Our history
It all started in 1937
Let’s go back to the year 1937 when Marten Beekman founded our company. Accompanied by his horse and a cart he drove through the forests nearby Ugchelen (the Netherlands). At first to provide wood for the traders, but later also with his own messaging service. It took of when the first trucks arrived in the 50s. Beekman Transport kept on growing and became a highly recommended logistic partner. In the decades to follow multiple merges gave us the possibility to continue our growth.
Logistics & Warehousing
Late 80s Beekman Transport moved to Apeldoorn. We were one of the first Dutch transporters to open a national distribution network. Soon the storage of goods followed, which expanded rapidly. Then and now we are dedicated in finding the best and smartest solutions for our customers. That philosophy transformed us into the logistic service proved we are today. Always with our roots kept in mind.
1937
In 1937 Marten Beekman started the transport company. Wood was transported from the forests to nearby traders by horse and cart.
1948
Dump truck, old Bedford QL from the Second World War, was put into use.
1950
Son Albert Beekman comes to strengthen his father.
1957
First, real truck was put into use. These and several vehicles can still be admired in the reception hall of Beekman Transport.
1965
Former commercial building (shed) on Bazemolenweg in Ugchelen
1970
Expansion of fleet, and change of color from red to the current dark blue through takeover of own transport Houtum & Palm paper factory
1983
Aerial photo of the business location at Bazemolenweg in Ugchelen
1985
Vehicle fleet in 1985
1989
Acquisition of business premises of the former transport center on Zwaansprengweg in Apeldoorn.
1994
Start more extensive storage facilities on Deventerstraat and later on the former Zwitsal Factory on the Vlijtseweg.
1997
Vehicle fleet in 1997
2001
New-build high-bay warehouse at current location.
2009
Renovation and occupation of the former Burgers Verpakkingen building.
2016
Renovation and occupation of the former Favini building.
2018
New construction workshop & car wash
2019
Expansion of high-bay warehouse
2019
Construction of new parking places & entrance, linking & enclosing business premises.
2020
Ready for the future!
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