Freight Forwarders in the Netherlands

Rotterdam & Schiphol — the gateway to Europe

Find 160 freight forwarders and logistics companies in the Netherlands on CargoLinked. Home to Rotterdam — Europe’s largest port and the continent’s primary gateway — and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), one of Europe’s busiest cargo airports, the Netherlands is the logistics hub of Northwest Europe. Forwarders here specialise in ocean FCL and LCL, air freight, European distribution and bonded warehousing, barge and rail connections into the Rhine hinterland, customs clearance and fiscal representation (Article 23 import VAT deferment), and value-added logistics. Compare providers by service and mode, then post a free freight request for competitive quotes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the Netherlands a European logistics hub?
Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port and Schiphol (AMS) a top cargo airport, connected to the Rhine hinterland by barge and rail. Many Dutch forwarders on CargoLinked offer European distribution, bonded warehousing, and value-added logistics from this gateway.
What is Article 23 import VAT deferment?
An Article 23 licence lets importers defer (rather than pay upfront) import VAT when clearing goods in the Netherlands, improving cash flow for European distribution. Forwarders offering fiscal representation can arrange this for non-resident importers.
Do EU shipments to and from the Netherlands need customs clearance?
Intra-EU trade moves without customs formalities; only non-EU imports and exports are declared. Given Rotterdam’s gateway role, most Dutch forwarders on CargoLinked specialise in EU import clearance, transit (T1), and bonded logistics.