About Hudig & Veder
Hudig &Veder is a family-owned company with a rich history founded in 1795.
Our legacy of 230 year at Hudig & Veder
For over two centuries, we have been providing reliable and innovative logistics solutions. Through our extensive experience and deep knowledge of shipping and the market, we are able to efficiently respond to our customers' needs and support them in their logistical challenges. We understand your business needs and your investments, which is why we push boundaries to create the ultimate logistics plan for you. We are proud of our reputation as expert, service provider and solution thinker.
Working at Hudig & Veder
Since 1795, we have built a legacy of innovative logistics solutions, consistently turning market challenges into cutting-edge achievements. This strong heritage of adaptability and hands-on expertise remains at the core of our organization, driving steady growth and success worldwide.
As we continue to expand, we are always looking for motivated individuals eager to learn and grow with us. In today’s rapidly evolving logistics landscape, marked by new technologies, climate regulations, and emerging players, staying flexible, visionary, and innovative is key to our success.
Part of Hudig & Veder Group
Maripro
At Maripro, we specialize in providing comprehensive ship agency services. From coordinating loading and unloading to handling customs procedures and husbandry matters, our team of maritime experts ensures that your ship operations run smoothly and efficiently. We offer tailored solutions for all your maritime needs. Renowned for our personal approach, reliability, expertise and round the clock assistance we go beyond the standard agency services
Hartel Shipping
We offer a regular shipping service between the Baltic region, the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Mediterranean, including the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. With our fleet of six coaster tweendeckers, equipped with removable tweendecks and bulkheads, we transport a wide range of cargo that does not fit into standard containers. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we guarantee a reliable service and a strong reputation in the market. We do not engage in long-term charter contracts, allowing us to maintain maximum flexibility within our fleet. By operating in the spot market, we ensure the best possible service for our charterers.
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Fairway Shipping Agencies
Fairway Shipping Agencies was founded on the 1st of July 2003 and is part of the Hudig & Veder Group. FSA acts as an independent port agent on behalf of both charterers and owners even since. We are your dedicated partner in the major NW European ports, linking all the relevant parties within the port guaranteeing a smooth dispatch. We are continuously improving and expanding our services securing our high level of quality, efficiency and sustainability, which you and your vessel deserve!
Ovet Shipping
The main activity of Ovet Shipping, with offices located in Terneuzen and Flushing (Vlissingen), is providing shipping agency services in the Western Scheldt area. Mainly dry-bulk related tramp-agencies and chemicals/liquefied gas tankers but also husbandry- and offshore related owners agencies. Next to the services as shipping agent, Ovet Shipping is an experienced logistic service provider: freight forwarding, coastal- and deepsea chartering, barging, trucking, storage and warehousing and customs agency represent an important part of the provided services.
Bulk Maritime Agencies
As an independent and committed company, BMA operates in the field of tramp agencies, comprising dry and liquid cargo vessels. Our well skilled and experienced operators provide you a 24 hours/7 days a week service. Apart from ship agencies, we can provide you with a large range of ship related services in the ARAG range.
Gans Cargo Operations
We are a Rotterdam headquartered shipping and forwarding company, specialized in international supply chain logistics. Based on our experience and detailed conversations with our customers, we can offer innovative and tailor-made solutions for your logistic challenges. An increasing demand has influenced our decision to focus on the development of covered storage for dry bulk products at strategic locations worldwide.
230 years of agility
2025
The Christening of the Maasvliet
Surrounded by partners, colleagues, and maritime professionals, we officially welcomed the Maasvliet into our fleet. The vessel will be chartered by Subsea Environmental Services and deployed for vital subsea cable projects over the coming years.
2021
New at H&V Group: Hartel Shipping
After many years of intensive and successful cooperation, Hudig & Veder and Hartel Shipping have decided to strengthen their cooperation even more by integrating the organizations.
2020
New at H&V Group: BMA and OVET Shipping
H&V participates in Bulk Maritime Agencies B.V. and Ovet Shipping B.V.
2019
Laurenshaven Warehouse
H&V expands its activities and builds a warehouse in the Laurenshaven. This warehouse has special features like moving rooftops that gives us the possibility to blend cargoes.
2017
Gans Cargo is expending their activities
Gans Cargo invests in agency and forwarding business in Egypt.
2012 - 2014
2 more ships for Vliet Shipping
During these years Vliet Shipping expands its fleet with 2 more ships.
2011
H&V Vliet Shipping
Together with Hartel Shipping & Chartering, Hudig & Veder starts H&V Vliet Shipping, a shipping company focused on project cargo. This shipping company operated 6 (sister) vessels.
2010
New at H&V Group: Gans Transport BV.
H&V participates in Gans Transport BV. Like Hudig & Veder Bulk Logistics, Gans Transport BV is a bulk agency and forwarding company.
2005
Participation in the ms Rhoon
H&V participates in the ms Rhoon. In 2006 a second ship is launched named ms Brielle. In 2008 both ships are sold.
2003
Fairway Shippping Agencies x Hudig & Veder
H&V starts with shipping agent Fairway Shipping Agencies.
2002
Peterson Control Union becomes shareholder of H&V
Family owned company Peterson Control Union becomes shareholder of Hudig & Veder. This year Hudig & Veder invests in a bulk warehousing terminal. With this investment H&V expands its services.
2000
H&V as an independent forwarder
From the turn of the millennium, Hudig & Veder develops more and more as an independent forwarder with related activities such as chartering, bulk shipping, project shipping and bulk storage.
1994
H&V takes over company Dammers
H&V takes over forwarding and agent company Dammers. This acquisition creates a long-time relationship with Seatrade Reefer Chartering.
1975
Launch of ms Echo
During the launch of the ms Echo you see G.A. Fontein and the captain of the ship.
1940 - 1945
World War II
During World War II the ministry of war transport charters 4 Hudig & Veder ships. During that time Hudig & Veder lost 41 of its crew members and 4 of its ships.
1925
J.G.A. Fontein
J.G.A. Fontein becomes partner of the company.
1912
N.V. Maatschappij Zeevaart
In this year N.V. Maatschappij Zeevaart is founded. In this same year they launced their first ship: ss Arundo
1903
Hudig & Veder Company
Hudig & Blokhuyzen will continue using the name Hudig & Veder.
1884
ss Echo and ss Ino
Hudig & Veder firsts ship was built: steamship ss Echo. The same year they launched a second ship: ss Ino
1882
Shipping company Hudig & Veder
J. Hudig and L.W. Veder start a shipping company named Hudig & Veder.
1857
Jan Hudig partnership with L.W. Veder
Jan Hudig enters into a partnership with L.W. Veder. They continue using the well-known name: Hudig & Blokhuyzen
1818
John Hudig & Son BV is acting as agent of Lloyd's
Closely connected to Hudig & Veder is John Hudig & Son BV. Since 1818 they acted as agent of Lloyd's insurance market in London and also represented the Institute of London Underwriters.
1800
Our company in the colonial era
Hudig & Blokhuyzen acknowledges its historical involvement in the trade of colonial goods, some produced through slave labor. While the partners' exact views on slavery are unknown, the company recognizes the lasting impact of this past. They are committed to further examining their history to contribute to current discussions on the Dutch slavery legacy.
1795
Founding Hudig & Blokhuyzen
Hudig & Blokhuyzen is founded by Jan Hudig and his brother in law Cornelis Gebrand Blokhuyzen.
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Rotterdam , the Netherlands
3161 WD Rhoon
The Netherlands
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Corsicaweg 10
1044 AB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Terneuzen, the Netherlands
Harbour number 1403
4538 BG Terneuzen
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Vlissingen, the Netherlands
Harbour number 1403
4538 BG Terneuzen
The Netherlands
Antwerpen, Belgium
2030 Antwerp
Gent, Belgium
9042 Gent
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Bremen, Germany
28217 Bremen
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Hamburg, Germany
21107 Hamburg
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