Dry and ambient products

Shelf-stable products require efficient logistics

Not every product needs refrigeration. For non-perishable goods, STEF offers a separate yet fully integrated logistics solution: ambient transport. Everything between +10°C and +18°C, with the same level of control, insight, and reliability you’re used to from our chilled supply chain.

Smart and reliable chilled transport

Constant temperature control

Every trailer is equipped with smart sensors that continuously measure and record the temperature, from loading point to delivery.

Daily routes

Daily departures to supermarkets, foodservice, and wholesalers in the Benelux and over 15 other European countries.

Consolidation and efficiency

We smartly combine chilled and shelf-stable products from different customers in a single shipment.

From storage to delivery of your ambient products

With ten locations in the Netherlands and a European network of 270 branches, we are always close by. We smartly consolidate ambient shipments with chilled products and provide ambient warehousing where needed. Through our daily groupage routes in the Benelux and 15 other countries, we deliver quickly and efficiently, from a single pallet to full truckloads. With a single point of contact, visibility, and guaranteed temperature stability, you maintain control over every step in the supply chain.

About STEF

Constant insight and complete temperature control

Track & trace

You can track your shipment from departure to delivery. Thanks to our track & trace, you know exactly where your products are, which route they are taking, and the temperature zone they are traveling in.

Integrated IT Systems

We connect transport, storage, and order processing through a single smart system. All key data, from temperatures to delivery times, is automatically recorded.

Customer portal

Through our customer portal, you have 24/7 access to all your transport information. You can see at a glance where your shipment is and when the delivery is scheduled. Reports and historical data are also immediately available.

Moving forward sustainably together

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

30% less emissions by 2030
We make our fleet more sustainable with clean vehicles and smart route choices, and increasingly choose rail transport.
100% clean energy in buildings by 2025
We switch to low-CO₂ 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 staff and promote sustainable behavior daily, from planners to drivers.

We ensure your dry and ambient products arrive safely at their destination and provide support for every link in the supply chain

Frequently asked questions

What is ambient warehousing and why is it important for long-life food products?

Ambient warehousing means that products are stored at a stable ambient temperature. For long-life food products such as dry goods, canned food, or packaged snacks, this is essential to maintain quality and food safety. STEF Netherlands has modern facilities designed specifically for the storage and distribution of these products.

Which value-added warehousing services does STEF Netherlands offer for ambient products?

In addition to storage, STEF Netherlands offers various value-added warehousing services, such as order picking, repacking, and labelling. This allows customers to organise their logistics process more efficiently and benefit from smooth product flow with a single partner. Read more about tailored VAL services.

How does STEF ensure quality and temperature control during storage and transport?

Our warehouses are equipped with reliable temperature monitoring and meet current food safety standards. Thanks to advanced tracking systems, we closely monitor every shipment from storage to delivery.

How does STEF help create an efficient supply chain for long-life products?

STEF Netherlands offers a complete logistics approach, from transport to storage and distribution. By making use of our European network and digitalised processes, we ensure smooth deliveries and efficient stock movement.

How does STEF Netherlands contribute to sustainable logistics?

STEF is committed to a more sustainable logistics chain. We continuously optimise routes, collaborate within our network, and reduce ‘empty’ kilometres. In this way, we combine efficient transport with a lower environmental impact. Read more about our Moving Green programme.