Send a Parcel to the Netherlands 77% off List Price
Gain access to discounted parcel rates for shipping to all countries worldwide, including the Netherlands
Standard parcel cover included as well as optional enhanced parcel cover
Send parcels up to 90 kgs to the Netherlands with selected carriers
Automated export documentation for shipments to the Netherlands
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Send a Parcel Delivery to the Netherlands
The Netherlands, with its strategic location and well-developed infrastructure, has has long been a vital international shipping hub. This small but mighty country has a long-standing maritime history and continues to play a crucial role in global trade.
The Netherlands boasts an extensive network of world-class ports, such as the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Amsterdam, which are among the largest in Europe and serve as major gateways for goods entering and exiting the continent.
It’s not just sea freight that comes in and out of the Netherlands though, as Amsterdam is also an international air freight hub, with imports into and exports out of the European Union going through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, with its three air cargo warehouses.
Sending your parcels to the Netherlands has never been easier and Ordersort makes the process seamless for you, while saving you on shipping costs usually reserved for very high volume shippers by benefiting from our group discount. Please note we reserve these prices for e-commerce sellers and businesses only.
With Ordersort, you can book one or ten thousand parcels to the Netherlands in minutes. Choose from top international couriers like UPS, DHL, FedEx, DPD, DHL Parcel, Evri, and more!
Whether you need to send a parcel to a customer in Amsterdam or ship bulk shipments across the Netherlands, we've got you covered. Our mission is to provide you with the right service at the best price, ensuring your parcels reach their destination efficiently and cost-effectively.
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National Holidays: Some of the major national holidays in the Netherlands include King’s Day (Koningsdag) on April 27th, Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) on May 5th, Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on December 25th, and New Year’s Day (Nieuwjaarsdag) on January 1st.
Population: The estimated population of the Netherlands is around 17 million.
Leading Couriers: Some of the leading courier companies operating in the Netherlands include PostNL, DHL Netherlands, and DPD Netherlands.
Time Difference from the U.K: The Netherlands operates on Central European Time (CET) during the standard time, which is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in the U.K. During daylight saving time, the Netherlands switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is also 1 hour ahead of the U.K.
Currency: The currency used in the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR).
SHIPPING GUIDES TO THE NETHERLANDS
Sending to the Netherlands
Awesome!!! You have a parcel to send to the Netherlands!
It’s always great to increase your customer base and we at Ordersort want to be there with you every step of the way in supporting them, making sure that they stay a loyal customer of yours for years to come.
Customer loyalty can’t be bought, it has to be earned, and one of the ways that you keep your customers long term is to make sure that they receive their packages on time and in the condition that they are expecting them. We know that to keep our customers at Ordersort happy begins with you keeping your customers happy. So we’re in this together!
Whether you’re exporting bicycle tyres to keep the Netherlands’ 23 million bicycles on the road, or you’re sending an urgent part to keep one of the approximately 1,200 windmills turning, we can help you make that happen with confidence.
Get ready to send loads more parcel to the Netherlands, because it's not as complicated as it may seem. Just follow the simple steps below. Oh, and here's a pro tip: make sure to avoid sending anything that might ruffle the feathers of those sharp-eyed customs officers.
The Netherlands' prohibited item list
What are prohibited items, and why should you always be care to make sure not to send any in your parcels to the Netherlands?
Prohibited Items
Items that are prohibited cannot be transported in the carriers' vehicles and network. This includes items like weapons, drugs of any kind, hazardous goods, and explosives, as well as less apparent items such as batteries, perishable food, and liquids. The list of prohibited items varies by carrier and is quite extensive. To view the complete list, please click the button provided below.
Items protected for loss only
However, there is a list of items that can be sent through the courier network, but the carrier will not provide protection against damages, even if enhanced cover is chosen during booking. The carrier will only offer compensation in case of parcel loss. Examples of such items include antiques, fishing rods, and surfboards. To access the complete list, please click the "Prohibited Items List" button below.
No Protection items
Some items are allowed within the couriers’ networks, but can’t be protected against either damage or loss. Some examples of these types of items would include artwork, antiques, precious metals and stones, watches, and lots more.
It is always better to be safe than sorry when sending parcels to the Netherlands, so always make sure to check the prohibited items list first before sending your goods.
Are Commercial Invoices needed for the Netherlands?
Yes, commercial invoices are needed when sending packages to the Netherlands from the UK. The good news is that our system helps you automatically generate either paper commercial invoices or digital/ paperless ones depending on the country that you are sending the goods to. Not every country’s customs accept paperless invoicing, but our system knows which ones do, and will always let you know which options you have.
When sending goods to the Netherlands there may be customs duties, taxes, and fees that need to be paid in order for the goods to enter the country. These can be paid by your receiver (DDU) or they can be paid by yourself as the sender (DDP) where this is allowed. This can be decided on during the booking process of each shipment.
At Ordersort, we understand these requirements and make it easy for you to see the different options you have, streamlining the process of sending parcels internationally and taking the stress out of it.
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Delivered Duty Unpaid
Used in the vast majority of cases. This means that the receiver will pay any duties, taxes, and associated fees when clearing the goods through customs.
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Delivered Duty Paid
This means that the receiver will not need to pay anything during customs clearance, as the sender will be responsible for any duties, taxes, and associated fees.
The receiver will still need to participate in customs clearance. They just won’t have to pay anything during the process.
Commercial Invoice Template for the Netherlands
Need help completing the your Commercial Invoice? View guide
Having access to a downloadable template for commercial invoices can be handy, so we’ve included one here for you…
…However, using the Ordersort system, we prompt you to enter all the relevant information so that all documentation needed for customs, including shipping labels, commercial invoices, packing slips etc. are automatically generated for you, meaning you can have peace of mind that you have everything you need for your goods to smoothly sail through customs.
Commercial Invoice Template .xlsx
Transit Times to the Netherlands?
When you are sending a parcel to the Netherlands, there are lots of couriers to choose from. Due to the proximity to the UK, transit times are generally as low as only 24 hours, meaning you can get a parcel to Amsterdam as quickly as you could to anywhere in the UK if you desperately need an urgent delivery.
A lot of parcels to the Netherlands will however be transported via a road service through the Eurotunnel or by ferry rather than air. This slower service is able to be offered cheaper to senders who don’t need the goods to arrive quickly and can wait for a few days or even weeks for goods to arrive at the destination.
It is important to make sure that you check how urgent your deliveries are before sending your parcels, as changing to faster services while in transit is generally not possible.
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Suggested Couriers to the Netherlands
Having access to multiple carriers through Ordersort means you can benefit from all of the best elements of each courier service.
If your parcel is extremely urgent, you could choose to send it via FedEx and get it to the Netherlands next day, whereas if it can wait, you could send it via EVRi for much less, with a longer transit time. If you wanted something in the middle, you could choose to send it via UPS and get it there in only a few days for a great price.
The benefit of using Ordersort is that the choice is yours! You choose which service works best for your parcel each time you send one, with no minimum volumes necessary, and all at excellent discounted prices.
It’s completely free to set up an account, so sign up today and get started!
Booking a Parcel to the Netherlands?
Book a parcel to the Netherlands in 3 different ways, depending on your requirements:
Option 1 - Book Shipments One by One
Our system is the ideal choice for complex shipments, as it guides you through the entire booking process, including the necessary commercial invoice documentation.
Option 2 - Use our Bulk Shipment Tool
By selecting this option, you'll be delighted to find that all your orders can be effortlessly managed on a single page. Our exceptional integration with Zapier enables you to effortlessly connect to over 4000 platforms, including popular ones like eBay and Amazon. This means you can conveniently centralise all your orders from different websites and process them efficiently, whether in bulk or as individual shipments.
Option 3 - Custom Built Apps & API
For the past decade, we have diligently crafted custom applications that effortlessly process your orders. Our valued customers can enjoy seamless integration of global shipping rates for the most popular website shopping carts, including Shopify and Woocommerce. Rest assured, whether you prefer the reliability of Shopify or the versatility of Woocommerce, our professional solutions are designed to meet your shipping needs.
This is all made possible through our shipment API that you get free access to as a Ordersort customer.
Your customer does all the data entry as part of the checkout process, so all you need to do is sit back and watch our system automatically generate your labels and commercial invoice documentation, ready to send your parcel out the door to the Netherlands!
However you process your shipments, Ordersort will have something to help you make sending parcels even easier.
Getting your Parcel to the Netherlands Collected
Getting a collection booked for your shipment to the Netherlands is as easy as you could wish for, and our system can automatically arrange parcel collections for you.
If you need a collection from somewhere else in the UK that isn’t your main collection address, that is totally fine, and with Ordersort there are no additional fees for doing so!
If your shipment is over 68kg, please make sure to ask our team alert the courier. This needs to be done at least 24 hours before your desired collection date so that they can make sure to assign a vehicle for heavyweight collections to your route for that day.
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Tracking your Parcel to the Netherlands
If you need door-to-door tracking, with proof of deliveries, don’t worry, we have you covered!
Up to date tracking on our Ordersort system or on our mobile app is available for all of our customers, and is easily shareable so that you can update your customers. If your parcels are high value and you absolutely need to know where they are at all times, we can provide enhanced tracking and trackers so that even if the courier doesn’t know where your parcel is, you do!
All of your previous shipment data is stored, including tracking details and proof of delivery, and if you require it, we can also provide tracking API for added convenience.
Help and Support for your parcel to the Netherlands?
Perhaps our best asset is our wonderful support team. Unfortunately one thing that can be guaranteed is that at some point you will encounter a problem with a shipment. Most couriers have a success rate of around 99%. That means for every 100 shipments you send, at least one of them will cause you a problem.
Whether you are an e-commerce seller working alone, or a large business with a shipping department, nobody has time to deal with lost, damaged, or even stolen parcels. That’s where our team comes in! They deal with it on your behalf, chasing up the couriers for tracers, updates, and even credits.
Ordersort will also make sure that you have your very own account manager to guide you and advise you based on your own specific circumstances, making sure you can focus on what only you can do, growing your own business!
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