From September 15, 2025, the way you can collect import shipments at Schiphol will change. With the introduction of Secure Import, it becomes mandatory to pre-register shipments digitally. This new process has one clear goal: to increase the security of the air cargo chain and prevent abuse or fraud – such as undermining and drug trafficking.

What is Secure Import?

Secure Import is a digital system through which you and other parties in the chain are pre-registered. Only those who are digitally registered will have access to the goods. This makes the collection of shipments more strictly controlled, safer, and more organized.

What Changes from September 15?

From this date onwards: without digital pre-registration, you can no longer collect import goods from handlers at Schiphol. This requirement applies to everyone involved in the import process: freight forwarders, importers, carriers, drivers, and handlers.

Specifically, this means:

• Freight forwarders and importers: you must pre-register the shipment details and collector information digitally via Secure Import. Only correctly registered individuals or companies will be granted access.
• Carriers and drivers: as a driver, you must be registered and pre-registered digitally. Upon arrival, your registration will be verified. No registration means no access.
• Handlers at Schiphol: they will only release goods to parties properly registered through Secure Import. There are no exceptions.

Why is this Important for You?

The implementation of Secure Import brings clear advantages:

• Enhanced security: unauthorized persons will no longer have the opportunity to collect goods.
• Transparency and control: every step in the process is digitally recorded, ensuring clear accountability.
• Efficiency: with information available in advance, the risk of errors or delays is reduced.

What Does this Mean for You as a Van Der Helm Customer?

You might not collect shipments at Schiphol yourself, but Secure Import directly affects your goods flow. Since we are responsible for timely and correct registration of your import shipments, we will handle this process entirely. This ensures that your goods will be released safely and without delay under the new regulations.

We see Secure Import as a step forward for the entire sector. It makes the air cargo chain safer and more transparent, ensuring you can rely on dependable handling of your import shipments.

Want to know more about how we manage your import shipments through Secure Import? Check out our air freight solutions.