Successful Operation Management in Belgium Commercial Shipments

Commercial shipments to Belgium, the heart of Europe, is a disciplined process covering approximately 3,000 kilometers of road a truck departing from Turkey will take and more than 5 customs gates it will cross. As Han Bros Cargo, we ensure not only the physical transportation of your commercial loads but also their legal compliance in the Belgium market. Our workflow is optimized so that your export reaches its buyer quickly without getting stuck at borders.

Step-by-Step Belgium Commercial Shipping Process

The professional roadmap we follow from the beginning to the end of your shipment is as follows:

Quote and Analysis: The most economical transport mode (Partial or Full) is determined according to the type, weight (Gross/Net), and pallet dimensions of your goods.
Customs Document Preparation: Compliance of documents such as ATR certificate, E-Invoice, and Packing List with EU norms is checked by our expert customs consultants.
Loading and Cross-Docking: Loads collected in our Istanbul or Bursa warehouses are loaded onto trucks on the Belgium route with CMR (International Road Transport Waybill) assurance.
Border and Transit Crossings: Transit processes of our vehicles departing from Kapikule through Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, and Germany are tracked instantly by us.
Antwerp Arrival and Customs Clearance: Loads reaching Belgium are nationalized at Antwerp or Liege customs and dispatched to the buyer's address.

Get One Step Ahead with Professional Solutions

Thanks to the 'Quick Discharge' system we developed for our B2B customers, we deliver your goods to the address without being affected by the density at Belgium ports. Additionally, we reduce the risk of damage during shipment to zero with special stacking techniques we developed for non-food industrial products, textiles, machine spare parts, and automotive sub-industry products. With the transparent reporting we provide at every stage, you can give your customer in Belgium a precise delivery time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is customs duty paid when sending commercial goods to Belgium?

Due to the Customs Union agreement between Turkey and the EU, industrial products with an ATR certificate can enter Belgium customs without paying duty (excluding VAT).

Are customs clearance costs included in the freight price?

In our quotes, Turkey export customs service is usually inside the package price. Belgium arrival customs clearance service is added to the price according to DDP or DAP delivery forms depending on your request.

Is a proforma invoice enough for sample shipments?

Yes, we can perform fast shipping with a proforma invoice for samples without commercial value; however, Belgium customs' authority to check the content is reserved.