Independent Dutch warehousing intermediary for European warehousing and fulfilment

WarehouseNetherlands.com is an independent Dutch warehousing intermediary, helping international businesses quickly find suitable warehousing, storage, fulfilment, and distribution services in the Netherlands via a vetted network of Dutch logistic service providers.

Below is an in-depth look at why foreign businesses should strongly consider using a warehousing intermediary like WarehouseNetherlands.com rather than trying to set up or search for warehousing, fulfilment and distribution themselves in the Netherlands or Europe.

Why use a Dutch warehousing intermediary like Warehouse Netherlands?

      

• We have more than 30+ years of practical experience in the Dutch and European warehousing & logistics industry.

 

• We are fully and truly independent, meaning we are not tied to any Dutch particular warehouse or fulfilment provider. This reduces the risk of bias and increases the chances of finding the best fit for your needs.

 

• We handle very diverse needs via a single point of contact: ambient, chilled, frozen storage; food; chemicals , lithium-ion battery products; apparel; medical etc.; temporary or long-term storage; value-added services (packing, customs, returns etc.), meaning your requirements are more likely to be met.

 

• Our vetted network means you avoid the risk of picking a poor‐performing warehouse. We have already checked for providers that are reliable, with required competencies and proven capabilities.

 

• Our pricing model (“no cure, no pay”, no hidden commissions) means lower risk for the initial stage: you don’t pay intermediary fees unless we deliver suitable matches.

 

• We help you to be(come) successful in Europe: 3PL or warehouse facility selection, contract negotiations, preparation, implementation, European import and export formalities, EU customs, VAT, fiscal representation. Local support for businesses that do not have someone on ground in NL.

Why use a Dutch warehousing intermediary vs doing it yourself

Here are the main reasons foreign businesses benefit from using an intermediary, especially when operating across Europe (or entering Europe from outside).

Time & speed to market

Establishing European warehousing, fulfilment and distribution operations abroad takes time and local market knowledge: scouting locations; due diligence on warehouse providers; negotiating contracts; building relationships; ensuring compliance (customs, local regulations); integrating IT/WMS systems etc.

Risk and regulatory compliance        

Foreign companies often underestimate local/regional regulations: import/export formalities, EU customs procedures, VAT (Value Added Tax), bonded warehouse requirements, licensing (for chemicals, food, medical), safety, packaging and environmental standards, local labor laws. Getting any of these wrong can lead to fines, blocked goods, delays and a damaged brand reputation.       

Cost efficiency and financial risk

High capital investment: renting or buying warehouse space; outfitting with HVAC / cold chain; investing in technology; hiring local staff; possibly over-investing if demand is uncertain. Also risk of underutilization, fluctuating demand, fixed overheads.             

Matching warehousing supplier to your specific needs

A company handling it themselves often makes sub-optimal choices: selecting a warehouse because it’s cheap or available rather than because it aligns with product type (temperature, chemical safety, perishability, customs bond), proximity to important distribution hubs, or technology (automation, WMS). .

Contract negotiations & implementation

Negotiating contracts in a foreign country involves unfamiliar legal, commercial norms. Also integrating your systems (IT, inventory tracking, forecasting) with the warehouse’s outcome. Implementation (logistics flows, customs paperwork, returns, packaging etc.) can face teething problems.

Flexibility and scalability       

If you commit to your own warehouse, scaling up / down can be very costly. Seasonal variations, growth, or contraction require either excess capacity or shortfall. Adjustments are tricky.

Hidden and ongoing costs

Items like: local labor cost fluctuations; energy costs; maintenance; insurance; technology upgrades; local taxes; VAT, import duties; customs delays; lost/damaged goods; managing returns and customer service in new jurisdictions. These can be significant if unanticipated.

Focus on core business

A company managing warehousing/distribution in a foreign country often has to divert management focus, time, resources, to logistics instead of product development, marketing, sales, etc. Outsourcing via an intermediary frees up that management load. You get matched, you manage service level, but the intermediary helps reduce the burden on your side for the logistics setup and search process.

Why the Netherlands for European warehousing, fulfilment and distribution?

Some of the reasons that make the Netherlands particularly attractive, and thus make using an independent warehousing intermediary here especially effective, are:

• Strategic location in Europe

• European hub position: Access to over ~170 million consumers within 500 km; many major EU markets are close.

• Excellent transport infrastructure: major seaport (Rotterdam), large airport (Schiphol), high‐quality road, rail, inland waterways.

 

• The Netherlands offers effective customs procedures (e.g. bonded warehousing) and VAT deferment options. Using customs bonded / VAT friendly warehouses reduces cash flow drag.

 

• Dutch warehouses are often modern, with automation, WMS, real-time tracking etc.

 

• Many Dutch warehousing and fulfilment centers that can handle both B2B and B2C e-commerce, returns, specialized storage etc.

 

• The Netherlands offers a business-friendly environment, stable legal and regulatory environment. Plus a multilingual and skilled workforce.

 

• Attractive tax treaties; competitive corporate tax; government support for logistics infrastructure and EU trade-agreements with many non-EU countries.

 

• The Netherladns has diverse warehouse types & capability to handle traditional, e-commerce; ambient, cold chain; chemicals; dangerous and hazardous goods like chemicals and specialty items like lithium-ion batteries.

 

• Dutch logistics increasingly emphasizes green logistics, sustainable practices. For companies that care about ESG, this can matter.

 

• Cultural & communication fit: many Dutch warehouses are multilingual and used/adapted to international clients

 

Why you should consider using a warehousing intermediary in the Netherlands for your European Distribution Center

Faster entry to market: you reduce the lead time for finding, evaluating, contracting warehouses or fulfilment service providers.

Lower upfront risk & investment: less capital and resources tied in, fewer unknowns, more flexibility.

Better match to your needs: because we have the experience, knowledge and network, you're more likely to get providers with the right capabilities (temperature control, hazardous materials, cold chain, returns, etc.).

European regulatory, customs, VAT compliance: we help you to avoid delays, fines, unexpected costs.



Cost predictability & efficiency: by getting competitive quotes, and avoiding mis-specification or overprovisioning, you can keep cost per unit /order low.

 

Focus on your core business: freeing your internal team from logistics set-up pain and letting them focus on product, marketing, sales, growth.

Access to innovation & sustainability: via modern warehousing infrastructure in NL and with providers that are already investing in automation, green energy etc.