July 28, 2025 in Testimonials
Customers Trust APL Logistics : HBM Machines
Johanneke de Moor, Head of Category Management and Supply Chain at HBM Machines shares how their partnership with APL Logistics has transformed their business.
For over 50 years, HBM Machines has been a trusted supplier of tools and machinery for the workplace. What began as a local brick-and-mortar retailer in the Netherlands in 1972 has grown into a cross-border e-commerce operation serving customers in Belgium, Germany, and France. But with that expansion came new challenges—especially in the logistics and supply chain side of the business.
“As we continued to grow, we started a project to look at our logistics service partner,” says Johanneke de Moor. “With every improvement, we see if we can make it as scalable as possible.”
After evaluating several potential providers, HBM selected APL Logistics (APLL) as its long-term partner. The collaboration quickly moved from planning to action. One of the most recent joint projects involved building an API connection between HBM’s systems and APLL’s—allowing for a near real-time exchange of logistics data. “One of the advantages of APLL is that they have a lot of data about all our shipments,” says de Moor. “We improved within that project to have that data near real time in our system and to have better visibility on all our orders and shipments.”
“…We chose APLL because they can offer us scalability in our logistics needs…”
For a growing international retailer like HBM, the ability to scale efficiently, ship smarter, and track orders with precision isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Thanks to APLL’s technology and logistics expertise, the company is better positioned to serve its customers across Europe, with greater control and less waste.
As de Moor puts it: “Let’s go for it together.”
With its global expertise and network spanning over 120 service locations across 60 countries, APL Logistics is committed to empowering supply chains for success. Our supply chain solutions leverage the experience of our committed professionals and cutting-edge technology to equip businesses with the tools to improve resilience, boost efficiency, and drive revenue growth.