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| WBS office and warehouse |
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| For delivery of cargo you can go to: NOVA Cargo Centre Kruisweg 365 a 1437 CG Rozenburg (NH) - Schiphol South Map Forklifttrucks Packing material Un/loading containers Cool facilities tel nr. 020 44 66 233 |
| New customs regulations and tariffs Cuba |
 Cuba has changed its laws concerning customs and tariffs. Granma Internacional has published an article in which all changes are explained in details. The article can be found via: English version: http://www.granma.cu/ingles/cuba-i/5sept-Aduana.html Spanish version: http://www.granma.cu/espanol/cuba/3septiembre-nuevas.html |
| Packing |
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A sufficient packing is a guarantee for a safe arrival! Packing is your own responsibility. Read more. You can also buy cartons in your neighbourhood (Praxis, etc.) in order to avoid extra delivery charges. Or you can buy through internet: Victorverhuis Verhuisdozenwinkel Verhuisdozengigant |
| Seafreight: pallets, crates and containers |
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For seafreight: to secure consignments, loose cartons, suitcases, etc. will be stacked and sealed on pallets. No extra charges. Note: A single packing exceeding the palletsize of 100x120 cms, can be accepted as topload, provided it can be handled by one person. If too heavy, a separate crate or box is necessary. You can order boxes through WBS. We offer 4 standard sizes. You can also rent your own container |
| Making your own boxes |
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| You can make your own box, but be aware of international regulations for woodpacking! On these websites you can find guidelines for woodpacking according to ISPM (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures): Markering Houten Verpakkingen and ISPM-15. The box must fit in a truck and be ready to be handled by a forklift. |
| Pets |
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| WBS is selling IATA-kennels to travellers at Schiphol, see left menu under Airport Services, Kennels. For sending pets as cargo, you can book at the following specialised company: Zoo Logistics. |
| From Abroad to The Netherlands |
| You want to send goods from abroad to The Netherlands? In the following countries you can find similar services as offered by WBS: Australie Bangladesh Belgie Brazil Cambodia Canada Duitsland Engeland Frankrijk Indonesia Israel Maleisie Mauritius Nieuw Zeeland Switzerland United Arab Emirates USA Vietnam Zuid Afrika We would like to have more countries on this list. Inform us if you can recommand a reliable agent ops@baggage.nl. |
| Cheap removals |
| For cheap removals within The Netherlands, have a look on www.verhuizendoenwesamen.nl. In case you need assistance, for instance at loading of a through WBS ordered container, check www.verhuisgoedkoper.nl. For the Amsterdam region you can contact the Studentverhuisservice |
| Seal and Go |
| As a passenger you can have your excess baggage sealed for airfreight at Seal and Go. Of course you can also seal your items prior to bringing to our service desk! |
| Shipping of cars |
| For shipping of cars, you can find information at Car-go. |
| Tax Free shopping |
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| On the website of International Distributors you can order a variety of articles and send as cargo. |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| All airport information, including departures. |
| Car rental |
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| Rent your own van and bring your items to Schiphol? On this website you will find more than 700 addresses in The Netherlands. |
| Golf bags |
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| Costs involved in taking a golf bag, vary per airline. With some airlines, transport of a golf bag is free of charge. See here an overview. |
| Customs |
| If send to a destination outside the European Union, a customs procedure is required. Usually, used personal items can be imported without duty or tax. However, this may differ per country, based on commodity and value. Just check Custom sites abroad. For importation into The Netherlands, go to the website of Dutch Customs. |
| Worldwide Baggage Services |
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Worldwide Baggage Services |
| WBS Service desk Schiphol |
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| You can find the WBS cargo service desk in Departures 3, window/street side. From here passengers can book their excess baggage on a later flight. |
| Airfreight Security |
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| According to the Dutch Aviation Law, all consignments originating from private individuals are scanned on forbidden and hidden items. WBS is the only freightforwarding company in The Netherlands with its own scanning equipment. |
| HEBI Foundation |
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| At Schiphol Airport, WBS has a stock of incubator construction kits. These operate without electricity, are relatively cheap and therefore suitable for developing countries. WBS supports the HEBI Hemel Incubator Foundation. |
| Expats in The Netherlands |
| InterNations Netherlands Expat community is helping people to settle easily when moving or living in Netherlands. As a network of trust, InterNations is a place where members connect with other internationally-minded individuals sharing the same situation in Netherlands, similar interests, and needs. Connect with expats if you are looking to find information and tips about life abroad, keep in touch and exchange trustworthy and relevant information. |
| Dutch Baruntse Expedition |
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| End October 2009 a Dutch team will climb the Baruntse. At 23,510 ft. (7,168 m), Baruntse is geographically located amidst the world's Giant Mountains: Mount Everest on one side, Makalu on the other. WBS sponsored the transportation of equipment to Kathmandu. Just click on the above link to follow this expedition. |
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