Member Spotlight: Palmer Logistics joins H.Essers
Palmer Logistics, a Team DCA member company, is entering an exciting new chapter.
The company recently announced it’s joining H.Essers, a Belgian family owned logistics company recognized for its deep expertise in chemical and pharmaceutical logistics throughout Europe. The partnership marks H.Essers’ first operational footprint in the United States. It also positions Palmer Logistics as the foundation for the company’s long term U.S. growth strategy.
While the announcement is significant in scale, the story is ultimately about a company that spent decades building a reputation for excellence and finding a partner that shares its vision for the future.
Built on Six Decades of Trust
Since its founding in 1965, Palmer Logistics has grown into one of the most respected names in chemical logistics. Today, the company operates 14 facilities encompassing more than 3.3 million square feet of warehousing capacity, primarily throughout the Gulf Coast, where many of the nation’s largest chemical manufacturers are located.
Its success has been built on more than facilities and infrastructure. Palmer Logistics has earned the trust of customers through specialized expertise, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety and service. From chemical warehousing to value added logistics solutions and continuous process improvement, the company has consistently evolved alongside the needs of its customers.
That commitment fueled steady growth over six decades and established Palmer Logistics as a leader in one of the logistics industry’s most specialized sectors.
Finding the Right Partner
For Palmer Logistics, joining H.Essers was about more than expanding its global reach. It was about finding an organization with shared values.
Like Palmer Logistics, H.Essers is a family owned company with a long history, a customer first mindset, and extensive experience serving the chemical industry. The cultural alignment between the two organizations was a key factor in bringing the partnership together.
“We chose H.Essers because they share our values and respect what Palmer Logistics has built over the past sixty years,” said Brett Mears, CEO of Palmer Logistics. “H.Essers is a family owned company with a long track record, deep expertise in chemical logistics, and a long term mindset. For our customers and our people, this is the right choice. Same team, same locations, same service, backed by a stronger trans Atlantic platform.”
That commitment to preserving Palmer Logistics’s culture and customer relationships sets the tone for what comes next.
A Strong Foundation for Growth
One of the most notable aspects of the announcement is what isn’t changing.
All 350 Palmer Logistics employees will join H.Essers, and the company’s full leadership team will remain in place, with Brett Mears continuing to oversee day to day operations. Customers will continue working with the same teams while benefiting over time from expanded access to H.Essers’ European network and specialized capabilities.
At the same time, the partnership creates new opportunities for growth.
H.Essers has announced ambitious plans to expand its presence in the United States, with Palmer Logistics serving as the cornerstone of that strategy. Beginning with its established Gulf Coast operations, the company plans to strengthen its existing footprint before expanding into additional U.S. markets in the years ahead.
By combining Palmer Logistics’s proven expertise in the United States with H.Essers’ extensive European network, the partnership creates a stronger platform to support chemical manufacturers operating across international markets.
Looking Ahead
The logistics industry continues to evolve, and so do the needs of the customers it serves. As chemical supply chains become increasingly global, partnerships built on shared expertise, operational excellence, and long term relationships are becoming more valuable than ever.
For Palmer Logistics, this next chapter represents an opportunity to build on a remarkable legacy while expanding its capabilities for customers throughout North America and Europe.
At Team DCA, we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with one of our valued member companies. Palmer Logistics’s journey is a testament to what can be achieved through decades of dedication, innovation, and customer commitment. We look forward to watching the company continue to grow and thrive as part of the H.Essers family, while remaining the trusted logistics partner customers have relied on for the past 60 years.
