Our EU warehouse

Rotterdam: your gateway to Europe.

Our 240,000 sq ft bonded warehouse at the Port of Rotterdam gives UK and international brands a certified home for their EU stock.

Get a quote →Selling into the EU
240,000 sq ftBondedPort of RotterdamCertified
The Scale 3PL Rotterdam warehouse seen from the mezzanine
Certified to the highest standardsISO 9001, FSSC 22000, AEO and more
240,000sq ft in Rotterdam
24 hrsgoods-in processing
99.98%picking accuracy
6certifications and approvals

What’s on site

Certified to the highest standards.

Our Rotterdam fulfilment centre holds the certifications serious brands need.

ISO 9001:2015

A certified quality management system.

FSSC 22000

Globally recognised food safety certification.

AEO

Authorised Economic Operator status for faster, trusted EU customs clearance.

Skal Bio Controle

Certified to store and handle organic products.

NVWA registered

Registered with the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.

Class 9 approved

Approved for Class 9 dangerous goods, including lithium batteries.

How it works

From the port to your customer.

1

Straight from the port

Containers come directly from the Port of Rotterdam into our warehouse.

2

Booked in within 24 hours

Deliveries processed within 24 hours of arrival.

3

Stored in bond or free circulation

Pay duty and VAT when goods are released, if you need to.

4

Shipped across Europe

FedEx, Spring, GLS and pallet networks for fast EU delivery.

Good to know: alcohol isn’t handled at our Rotterdam site. Clients selling from Rotterdam need a Dutch VAT number, and we can arrange fiscal representation to help.

Inside our warehouse

Real people, real care.

Inside the Scale 3PL EU warehouse in Rotterdam240,000 sq ft at the Port of Rotterdam
Inside the Scale 3PL EU warehouse in RotterdamRacking ready for your EU stock
Packing orders at the Scale 3PL Rotterdam warehouseRoom to grow

Why Scale 3PL

Why Rotterdam?

At the port

On-site at the Port of Rotterdam, one of Europe’s busiest, and close to the airport.

Bonded

Store goods before import duty and VAT are paid.

EU couriers

FedEx, Spring, GLS and pallet networks for fast delivery across Europe.

What every brand gets

Standard with every account.

Every pack on camera

Each packing desk is filmed, so footage of any order is available on request.

Your own account manager

A named person who knows your brand. No ticket queues.

Live stock and orders

Your client portal, powered by Mintsoft, connected to your sales channels.

UK and EU fulfilment

Ship from Thame, Rotterdam or both.

Questions

Good to know.

What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30.
Do I need a Dutch VAT number?
Yes. Clients selling from our Rotterdam warehouse need a Dutch VAT number. We can arrange Limited Fiscal Representation (LFR) to help.
What is bonded storage?
Goods stored in a bonded warehouse don't have import duty or VAT paid until they are released, which can help your cash flow.
Can you store alcohol in Rotterdam?
No. Alcohol is stored and shipped from our UK warehouse in Thame.

Ready for your EU warehouse?

Tell us what you sell and how many orders you ship, and we’ll send a quote within one business day.

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Is Scale 3PL right for you?

Built for brands ready to scale

We work best with growing D2C and B2B brands shipping 300+ orders a month. Selling into Europe? Our Rotterdam hub gets you there without the Brexit headaches.

  • Fashion & footwear
  • Beauty & skincare
  • Supplements
  • Food & drink
  • Gifting
  • Pet products
  • UK & EU fulfilment

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Standard pricing under 299 orders/month
Everything you need to get started, no hidden fees
Monthly licence fee£399.00
Admin charge per order£1.50
Picking per unit£0.45
Shipping from£5.50
Goods in per ASN£30.00
Storage pallet / week£8.50
Storage shelf / week£3.50
Storage bin / week£1.50
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