✓ 15.000 m² across two strategic locations
✓ One partner, full supply chain
✓ No Dutch entity required
European warehousing from a central EU hub
For businesses outside the European Union, setting up a warehouse in Europe means holding inventory within the EU to serve European customers faster, at lower cost and with easier customs. Instead of shipping internationally for every order, you centralise stock at a central EU warehouse and distribute from there. Reducing lead times, cutting per-order freight costs and meeting the delivery expectations and standards of European buyers.
The Netherlands is the preferred entry point for Europe warehousing. Central location, world-class port and airport infrastructure, VAT deferment under Article 23 and no requirement for a local legal entity with fiscal representation make it the most practical and cost-efficient base for non-EU businesses entering the European market.
Why the Netherlands for Europe warehousing
The Netherlands is consistently ranked as Europe’s premier logistics gateway. And for good reason. Roughly 500 million European consumers are within reach, and the country’s infrastructure connects every major market by road, rail, air and sea. For companies based in the United States, Australia, Asia or anywhere outside the EU, the Netherlands offers a particularly strong entry point for Europe warehousing:
- Port of Rotterdam: Europe’s largest container port, handling FCL, LCL and RoRo cargo from every major global trade lane
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: one of Europe’s top air cargo hubs, with direct connections to North America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East
- Road and rail:<.strong> Germany, France, Belgium and beyond are accessible within a day’s drive
- VAT deferment (Article 23): No upfront VAT at the border (Article 23). Import VAT is reported periodically rather than paid on arrival, freeing your working capital
- No Dutch legal entity required: through fiscal representation, you can import and distribute across the EU without establishing a local entity
The Netherlands is the preferred base for hundreds of international businesses seeking a reliable EU warehouse. Seabourne gives you direct access to all of it.
What our European warehousing includes
With 15,000 m² of secure storage across Hoofddorp and Eindhoven, we manage everything from high-volume e-commerce fulfilment to specialist industrial and pharmaceutical flows. Our Europe warehousing is fully integrated with freight, customs and distribution operations. There are no gaps between arrival, storage and delivery. Just a continuous, managed flow. Our warehousing services include:
One partner for your entire European supply chain
Most Europe warehousing providers stop at storage. Seabourne doesn’t. As part of the Santova Group (with 33 offices across 13 countries and 5 continents) we connect your European warehousing directly to the freight, customs and compliance infrastructure you need to operate without friction.
Who we work with
Our Europe warehousing clients range from fast-growing e-commerce brands to established multinationals. We regularly work with businesses in:
- Technology and electronics: high-value goods requiring secure, traceable storage
- Pharma and healthcare: GDP-compliant handling and climate-controlled environments
- Industrial and manufacturing: complex inbound and outbound flows with tight SLAs
- Automotive: time-critical parts distribution across European markets
- E-commerce and retail: scalable fulfilment with full platform integration
No standard packages, no off-the-shelf solutions. We build your EU warehouse around your operation, your sector and your supply chain.