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A transport company and circular entrepreneurship – a contradiction in terms?

05-02-2021

We do everything we can to work sustainably.

‘It's all about awareness,’ says Jan van Dam. ‘Initially on my part, and then it’s up to me to pass it on to the organisation. We often get used to doing things out of habit. But if you show that things can be done differently and more effectively, others will follow your example! To be honest, working as sustainably as possible has now almost become a sport for us!’

Our vision? Very simple: we do everything we can to work sustainably. At the end of the Week of the Circular Economy, we’d like to show you how we do this. Prepare yourself for a surprise!

Opportunities? Yes, definitely.

If you had asked Jan van Dam that fifteen years ago, he would have said yes. But we have since discovered that many things are possible in that area. Yes, even for an environmentally harmful transport company such as Jan van Dam Machine Transport.

We separate our waste

Which is perhaps obvious, but you have to do it properly. Paper, wood, plastic, oil: everything that we can separate is separated. We have waste bins for paper, residual waste and plastic in all kinds of places inside and outside our company. It doesn’t require much effort for employees to dispose of their waste in the right way.

We drive electric

Electric is the future. It’s clean, safe and silent. In 2020, we purchased two cranes with mobile battery packs. We also have electric cars driving around. As far as we are concerned, a fully electric truck is the ultimate. As soon as that option is available, we will be one of the first companies to purchase it. We keep track of developments with great interest.

Economical driving
Foot to the floor? Or let the truck drive along calmly? Every year, all of our drivers take the course ‘The new driving for professional drivers’. They learn how to move more progressively through traffic. This means they have to stop less often, they get to their destination faster and they save fuel. There is also less wear on the tyres and brakes. If that's not a win-win situation, what is?

Everything with solar energy

The battery packs and the electric vehicles are charged with energy generated by the 184 solar panels that adorn our roof. The panels also meet all of our energy requirements.

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12-12-2024

And before you know it, it’s December again…

And before you know it, it’s December again…
Another year has flown by, and we’ve accomplished so much together.
A perfect moment to look back on the past year with the management team.

07-12-2024

Milestone Celebrations at Jan van Dam Machine Transport and Jan van Dam Global Machine Logistics

2024 is a special year for our companies: Jan van Dam Machine Transport celebrates its 35th anniversary, while Jan van Dam Global Machine Logistics marks 15 years of operation. Together, we represent over 120 years of experience in the transport sector, with more than 35 years of specialized focus on machine transport. This milestone is a perfect opportunity to reflect on what we have built and to look ahead to the future.

Our strength lies in calmness, trust, and innovation. With a dedicated team, a wealth of knowledge, and the mindset that "impossible" doesn’t exist, we continue to provide tailored solutions every day. Whether it’s machine transport, storage, installation, or industrial relocations, we are ready with expertise and customized service.

02-10-2024

Clean transportation starts with clean vehicles

A few years ago, we had the unique opportunity to purchase a commercial building on the industrial estate in Oudewater, which had previously been used as a truck garage. This gave us the idea to relocate and professionalize our workshop and semi-wash facility.