Raben Group takes over DGO Express

Raben Group has just acquired 100% of the shares of DGO Express, which is part of Sent Waninge Group. The agreement was signed on February 6, 2025. Under this transaction, Raben takes over the DGO Express location based in Hoogeveen in the province of Drenthe, along with a fleet of 80 vehicles. The Raben family will also be joined by 130 employees.

DGO Express is a Dutch family-owned company that is part of the Sent Waninge Group and provides groupage road transport and warehousing services. The company is located on the A28 highway, near the Hoogeveen junction, a strategic location that serves as a gateway to the northern Netherlands and the Benelux countries.

“The logistics sector has been evolving rapidly in recent years, and these changes are accelerating. This presents not only new opportunities but also challenges. By becoming part of a large, international logistics operator like Raben Group, we achieve greater business stability and offer more opportunities for our customers .” – said Herman Weringa the  managing director from DGO Express. 

“We will concentrate on our other regional activities with our remaining transport companies Sent Waninge Transport and Transpa Emmen B.V.”- said Jantinus and Arnold Waninge, the shareholders of the Sent Waninge Group who will continue the business as established by their grandfather in the 1930’s.

Raben Group is also a family-owned company that originated in the Netherlands and has more than 90 years of experience in the market. In the 1990s, the company decided to develop business in Europe. Today Raben has more than 160 of its own locations in 15 European countries, has about 1,800,000 sqm of warehouse space and the company's annual turnover exceeds €2 billion. In the Netherlands alone, the company already has four branches  and the Dutch headquarter is located in Oss.

By acquiring DGO Express, Raben is enhancing its local road network in the Netherlands, thus solidifying its position in contract logistics and groupage transport. This acquisition will benefit DGO customers by providing them with increased development opportunities across Europe and access to a robust and stable local network. Additionally, DGO employees joining Raben will enjoy new opportunities for growth and development.

“The acquisition of DGO Express provides us with the new capabilities in the Netherlands, while expanding our network. This allows us to offer our customers the most efficient services in the local market, as well as strengthen our position in the Benelux and expand our growth opportunities in Europe.” – said Ewald Raben, Raben Group CEO

Both companies are united not only by their family roots, but also by their green approach to doing business, believing that by investing in electric trucks, alternative fuels and low-emission warehouses, and by setting ambitious ESG goals they are supporting the pursuit of a better tomorrow.