Shipping to Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, has its own port on the North Sea Canal, west of the city centre. It serves Amsterdam, Haarlem, Zaandam, Almere and the north of the Netherlands.
Practical tips. Amsterdam's canal houses have narrow, steep staircases, so movers lift furniture through the windows with a hoisting beam, which is standard practice. Parking for a moving truck requires a permit from the city. Household goods are cleared under the EU relief with an inventory and BSN registration.
Many international companies have offices around Amsterdam Zuid and Schiphol, and employees often receive relocation support, including help with the 30 % tax ruling.
Many international families live in Amstelveen, close to the international schools, where houses are easier for trucks to reach. The city's low-emission zone means movers must use clean vehicles.
Shipping rates from Canada to Amsterdam
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | USD 3 / cu ft 16 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 3 / cu ft 16 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 5 / cu ft 26 days · min. USD 441.60 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 370.96; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 476.92. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Netherlands: Commodities not accepted for exports: coins/jewels/precious stones, paintings/art/ antiques, calcium-hypochloride or chloride compounds, metallic mercury or compounds, IMO 1&7, hoverboards, scrap/waste, weapons/ammunition/strategic goods (military/dual use goods), cigarettes, , products; containing animal ingredient and iron and steel (products) , and products originating from; Commodities upon request only (subject to prior approval): IMO-cargoes (see g), high value shipments (metals, or otherwise) lithium batteries and Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, magnets,electronic goods, alcoholic beverages with an alcohol percentage exceeding 15%, cigars/tobacco/vapes/e-cigar(s)ettes, veterinary and agricultural products, ammonium- nitrate, charcoal/activated carbon/carbon black.; For some destinations we may require a cargo transport insurance via our insurers.; Consignee EROI# is required; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Netherlands: Rotterdam (57 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Netherlands.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.