?
Sustainability is an integral part of our services. STEF works on sustainable transport by optimizing routes, consolidating loads and using multimodal solutions. This enables us to deliver a complete logistics solution that is both efficient and environmentally responsible.
Is STEF also active as a European logistics partner?
Absolutely. With an extensive network in more than ten countries, STEF offers European supply chain solutions for companies operating internationally. We provide logistics from A to Z, ensuring your products reach their destination safely and on time, wherever that may be in Europe.
