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Marketplace · Netherlands

Transport & logistics businesses for sale in Haarlem

Transport & logistics businesses in Haarlem typically transact at 3.1x–4.9x EV/EBITDA, with a sector median of 4.0x in the Netherlands. Affluent North Holland city minutes from Amsterdam.

Transport & logistics in Haarlem

Haarlem (population ~162,000, North Holland) anchors transport & logistics transactions at a 4.0x EV/EBITDA median, with most defensible deals landing between 3.1x (conservative) and 4.9x (strong recurring revenue). Affluent North Holland city minutes from Amsterdam. SMEs lean creative agencies, specialty retail, hospitality and professional services; Amsterdam-adjacent buyer pools and above-average multiples characterise deal flow.

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Typical deal mechanics

For a transport & logistics SME in Haarlem with normalised EBITDA above €200k, expect the headline price to anchor on a 4.0x EV/EBITDA multiple, with a working-capital peg, 5–15% escrow, and (in 35–45% of deals) an earn-out tied to year-one EBITDA or customer retention. Cross-border buyer interest from Belgian acquirers is consistently elevated.

Why Haarlem

Affluent North Holland city minutes from Amsterdam. SMEs lean creative agencies, specialty retail, hospitality and professional services; Amsterdam-adjacent buyer pools and above-average multiples characterise deal flow. For transport & logistics specifically, Haarlem's buyer pool typically includes regional family businesses, Benelux-wide strategic acquirers, and (for deals above ~€2m EV) PE-backed roll-up platforms.

Frequently asked

What's a typical EBITDA multiple for transport & logistics businesses in Haarlem?
In the Netherlands, transport & logistics transactions land at 3.1x–4.9x EV/EBITDA, with a median around 4.0x. Haarlem's deal flow trends close to the national figure, with 4.9x mostly reserved for businesses with recurring revenue or strong customer retention.
How do I list my transport & logistics business for sale in Haarlem anonymously?
Run a free Upswitch valuation, publish an anonymous business card (no photo upload, identity revealed only post-NDA), and an advisor introduces qualified buyers. The listing inherits your valuation as the anchor — no separate sale memorandum required.
Who typically buys transport & logistics businesses in Haarlem?
Dutch family businesses doing roll-up acquisitions, strategic acquirers from the broader Benelux corridor, and PE-backed platforms for transactions above ~€2m EV. Cross-border buyer interest from Belgium is consistently present.

Other sectors in Haarlem

  • IT services & software
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Restaurants & food service
  • Wholesale & distribution
  • Construction & contracting

Transport & logistics in other Dutch cities

  • Amsterdam
  • Rotterdam
  • The Hague
  • Utrecht
  • Eindhoven

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  • Calculate your EBITDA multiple
  • Glossary: EBITDA
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