Founded in 1999, Monta has rapidly become one of the leading providers of e-commerce and e-fulfilment services in the Netherlands. With a workforce of 1,000 people and 14 fulfilment locations, the company handles 12 million e-commerce orders and generated an annual revenue of more than €100 million in 2021. Monta currently services ca. 1,500 small and mid-sized online shops and e-sellers through a wide range of software-enabled fulfilment services and warehouse management software.
DHL Supply Chain has acquired a majority stake in Dutch e-commerce specialist Monta. Both companies are aiming for a strong partnership to serve small and mid-sized web shops in e-fulfilment and online sales. In accelerating the international roll out of Monta’s logistics services, DHL will be able to respond to the specific needs of smaller web shops.
“With its dedicated team of 1,000 logistics experts, a strong footprint in the e-commerce market, proven processes, and an outstanding track record in growing their customers through strategically leveraging cutting edge technologies such as AI, data science, and collaborative robotics, Monta is a perfect match for us to grow their service internationally. We will maintain and build upon Monta’s valued current capabilities, expertise, and culture to provide excellent, customer centric solutions in the fast-growing e-commerce segment,” said Oscar de Bok, CEO for DHL Supply Chain.
DHL’s global and European footprint, as well as expertise in standardising and scaling logistics processes will complement Monta’s logistics expertise in e-fulfilment for small and mid-sized companies.
“Our vision is to roll out our successful business model in the Netherlands across the border, to help our customers scale their business internationally as well. Monta has recently expanded internationally, which already led to the international expansion of several Monta customers. This transaction further accelerates this development. For our staff, this transaction also expands their long-term career perspectives. We have been working with DHL for numerous years and experienced an excellent cultural fit. I am looking forward to a true partnership between the teams of Monta and DHL Supply Chain,” said owner and CEO of Monta Edwin van der Ham.
“These plans signify our commitment to grow our e-commerce business across Europe and continue to provide the best fulfilment solutions for our customers. By forming a strong partnership with Monta, we will strengthen our capabilities to respond even better to small and medium sized e-commerce customers’ needs. I am delighted and looking forward to our mutual cooperation in the years to come,” said CEO DHL Supply Chain EMEA Hendrik Venter.
DHL Supply Chain provides its customers with logistics and data management solutions for their supply chain management and e-commerce operations, with a focus on sustainability and service quality. A global network of supply chain specialists and local expertise are among the company’s key capabilities. In Europe, DHL Supply Chain employs 30,000 logistics professionals at its warehouses and transport operations.
This deal is subject to review by the antitrust authorities.
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