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Cost of Shipping a Container to The Netherlands
Published on 2021-09-02
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How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Container To Netherlands?
Cost Of Shipping A Container To Netherlands
It is difficult to transport things from one place to another. When it comes to international shipping container services from one country to another, though, it’s a very different story. Many things can go wrong due to the vast distance to be traveled. Three Movers, is a Netherlands shipping company, that can assist you in comprehending all of the factors that influence overseas shipment. You may rest confident that your container shipments are in good hands with the shipping services we provide.
The Netherlands is one of the nations to which we ship containers. The rates at which a container can be shipped, as well as the factors that influence them, will be discussed in this article.
Factors That Affect the Costs of Shipping
Several factors influence the cost of shipping containers to different nations, but five are particularly important. Because of their significance, you must be aware of them before shipping your goods. Factors such as the volume or weight of shipments, the mode of transportation, the distance to be covered by the shipment, the destination port, and the time of year are all aspects to consider.
The type of container shipping service to employ depends on the volume or weight of the shipments. Choosing between air freight and sea freight has an impact on shipping costs. You get to decide if you want to choose the expensive but fast way (air freight), or the slow but cheaper option (sea freight).
Customs fees and service costs are inescapable in every country’s destination port, although they differ from one to the next. The amount you must pay in customs and taxes is determined by each country.
The cost will also be determined by the time of year when shipping occurs. Shippers and retailers are busiest during the peak season, which runs from August to October. This is due to an increase in shipping costs as a result of the increasing demand for goods.
Which Size of Shipping Container is Most Suitable for Me?
Today, there are around 16 different types of shipping containers. If you wish to transport goods to The Netherlands, you can pick between a 20ft or 40ft container, depending on the size and fragility of the goods.
If you’re not sure what size container to get, a 20ft container is roughly the size of three bedrooms. It can hold 168 Nascar tires or 4000 shoe boxes, whereas the 40-foot container can hold twice as much. Although the 40ft and 20ft containers have vastly different capacities, the 40ft container does not always cost twice as much as the 20ft.
Average Container Shipping Rates Estimates
FCL shipping is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets and anything which will require a full container shipping to Netherlands of up to 45,000lbs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping Rates |
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| 20 ft Container | $245 |
| 40 ft Container | $335 |
LCL shipping is more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Netherlands.
Less Than Container (LCL) Shipping Rates |
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| LCL | $25/CBM |
| Personal Effects | $295 |
| Household Goods | $375 |
International house moving to Netherlands services – quick, easy and cheap.
International House Moving Costs |
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| Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) | $245 |
| 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) | $1285 |
| 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) | $1855 |
| 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) | $2650 |
International auto transport services to Netherlands via RoRo and container ships. Ship cars, trucks, suvs, atv’s, boats, RV’s, heavy equipment and more.
Container Car Shipping |
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| Sedan (Container) | $655 |
| SUV (Container) | $690 |
| Sedan via RORO | $940 |
| SUV via RORO | $990 |
Understanding the Different Types of Freight Transportation
There are lots shipping option for delivering goods, but two are particularly important for shipping containers to The Netherlands. They are freight transportation systems by air or sea. The freight system you choose should be determined by delivery time and cost.
While air freight is the most cost-effective method of delivering products quickly, it is more expensive than sea freight. Ocean freight is cheaper but usually slow. Using the sea freight method of shipping can help you save up to 80% of the money you would have spent on air freight.
Additional Shipping Costs
Aside from the principal factors that influence the cost of shipping products to the Netherlands, you may incur additional expenses, such as:
- custom duties
- Container inspection fees
- General Rate Increase
- Inland delivery charges
- Quarantine fees
- Insurance fees
What’s Next?
You merely need a quote to get started now that we’ve provided you with all of this information. We can provide you with a no-obligation precise quote at no cost to you. Simply complete our web form or give us a call at (888) 202-0036.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Documents Are Necessary When Shipping To The Netherlands?
The Chamber of Commerce can provide you with the export documents (all in Dutch) listed below. Just click the URL attached to the record, and you will be directed to its form.
● Certificate of Origin
● EUR.1 /EUR-MED Movement Certificate
● Legally binding electronic signature /Certified export documents
● ATA-carnet
Other than the documents listed above, it would be best to consider some documents necessary upon shipping to the Netherlands.
● ATR Certificate
● Exporter Registry Form
● Supplier’s declaration for products of preferential origin
● Invoice declaration of status as acknowledged exporter
Be aware that under the new Brexit agreement between the EU and the UK, you may need to use different documents to import or export goods.
What Types Of Goods Am I NOT Allowed To Ship To The Netherlands?
The Netherlands prohibits or restricts the importation of the following items:
● Waste material
● Radioactive substances and nuclear material
● Cash and securities above a certain threshold
● Pets
● Counterfeit articles
● Protected animal and plant species
● Animal products and foodstuffs
● Plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables (phytosanitary products)
● Weapons, ammunition and dummy weapons, and explosives
● Medicines
● Drugs and drug precursors
● Cultural goods (such as art and antiques)
● Pleasure crafts (boats)
● Cars and motorcycles
What Is A Bill Of Lading?
After receiving the goods into his charge, the master or agent of the carrier shall, on demand of the shipper, issue to the shipper a Bill of lading showing among other things:
● The leading marks necessary for identification of the goods as the same are furnished in writing by the shipper before the loading of such goods starts
● Either the number of packages or pieces or the quantity or weight as the case may be, as furnished in writing by the shipper via Maritime Act 1987.
● The apparent order and condition of the goods; provided, that no carrier, master or agent of the airline, shall be bound to state or show in the Bill of Lading any marks, number, quantity, or weight, which he has reasonable grounds for suspecting do not accurately represent the goods received, or which he has not had fair means of checking.
What Happens If I Lose The Bill Of Lading?
According to Ilo, a notice of loss or damage and the general nature of such loss or damage is given in writing to the carrier or his agent at the port of discharge before or at the time of the removal of the goods into the custody of the person entitled to delivery thereof under the contract of carriage; such removal shall be prima facie evidence of the delivery by the carrier of the goods as described in the Bill of Lading.
Any clause, covenant, or agreement in a contract of carriage relieving the carrier or the ship from liability for loss or damage to or in connection with the goods, arising from negligence, fault, or failure in the duties and obligations, or lessening such liability otherwise than as provided, shall be null and void and of no effect.
What Kind Of Taxes, Duties, And/Or Fees Do I Have To Pay When Shipping To The Netherlands?
There are three import levies on goods entering the Netherlands: import duties, VAT, and excise and consumption taxes.
● Dutch importers are liable for payment of these charges at the time of clearing the goods through customs. Temporary imports that will be re-exported are not subject to VAT. An importer may have to post a temporary bond for customs duties and taxes, which is canceled when the goods are taken out of the country.
● A Value-added tax (VAT) is charged on the sale of goods and services within the Netherlands. Unlike a customs duty, which is the same for all EU member countries, VAT is established by the tax authorities of each Member State and differs for each country. At each stage of the manufacturing and distribution chain, the seller adds the appropriate amount of VAT (tax on the amount of value that the seller added to the product, plus the amount of VAT passed on to the seller by the supplier) to the sales price. The tax is always quoted separately on the invoice.
● Excise taxes and consumption taxes are levied on a small number of products such as soft drinks, wine, beer, spirits, tobacco, sugar, and petroleum products. For imports, the excise tax is paid by the importer and is in addition to any customs duty or VAT.
How Long Does It Take To Clear Customs In The Netherlands?
When making international shipments, you often have to provide the recipient’s phone number, so they would probably call you if something were wrong. It might take a more extended waiting period if the customs have selected your package for inspection, and either you have a backlog, or they found something wrong with it.
Shipping Containers Worldwide – Popular Routes
Three Movers can help you ship a container from anywhere in the world to Netherlands:
Afghanistan to Netherlands
Albania to Netherlands
Algeria to Netherlands
Andorra to Netherlands
Angola to Netherlands
Antigua to Netherlands
Argentina to Netherlands
Armenia to Netherlands
Australia to Netherlands
Austria to Netherlands
Azerbaijan to Netherlands
Bahamas to Netherlands
Bahrain to Netherlands
Bangladesh to Netherlands
Barbados to Netherlands
Belarus to Netherlands
Belgium to Netherlands
Belize to Netherlands
Benin to Netherlands
Bhutan to Netherlands
Bolivia to Netherlands
Bosnia Herzegovina to Netherlands
Botswana to Netherlands
Brazil to Netherlands
Brunei to Netherlands
Bulgaria to Netherlands
Burkina to Netherlands
Burundi to Netherlands
Cambodia to Netherlands
Cameroon to Netherlands
Canada to Netherlands
Cape Verde to Netherlands
Central African Rep to Netherlands
Chad to Netherlands
Chile to Netherlands
China to Netherlands
Colombia to Netherlands
Comoros to Netherlands
Congo to Netherlands
Congo {Democratic Rep} to Netherlands
Costa Rica to Netherlands
Croatia to Netherlands
Cuba to Netherlands
Cyprus to Netherlands
Czech Republic to Netherlands
Denmark to Netherlands
Djibouti to Netherlands
Dominica to Netherlands
Dominican Republic to Netherlands
East Timor to Netherlands
Ecuador to Netherlands
Egypt to Netherlands
El Salvador to Netherlands
Equatorial Guinea to Netherlands
Eritrea to Netherlands
Estonia to Netherlands
Ethiopia to Netherlands
Fiji to Netherlands
Finland to Netherlands
France to Netherlands
Gabon to Netherlands
Gambia to Netherlands
Georgia to Netherlands
Germany to Netherlands
Ghana to Netherlands
Greece to Netherlands
Grenada to Netherlands
Guatemala to Netherlands
Guinea to Netherlands
Guinea-Bissau to Netherlands
Guyana to Netherlands
Haiti to Netherlands
Honduras to Netherlands
Hungary to Netherlands
Iceland to Netherlands
India to Netherlands
Indonesia to Netherlands
Iran to Netherlands
Iraq to Netherlands
Ireland to Netherlands
Israel to Netherlands
Italy to Netherlands
Ivory Coast to Netherlands
Jamaica to Netherlands
Japan to Netherlands
Jordan to Netherlands
Kazakhstan to Netherlands
Kenya to Netherlands
Kiribati to Netherlands
Korea North to Netherlands
Korea South to Netherlands
Kosovo to Netherlands
Kuwait to Netherlands
Kyrgyzstan to Netherlands
Laos to Netherlands
Latvia to Netherlands
Lebanon to Netherlands
Lesotho to Netherlands
Liberia to Netherlands
Libya to Netherlands
Liechtenstein to Netherlands
Lithuania to Netherlands
Luxembourg to Netherlands
Macedonia to Netherlands
Madagascar to Netherlands
Malawi to Netherlands
Malaysia to Netherlands
Maldives to Netherlands
Mali to Netherlands
Malta to Netherlands
Marshall Islands to Netherlands
Mauritania to Netherlands
Mauritius to Netherlands
Mexico to Netherlands
Micronesia to Netherlands
Moldova to Netherlands
Monaco to Netherlands
Mongolia to Netherlands
Montenegro to Netherlands
Morocco to Netherlands
Mozambique to Netherlands
Myanmar, {Burma} to Netherlands
Namibia to Netherlands
Nauru to Netherlands
Nepal to Netherlands
New Zealand to Netherlands
Nicaragua to Netherlands
Niger to Netherlands
Nigeria to Netherlands
Norway to Netherlands
Oman to Netherlands
Pakistan to Netherlands
Palau to Netherlands
Palestine to Netherlands
Panama to Netherlands
Papua New Guinea to Netherlands
Paraguay to Netherlands
Peru to Netherlands
Philippines to Netherlands
Poland to Netherlands
Portugal to Netherlands
Qatar to Netherlands
Romania to Netherlands
Russian Federation to Netherlands
Rwanda to Netherlands
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines to Netherlands
Samoa to Netherlands
San Marino to Netherlands
Sao Tome & Principe to Netherlands
Saudi Arabia to Netherlands
Senegal to Netherlands
Serbia to Netherlands
Seychelles to Netherlands
Sierra Leone to Netherlands
Singapore to Netherlands
Slovakia to Netherlands
Slovenia to Netherlands
Solomon Islands to Netherlands
Somalia to Netherlands
South Africa to Netherlands
South Sudan to Netherlands
Spain to Netherlands
Sri Lanka to Netherlands
St Kitts & Nevis to Netherlands
St Lucia to Netherlands
Sudan to Netherlands
Suriname to Netherlands
Swaziland to Netherlands
Sweden to Netherlands
Switzerland, {Eswatini} to Netherlands
Syria to Netherlands
Taiwan to Netherlands
Tajikistan to Netherlands
Tanzania to Netherlands
Thailand to Netherlands
Timor-Leste to Netherlands
Togo to Netherlands
Tonga to Netherlands
Trinidad & Tobago to Netherlands
Tunisia to Netherlands
Turkey to Netherlands
Turkmenistan to Netherlands
Tuvalu to Netherlands
Uganda to Netherlands
Ukraine to Netherlands
United Arab Emirates to Netherlands
United Kingdom to Netherlands
United States to Netherlands
Uruguay to Netherlands
Uzbekistan to Netherlands
Vanuatu to Netherlands
Vatican City to Netherlands
Venezuela to Netherlands
Vietnam to Netherlands
Yemen to Netherlands
Zambia to Netherlands
Zimbabwe to Netherlands
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