Ewals Cargo Care announced in early June 2026 the acquisition of Vos Transport Group, a deal that brings together two Dutch family-owned groups active in European transport and logistics, with the aim of creating an integrated pan-European platform by combining Ewals’ multimodal full-load network with Vos’ expertise in part loads and groupage. The transaction has not yet been completed: in a statement, Ewals Cargo Care said the deal is subject to approval by the competent competition authorities. The integration of the two companies will bring together networks, services and geographical coverage: Ewals contributes a multimodal network based on road, rail and ferry services, while Vos adds operational expertise in services where network density, frequency and commercial continuity have a direct impact on service quality.
Vos Transport Group will join Ewals Cargo Care within a division dedicated to part loads and will continue to operate as a separate unit under its current management. This points to a gradual integration designed to preserve the operational and commercial value of the acquired company. In the short term, no immediate changes are therefore expected for customers, suppliers or supply chain partners. Commercial contacts will remain unchanged and the current operational set-up will stay in place while the transaction awaits approval.
For Ewals Cargo Care, strengthening its position in part loads completes an offering already focused on European full-load and multimodal transport corridors. The industrial rationale is to combine main routes, cross-border connections and groupage distribution, giving customers greater service flexibility. Under this model, Vos’ contribution is mainly in segments where the organisation of flows requires transit platforms, freight consolidation, regular frequencies and the ability to manage shipments of different sizes. For Vos Transport Group, joining Ewals Cargo Care provides access to a wider European multimodal network and greater opportunities for international growth. The company brings with it a network active in the Benelux, Germany, Scandinavia, Great Britain and France, with operations in sectors including automotive, fast-moving consumer goods, food, retail distribution, general cargo, packaging, industrial goods and ADR transport.
The parties have not disclosed the financial value of the agreement, nor have they provided details on the financing structure, any advisers involved or the precise timetable for completion. Once the transaction is completed, the combined group is expected to have around 3,500 employees and annual revenue of about €850 million. That scale makes the deal one of the most significant transactions in family-controlled European road and multimodal transport. Both companies intend to invest in industrial vehicles, trailers, handling terminals, digital systems and platforms dedicated to customers, suppliers and employees. Areas earmarked for development include electric trucks, the expansion of multimodal corridors and, where permitted, the use of longer vehicle combinations.
