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Shipping goods from the United States to the Netherlands? Nextport arranges sea freight, air freight and onward handling. From pallets to full containers. With clear agreements, personal updates and one dedicated contact.
Sea freight or air freight from the USA?
A container of goods, a smaller shipment or an urgent delivery: the right option starts with your cargo and schedule. We help you find a suitable route and transport mode.
FCL: your own container
Need a full container? With FCL, you book a container for your own goods. We coordinate the booking, collection and delivery around the agreed services.
Explore FCL sea freightLCL: share a container
Shipping a few pallets or boxes? With LCL, your cargo shares a container with other shipments. We check the available connections and arrange onward handling.
Explore LCL sea freightAir freight: when time matters
Need your goods in the Netherlands sooner? We discuss the available air freight options and coordinate documents, collection and delivery with you.
Explore air freightFrom US ports to Rotterdam and Antwerp
Nextport has experience with shipments from New York/New Jersey, Savannah, Charleston, Houston, Norfolk and Los Angeles/Long Beach. Arriving through Rotterdam or Antwerp, with onward transport to the agreed destination.
Your supplier’s location makes a difference. We consider US inland transport alongside the international connection, comparing the complete journey from collection to delivery.
What does importing from the USA cost?
The freight rate is only part of the picture. Collection in the United States, arrival handling and onward delivery also count. Vehicles and dangerous goods may require additional handling.
Compare quotes using the same details:
- Collection address and departure port.
- Dimensions, weight and transport mode.
- Local handling and applicable surcharges.
- Customs clearance and any import levies.
- Delivery, insurance and any storage or inspections.
We discuss the services and charges covered by the quote. Ask what is charged separately so you can plan the complete handling.
Documents and customs clearance
A clear commercial invoice, packing list and complete goods description help prepare your import. Nextport coordinates the information needed for transport and customs clearance with you.
Shipping a vehicle? Include the vehicle details and tell us which documents are available. For chemicals, send the safety data sheet and available transport classification before booking.
We review the information needed for your shipment. If the cargo is selected for a physical customs inspection, we coordinate the next logistical steps and keep you informed.
More about customs clearanceFrom enquiry to delivery
- Tell us about your shipment. Let us know what needs to move, where it will be ready and when you need it.
- Get a clear quote. We discuss the route, transport mode, delivery terms and agreed charges.
- Prepare for departure. We coordinate the booking, collection and required transport information.
- Stay updated. Your dedicated contact follows the schedule and responds when plans change.
- Arrange the final delivery. We coordinate customs clearance and onward transport to your destination.
A question along the way? Call, email or WhatsApp us. Nextport is available 24/7.
Our experience: chemicals and cars from the USA
Nextport handles recurring imports from the United States. These include monthly 40’HC container shipments carrying goods such as chemicals and cars. We have experience with both dangerous goods and general cargo arriving in Rotterdam and Antwerp.
For these shipments, we handle the arrival process. We coordinate local charges and release with the shipping line, arrange customs clearance and organise terminal collection. Where needed, we also arrange warehouse unloading, storage and delivery to the customer.
We track the arrival schedule and check the documents needed for handling. If a physical customs inspection is required, we coordinate the next logistical steps. The customer has one dedicated contact throughout the agreed services.
Questions about importing from the USA
How long does shipping from the USA to the Netherlands take?
That depends on the origin, route, transport mode and available capacity. Collection, port handling, customs clearance and delivery also take time. We discuss a current estimate for the complete journey.
Can I import a small shipment from the USA?
Yes. LCL lets your cargo share a container with other shipments. Air freight may also be an option. We compare the possibilities based on your goods, volume, weight and required delivery date.
Can Nextport handle the arrival of an imported car?
Yes. We can arrange release, customs clearance, terminal collection and onward transport. We can also coordinate unloading and storage. Send the vehicle details, available documents and required destination in advance.
Can you handle dangerous goods from the United States?
Nextport has experience with imports containing dangerous goods. Send the safety data sheet and available transport details before booking. We assess the options and handling needed for each shipment.
Can my goods arrive through Antwerp?
Yes. We handle imports through Rotterdam and Antwerp. We coordinate the arrival port, customs clearance and onward transport around your destination and the agreed services.
What information do you need for a quote?
Send the goods description, number of packages, dimensions, gross weight, collection and delivery addresses, cargo ready date and required delivery date. Include the agreed delivery terms. For vehicles and chemicals, add the available cargo-specific details.
From the USA to your destination. Simply arranged.
Tell us what needs to move. We will help you with a clear quote, a suitable transport plan and one dedicated contact.
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