Ship to the EU minus delays and customs hassle
Unlock fast, seamless fulfilment from our Dutch EU warehouse. Your friction-free gateway to the EU with no delays, no customs headaches and always smooth, reliable B2C and B2B deliveries.
We help brands grow with:
- 1-3 day delivery to Germany, France, and the Netherlands
- In-house AEO-certified customs clearance
- Accurate, scalable orderprocessing by automated order picking system
- 24/7 online process visibility through our WMS customer portal
EU customs rules are about to change everything
The EU will remove the €150 duty exemption and introduce a mandatory two euro handling fee for every parcel entering the EU. Even low value orders may face customs duties. Costs will rise, compliance will tighten and delays will become a real risk for UK sellers who do not prepare now.
An EU warehouse avoids these extra charges, keeps delivery fast and protects your margins. If you want to stay competitive in the new EU landscape, now is the time to act.
Want to understand what this means for your business and how to prepare? Get in contact with our team.
If you prefer to read more first, you can find the full article here.
Brexit didn’t just add paperwork. It changed the way you ship to Europe
If you sell from the UK into the EU, you’ve felt the change.
What used to be a smooth cross-border process now involves customs paperwork, duties, delays and higher costs. Shipping takes longer, returns are slower, and late orders frustrate customers, damaging your brand and adding pressure to your team.
That’s why many UK brands are turning to EU warehousing. But it leaves big questions: Where do you start? How complex is the switch? And who can you trust to get it right?
That’s where Van der Helm comes in
Already for 90 years, we’ve made cross-border shipping easy for brands. From our fulfilment centre in Moerdijk, near Rotterdam, we deliver fast, cost-effective access to the European market.
Our AEO-certified team manages customs and precise order processing with Adapto, our fully automated storage and picking system. This means fewer errors, quicker delivery and a smoother customer experience.
Here’s what you gain:
Fast, connected operations
- 1-2 day delivery to Germany, France, and the Netherlands
- Native integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce and Amazon
- Real-time stock and order tracking through our online portal
Stronger business performance
- Higher EU conversion rates thanks to faster and more reliable delivery
- Fewer returns and lower shipping costs with local fulfilment
- Seamless scaling during peak seasons or promotions
More confidence and control
- No more customs stress with an AEO-certified team in house
- Direct contact with your account manager, no ticket queues
- More time to focus on growth, marketing and customer experience
Klanten aan het woord
Ramón Kerker
Supply Chain Manager
"Ik werk inmiddels veertig jaar bij Profiltra en we werken al 27 jaar samen met Van der Helm Logistics. Wat begon met een paar honderd pallets is uitgegroeid tot een prettige samenwerking, en de opslag en transport van bijna duizend pallets. Wat voor mij belangrijk is, is wederzijds respect en betrouwbaarheid, afspraken nakomen en doen wat je belooft. Dat is precies wat Van der Helm al die jaren heeft laten zien. Dankzij hun flexibiliteit en betrokkenheid hebben we samen kunnen meegroeien met ons steeds breder wordende product aanbod"
Tony Goffredo
CFO
"Bij Sleepers hadden we een logistieke partner nodig die met ons mee kon schalen en internationale verzending kon vereenvoudigen. Van der Helm Logistics heeft precies dat gedaan. Ze reageren snel, lossen uitdagingen moeiteloos op en nemen ons werk uit handen, zodat wij ons kunnen richten op de groei van ons merk. Bovendien sluit hun streven naar efficiëntie en duurzaamheid perfect aan bij onze missie. Met Van der Helm loopt onze logistiek op rolletjes, wat ons een gerust gevoel geeft. Een prettige partner om te hebben!"
Petra den Heijer
Teamleader Logistics
"Van der Helm Logistics begrijpt dat onze eindklanten niets mogen merken van logistieke uitdagingen. Dankzij hun proactieve aanpak en constante beschikbaarheid zorgen ze ervoor dat ons proces vlekkeloos verloopt, met name in de piekperiodes. Ze denken mee en bieden altijd een oplossing, wat cruciaal is voor onze klanttevredenheid."
Roderick van Welsum
Managing Director
"We werken al tientallen jaren samen met Van Der Helm Logistics voor de douaneafhandeling en we waarderen de betrouwbaarheid en flexibiliteit van hun service enorm. Ze denken altijd goed met ons mee en zorgen voor een extra controle op tariefpreferenties en douanewetgeving, wat voor ons essentieel is. Onze samenwerking is altijd professioneel en ontspannen, met een persoonlijke touch die het verschil maakt."
Diederik Enneking
Chief operational officer
"Van Der Helm is een betrouwbare partner die ons in totaliteit ontzorgt. Zij vangen onze seizoensgebonden pieken bij import, opslag en distributie uiterst flexibel op. De directe communicatie daarbij is een groot pluspunt."
Camille
Planning Coordinator
"De communicatie met hun vaste contactpersonen verloopt vlot en efficiënt, wat essentieel is voor onze orderverwerking, vooral tijdens piekseizoenen. Sinds we zijn overgestapt naar hun diensten, zien we een significante verbetering in de levertijden binnen Nederland."
Remco Glasbergen
Manager Logistics
"Van der Helm heeft ons geholpen om onze logistieke uitdagingen op te lossen met hun flexibele en betrouwbare aanpak. Ze denken met ons mee en zorgen ervoor dat we altijd de ruimte en capaciteit hebben die we nodig hebben, met name tijdens seizoenspieken."
Strategic location in Moerdijk
From our fulfilment centre between Rotterdam and Antwerp, your products sit at the heart of Europe with direct access to road, rail and water routes. This prime position means faster delivery, smoother customs handling and less risk of port congestion.
For UK brands, it means:
- 1-2 day delivery to Germany, France, and the Benelux
- Bonded warehousing options for smoother customs flow
- Full-service fulfilment powered by Adapto, our automated storage and picking system
Built for D2C, B2B and Wholesale
Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
Reach your customers faster with reliable, 1-2 day delivery across key EU markets. We integrate with leading e-commerce platforms, giving you real-time visibility and control.
Business-to-Business (B2B)
Deliver bulk orders to retailers, distributors or partners with the same speed and accuracy. Our scalable processes keep your supply chain moving, even during peak demand.
Wholesale
Streamline large-volume shipments to multiple destinations from one central hub. With our AEO-certified customs clearance and automated Adapto system, you save time, reduce costs and minimise errors.
A partner you can trust with your brand
With 90 years of experience in European logistics, Van der Helm combines proven expertise with modern e-commerce solutions to help your brand grow. Our Adapto automated warehousing gives you complete control, faster fulfilment and the ability to scale with confidence.
Certified AEO Full · ISO 9001:2015
Curious if we’re the right partner?
Book a free strategy call and get tailored advice before making any commitments. We’ll review your setup, share improvement ideas and show how EU fulfilment can boost your brand, no strings attached.
Still have questions? Here’s what most brands ask before getting started
No. You can start with a pilot — for example, just customs or warehousing.
We do not ask for long-term commitments in the early phase. You stay flexible.
Yes. We offer full migration and onboarding support to make the switch easy.
We offer a free logistics scan and strategy call, with no obligation to continue.
We provide transparent rates and proactive communication, so there are no surprises.
Yes. A test shipment is optional and recommended if you want to validate first.