Are you an importer? Exporter? Based in the EU? In the UK? You always need to make sure that you have an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number. You also have to submit customs documents before arriving at the port. Find out what else you need to do with our tailored checklists for EU and UK-based customers.

Checklist for Dutch routes

Service charges

MGO BAF charges per lane metre

The MGO BAF compensates for fluctuations in the price of a ship's fuel.

January 2026	February 2026
€3.85	€3.49
£3.38	£3.04

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ETS

The Emissions Trading System (ETS) aims to create a financial incentive for shipping companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

ETS surcharges

Freight surcharges

Additional charges may apply on this route. You can also check the terminal tariffs for these locations:

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Types of cargo

Trailers
Reefer trailers
Hazardous goods
Self-drives
Mobile machines
Automotive cargo

Hazardous goods

Flammable gases 2

Flammable liquids 3

Flammable solids 4

Oxidizing substances 5.1

Toxic substances 6.1

Corrosive substances 8

Miscellaneous dangerous substances 9

Abnormal loads

Acceptance of abnormal loads is assessed on a case by case basis due to axle weight/number of axles.

Guidelines for used machinery

Special guidelines apply for transportation of used machinery. Check the document below for further information.

Machine shipment guidelines

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Amsterdam - Newcastle freight shipping