The Netherlands

Welcome to our exclusive series of “Meet Our People” where we provide you with an exclusive look behind the scenes to introduce you to the dedicated individuals who drive the Customs Support team. These passionate professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our mission: empowering your global trade.

You need to be processing your imports on the new Dutch Management System (DMS 4.1), by the end of the year. Senior Customs Consultant Jens Stevens discusses the steps to prepare in this article.

The Customs Support Family keeps growing. In July 2022, we welcomed Portmade as a new member in Belgium. Portmade has been active in the customs industry since 1987 when it was still a department of CMB Transport, a Belgian shipping company. 

This Monday, 26th September, was the European Day of Languages, which celebrates linguistic diversity across the European Union. The day also promotes plurilingualism and lifelong language learning.

Today is National Customs Day in the Netherlands. What better day than to take a look at the history of Customs in the Netherlands. This year the Dutch Customs Authority celebrates its 425-year existence. 

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Jeffrey Havelaar.

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Huib van Heumen.

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do.

Customs Support Safety, part of Customs Support Group, grows further with the acquisition of DeGasdokter. This takeover strengthens our position in the market for gas measurements in the Netherlands.

It was 1984 when I was asked if I was interested in the job of trainee customs officer. Just released from military service and looking for work, I was interested.