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.

Freight Forwarders in the Netherlands

Rotterdam & Schiphol — the gateway to Europe

Find 160 verified 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.

ClearFreight BV (Ocean)Unclaimed

Netherlands

Marco Polostraat 16-20 ,, Rotterdam, 3165 AL Netherlands

Freight Forwarders

Cleve & Zonen BVUnclaimed

Netherlands

Van Weerden Poelmanweg 14 ,, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 3088EB Netherlands

Air Freight

Davidson International Group B.VUnclaimed

Netherlands

Marconistraat , 81, Rotterdam, Netherland, 3029aj Netherlands

Freight Forwarders

Dexcels.net BVUnclaimed

Netherlands

Postbus 642 ,, Delft, AP, 2600 Netherlands

Freight Software

DN Forwarding BVUnclaimed

Netherlands

Rontgenstraat 1 ,, Oud-Beijerland, Z-Holland, 3261 LK Netherlands

Freight Forwarders

DR Logistics BVUnclaimed

Netherlands

Leeuwenhoekstraat 1 ,, Berkel en Rodenrijs, Netherlands, 2652 XL Netherlands

Freight Forwarders

Dutch Freight ServicesUnclaimed

Netherlands

Nieuwesluisweg 202-206 ,, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 3197 KV Netherlands

Freight Forwarders

E.R. MARINE CHARTERING ROTTERDAMUnclaimed

Netherlands

1E JERICHOSTRAAT 46A , -, ROTTERDAM, ZUIDWEST NEDERLAND, 3061 GG Netherlands

Shipping Lines

Eagle International Freight B.V.Unclaimed

Netherlands

Freightway Schiphol Building , Room 212, Flamingoweg 43, Amsterdam Netherlands

Freight Forwarders

Eastwood Forwarding & ConsultancyUnclaimed

Netherlands

Energieweg 26 ,, Oosterhout, The Netherlands, 4906 CG Netherlands

Freight Forwarders

Freight Forwarders in the Netherlands

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