🚨 Urgent Cross-Border Rescue: UK to Netherlands in Under 12 Hours

The Challenge: A Brexit-Era Logistics Puzzle

We received an urgent call from one of our long-standing clients with a critical issue. Their customer, based just outside Amsterdam, desperately needed a shipment to fulfill a high-priority order. The catch? Navigating post-Brexit customs complications made the whole situation seem nearly impossible.

The Stakes: Failure Was Not an Option

Time was ticking. The goods had to be collected from a production facility in Bridgwater at 6:00 AM sharp after an overnight manufacturing run. However, the main office — responsible for generating the required customs paperwork — wouldn’t open until 8:00 AM. That delay threatened the success of a same-day international delivery.

The Solution: Speed, Strategy & Smart Customs Handling

At 6:35 AM, our vehicle was loaded and en route. To avoid losing precious time, we advised the customer to email the necessary documents while the vehicle was in transit. Since this shipment required a customs stop at our warehouse anyway, it was a smart move that saved hours.

By 10:30 AM, our driver arrived at our office. Thanks to our in-house customs expertise and status as an **Authorised Consignor**, we quickly completed the final customs checks and applied for the necessary transit documents — without needing to stop at any crowded border facility.

Back on the Road – With Time to Spare

By 11:15 AM, our driver was back behind the wheel, coffee in hand, heading for the Eurotunnel — the fastest possible route into mainland Europe.

Our estimated arrival time: **8:00 PM local time** — already one hour faster than standard transit predictions.

Smooth Sailing Through the Eurotunnel

Our driver made excellent time through the Eurotunnel and encountered **no delays or checks** in Calais. We were able to issue a revised ETA of **6:00 PM** — far exceeding expectations.

Final Leg: A Close Call Around Antwerp

Despite some anticipated congestion around Antwerp, we kept our client informed every step of the way. By 4:30 PM, we issued an updated ETA of 6:15 PM — just a slight shift due to traffic conditions.

The delivery was made and unloaded by **6:30 PM local time**, with **import clearance handled seamlessly on-site**.

The Result: Another Successful Mission

Our client was absolutely thrilled — and so were we. This job exemplifies the service we’ve worked hard to maintain since 2021, ensuring **Brexit doesn’t slow down your business**.

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