International express delivery services include DHL, TNT, UPS, FEDEX, and EMS, etc. Each of these express services has its own advantages. For instance, DHL offers fast delivery for small shipments weighing under 21KG, while UPS has a price advantage for large shipments weighing over 100KG. Individual customers can choose to ship their goods through agent companies, which usually offer discounted shipping fees and considerate services.
For shipments where the time requirement is not extremely urgent, such as when foreign trade goods are being sent to overseas customers or e-commerce shipments are being sent to Amazon warehouses in the Netherlands, the international air freight special line is a good option. However, the delivery time of this mode is currently not very stable.
This mode of transportation offers a good cost-performance ratio, with the goods usually arriving in about one month. It is suitable for situations where the time requirement is not that strict and cost is a major consideration.
It can be divided into full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL). You can choose according to the characteristics and transportation requirements of the goods. The shipping cost of sea freight is relatively low, but the delivery time is longer.
It usually takes about three weeks to arrive, and it also has a good cost-performance ratio.
Clearly identify the information of the goods, select an appropriate transportation mode and shipping company, book shipping space, and prepare the necessary documents.
Load the goods into containers according to the requirements, complete the customs declaration procedures, and then the ship sets sail. The shipping company will provide transportation documents such as bills of lading.
Notify the consignee of the unloading of the goods. The consignee needs to complete the customs clearance procedures, exchange the bill of lading, and then pick up the goods.
The transportation time varies depending on different transportation modes. Generally, international express delivery takes 3 to 7 days, with DHL being able to deliver the goods in as fast as two or three days. Sea freight usually takes about 20 to 40 days. China-Europe truck transportation normally takes about three weeks to arrive, and the railway special line takes about one month to reach the destination.
Transportation costs vary according to factors such as the transportation mode, weight, and volume of the goods. The price list of international express delivery to the Netherlands in the first week of October 2024 can be used as a reference. Meanwhile, there are also specific quotations for the sea freight from Tianjin Port to Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The Netherlands prohibits the transportation of items that are banned by international regulations, such as firearms and ammunition, flammable, explosive, and dangerous goods, live animals and poultry, precious jewels, pornographic books and periodicals, and psychotropic drugs, etc.
The packaging of the goods must be sturdy, intact, and lightweight, meeting the requirements of transportation.
When sending parcels by mail, the recipient's tax identification number must be provided. The customs clearance process in the Netherlands is relatively strict and complicated, so the documents must be prepared thoroughly and the information about the items must be filled in detail.
If you bring excessive amounts of tobacco and alcohol or Chinese herbal medicines containing ingredients that are not allowed to enter the country, you will be fined by the customs. When bringing cash into the country, make sure the amount is below 10,000 euros. At the same time, you should abide by the entry and exit restrictions on food, medicine, animal and plant products, and foreign exchange.
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