1777

It was in 1777 that Adriaan de Haan first started a tow barge service between Alblasserdam and Rotterdam. Later between Rotterdam and Dordrecht as well.

1800-1900

During the 19th and 20th century, De Haan operated as a barge company. Back then, we used to ship freight between Alblasserdam, Rotterdam and Dordrecht. Four generations of the De Haan family were at the helm of the company at this time.

1902

Willem and Abram de Haan purchased the first motorized cargo vessel for the company. 

1927

Willem de Haan's son, Adriaan, went on to acquire the company's first truck in 1927. De Haan thereby became a parcel delivery service.

1960

The company put its first removal truck into operation in 1960.

1977

Realization of a new storage hall containing a customs warehouse.

De Haan: A Stable, Family-owned Business

Currently the eighth generation of family De Haan is majority shareholder of De Haan, relying throughout its long history on its core values. 

De Haan is one of the oldest family-run businesses in The Netherlands.

In 2027 we celebrate our 250th anniversary.