An AEO certified warehouse inside the EU
Our Rotterdam warehouse holds Authorised Economic Operator status, the EU customs mark of a trusted, compliant operator. For you, that means smoother imports and fewer surprises at the border.
A trusted trader in the eyes of customs
AEO status is only granted after customs has assessed how a business works. It’s reviewed, and has to be kept up.
Compliance record
A clean history with customs and tax rules, with no serious breaches.
Records and controls
Accurate stock and customs records, with every movement accounted for.
Security and reliability
Sound finances, and safe, secure handling of goods across the supply chain.
Why AEO matters to your brand
When your stock crosses a border, who handles it matters. AEO status means customs already trusts the warehouse your goods arrive at.
Fewer checks
Customs carries out fewer physical and document checks on trusted operators.
Priority treatment
If goods are selected for inspection, AEOs are dealt with first.
Faster clearance
Smoother, more predictable imports, so stock reaches the shelf and goes on sale sooner.
A secure supply chain
Your goods are handled to standards customs has audited, from the port to the despatch desk.
Recognised beyond the EU
AEO is an international standard, built on the World Customs Organization framework.
Customs expertise in-house
The same team that handles your fulfilment knows EU customs inside out.
Compliance you can count on
- Bonded and AEO. Store non-EU goods with duty suspended, at a warehouse customs already trusts.
- Certified throughout. ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, Skal Bio Controle and NVWA registered as well.
- At the port. On site at Maasvlakte, Port of Rotterdam, one of Europe’s busiest ports.
- UK and EU. Serve both markets from Thame and Rotterdam.
What every brand gets
Whatever you sell, these come as standard.
Good to know
What is AEO?
AEO stands for Authorised Economic Operator. It is an internationally recognised status, granted by customs, for businesses that have shown they are reliable, compliant and secure in how they handle goods moving across borders.
What does AEO mean for my goods?
Customs treats an AEO as a trusted operator. That usually means fewer physical and document checks, priority treatment if goods are selected for a check, and smoother, more predictable clearance.
Does AEO mean my goods will never be checked?
No. Customs can still check any shipment. AEO status reduces the likelihood of checks and gives priority when they happen.
Do I need to be AEO certified myself?
No. You benefit from working with a certified warehouse. Your own registrations, such as an EU EORI number and a Dutch VAT number, are still needed.
Is AEO the same as a bonded warehouse?
No, they are different. A bonded warehouse lets goods be stored with duty suspended. AEO is a trusted trader status. Our Rotterdam warehouse is both.
Which of your warehouses is AEO certified?
Our Rotterdam warehouse at the Port of Rotterdam holds AEO status. Our UK warehouse in Thame does not.
General guidance, not customs, tax or legal advice. Rules depend on your products, their origin and where you sell. Correct as of October 2026.
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