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Our
history

More than 80 years of experience

Transport and logistics? That's in our blood. What started as a small family business grew into a leading international player in logistics. Today Altrea is in the top 5 largest logistics partners in Belgium. And we are proud of that!

  • 1936

    Founding of Alders Transport

  • 2008

    Acquisition by Roel Smets

  • 2010

    Foundation of Alders Central Europe (Budapest, HU)

  • 2011

    Acquisition of Damtransport, establishment of Alders Bulk Logistics (Mol, BE)

  • 2016

    Internationalization through the acquisition of Krüger Transport (Dortmund, DE)

  • 2018

    Acquisition of Transport Marcel Depaire (Asse, BE)

  • 2019

    Acquisition of Haesaerts Intermodaal (Zwijndrecht, BE)

  • 2020

    Acquisition of Vandenbroeck distribution

  • 2021

    Acquisition of Trafuco (Schelle, BE)

  • 2022

    From now on, the entire group will be part of Altrea Logistics

    The sectors
    we serve

    Altrea isn't just your average transporter; over the years, it has specialized in various niches. Our multilingual drivers are trained in the specific logistical skills required within each of these sectors. Are you also seeking an optimized solution for your logistics issue? We are well-versed in these sectors and can provide a tailored solution.
    • Tank container transport
    • Depaire transport
    • International Transport
    • Intermodal Transport
    • Intermodal Transport

    Our services

    Delivering high-quality services within the agreed deadline is self-evident for us. Our team takes every assignment to heart to ensure excellence, from your request to the administrative handling.
    • Inge Aerts
      Inge Aerts
      General Manager Promat
      "We receive very valuable feedback on how unloading should take place and how it can be improved. This not only expands our own knowledge but also instills greater confidence in our dealings with the customer. This assures them that they can always rely on us and that we have a strong understanding of what we are doing."
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    • Christophe de Cannière
      Christophe de Cannière
      General Manager Caldic
      "The unique combination of commercial flair and operational excellence translates concretely into the joint development of a tanker truck that precisely meets our specific needs and is suitable for the transportation of chemical products. Altrea listens to our requirements and works with our feedback."
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    • Roel Smets
      Roel Smets
      Main shareholder and General Manager Altrea Logistics
      "At Altrea, we believe in the power of specialization."
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    • Wim De Coster
      Wim De Coster
      General Manager IMCD BENELUX NV
      "As a specialty distributor, we often need to deliver our packaged shipments within 24 hours to our customers in the Benelux. For non-standard shipments, it is crucial to find a logistics partner who thinks alongside us. We found that partner in Trafuco."
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    Our
    responsibility

    Solving the logistics questions of our customers quickly and correctly is what we want. Because we want to do this for a long time, we want to achieve a positive balance sheet, a slight growth and a more efficient logistics solution every year. Commitment to our customers and expertise in our field is the starting point for all our employees. Our drivers are the ambassadors of our quality and represent our customers at the unloading point.
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    Get in touch and see how we can improve your efficiency, can reduce unnecessary costs and increase your customer satisfaction.
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