• Ensuring reliable, high-quality inbound transport for production

• Reducing environmental impact in line with sustainability targets

• Maintaining stable performance in a dynamic logistics environment

• Creating transparency and alignment between partners

The strength of the partnership lies not only in operational performance but also in how both teams work together.

“We have a very stable and sustainable relationship—not only between companies but also between people. For people, the communication is consistent and proactive with the same team. For performance - in the world of transport, anything can happen during the day, but it’s always quickly picked up and solved in a short time.” - Bart Broekmaat

To address these challenges, DAF and Ewals Cargo Care developed a logistics set-up that goes beyond traditional transport. By combining   multimodal solutions with close collaboration, both teams created a flexible and resilient inbound supply chain.

The partnership focuses on continuous improvement and shared responsibility. Monthly improvement meetings and quarterly KPI reviews help maintain alignment and ensure ongoing optimisation of costs, performance, and efficiency.

How Ewals Cargo Care supports DAF

• Providing a multimodal transport network combining road, rail and sea

• Supporting cost optimisation through continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensuring consistent inbound performance to support production

• Delivering end-to-end visibility through digital tracking solutions

• Participating actively in Supplier Performance Management processes

This integrated approach creates value beyond transport alone.

“For us, ECC adds value with its unique multimodal concept. Some companies can offer similar services, but the size, scope, and focus that ECC has on the multimodal network are unique. We all benefit from that.” - Bart Broekmaat

Over more than 15 years of collaboration, the relationship between DAF and Ewals Cargo Care has evolved into a stable, long-term partnership. This strong foundation supports proactive communication, fast issue resolution and consistent performance in a dynamic logistics environment.

What defines the partnership
• Long-term cooperation built on trust and stability
• Consistent operational performance with quick issue resolution
• Open communication and transparency through structured processes
• Shared focus on sustainability and continuous improvement

“We are not only transport providers but also business partners. We believe in supporting each other’s growth when possible.” - Bart Broekmaat

Sustainability plays an important role in this collaboration. By using a modern Euro 6 fleet and expanding multimodal transport options such as rail, both companies contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions and building a more future-proof supply chain.

The collaboration between DAF and Ewals Cargo Care has delivered a stable,
efficient and high-performing supply chain. Continuous alignment, structured
performance management, and a shared focus on improvement have resulted
in measurable outcomes.

Key results:

• Over 3% cost savings, achieved through continuous improvement and optimisation

• Over 95% on-time pick-up and delivery performance, ensuring reliable operations

• More than 15 years of partnership, creating stability and trust

• Improved sustainability, supported by multimodal transport and Euro 6 standards

• Enhanced visibility through tracking solutions and transparent reporting

• This performance is supported by regular KPI reviews and close collaboration between both teams.

“We have monthly continuous improvement meetings and quarterly reviews for our KPIs. Thanks to ECC, we saved over 3% on total agreed business costs last year. That’s more than we expected. Further, ECC is fully aligned with our business and processes and had over 95% on-time pick-ups and deliveries last year.” - Bart Broekmaat