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Freight forwarder in Almere: road freight from the UK to Flevoland
If you need a freight forwarder in Almere to move goods from Britain to the youngest large city in the Netherlands, DAGO Express books a single vehicle for the entire journey. It loads at your site in the UK and travels straight to the unloading point in Almere. With no transfers between vehicles and no stop at a groupage depot, your goods are less likely to be damaged, and the delivery is easier to plan.
Collection typically takes place 60 to 120 minutes after order confirmation, or in an agreed slot if your dispatch team works to a strict timetable. Our documented punctuality in road freight is 99.5 %. The service works the same way whether you are arranging a pallet delivery of retail stock or a full load for a distribution centre on the edge of the city.
Goods we carry to Almere
Businesses in Flevoland order a wide variety of items, from e-commerce stock, furniture and textiles to building materials for the continuing expansion of the municipality. We also move machinery, electronic components, printed matter, packaging and medical devices. Return loads from Almere to England, Wales or Scotland are booked in the same way, so suppliers on the Dutch side can reach British customers without a separate arrangement for their freight transport.
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Logistics in Almere: a planned city next to Amsterdam
Almere was built from scratch on land reclaimed from the former Zuiderzee, and the first residents moved into their new homes during the 1970s. Today, around 220,000 people live here, making it the largest municipality in Flevoland. Its districts, from Almere Haven and Almere Stad to Almere Buiten and Almere Poort, were laid out with wide roads and separate business zones. As a result, commercial vehicles can reach most addresses without squeezing through narrow historic streets.
The local economy is based on trade, retail distribution, construction, business services and a growing number of online retailers that supply the wider Randstad region from this base. The largest industrial area is De Vaart in the north of Almere Buiten. Here, several hundred firms operate production halls, workshops and storage spaces, benefiting from a short link to the A6 motorway. Amsterdam lies just to the west across the IJmeer, and Schiphol, one of the major air cargo airports in Europe, is within easy reach by motorway.
In 2022, Almere hosted the Floriade horticultural expo, and new residential and commercial areas are still being added across the municipality. This steady development keeps demand high for construction materials, fit-out products, kitchens and furniture. For suppliers in the UK, one direct road transport is often more practical than splitting orders into several smaller shipments.
The route from the UK to Almere
Two main crossings work well for goods travelling from the UK to Almere. The Harwich to Hook of Holland ferry puts the vehicle ashore directly on the Dutch coast. From there, the A20 runs east to Gouda, the A12 continues to Utrecht, and the A27 heads north through the Gooi region straight to Almere. Alternatively, the lorry sails from Dover to Calais or takes Le Shuttle through the Channel Tunnel. It then drives through Flanders past Antwerp and enters the Netherlands on the A16 near Breda.
From Breda, the A27 serves as one continuous motorway via Gorinchem and Utrecht all the way to Almere, which keeps the second option simple for international haulage. The A6 links the city with Amsterdam in one direction and with Lelystad and the north-east of the country in the other. Extra drops in Flevoland or Friesland therefore fit easily into the same trip.
Customs for goods to the Netherlands
Because the Netherlands belongs to the EU, every consignment from Great Britain needs an export declaration in the UK and an import declaration on the EU side. EORI numbers are required for both parties: the shipper in the UK and the importer in the EU. At Harwich, Dover and the Channel Tunnel, GVMS attaches the declarations to the vehicle by means of a Goods Movement Reference. Please ask your customs agent to complete these formalities before the lorry arrives for loading, as DAGO Express does not prepare customs documents.
Collection and delivery in Almere and the surrounding area
We deliver to every part of the city, from the shops and offices around the centre of Almere Stad to the business parks of De Vaart, the newer commercial zones in Almere Poort and the residential areas of Almere Hout and Almere Haven. Neighbouring towns are also close by: Lelystad and Zeewolde lie further along the polder, while Huizen and Blaricum are just across the Stichtse Brug. Amsterdam, Weesp and Hilversum can easily be added as further stops on the same road freight run.
The grid of wide roads makes loading straightforward, but new-build sites and retail parks often work with fixed delivery windows. Let us know about booking slots, a missing loading dock or a construction-site delivery when you place the order, and we will choose the vehicle accordingly.
Vehicles for Almere consignments
For two Euro pallets weighing up to 450 kg, a minivan is usually enough. A standard van carries four pallets and up to 800 kg, while a curtain-sided van loads eight to ten pallets and up to 1,200 kg, offering a load space of up to 480 × 210 × 210 cm. Bigger orders move in a 7.2 LDM lorry with room for 18 pallets and up to 5,000 kg, or in a 13.6 LDM articulated lorry that holds 33 pallets and up to 24 tonnes. This way, a single pallet delivery and a complete factory load are planned with the same care.
Deliveries to more than 38 countries
A dependable partner for freight between Britain and Almere
More than 15,000 companies book their shipments with DAGO Express, and our network spans more than 50,000 vehicles across 38 countries. Should a vehicle break down on the way, a replacement vehicle is sent so the consignment keeps moving. International runs are performed by verified partners who hold a valid EU licence and, for dangerous goods, an ADR licence. Our team monitors every shipment 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.
Cover is provided by the Schunck Group at up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight. For more valuable goods, extra insurance can be added at short notice. You receive a tracking link once the order is confirmed, followed by an email when the goods are collected and when they are delivered. Businesses with regular haulage to the Netherlands can use the DAGO ShipperHub to see orders, ETAs and KPIs in real time, and export reports as PDF or Excel files.
To get a price, open the online calculator, enter both postcodes together with the dimensions and weight, and the figure appears in seconds. Booking also works in the DAGO app, or you can ask for a quote by email. From Almere, the network continues to Germany, Belgium and Denmark whenever a load has to travel further.
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Frequently asked questions about freight transport in Almere
How many pallets can freight transport in Almere carry?
Capacity depends on pallet dimensions, weight and the vehicle. Share the shipment details so we can plan a suitable truck.
Can I request a tail lift for freight transport in Almere?
Yes. Tell us if neither the pickup nor delivery site has a loading dock or forklift; we will check the availability of a suitable vehicle.
When should I choose a part load or a full truck load for Almere?
That depends on volume, weight and delivery date. A part load shares available space; a full load reserves a vehicle for your freight.
Small and urgent shipment? See courier service in Almere
How soon after booking can my goods be collected in the UK?
A vehicle usually arrives at your UK address 60 to 120 minutes after confirmation. If your warehouse works with loading slots, you can also book collection at a fixed time instead.
Which ferry is used for freight to Almere?
Depending on where the goods are collected, the vehicle crosses on the Harwich–Hook of Holland ferry or via Dover–Calais or the Channel Tunnel. Both options end with a direct drive to Almere.
Is my shipment transferred to another vehicle on the way?
No. The same vehicle takes the goods from your premises in the UK to the delivery address in Almere, with no reloading and no intermediate stop at a groupage depot.
What customs paperwork is needed for freight to the Netherlands?
You need an export declaration in the UK, an import declaration in the EU and EORI numbers for shipper and importer. Your customs agent should prepare these before collection, and GVMS links them to the vehicle at the port.
Can you deliver to construction sites in Almere?
Yes. Tell us the site address, access times and whether a forklift or loading dock is available. For sites without equipment, we can send a van with a tail lift and pallet truck.
How much can a single lorry carry to Almere?
The largest option is a 13.6 LDM articulated lorry for 33 Euro pallets and up to 24 tonnes. Smaller lorries take 14 or 18 pallets, and vans cover lighter consignments.
Do you also collect goods in Almere for delivery to the UK?
Yes, the service works in both directions. Suppliers in Almere and the rest of Flevoland can send goods to customers in England, Scotland or Wales using the same booking process and vehicle types.
What insurance cover applies to my goods?
Your consignment is insured through the Schunck Group up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight. Higher-value goods can receive additional cover, arranged at short notice before the transport.
How do I track a consignment to Almere?
After booking, you receive a tracking link, plus emails at collection and delivery. In the DAGO ShipperHub, you can follow all orders, check ETAs and download reports as PDF or Excel.
How can I request a price for freight to Almere?
Use the online price calculator: enter the postcodes, dimensions and weight, and the price is shown within seconds. You can also book through the DAGO app or ask for a quote by email.
