Van der Heijden Transport supports Neele-Vat Runners during Roparun 2026
During Roparun 2026, Van der Heijden Transport proudly supported Team 134 – the Neele-Vat Runners once again. A wonderful initiative where sportsmanship, teamwork and social involvement come together for a meaningful cause.
BEST Trucks Barendrecht B.V. delivers first electric DAF to G. van der Heijden & Zn. B.V.
Van der Heijden Transport introduces its first fully electric DAF XF, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and future-oriented transport.
Collaboration is not a luxury, but a necessity
During the AZV summer gathering, chairman Bert van der Heijden shared his vision on the future of the Port of Rotterdam, stressing the importance of collaboration, digitalisation, and sustainability to keep the sector strong and future-proof.
Expansion of our fleet: ready for the future!
Transport company G. v.d. Heijden & Zn. expands its fleet with 20 new chassis, including 4 equipped with a genset. This investment strengthens our ability to meet the growing demand for conditioned transport – reliable, future-oriented and always on the move for our customers.
DAF XG: new trucks in our fleet
Before the New Year’s reception, the keys of two brand new DAF XG trucks were handed over to our board members Bert and Gerard van der Heijden. The DAF XG sets new standards in efficiency, safety and driver comfort. The trucks are in our distinctive corporate colours and were fully assembled and equipped at BEST […]
New Year’s reception with dinner
On Saturday 6 January, we enjoyed another New Year’s reception with dinner. Around 65 employees and guests attended at Hotel Van der Valk Ridderkerk at the invitation of management to usher in the New Year, wish each other a Happy New Year, and enjoy an excellent dinner. Bert van der Heijden, managing director, reflected on […]
New road transport tariffs
This message is to draw your attention to the following. As of 1 January 2024 Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam will be introducing two new road transport tariffs.The tariffs, a Climate Tariff and a Distribution Surcharge including Distribution Premium, are designed to contribute to the climate objectives and to achieve a better distribution of road transport […]
Saving CO2 with HVO100 is much cheaper than an electric truck
Renewable diesel Road hauliers who want to save up to 90% of their CO2 without much effort mainly look at using renewable diesel, such as HVO100. This fuel can be used in any diesel truck and is a lot more expensive than the fossil version, but you shouldn’t think that way, says Bjorn Breckx, head […]
Port community opts for safer import container release process through the Secure Chain
Why has the port community opted for the Secure Chain?Physical and digital security in the port logistics chain is under pressure. At the request of Deltalinqs, evofenedex, Fenex, GroentenFruit Huis, KBN, TLN, VRC and VRTO, Portbase has developed the Secure Chain, as an extension of the existing Portbase services. The Secure Chain creates a safer […]
CO2-dependent tolls
Germany’s new CO2-dependent truck toll for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes The so-called CO2 toll is currently the subject of contentious discussions in the media, and it is causing great uncertainty in the transport sector. One thing is certain, however: when the CO2-dependent truck toll comes into force on 1 December 2023 for all commercial vehicles […]