Since 1777 - eight generations De Haan

Experience, knowledge and entrepreneurship

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. Wim de Haan (7th generation, born in 1941 and son of Gillus Dignus de Haan) was the first driver of this moving truck when he was 19 years old.