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ABOUT JOHN DRIEGE

Delivering quality, preserving freshness, and building trust, since day one.

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A FAMILY BUSINESS DEDICATED TO TO THEIR CUSTOMERS SUCCESS

We are a family-driven, future-focused supply chain company with decades of experience in connecting people, products, and promises across Europe.

 

Founded on the solid values of trust, integrity, and commitment, our business has grown from a regional transporter into a leading expert in temperature-controlled, multi-modal logistics for the food sector. We move perishable goods by road from seaports and airports,  always with precision, always with care.

ONE KEY MISSION

At John Driege, we believe in something simple yet powerful: Joy can be transported.


Because delivering fresh, high-quality goods means delivering satisfaction, on the table, in the shop, in your partnerships and your enterprise.  We believe that  a word is a word. When you entrust us with your cargo, we earn that trust by delivering on our promise, every single day. 

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​OUR THREE GUIDING PRINCIPLES

At the heart of everything we do lies a clear purpose: Building and maintaining a partnership that helps our customers succeed by delivering quality, consistency, and freshness.
Our mission is built on four guiding principles:

 

  • Preserving Quality: Sustainably enjoying the best that nature has to offer: We are committed to preserving the natural freshness and integrity of your products through smart, sustainable logistics.

  • Protecting reputations: Protecting the quality of your product, and the reputation of your brand. We understand that when you trust us with your cargo, you’re also trusting us with your name. Once we earn you trust we will do everything in our power to uphold it. 

  • Connecting Opportunity and Success:  We do more than deliver, we connect producers to markets, businesses to growth, and promises to performance.

FOUR WAYS OF WORKING

We are a  committed and trusted logistics partner, one that helps your success thrive through smart, sustainable, and high-quality supply chain solutions.

Building long-term partnerships

with people who value reliability and care, both our clients, partners and personnel. 

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Investing in cold chain innovation

and sustainable infrastructure that future-proofs your logistics.

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Providing end-to-end services

that meet your challenges and grow with your ambitions.

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Staying true to our roots

as a family-run company with a strong European presence: grounded in values, driven by results.

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Thanks to our people, our network, and our unwavering focus on quality, we help bring the best of nature to every table. Fast, Fresh and Fearless. Never afraid to go the extra mile. 

​FIVE THINGS THAT SET US APART

  • Multi-Modal Expertise: Whether by land, sea, or air, we build flexible, reliable supply chains that support fast-moving businesses.

  • Temperature-Controlled Excellence: We specialize in the cold chain, ensuring that chilled, fresh, and frozen products arrive in perfect condition.

  • Strategic Hubs: Our distribution centers are positioned near key food corridors, giving us a natural advantage in European logistics.

  • Scalable Solutions: From small-batch producers to high-volume wholesalers, we adapt to our clients’ size, needs, and growth ambitions.

  • Family-Driven, Future-Focused: As a family-run enterprise, we build relationships with care and commitment. Fostering long-term partnerships based on trust, service, and shared success.

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FROM PAST TO PRESENT

GOING THE EXTRA MILE
 

​What began as a one man operation in Belgium has grown into a pan-European logistics company serving producers, wholesalers, and retailers in the most demanding markets.

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1994

A Family Legacy Begins

John Driege starts with daily mussel imports from the Netherlands, serving clients in Wallonia and Luxembourg. As demand grows, the company expands into fish transport and purchases its first refrigerated truck, a bold step that laid the foundation for everything to come.

2002

Zeebrugge Cold Platform Launch

With demand rising, John Driege opens a cooled logistics platform in Zeebrugge, where goods from multiple sources are consolidated, prepared, and redistributed across the Belgium and Luxemburg.

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2009

Expansion of the Neufchâteau plant

To better serve Wallonia and Luxembourg, John Driege invests in a logistics site in Neufchâteau (Longlier), strengthening the company’s regional footprint and service capacity.

2010

John Driege France is Born

The company crosses another border and establishes John Driege France, specializing in seafood groupage and order preparation for the Belgian and Luxembourg markets.

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2014

Acquisition of Bosteels (Boulogne-sur-Mer)

To expand its presence in France, John Driege acquires Bosteels, a Boulogne-based company focused on preparing and handling seafood. Another major step in international growth and seafood specialization.

2018

New Cold Platform in Jabbeke

To further accommodate increasing volumes and improve operational flow, the Zeebrugge site is replaced by a larger, modern facility in Jabbeke. This move boosts groupage and storage capabilities.

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Groundbreaking in Boulogne-sur-Mer

2021

With support from loyal customers and a dedicated team, construction begins on a new state-of-the-art logistics center in Boulogne-sur-Mer, expanding seafood prep and distribution capacity at the gateway to the French tide station.

2024

Ouverture de la nouvelle plateforme à Boulogne-Sur-mer

In 2024, we opened our new platform in Boulogne-sur-Mer to strengthen our presence and grow in the French market.

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Opening of our new platform in Anderlecht.

2025

In 2025, we opened our new platform in Anderlecht to establish a central hub in Belgium.

Today, we remain true to our family roots: guided by the same principles of service, trust, and commitment. Our history isn’t just something we’re proud of, it’s the reason our clients trust us to help shape their future.

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