Welcome to OCL
At OCL, we take pride in being the independent shipping partner, centrally located in Europe in the Port of Amsterdam. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering excellence, specializing in providing affordable and quality shipping solutions to ensure the best way of transportation of your goods.
Automotive Shipping
Whether you’re shipping a less container load (LCL) or a Full Container Load (FCL)car, OCL has you covered from start to finish. We offer a diverse range of road transport services, utilizing covered trailers, tout liners, Open Trailers, and container shipping.
Our Automotive Transport Services Include:
- Worldwide Transport: Connecting with global markets through our reliable worldwide transport solutions.
- Complete and Partial Loads (FCL, LCL): From full container loads to less container loads, we handle it all with precision and efficiency.
- (Closed) Car Transport: Trust us to transport your vehicles securely, using specialized carriers designed for the safe transport of cars.
- Vehicles Adapted to the Goods: Vehicles tailored to transport various types of goods, ensuring the safety and integrity of your shipments.
- Transport of Dangerous Goods (ADR): Benefit from our expertise in handling and transporting hazardous materials in compliance with ADR regulations.
- Transport of Special Goods: We specialize in transporting unique cargo, for any project, utilizing special security devices to ensure safe and secure delivery.
Sea Transport
Efficient Sea Transport Solutions by OCL
Explore a multitude of sea transport options for your goods, connecting every corner of the globe. Our strategic partnerships with numerous shipping companies and agents enable us to provide a well-regulated sailing schedule and dependable transit times.
Our Sea Transport Services Include:
- Container Shipments (FCL and LCL): Benefit from our comprehensive container shipping services, whether you require a full container load (FCL) or a less container load (LCL).
- Roll On / Roll Off (Ro-Ro): Seamlessly transport vehicles and other cargo with our roll-on/roll-off services.
- Door-to-Door Service: Enjoy the convenience of end-to-end solutions with our door-to-door service, ensuring a hassle-free shipping experience.
- Conventional Shipping: Choose traditional shipping methods for various cargo types, with our expertise ensuring secure and efficient transportation.
- Project Load Handling: Rely on us for handling project loads, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of oversized or specialized cargo.
- IMO Classified Goods: Transport hazardous materials with confidence, as we specialize in handling goods classified under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMO) code.
- Customs Formalities/Documents (Import and Export): Streamline your shipping process with our comprehensive customs services, managing documentation for both imports and exports.
- Global Agent Network: Leverage our extensive global agent network to ensure the smooth execution of your sea transport operations worldwide.
- Transport Insurance: Safeguard your shipments with our transport insurance options, providing peace of mind for your valuable goods.
- Packing and Seaworthy Securing of Goods: Trust our expertise in packing and securing goods for sea transport, ensuring they reach their destination intact.
Container Types Available:
- 20ft DV Containers
- 40ft DV / HC Containers
- 45ft DV / HC Containers
- Open Top Containers in
- 20ft and 40ft (HC)
- Reefer Containers
- Flat Racks Containers
Air Freight
Elevate your logistics experience with our comprehensive air freight services that go beyond mere import and export. At OCL, we prioritize delivering swift services at the most competitive prices. Trust us to manage your flight information, keeping you meticulously informed about your shipment’s status. Additionally, take advantage of our optional transportation arrangements to and from the airport for added convenience.
Our Air Transport Services Include:
- Flight Freight Worldwide: Connect your shipments to any destination across the globe with our efficient air freight services.
- Departures from Various Airports: Enjoy the flexibility of departing from airports worldwide, not limited to Schiphol, providing tailored solutions for your unique needs.
- Air Freight for Larger Shipments: Whether big or small, we handle all shipments efficiently, ensuring timely and secure deliveries.
- Chartering Aircraft: Opt for personalized service with our aircraft chartering options, perfect for unique or time-sensitive cargo requirements.
- Transport of Cars/Motorbikes by Air: Swiftly transport vehicles with our specialized air freight services, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of cars and motorcycles.
- Handling of Customs Formalities: Streamline your shipping process with our expert handling of all customs formalities, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Door-to-Door Delivery: Experience end-to-end solutions with our door-to-door delivery service, offering convenience from origin to final destination.
Automotive Transport
Expertise in Worldwide Automotive Transport:
At OCL which we handle in worldwide automotive transport, with a specialization in importing and exporting vehicles from the United States and Japan and of course the rest of the world.
Roll-on, Roll-off (Ro-Ro) Division:
Our Ro-Ro division ensures global shipping for various goods, including cars, trucks, buses, boats, and motorcycles. We provide door-to-door delivery options, and you can choose transport in cradles or shrink wrapping. Our focus is particularly on shipments from the US and Japan, utilizing ports such as New York, Baltimore,
Brunswick, Jacksonville, Houston, Yokohama, Toyohashi, and Hitachi. Other global ports are also within our capabilities.
Container Division:
The Container division offers similar services as Ro-Ro but in containers. This option allows you to transport individual items along with your vehicle. Departures from key ports in the US (Linden, Baltimore, Charleston, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Houston, San Diego, Los Angeles, Oakland) and Japan (Chiba, Hakata, Kobe, Moji, Nagoya, Osaka Shimizu, Tokyo, Tomakomai, Yokohama) are available, with the flexibility to
ship to other worldwide ports.
Procedure & Storage:
Upon the anticipated arrival of your goods, we provide an Arrival Notice a week in advance. Once your shipment has arrived, you’ll receive a Collection Note necessary for retrieval. To avoid storage costs, we offer 10 working days of free storage
from the release day. Long-term storage options are also available upon.
Customs Clearing:
We manage customs clearance on your behalf. Import duties for passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles are detailed below:
- Passenger cars younger than 30 years: 10% import duties + 21% VAT
- Commercial trucks younger than 30 years: 22% import duties + 21% VAT
- Passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles older than 30 years: 6% VAT
Dutch License Services:
For our complete package, where offer door-to-door transport is fully arranged, including license plate and a thorough vehicle inspection. We provides this service,
covering all technical and registration aspects.
For more details or inquiries about other services, feel free to contact us. Contact:
automotive@ocl.eu
Customs
When goods enter the EU customs territory from a non-EU country, they are subject to specific customs rules. The primary requirement is that these goods must receive a “customs destination,” which can be achieved by placing them under a suitable “customs procedure.”
Applicable Customs Procedures:
- Release for Free Circulation: Allow your goods to enter the EU market without restrictions by choosing the release for free circulation procedure.
- Active Distribution: Optimize the distribution of your goods within the EU through the active distribution procedure.
- Passive Distribution: Facilitate the passive distribution of your goods within the EU customs territory.
- Temporary Entry: Choose temporary entry for goods that are intended for a limited period within the EU customs territory.
- Processing under Customs Control: If your goods require processing while under customs control, this procedure may be suitable.
Feel free to consult us to determine which arrangement best suits your goods and to understand the applicable import duties and conditions.
Customs Formalities and Export Documents:
In the Netherlands, various government agencies, with customs at the forefront, play a crucial role in import and export processes. While customs has a minimal role in EU trade, it is a significant factor in dealings with third countries (non-EU countries).
For a seamless import/export experience, let us assist you in navigating the customs formalities and ensuring compliance with export documentation. Our expertise ensures a smooth process, even when dealing with non-EU countries.
If you have specific inquiries or need clarification on customs procedures, import duties, or export requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to guide you through the complexities of international trade.
At OCL, we take pride in being the independent shipping partner, centrally located in Europe in the Port of Amsterdam. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering excellence, specializing in providing affordable and quality shipping solutions to ensure the best way of transportation of your goods.
Automotive Shipping
Our Automotive Transport Services Include:
- Worldwide Transport: Connecting with global markets through our reliable worldwide transport solutions.
- Complete and Partial Loads (FCL, LCL): From full container loads to less container loads, we handle it all with precision and efficiency.
- (Closed) Car Transport: Trust us to transport your vehicles securely, using specialized carriers designed for the safe transport of cars.
- Vehicles Adapted to the Goods: Vehicles tailored to transport various types of goods, ensuring the safety and integrity of your shipments.
- Transport of Dangerous Goods (ADR): Benefit from our expertise in handling and transporting hazardous materials in compliance with ADR regulations.
- Transport of Special Goods: We specialize in transporting unique cargo, for any project, utilizing special security devices to ensure safe and secure delivery.
Sea Transport
Efficient Sea Transport Solutions by OCL
Explore a multitude of sea transport options for your goods, connecting every corner of the globe. Our strategic partnerships with numerous shipping companies and agents enable us to provide a well-regulated sailing schedule and dependable transit times.
Our Sea Transport Services Include:
- Container Shipments (FCL and LCL): Benefit from our comprehensive container shipping services, whether you require a full container load (FCL) or a less container load (LCL).
- Roll On / Roll Off (Ro-Ro): Seamlessly transport vehicles and other cargo with our roll-on/roll-off services.
- Door-to-Door Service: Enjoy the convenience of end-to-end solutions with our door-to-door service, ensuring a hassle-free shipping experience.
- Conventional Shipping: Choose traditional shipping methods for various cargo types, with our expertise ensuring secure and efficient transportation.
- Project Load Handling: Rely on us for handling project loads, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of oversized or specialized cargo.
- IMO Classified Goods: Transport hazardous materials with confidence, as we specialize in handling goods classified under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMO) code.
- Customs Formalities/Documents (Import and Export): Streamline your shipping process with our comprehensive customs services, managing documentation for both imports and exports.
- Global Agent Network: Leverage our extensive global agent network to ensure the smooth execution of your sea transport operations worldwide.
- Transport Insurance: Safeguard your shipments with our transport insurance options, providing peace of mind for your valuable goods.
- Packing and Seaworthy Securing of Goods: Trust our expertise in packing and securing goods for sea transport, ensuring they reach their destination intact.
Container Types Available:
- 20ft DV Containers
- 40ft DV / HC Containers
- 45ft DV / HC Containers
- Open Top Containers in
- 20ft and 40ft (HC)
- Reefer Containers
- Flat Racks Containers
Air Freight
Our Air Transport Services Include:
- Flight Freight Worldwide: Connect your shipments to any destination across the globe with our efficient air freight services.
- Departures from Various Airports: Enjoy the flexibility of departing from airports worldwide, not limited to Schiphol, providing tailored solutions for your unique needs.
- Air Freight for Larger Shipments: Whether big or small, we handle all shipments efficiently, ensuring timely and secure deliveries.
- Chartering Aircraft: Opt for personalized service with our aircraft chartering options, perfect for unique or time-sensitive cargo requirements.
- Transport of Cars/Motorbikes by Air: Swiftly transport vehicles with our specialized air freight services, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of cars and motorcycles.
- Handling of Customs Formalities: Streamline your shipping process with our expert handling of all customs formalities, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Door-to-Door Delivery: Experience end-to-end solutions with our door-to-door delivery service, offering convenience from origin to final destination.
Automotive Transport
At OCL which we handle in worldwide automotive transport, with a specialization in importing and exporting vehicles from the United States and Japan and of course the rest of the world.
Roll-on, Roll-off (Ro-Ro) Division:
Our Ro-Ro division ensures global shipping for various goods, including cars, trucks, buses, boats, and motorcycles. We provide door-to-door delivery options, and you can choose transport in cradles or shrink wrapping. Our focus is particularly on shipments from the US and Japan, utilizing ports such as New York, Baltimore, Brunswick, Jacksonville, Houston, Yokohama, Toyohashi, and Hitachi. Other global ports are also within our capabilities.
Container Division:
The Container division offers similar services as Ro-Ro but in containers. This option allows you to transport individual items along with your vehicle. Departures from key ports in the US (Linden, Baltimore, Charleston, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Houston, San Diego, Los Angeles, Oakland) and Japan (Chiba, Hakata, Kobe, Moji, Nagoya, Osaka Shimizu, Tokyo, Tomakomai, Yokohama) are available, with the flexibility to ship to other worldwide ports.
Procedure & Storage:
Upon the anticipated arrival of your goods, we provide an Arrival Notice a week in advance. Once your shipment has arrived, you’ll receive a Collection Note necessary for retrieval. To avoid storage costs, we offer 10 working days of free storage from the release day. Long-term storage options are also available upon inquiry.
Customs Clearing:
We manage customs clearance on your behalf. Import duties for passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles are detailed below:
- Passenger cars younger than 30 years: 10% import duties + 21% VAT
- Commercial trucks younger than 30 years: 22% import duties + 21% VAT
- Passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles older than 30 years: 6% VAT
Dutch License Services:
For our complete package, where offer door-to-door transport is fully arranged, including license plate and a thorough vehicle inspection. We provides this service, covering all technical and registration aspects.
For more details or inquiries about other services, feel free to contact us. Contact:
automotive@ocl.eu
Customs
Applicable Customs Procedures:
- Release for Free Circulation: Allow your goods to enter the EU market without restrictions by choosing the release for free circulation procedure.
- Active Distribution: Optimize the distribution of your goods within the EU through the active distribution procedure.
- Passive Distribution: Facilitate the passive distribution of your goods within the EU customs territory.
- Temporary Entry: Choose temporary entry for goods that are intended for a limited period within the EU customs territory.
- Processing under Customs Control: If your goods require processing while under customs control, this procedure may be suitable.
Feel free to consult us to determine which arrangement best suits your goods and to understand the applicable import duties and conditions.
Customs Formalities and Export Documents:
In the Netherlands, various government agencies, with customs at the forefront, play a crucial role in import and export processes. While customs has a minimal role in EU trade, it is a significant factor in dealings with third countries (non-EU countries). For a seamless import/export experience, let us assist you in navigating the customs formalities and ensuring compliance with export documentation. Our expertise ensures a smooth process, even when dealing with non-EU countries. If you have specific inquiries or need clarification on customs procedures, import duties, or export requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to guide you through the complexities of international trade.
