DPD Netherlands have announced they the acquisition of Cool Runnings Transport BV, a logistics expert specialising in temperature conditioned transport of fresh and frozen food in the Netherlands and Flanders.

The acquisition fits in with DPD Netherlands’ growing interest in temperature controlled transport. Last year it acquired BK Pharma Logistics and BK Sneltransport, which work into temperature controlled pharmaceuticals and middle-mile food delivery. In acquiring Cool Runnings Transport, so the French-owned last mile carriers expands its interests into fresh food transportation.

Emiel van den Akker, Operational Director of Cool Runnings Transport BV said: “Through this collaboration with DPD we see huge opportunities to come up with an answer to the electrification of logistics. We also want to further expand our B2B network and be able to offer a good solution for B2C as well. Together we can build a strong, temperature-controlled network for Food and Healthcare, with the environment and quality at its heart.”

Eric Dietz, Former CEO of DPD Netherlands said: “We are delighted to work together with Cool Runnings Transport BV. In addition to successful ventures abroad (ChronoFresh France, DPD Fresh Belgium and Seur Frio Spain), we are now entering the fresh food market in the Netherlands. Our E-shopper Barometer study has shown that online shopping for food has grown strongly, due in part to the pandemic. This has resulted in new trends and a growing desire to consume products that are accessible through short circuits. It demands a specific type of delivery, which we can achieve together with Cool Runnings Transport BV.”