Freight Forwarder

Transport Germany–Netherlands

For freight movements between Germany and the Netherlands, we manage the complete forwarding process on your behalf — from direct truck runs to intermodal solutions via Rotterdam.

Germany and the Netherlands are among the most closely integrated economies in Europe. In 2025, bilateral trade volume reached €211 billion, making the Netherlands Germany’s third-largest trading partner after China and the United States.

The ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam are key transshipment hubs for global supply chains that extend deep into the German hinterland. On this corridor, you need reliable capacity, short response times, and direct access to road, inland waterway, and air freight.

Our Service Portfolio on the Germany–Netherlands Corridor

Daily Truck Services

Trucking is the most widely used mode of transport for goods moving between the two countries, covering everything from standard freight to sensitive cargo. As an experienced freight forwarder, Excellence Global Logistics operates daily services between the major economic regions of both countries — including Rhine-Main, Rhine-Ruhr, and southern Germany, as well as the Randstad and Brabant regions in the Netherlands.

The short distances allow for same-day or next-day transit times. For predictable volumes, we set up fixed scheduled services; for urgent shipments, we arrange direct runs without transshipment. This keeps your supply chain stable even when orders come in at short notice.

For pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, we offer GDP-compliant transport with validated temperature control (2–8 °C, controlled ambient, and deep-freeze), real-time monitoring, and complete documentation. Deviation and emergency management follows validated procedures.

AOG Shipments and White-Glove Delivery

Many shipments on the Germany–Netherlands route are time-critical: surgical equipment, lab specimens, spare parts for production facilities, or AOG logistics (Aircraft on Ground). For these cases, we provide direct runs without transshipment between German and Dutch locations with reliable transit times.

For medical devices, we offer White-Glove Delivery with two-person teams. We bring your equipment to its final installation point, carry out basic positioning, and dispose of all packaging materials. This service is available to hospitals, clinics, and laboratories in both countries.

Express Services for Standard Freight

The Netherlands serves as a distribution hub for all of Europe, driven in part by the growth of e-commerce. Our daily express scheduled services deliver your freight across Europe overnight.

Air Freight via Frankfurt and Amsterdam

For urgent or high-value shipments, you can draw on the cargo capacity of Frankfurt, Amsterdam Schiphol, Düsseldorf, and Cologne/Bonn airports. Schiphol is one of Europe’s largest air freight hubs, offering direct connections to virtually every region of the world.

We also provide on-board courier services for particularly time-sensitive individual consignments, as well as AOG solutions for the aviation and aerospace industry.

Industries Along the Germany–Netherlands Corridor

Excellence Global Logistics focuses on industries with demanding requirements around quality, timeliness, and compliance — precisely the segments that define trade between Germany and the Netherlands.

Pharma & Healthcare

The Netherlands is a major production and distribution hub for pharmaceutical goods in Europe. Finished medicines, blood products, vaccines, and specialty pharmaceuticals move between the two countries in significant volumes.

We transport these sensitive goods in full GDP compliance, with validated temperature control, uninterrupted monitoring, and clearly defined procedures. Whether 2–8 °C, controlled ambient temperature, or deep-frozen pharmaceuticals: qualified vehicles, validated packaging, and trained teams ensure adherence to European Good Distribution Practice.

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Medical technology is one of the fastest-growing product categories in bilateral trade. This includes imaging and diagnostic systems, laboratory and analysis equipment, surgical instruments, and patient monitors. These devices are sensitive to shock, humidity, and temperature fluctuations, and must frequently arrive at hospitals, clinics, or laboratories at a precise time and ready for immediate use.

Excellence Global Logistics delivers with specialist two-person teams directly to the point of installation, including upper-floor and operating theatre deliveries, careful handling, and removal of all packaging materials.

Semiconductors & Electronics

The Netherlands is one of the most important locations in the global semiconductor industry. With companies such as ASML in Eindhoven and the surrounding Brainport ecosystem, numerous German suppliers and customers are directly integrated into these supply chains.

Semiconductor equipment and its components are high-value, security-sensitive, and frequently time-critical. We organise these transports to the required safety and handling standards, from collection at the manufacturer through to delivery at the recipient.

Automotive & Mechanical Engineering

Vehicle parts as well as machinery and plant equipment rank among the largest product groups in trade between Germany and the Netherlands. OEMs and suppliers in both countries are closely integrated into shared platforms and aftermarket networks.

Excellence Global Logistics handles vehicle parts, machinery, and production equipment on this corridor. Via the intermodal route through Rotterdam and the German rail network, larger volumes can be moved efficiently to the automotive and mechanical engineering clusters in the Ruhr region and southern Germany.

Chemicals & Agriculture/Food

Chemical products, plastics, and semi-finished chemical goods move in large quantities between German and Dutch production sites. For this product group, we combine road and inland waterway transport along the Rhine, including all required hazardous goods certifications.

In the agricultural and food sector, the two countries are closely intertwined. Germany imports cheese, meat, vegetables, and processed foods from the Netherlands, while the Netherlands sources German agricultural and food products in return. For both directions, we offer temperature-controlled truck networks with a high frequency of departures.

Request a Quote for Your Shipment

If you are moving goods between Germany and the Netherlands and are looking for an experienced freight forwarder, we will be happy to provide a tailored quote for your specific route.

Get a freight cost estimate or call us: +49 69 870 089 40