Together, we get the job done

Working at Wagenborg means being part of a globally operating company with a fleet that impresses both on land and at sea. We provide safe and sustainable solutions in transport and logistics. This creates a dynamic and challenging work environment full of projects you can proudly talk about. Whether it’s innovative heavy transport, complex lifting operations, or shipbuilding, you contribute to results that matter. With the certainty and determination that define us, we get every job done—no matter the challenge.

Grown big, stayed a family

With three thousand professionals, we are the largest private employer in the Northern Netherlands, but we have always remained a social family business. Here, you are not just a number; you are seen, trusted, and there is great mutual appreciation. The doors are open, we are there for each other, and we help one another when needed. This down-to-earth, personal, and involved approach creates a work atmosphere where you not only work hard but also enjoy yourself. Together, we get the job done, with care for each other and pride in the result.

Your development is key

At Wagenborg, we believe that the strength of our company lies in our people. That’s why we invest in your personal and professional development. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and take on responsibilities that suit you. We offer the security of a reliable employer, combined with the freedom to chart your own path. Whether you want to deepen your expertise or acquire new skills, we support your ambition.

Stronger together in logistics and transport

Wagenborg is a globally operating group of companies. With our three thousand professionals and extensive fleet on land and water, we provide safe and sustainable solutions in transport and logistics across various sectors.

Shipyard

Location: Farmsum and Delfzijl
We design, build, maintain, and repair ships. Additionally, we specialize in complex ship conversions.

Heavy transport and cranes

Location: Throughout the Netherlands and Hörstel-Dreierwalde
Horizontal, vertical, and heavy transport: it’s all in a day’s work for us. We have our own engineering department. The bigger the challenge, the greater our added value.

Shipping

Locations in the Netherlands: Delfzijl, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Terneuzen
Our 160 general cargo ships transport goods all over the world. From our offices worldwide, we manage everything smoothly—from maintenance and contract negotiations to crew management and IT systems.

Offshore

Location: Delfzijl
We work on groundbreaking projects, such as building an innovative ship that will transport CO2. Additionally, we operate Walk-to-Work vessels that make offshore work safer and more efficient.

Towing service

Location: Delfzijl
Guiding ships into the harbor, transporting wind turbines or a container crane across the sea, or positioning a bridge? With our tugboats, barges, and floating cranes, we handle it all!

Energy services

Location: Schoonebeek and Oldenzaal
We offer a wide range of services for the energy industry in the Netherlands, the EU, and worldwide. From moving drilling rigs and rope access to maintaining installations.

Ferry service

Location: Nes (Ameland) and Lauwersoog
Every year, more than a million passengers board our ships to travel to and from the Wadden Islands of Schiermonnikoog and Ameland.

Stevedoring en storage

Location: Delfzijl and Eemshaven
We load and unload ships, trucks, and trains in the ports of Delfzijl and Eemshaven using forklifts, loaders, and cranes. We also provide storage for materials at our sites and terminals.

Cleaning and preservation

Location: Farmsum
Rust, old paint, or marine growth on ships? No problem! With vacuum cleaning, high-pressure cleaning, and hydrojetting, we guarantee clean ships. And with proper preservation, we ensure the treated objects are ready to last for years to come.