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Logistics & Operations, Quick Notes, Retail & E-commerce, Transport & Logistics

What Does Nordic Fulfillment from Denmark Cost?

For any business expanding into the Nordics, forecasting costs is often the biggest challenge. This article provides a detailed look at the numbers you need to know for fulfillment routes, warehousing fees, and final shipping rates. If you are still in the early stages of choosing…

Logistics & Operations, Market Entry, Quick Notes, Transport & Logistics

Warehousing & Logistics for Food Products in the Nordics

Expanding a food or nutrition business into the Nordic market requires specialized logistics. This is not just about moving boxes; it’s about handling products with strict quality, batch, and expiry date requirements. Based on our research on earlier cases, you can find some prices for this…

Compliance & Operations, Logistics & Operations, Quick Notes, Transport & Logistics

Your 3PL’s Insurance Won’t Cover Your Stock in Europe

When expanding to Europe, one of the costliest mistakes a foreign company can make is assuming their 3PL partner’s insurance covers the full value of their inventory. It doesn’t. If your 3PL’s warehouse in the Netherlands or Dublin has a fire, flood, or goes bankrupt, you…

Legal Requirements, Logistics & Operations, Quick Notes, Transport & Logistics

Foreign Vehicle Agreements and Dutch Transport Licenses

Case Study: Romanian “Comodat” vs. Dutch Requirements A recent client inquiry highlighted an important consideration for transport entrepreneurs using foreign vehicle arrangements while operating a Dutch company. The Scenario Our Finding Important: A foreign “comodat” (loan for use) agreement is generally not sufficient to meet Dutch…

Compliance & Operations, Legal Requirements, Quick Notes

Legal Representation Requirements for Non-EU Food Supplement Sellers

Challenge A Canadian entrepreneur wants to sell vitamin gummies through Instagram across multiple EU countries. They plan to set up a French entity and use the One-Stop Shop (OSS) for VAT compliance while expanding to Italy and Spain. Their main concern is finding a legal representative…

Industries, Logistics & Operations, Transport & Logistics

Warehousing and fulfilment in the Netherlands

Warehousing and fulfilment is an essential part of many businesses in the…

Business Attraction Index, Logistics & Operations, Transport & Logistics

Best Logistics & Warehousing Hubs in Europe in 2025

Choosing the right location for a warehouse in Europe is an important…

Compliance & Operations, Energy & Environment, Industries, Legal Requirements, Logistics & Operations, Q & A

Operating as a Fuel Wholesaler in the Netherlands – Prices, Regulations and Licenses

Question: Our US company wants to store petroleum products in Rotterdam port…

Logistics & Operations, Market Entry, Q & A

Importing from South America to EU: Where to Establish Your Business

Question: I’m planning to start an import/export business in the EU, bringing…

Q & A, Tax, Transport & Logistics, VAT

VAT Considerations when Starting an International Transport Business

At NordicHQ, we’re committed to helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of starting…

Zendeq

Zendeq is a platform that helps businesses manage their shipping and logistics…

Compliance & Operations, Industries, Logistics & Operations, Q & A, Transport & Logistics

Netherlands Euro Haulage License

Navigating the process of obtaining a Euro haulage license in the Netherlands…