Chilled, cold and temperature-controlled storage in the Netherlands

International companies dealing with fresh, frozen, or sensitive products, including vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, dairy, flowers and plants, depend on reliable chilled storage and cold-chain logistics when entering or expanding within the European market. The Netherlands has become a preferred hub for these flows due to its strategic ports, high compliance standards, and advanced logistics infrastructure.

Through the Warehouse Netherlands network, companies can access certified, modern chilled storage facilities that meet the operational needs of exporters, importers, wholesalers, food producers, and trading companies from around the world.

Why the Netherlands is a leading cold-chain gateway in Europe

The Dutch logistics ecosystem combines world-class infrastructure with unmatched proximity to Europe’s largest consumer markets:

• Europe’s most efficient ports: Rotterdam, Antwerp (close by), and Vlissingen for fast ocean freight connections

• Access to 170+ million consumers within 24 hours

• High food safety and compliance standards (including GlobalG.A.P., Skal/organic, HACCP, IFS, BRC depending on facility)

• Europe’s most digitized and transparent customs processes including bonded warehouses

• A strong base of specialized cold-chain service providers

For perishable products, this translates into shorter lead times, higher product quality, and a more reliable supply chain.

Now available: modern chilled and cold storage services in the Netherlands

Within the Warehouse Netherlands network, one of the standout options is a recently modernized 3,000 m² cooled warehouse located on an 8,000 m² site. This facility supports exporters, importers and producers moving goods through the ports of Vlissingen, Antwerp and Rotterdam, a strategic triangle for global fresh logistics.

Because the location sits outside the traditional high-cost areas of Rotterdam, Barendrecht and Bleiswijk, companies benefit from more attractive pricing while maintaining strong service standards. Available storage types:

• Chilled storage (temperature-controlled)

• Conditioned storage

• Ambient (dry) storage

• Temporary or permanent warehousing

• Cross-docking for fast transshipment

• Global G.A.P. and SKAL (organic) certifications and compliance

• Additional certifications can be arranged based on client requirements.

Dutch value-added logistics services for perishable products

Beyond storage capacity, this cold storage warehousing facility in the Netherlands offers a broad range of value-added services essential for maintaining product quality and ensuring smooth distribution across Europe:

• Docks for large trucks and reefer containers

• Quality, count, and condition checks

• Drying (e.g., for onions or similar produce)

• Weighing, labeling, palletizing, sealing, repacking

• Inventory management and order picking

• Reloading for EU or international outbound flows

• Direct, short communication lines and personal service

• Support outside office hours when needed

This combination of chilled temperature controlled storage and operational flexibility provides the reliability international companies require when handling perishable products. This facility is well-suited for companies in:

• Fresh produce: potatoes, onions, vegetables, fruits

• Protein products: fresh meat, processed meats, fish

• Dairy and refrigerated food products

• Floristry and horticulture: flowers, bulbs, plants

• Organic produce (Skal compliant)

• General FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) requiring conditioned or ambient storage

Because the operation is family-owned and growth-oriented, it offers room for scaling volumes, specially valuable for companies planning EU expansion, promotional or seasonal peaks.

Additional facts & figures: the Dutch cold-chain advantage

To support buyers’ decision making, here are relevant insights about the Dutch perishable logistics market:

• Over 40% of all fresh fruit imported into Europe travels through the Netherlands.

• The Netherlands is the world’s largest flower and plant exporter, with highly specialized cold-chain facilities.

• Dutch cold-storage providers operate with some of the highest compliance benchmarks in Europe.

• From Rotterdam, over 1 million reefer containers are handled per year.

• Dutch infrastructure ensures average delivery reliability above 98% for temperature-controlled goods.

These strengths make the Netherlands one of the safest and most efficient base locations for global exporters and importers entering the EU fresh goods market.

How Warehouse Netherlands helps international companies

Foreign companies often face challenges when selecting the right cold-storage partner. Facilities can look similar online, but capabilities, certifications, pricing and operational reliability vary widely. Warehouse Netherlands solves this by providing:

• Access to a vetted network of 125+ Dutch warehousing and logistics providers

• Personal facility checks and verified profiles

• Independent and discrete partner matching based solely on your needs

• Practical support across EU import, customs, VAT, logistics setup, and implementation

• A reliable way to avoid trial-and-error and start operations with confidence

Explore chilled and cold storage and warehousing services in the Netherlands

If your company is searching for chilled, temperature-controlled, conditioned, or organic-certified storage in the Netherlands or EU, we can help you identify the right Dutch 3PL or warehouse quickly and effectively.

Whether you’re moving vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, dairy, flowers, plants, or other perishable goods, we ensure your products are stored safely, handled professionally, and distributed efficiently.

Would you like an introduction to cold-chain partners in our network? We are happy to help you assess options and discuss what best fits your products and European sales and product/market strategies!