Skip to content
A sea container being handled at the terminal, with a Melle Transport truck
Service

Customs formalities with a direct Portbase connection

Import and export customs handled with an independent customs agent and a direct Portbase connection. Virtually every declaration processed digitally.

Customs & Portbase in brief

For your import and export customs, Melle Transport works closely with an independent customs agent. Virtually every declaration is processed digitally, and because we are connected directly to Portbase, your customs documents land in Portbase straight away.

01

Direct Portbase connection

Because we are connected directly to Portbase, your customs documents land in the system straight away, which speeds up clearance.

02

Virtually all digital

Virtually every declaration can be processed digitally, together with an independent customs agent, for both import and export.

03

One point of contact

We combine the customs formalities with the road transport of your container, so clearance and delivery run smoothly from terminal to door.

Melle Transport truck with a 45ft sea container at the Maasvlakte terminals
What we offer

Everything for your customs formalities via Portbase.

  • Direct connection to Portbase, documents in the system immediately
  • Virtually every declaration processed digitally
  • Working with an independent customs agent
  • Customs for both import and export
  • Combined seamlessly with our sea container transport
Certified

Quality, in black and white.

ISO 9001 certified, System Certification by SGS

ISO 9001 certified Quality management, certified by SGS.

GDP Compliant mark, Pharmatech consultancy & training

GDP Compliant Pharmaceutical transport under Good Distribution Practice.

Why Melle

One party, the entire journey.

Thanks to the direct Portbase connection, your container moves from terminal to delivery without loose links in the chain. We combine the customs formalities with the road transport, so you keep one point of contact for documents and haulage alike.

Direct Portbase connectionDigital declarationsIndependent customs agentImport and export

Advice, no obligation.

Send us your transport details or give us a call, and we will advise you on equipment and route.

Request a quote or call 010 261 70 09

Related services

Melle Transport Euro 6 truck carrying a 45ft sea container at the Maasvlakte terminals

Sea container transport

Every size by road, 20ft to 45ft, Open Top, Flatrack and reefer.

View service
Melle Transport truck carrying a Maersk sea container, with container stacks behind it

International transport

Cross-border container haulage under CMR terms.

View service
The Melle Transport warehouse with several loading docks and trucks at the doors

Warehousing

Handling, storage and palletising on our own secured yard.

View service
FAQ

Customs & Portbase: your questions answered

What is the direct Portbase connection?

Because we are connected directly to Portbase, your customs documents land in Portbase straight away, which speeds up clearance.

Do you handle both import and export?

Yes. For all your import and export customs we work with an independent customs agent.

Are declarations processed digitally?

Yes. Virtually every declaration can be processed digitally.

Can customs handling be combined with the transport?

Yes. We combine the customs formalities with the road transport of your container, so you keep one point of contact.