Ahlers Logistics appoints Dave Van den Bos as new CEO to drive international growth and strengthen project logistics focus

29/ 08/ 2025

Antwerp, August 2025 – Ahlers Logistics, the Antwerp-based international logistics provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Van den Bos as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over two decades of global leadership experience in logistics and supply chain management, Van den Bos joins Ahlers to lead the company into its next phase of international growth and transformation. Van den Bos, 49, brings a strong track record in project logistics, a strategic priority for Ahlers. He previously held senior leadership roles at leading industry players including Halliburton, Panalpina, P&O Maritime Logistics, and most recently Blue Water Shipping, where he served as Regional Director EMEA and Global Head of Marine Logistics. Throughout his career, he has successfully led complex logistics operations and business transformations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Originally from Rotterdam, Van den Bos holds a degree in Economics and Logistics and completed an executive MBA leadership program. He has lived and worked in Moscow and Dubai, and now resides in Hilversum, the Netherlands, with his wife and two children. “We are delighted to welcome Dave to the Ahlers leadership team,” says Johan Vanderplaetse, Chairman at Ahlers. “His international experience, deep expertise in project logistics, and people-centric leadership style make him the ideal person to steer Ahlers through its next chapter of growth and innovation.” Ahlers is present in over 15 countries in Europe, CIS and Asia, offering tailored logistics solutions to clients in the industry, energy, and consumer goods sectors. The company iscurrently accelerating its international development strategy, supported by long-term family shareholders and a focus on high-value logistics services. “I am honored to join Ahlers, a company with a rich history and a clear ambition for the future,” said Van den Bos. “Together with the global team, I look forward to building on Ahlers strengths, expanding our international footprint, and delivering innovative logistics solutions to our clients.” About Ahlers Logistics Founded in 1909 and headquartered in the port of Antwerp, Belgium, Ahlers is an international logistics company specializing in secured transport, project cargo, warehousing, on-site logistics, trade facilitation, and complex supply chain solutions. With operations in over 15 countries, including Belgium, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China, Vietnam, USA and others. Ahlers supports customers across the world with tailored, reliable, and sustainable logistics services.

Antwerp, August 2025 – Ahlers Logistics, the Antwerp-based international logistics provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Van den Bos as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over two decades of global leadership experience in logistics and supply chain management, Van den Bos joins Ahlers to lead the company into its next phase of international growth and transformation.

Van den Bos, 49, brings a strong track record in project logistics, a strategic priority for Ahlers. He previously held senior leadership roles at leading industry players including Halliburton, Panalpina, P&O Maritime Logistics, and most recently Blue Water Shipping, where he served as Regional Director EMEA and Global Head of Marine Logistics. Throughout his career, he has successfully led complex logistics operations and business transformations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Originally from Rotterdam, Van den Bos holds a degree in Economics and Logistics and completed an executive MBA leadership program. He has lived and worked in Moscow and Dubai, and now resides in Hilversum, the Netherlands, with his wife and two children.

“We are delighted to welcome Dave to the Ahlers leadership team,” says Johan Vanderplaetse, Chairman at Ahlers. “His international experience, deep expertise in project logistics, and people-centric leadership style make him the ideal person to steer Ahlers through its next chapter of growth and innovation.”

Ahlers is present in over 15 countries in Europe, CIS and Asia, offering tailored logistics solutions to clients in the industry, energy, and consumer goods sectors. The company iscurrently accelerating its international development strategy, supported by long-term family shareholders and a focus on high-value logistics services.

“I am honored to join Ahlers, a company with a rich history and a clear ambition for the future,” said Van den Bos. “Together with the global team, I look forward to building on Ahlers’ strengths, expanding our international footprint, and delivering innovative logistics solutions to our clients.”

About Ahlers Logistics

Founded in 1909 and headquartered in the port of Antwerp, Belgium, Ahlers is an international logistics company specializing in secured transport, project cargo, warehousing, on-site logistics, trade facilitation, and complex supply chain solutions. With operations in over 15 countries, including Belgium, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China, Vietnam, USA and others. Ahlers supports customers across the world with tailored, reliable, and sustainable logistics services.