Peterson is more than logistics
About Peterson
Rotterdam family roots
Peterson was founded in 1920 as a family business in the port of Rotterdam as a ‘grain factor*’ that provided quality and logistics services for grain and feed along the Dutch rivers and canals.
From these Rotterdam roots, we grew into a global supply chain expert, active in more than 80 countries. For our customers, we are the one-stop-shop for the entire supply chain: logistics, lab analyses, inspections, certifications, pest control, digital solutions, and sustainable consultancy.
What began as a single company has now grown into a large family of companies. Each company operates independently, yet all share the same values and passion for being trustworthy partners to our stakeholders, no matter the challenges.
*a grain factor was an intermediary in port cities like Rotterdam who received grain from incoming ships, stored it, checked its quality, and resold it, often with associated logistics services.
We think in generations, not quarters
Our Rotterdam mentality means actions speak louder than words. We do what we say, take responsibility, and work flexibly on practical solutions quickly adapting to changing circumstances and specific customer needs.
This no-nonsense approach helps us tackle complex logistical challenges day in, day out. At Peterson, our long-term mindset naturally extends to valuing all our relationships from employees to our partners, suppliers and customers. People first!
Sustainable thinking
We tackle the environmental impact of our operations and supply chains head-on. We invest in cleaner transport solutions, promote modal shift, and make CO₂ emissions measurable and manageable with reliable data throughout the chain.
Across all Peterson companies, we aim for net-zero emissions in all operations by 2040.
Innovation is not a department
We embrace innovation as the core of our culture. Looking ahead, thinking ahead, and developing sustainable solutions through design thinking, hackathons, and smart tools. This mindset fuels our commitment to all stakeholders and customers, delivering practical innovations that add real value to complex logistics.
Dive deeper into our innovation approach!
Our values in action
Although the scale of our business has changed over the past century, the values that drive us have not! Do you identify with our values?
People first
We recognize the value in each person and support them to thrive.
Customer focus
Our customers are the reason for our existance. Their success is our success, delivering the highest level of service quality and experience is our focus.
Entrepreneurship
Every step we and our partners take, is a step forward. To help them overcome their ongoing challenges.
Long-term view
We think long-term and keep an adaptive mindset, focused on sustainable growth and assisting our partners on their way towards a sustainable future.
Integrity
We are a family company, with trust as our biggest value, so we act and swear by honesty, making responsible and respectful decisions.
Safety
We believe in safety first. Always. We are committed to keeping ourselves, our colleagues, our partners and communities safe.
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