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Car relocation to The Netherlands (or elsewhere in Europe)

Moving your car to the Netherlands? SCL takes care of it!

We handle everything from A to Z, making the entire process hassle-free for you. In addition to shipping, we also take care of customs clearance, inspection, and registration for a Dutch license plate. This means your car will be road-ready without you having to worry about a thing.

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Moving your car to the Netherlands? Here's how we handle it!

When we say we take care of everything, we truly mean it. We pick up your car from your doorstep and deliver it road-ready in the Netherlands. Below, we explain the entire process. Moving a car from abroad has never been this easy!

  • Pickup: We collect your car from your home and transport it by road to the most logistically convenient port.
  • Shipping: Your car is placed in a container and loaded onto the ship bound for Rotterdam.
  • Unloading: Once it arrives at the port of Rotterdam, we pick up your car and unload it at our facility in Schiedam.
  • Customs Clearance: We handle customs clearance as part of your household move and arrange the exemption from BPM (vehicle tax).
  • Inspection: We ensure that your car meets all Dutch regulations and make any necessary minor adjustments.
  • Registration: We register your car with the RDW and apply for Dutch license plates immediately.
  • Tax Declaration: We also handle the BPM declaration with the Dutch Tax Authority. This is mandatory, even if you qualify for an exemption.
  • Cleaning: Your car is thoroughly cleaned inside and out, and the license plates are mounted.

After this process, your car is completely ready for the Dutch roads. The only thing you need to arrange yourself is car insurance, which you can easily do online as soon as you receive your new license plate number. We will keep you updated throughout the process.

Transport Packages

When moving your car to the Netherlands, you can choose from different transport packages. These determine how your car is loaded and how quickly it can be shipped. We offer four main options:

Economy Class 

Economy Class is the most budget-friendly transport option. Your car is shipped based on consolidation, meaning it is placed in a container with other vehicles. We wait until the container is full before it is shipped.

Business Class 

With Business Class, your car is shipped in a container with a maximum of two other vehicles. We guarantee that your car is securely positioned on the floor, making this an ideal choice for delicate vehicles or those with a lowered chassis.

Special Class

Special Class is our premium transport option. Your car is placed in its own exclusive container, allowing it to be shipped on the first available transport. If sea freight isn't fast enough, air freight is also an option.

Roll-on, Roll-off

With roll-on, roll-off (RoRo), the vehicle is driven directly onto the ship. This method is ideal for vehicles taller than 2.40 meters that do not fit in a container, such as campers, trucks, and motorhomes. Please note that RoRo shipping is not available from all ports.

Not sure which option is best for moving your car to the Netherlands? No problem. Based on our experience, we are happy to advise you and help you make the right choice.

Transport Insurance and General Average

We work with the most reliable partners worldwide, but the sea can be unpredictable, and maritime disasters occasionally make the news. You might recall the container ship that lost 400 containers in the Wadden Sea during a storm in 2019. It's important to know that in such cases, the loss or damage of your car is not automatically covered.

For this reason, we strongly recommend taking out additional transport insurance. If you choose to move your car with SCL Rotterdam, we can assist you with this as well. Through our insurance agent, you can choose from two types of transport insurance for your vehicle.

  • All-Risk Insurance: An All-Risk insurance policy covers all damage that may occur to your car during transport, from scratches and dents to total loss. This includes all possible scenarios, including fire and theft.
  • Total Loss Insurance: A Total Loss insurance policy only covers damage if a claims adjuster declares the vehicle a total loss, such as in the event of a container falling overboard. Minor transport-related damages, such as scratches and dents, are not covered under this policy.

General Average

If additional costs are incurred in an emergency to save the ship’s cargo, these costs are shared among all shippers based on the value of their cargo. In the maritime industry, this principle is known as General Average.

As an SCL Rotterdam customer, you are automatically considered a shipper. This means that in the event of General Average, you are liable for your share of the costs incurred. However, if you have transport insurance, your insurer will cover these costs.

Request a Free Quote for Moving Your Car

Curious about the costs of moving your car to the Netherlands? Request a free, no-obligation quote today to get a clear understanding of your expenses.

Prefer to receive more information first? We are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call us at +31 (0)10 427 7720 or email sales@sclrotterdam.com – we’re happy to assist you!

Specialist in Vehicle Relocation to the Netherlands

SCL Rotterdam has extensive experience in relocating all types of vehicles to the Netherlands. From various brands and types of cars to shipments from different countries, we use our expertise to provide you with the best possible service. We are only satisfied when you are. That’s why we offer tailor-made solutions and personalized service for every vehicle relocation.

Want to learn more about moving your car? Explore our knowledge base!

Steven Finsy
Head of Sales
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Transport packages

When importing a car, you can choose from various transport packages. We basically offer four options for this.

Economy Class
In the Economy Class, we ship your car on a consolidation basis. This means your car will be shipped together with other vehicles in one container. We wait until the container is full before we depart. Budget-friendly!
Features
  • Shipping with other vehicles
  • Waiting until the container is full
Cost calculation
Business Class
The ideal option for vulnerable cars or those with lowered chassis? Business Class. In this option, we transport your car with a maximum of two other vehicles in a container. We also guarantee that your car will be securely and directly placed on the floor.
Features
  • Ideal for vulnerable cars
  • Transport with a maximum of 2 other vehicles in the container
Cost calculation
Special Class
A dedicated container, exclusively for your car. That's what you get with Special Class. Your car can be shipped on the first available transport. Is sea freight not fast enough? Air freight is also an option. By far the most premium transport method.
Features
  • Air freight transport available
  • Own exclusive 20ft container
Cost calculation
Ro-Ro
Cars taller than 2.40 m that do not fit in a container are driven directly onto the ship using 'roll on, roll off'.
Features
  • For vehicles taller than 2.40 meters
  • Not available to all destinations
Cost calculation