Container trucking in Europe: from port to final destination
Does your container arrive at the port of Rotterdam or Antwerp and then need to be transported by container trucking? Van Thiel Transport provides fast, efficient, and reliable container transport to any desired final destination in the Netherlands or Europe. For a complete container trucking service, you can contact us: including customs clearance, terminal handling (THC), and the return of the empty container.
Discover how Van Thiel Transport transports your containers efficiently and quickly by road. Do you have questions or need advice? Our staff are happy to help.
Container trucking from the port of Rotterdam or Antwerp
As soon as your container arrives at the port of Rotterdam or Antwerp, we get to work for you. We maintain daily contact with shipping companies and terminals, ensuring your container is loaded onto the truck for transport on time. We then deliver your container with goods to your warehouse, distribution center, or business location. Once your container is unloaded, we ensure it is returned to the agreed-upon location on time.
Which container type is best for your goods?
We offer container trucking services for various goods. The following container types are available:
- Standard container 20 ft or 40 ft: for general dry goods
- High Cube: 20 ft or 40 ft extra-high container for bulky cargo
- Reefer (refrigerated container): for refrigerated or frozen products
Want to know which type of container is suitable for your cargo? We’re happy to advise you.
Complete container trucking service, including customs and customs clearance
At Van Thiel Transport, we go beyond simply transporting your container. What makes us unique is the comprehensive service we offer. We can also handle customs clearance for you, including all customs documentation. We also handle Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for you, so you don’t have to worry about additional administrative processing.
With Van Thiel Transport, you choose an experienced logistics partner who takes care of everything for you, is always available for questions or advice, and proactively keeps you informed.
Fast container trucking: your goods delivered within 1-2 business days
Your container will be delivered to your final destination within 1 to 2 business days on average. We operate from the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp and drive daily to destinations throughout the Netherlands, Germany, and other European countries.
Want to know the cost of container trucking? Contact us for a free quote. On business days, you’ll receive a response within an hour on average.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Container Trucking
Do you have questions about container trucking? We’ve listed the questions we frequently receive below, including those regarding rates, customs documentation, and container types. Is your question not listed? Please contact us; our staff will be happy to provide you with further information.
Container trucking, also known as road transport of sea containers, is the transport of a container by truck from a port to its final destination. This service is essential for international container transport. From ports such as Rotterdam or Antwerp, the goods are transported to destinations in Europe.
The average transit time for a container via container trucking is usually 1 to 2 business days, depending on:
- The distance to the final destination
- The availability of the container at the terminal
The cost of container trucking depends on:
- The distance from the port to the final destination
- Container type (e.g., 20 ft, 40 ft, high cube, reefer)
- Additional services such as customs clearance or THC
Request a free quote for an exact price.
Absolutely. We handle all customs clearance for your container transport. For example:
- Import documentation
- Export documents (export)
- Clearance, including contact with customs.
Absolutely. Van Thiel Transport contacts the shipping company and ensures that the THC is arranged on time. This means we can take over the container from the terminal without delay.
This guarantees a smooth logistics process.
We transport all common container types, including:
- Standard containers (20 ft and 40 ft)
- High-cube containers
- Refrigerated containers (Reefers)
Would you like to know which container type is suitable for your goods? Here’s an overview by container type:
- Standard container 20 ft or 40 ft: dry goods, boxes, pallets
- High-cube: extra-high container for bulky cargo and higher stacks
- Reefer (refrigerated container): refrigerated or frozen products
Would you like to know which container type is suitable for your cargo? We’re happy to advise you.
We proactively inform you about every step of your container trucking journey:
- We take over your container at the port
- You receive status updates during road transport
- We deliver your container to its final destination
- The empty container is returned
This way, you always know where your goods are and what to expect.
Is your question still unanswered?
Is your question not listed here? Our staff is happy to help, so please feel free to contact us.