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Reliable transport for retail. Your chilled and ambient products arrive right on time.

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One logistics partner, from manufacturer to the store

We make sure everything moves smoothly through the supply chain, whether you work with chilled or ambient products. From storage to in-store delivery. We do this with flexible logistics solutions, smart consolidation, clear insights and reliable transport. This gives you control over inventory management, speed and quality. Together, we build a strong, future-proof retail supply chain.

 

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As a retail partner, we understand your challenges.

Flexibly adapting to changing demand.

As a retailer, you depend on seasonal sales and promotions. We respond flexibly to peaks and dips in demand and adapt quickly.

Reliability for temperature-sensitive products.

Whether it concerns chilled or ambient products, we keep the temperature of your food products stable.

Cost-efficient transport.

We always aim to minimize costs by optimizing routes, using efficient vehicles, and reducing empty runs.

Reliability

We communicate openly and honestly, providing clear insight into the logistics process. This allows us to address potential issues in a timely manner.

 

Our end-to-end solutions for retail

Store distribution

  • Daily tailored supply
    We deliver daily to a large number of supermarkets and distribution centers.
  • Always at the right time
    Our just-in-time deliveries align perfectly with your schedule, ensuring your goods arrive exactly when you need them.
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Management of seasonal and promotional activities

  • Value-added logistics
    Our VAL services make your logistics process just a bit more efficient—sticking and labeling, packing, repacking, and sealing.
  • Custom solutions
    Special requests or challenges? We’re happy to think along and assist.
     
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Temperature-controlled transport

  • Full temperature control
    We transport products across three temperature zones: chilled (2–6 °C), frozen (–20 °C), and ambient (10–18 °C)—all within a single controlled networ
  • Consistent product quality
    We monitor quality throughout the journey with continuous temperature control, from producer to store floor.
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Cross-docking

  • No storage
    Your chilled and ambient food products move through temperature-controlled cross-docking, directly from inbound to outbound transport. No storage and always within tight delivery times.
  • More than 8,500 m² of cross-dock capacity
    Spread across strategic locations in the Netherlands. Our sites are designed for efficient handling of chilled and ambient food products.
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Why customers choose STEF

Quickly scaling up and down during peak periods

Daily deliveries to 15+ retail chains

24/7 monitoring through the customer portal

98% delivery reliability

 

Our solutions for retail

National transport

Reliable, sustainable transport to stores in the Netherlands and the Benelux. Daily departures, fully temperature-controlled, from distribution center to shelf.

 

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International transport

Daily temperature-controlled transport to over 15 European countries. Fast, efficient, and reliable—from factory to end customer—always delivered in perfect condition.

 

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Logistics

Flexible logistics solutions for retail, from storage to distribution. Consolidation of shipments, precise temperature control, and a single point of contact for the entire supply chain.

 

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Moving forward sustainably,together

With the Moving Green program, we actively reduce our CO₂ emissions, promote rail transport, and provide transparency on sustainability for our customers.

  • 30% less emissions by 2030
    We make our fleet more sustainable with clean vehicles and smart route planning, and increasingly choose rail transport.
  • 100% clean energy in buildings by 2025
    We switch to low-carbon energy and make our locations structurally more energy-efficient.
  • Greening together with partners
    We involve our subcontractors in sustainable choices and encourage responsible practices.
  • Raising awareness within the team
    We train our people and promote daily sustainable behavior, from planners to drivers.
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Logistics services that grow with you

From local entrepreneur to European market leader, STEF is here for anyone who needs reliable food logistics. We offer flexible solutions that grow with your business. Big or small, we’re here to help you move forward.

 

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