Here are Dutch moving companies (verhuizers), relocation services, storage facilities and packing supplies stores in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht…
NAME / CONTACT | DESCRIPTION |
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INTERNATIONAL MOVERS | International Movers works with numerous movers and shipping companies here in the Netherlands that provide international services. Fill in the online form with destination and volume details and they will get back to you with quotes from 5 different companies. Try it out! |
DE GRUIJTER & CO. T: 071 589 9313 | These 'Royal Dutch Movers' have been in business for more than 125 years and are relocation specialists for moves within the Netherlands, throughout Europe or to destinations overseas. |
KHZ Movers T: 017 244 9977 | KHZ is a Dutch moving company with over 40 years of experience with both domestic moves in the Netherlands and international removals. Get a free quote (within 24 hours). Corporate relocations also. |
ECONOMIC VERHUIZEN T: 06-30880491 | Economic Verhuizen is a low-cost moving company in Delft that handles small and large moves in South Holland and the rest of the Netherlands. |
SHURGARD SELF-STORAGE T: 0800 4100 | Public storage units in all sizes available at locations across the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. |
AMAZON | Amazon Netherlands sells lots of moving necessities including boxes, packing tape and dispensers, bubble wrap, pallet wrapping foil, labels and dollies. Many products delivered directly from their warehouse. |
bol. | Moving supplies including boxes, storage bins, dollies, hand carts and packing tape dispensers. Plus all the essentials for your new home. |
PRAXIS T: 085 002 8020 | Praxis, one of the largest Dutch DIY store chains, sells an assortment of moving boxes including ones specifically to hold breakable tableware. Other items include rolls of padded wrapping, tape, dolleys and handcarts. Store locations across the Netherlands including in Amsterdam, Breda, Eindhoven, Haarlem, The Hague, Maastricht, Rotterdam and Utrecht. |
VIKING DIRECT T: 077 323 8900 | Viking Direct Netherlands sells multi-pack moving boxes, storage cartons and shipping materials in various dimensions. |
MOVING TO/FROM OR WITHIN HOLLAND
Expats planning a move to Holland should be aware that Dutch living spaces are typically small, especially when it comes to older apartments and homes. Take this into consideration before having large pieces of furniture shipped.
Local movers frequently use mechanical lifts to transport items from street level to higher floor apartments as this tends to be a more efficient way to work especially in buildings with narrow staircases or small elevators. When the lift reaches the top, the items are taken into the apartment through a window.
A mechanical lift can sometimes be hired from a mover even if you are not using that company’s full moving services. The company provides the lift and operator and rentals are generally available in full and half day increments. Mechanical lifts have a maximum range of approximately 6-8 floors.
Moving from the Netherlands to a destination overseas? Then the local Dutch moving company will complete the required customs documents and pass them to the freight forwarder with the shipment. This could be a seaport, airport or other departure point.
Dutch moving companies that handle overseas removals generally coordinate with an international partner firm located in the destination country. The partner company is provided with all the relevant tracking information so they can collect the shipment when it arrives and deliver it to your new residence.
It is important to verify that the moving company is insured for shipments and that your goods will be fully covered in the event of loss or damage.
Moving boxes and packing supplies can be found at Dutch DIY and general merchandise chain stores such as Gamma, Karwei, Praxis, Hema and bol.com.
DUTCH MOVING-RELATED TERMINOLOGY
- aankomst = arrives
- aanleggen = building
- buitenland = abroad
- invoerrechten = import duties abroad
- meubeltransporter = dolly
- noppenfolie = bubble wrap
- opslag = storage
- opslagruimte = storage space
- steekwagen = hand trolley
- verhuisadviseur = moving advisor
- verhuisdozen = moving boxes
- verhuizer = mover
- verhuisdiensten = moving services
- verpakkingen = packaging
- verplaatsing = movement
- verzorgen = support
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