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Melle Transport truck carrying a Maersk sea container, with container stacks behind it
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International container haulage under CMR

Cross-border sea container haulage under CMR terms, in line with European driving and rest times. From Rotterdam across Europe.

International transport in brief

Melle Transport handles cross-border sea container haulage under CMR terms. Wherever the destination lies, we make sure your goods travel as agreed — safely, and in line with European driving and rest times.

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Carriage under CMR

All of our international haulage runs under CMR terms, the standard for cross-border road transport.

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Our own drivers and regular partners

For international trips we deploy our own drivers alongside regular, reliable partners. So you keep one point of contact across the border too.

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Combines with everything

International haulage combines with reefer and ADR, and with customs handling through our direct Portbase connection.

Melle Transport truck with a sea container on the road in the Rotterdam port area
What we offer

Everything for your international transport.

  • Carriage under CMR terms
  • In line with European driving and rest times
  • Our own drivers and regular, reliable partners
  • Can be combined with reefer and ADR
  • Customs handling through our direct Portbase connection
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.

For international trips we deploy our own drivers alongside regular, reliable partners. So you keep one point of contact across the border too, from the terminal in Rotterdam to the final destination in Europe, with the customs formalities taken care of along the way.

CMR termsEuropean driving and rest timesOwn drivers and regular partnersDirect Portbase connection

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

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FAQ

International transport: your questions answered

Under what terms do you carry goods internationally?

All of our international haulage runs under CMR terms, the standard for cross-border road transport.

Do you take driving and rest times into account?

Yes. We plan trips in line with European driving and rest times, so the shipment runs safely and by the book.

Can you arrange customs clearance as well?

Yes. Through our direct Portbase connection and our work with an independent customs agent, we take care of the documents.