Here are Dutch moving companies (verhuizers), relocation services, storage facilities and packing supplies stores in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht…

	NAME / CONTACT	CITY	DESCRIPTION
	DE GRUIJTER & CO. T: 071 589 9313	Alphen aan den Rijn	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	Zouterwoude	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	Delft	Economic Verhuizen are low-cost movers that handle small and large moves in South Holland and the rest of the Netherlands. Based in The Hague - Rotterdam area (Delft).
	ALTAIR GLOBAL T: 070 324 2524	The Hague Netherlands	Altair Global offers worldwide relocation services. Netherlands offices are located in The Hague Mariahoeve. Complete expat employee services including departure help from current location and settling in assistance in destination city.
	SHURGARD SELF-STORAGE T: 0800 4100	Amsterdam Amstelveen Breda Delft Eindhoven Groningen The Hague Rotterdam Utrecht	Public storage units in all sizes available at locations across the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht.
	BOL.com	Netherlands	Moving supplies including boxes, storage bins, dollies, hand carts and packing tape dispensers. Plus all the essentials for your new home.
	GAMMA T: 088 010 8610	Amsterdam Breda Delft Eindhoven Groningen The Hague Rotterdam Utrecht	Gamma stores sell a range of moving boxes in all sizes and shapes including those for hanging clothes. You can also find handtrucks, dollies, wrapping paper, bubble wrap, moving blankets and more. Free shipping on orders over €40. Over 150 stores in the Netherlands including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht.
	KARWEI T: 088 010 8620	Amsterdam Breda Den Haag Eindhoven Haarlem Hilversum Leiderdorp Maastricht	Karwei also sells packing materials, moving boxes, dollies and carts. You can also rent flatbed moving trailers. Store locations across the Netherlands including in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht.

NOTES ON 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 typically have a maximum extended range 6-8 stories.

Moving from the Netherlands to a destination outside the European Union? Then the local Dutch moving company will complete the required customs documents and pass them to the freight forwarder with the shipment (whether that be at 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 shipment information so they can collect it 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 and Hema and online at BOL.com.

DUTCH MOVING-RELATED TERMINOLOGY

DUTCH < – > ENGLISH	DUTCH < – > ENGLISH
aankomt = arrives	steekwagen = hand trolley
aanleggen = building	verhuisadviseur = moving advisor
buitenland = abroad	verhuisdozen = moving boxes
invoerrechten = import duties abroad	verhuizer = mover
meubeltransporter = dolly	verhuisdiensten = moving services
noppenfolie = bubble wrap	verpakkingen = packaging
opslag = storage	verplaatsing = movement
opslagruimte = storage space	verzorgen = support

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CHECKLIST BEFORE LEAVING THE NETHERLANDS

CHECKLIST WHEN MOVING WITHIN HOLLAND