{"id":4453,"date":"2026-04-30T11:13:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seabournelogistics.com\/nl-en\/services\/europe-warehousing-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:12:13","slug":"warehousing-3pl-europe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seabournelogistics.com\/nl-en\/services\/warehousing-3pl-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"3PL Europe services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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3PL Europe <\/span>services\n
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The Netherlands is Europe’s most connected logistics hub. With direct access to the Port of Rotterdam, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and every major European market on the continent, it is the preferred base for 3PL Europe operations. And Seabourne Logistics operates from the heart of it.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\u2713 Full-service 3PL from strategic locations<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713 Scalable warehousing, fulfillment and distribution<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713 One partner for freight, customs and last-mile delivery<\/span><\/p>\n

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3PL Europe services built for your operation<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Finding the right 3PL in Europe is one of the most important decisions a business outside the EU will make. The partner you choose determines how quickly you can reach European customers, how smoothly goods clear customs, and whether your supply chain holds up under pressure. For B2B businesses managing complex inbound flows, multi-market distribution and precise SLAs, the stakes are particularly high. Seabourne Logistics operates 3PL Europe services from two of the Netherlands’ most strategic locations: Hoofddorp, adjacent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and Eindhoven, at the heart of Europe’s high-tech and industrial corridor.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Your supply chain, fully connected<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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As part of the Santova Group, we operate across 13 countries and 5 continents, giving you access to a truly pan-European network wherever your supply chain takes you. From our Dutch hubs, we manage the complete flow of your goods: from inbound freight and storage to order fulfilment and onward distribution across Europe and beyond. One partner, fully integrated, built around your operation.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What is 3PL and how does it work?<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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3PL stands for third-party logistics. A 3PL Europe provider manages <\/span>warehousing<\/span><\/a>, inventory, <\/span>fulfilment<\/span><\/a> and distribution on your behalf, from a base within the European Union. Rather than managing your own European logistics infrastructure, you outsource the entire operation to a specialist partner. Your goods arrive at the 3PL facility in bulk, are stored and managed in real time, and are picked, packed and shipped to your customers across Europe as orders come in.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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For businesses based in the US, Asia, Australia or anywhere outside the EU, a 3PL in Europe solves three core problems at once. It reduces per-order shipping costs significantly, eliminates the complexity of importing order by order, and positions your business to compete with local European companies on <\/span>delivery speed, reliability and customer experience<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Modern European 3PL goes well beyond storage and shipping. The top 3PL companies in Europe offer fully integrated services that connect warehousing directly to freight forwarding, customs clearance, fiscal representation, ERP integrations and end-to-end supply chain visibility. The more of your supply chain a single partner can cover, the fewer handover points and the less room for error.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Why the Netherlands leads for 3PL in Europe<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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No other EU country has built its economy around logistics the way the Netherlands has. With over 1,000 American and Asian companies having chosen the Netherlands as their European 3PL base, it is a proven ecosystem built specifically for international businesses entering the European market.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Netherlands has the highest concentration of 3PL providers in Europe. That density drives competition, specialisation and innovation across the sector, meaning businesses that choose a Dutch 3PL partner benefit from a mature, highly developed logistics infrastructure that goes well beyond port and airport access. Dutch 3PL providers are known for their multilingual teams, pragmatic approach and direct communication. Qualities that matter significantly when coordinating cross-border supply chains from outside the EU.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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From a regulatory standpoint, the Netherlands offers advantages no other EU country can replicate at the same scale. Customs procedures are among the most efficient in the world, operating 24\/7 at the Port of Rotterdam. The Dutch VAT deferment system under Article 23 allows non-EU businesses to defer import VAT to their periodic return rather than paying upfront at the border, a significant cash flow advantage that Belgium is the only other EU country to offer. Through fiscal representation, non-EU businesses can import and distribute across the entire EU without establishing a local legal entity.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Thousands of international businesses distribute across Europe from the Netherlands. Seabourne Logistics makes it work for yours.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our 3PL locations in the Netherlands<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Our 3PL Europe services are carried out from Hoofddorp, adjacent to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and Eindhoven, at the centre of Europe’s high-tech and industrial corridor. Both facilities offer direct access to our in-house customs, freight and fiscal representation services. For sea freight, our Rotterdam office sits directly at the Port of Rotterdam, coordinating inbound arrivals and connecting them to onward 3PL operations without handover complexity. Between the three locations, we cover every major entry point into the European market.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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What our 3PL Europe services include<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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A 3PL Europe partner should do more than store your goods. Seabourne manages the full order cycle. From inbound receipt and inventory control to pick, pack, ship and return; fully connected to our freight, customs and distribution operations. With 15,000 m\u00b2 of secure storage across Hoofddorp and Eindhoven, we handle everything from high-volume <\/span>e-commerce flows<\/span><\/a> to complex industrial and <\/span>pharmaceutical supply chains<\/span><\/a>. Our 3PL services are built around B2B supply chains, covering complex inbound flows, precise SLAs and multi-market distribution. Full B2C fulfilment capability is available for businesses that need both.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\u2713 Goods receipt with quality and quantity checks on every inbound delivery<\/span>
\u2713 Real-time inventory management via Manhattan WMS, configurable to your operation<\/span>
\u2713 Pick, pack and ship with barcode scanning, batch picking and FIFO\/FEFO stock control<\/span>
\u2713 Value-added services including kitting, labelling and repackaging
\u2713 Multicarrier distribution across Europe and 200+ international destinations

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\u2713 Secure storage for temperature-sensitive and high-value goods<\/span>
\u2713 AEO-certified operations with 24\/7 security and access control<\/span>
\u2713 Power BI reporting for clear, actionable insight into stock and order performance<\/span>
\u2713 Returns management including restocking, inspection and disposal<\/span><\/p>\n

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A fully integrated European supply chain<\/h2>\nOutsourcing to a 3PL in Europe should simplify your operation, not just shift one part of it. Seabourne connects warehousing<\/a>, freight, customs and fiscal representation under a single contract. As part of the Santova Group, with 33 offices across 13 countries and 5 continents, we have the reach and expertise to support your European supply chain at every level. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Freight<\/h3>\n

Road (FTL\/LTL), air, sea (FCL\/LCL from Rotterdam) and rail, all managed in-house and fully coordinated with your warehousing. <\/p><\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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B2B and B2C delivery across the Netherlands and Europe. Same-day and next-day within the Netherlands, with international express to 200+ destinations.<\/p><\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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AEO-certified customs clearance by air, sea, road and rail, including bonded warehousing, T1 documents and import and export declarations.<\/p><\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Import into the EU without a Dutch legal entity. We manage Article 23 VAT deferment, customs compliance and all required reporting on your behalf.\u00a0<\/p><\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Our 3PL Europe clients include businesses at every stage of European growth, from companies entering the EU market for the first time to established multinationals scaling existing operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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