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Freight from Rotterdam to the Czech Republic — port, fruit, greenhouses

Freight from Rotterdam to the Czech Republic — port, fruit, greenhouses

Knapek Spedition moves freight from the port of Rotterdam to Czechia: Maasvlakte containers, fruit port, petrochemicals, Westland greenhouses. About 950 km, 1–2 days.

Distanceabout 950 km
Transit1–2 days
Conditionnon-EU goods cleared
Rotterdam: Europe’s largest port — 1–2 days to Czechia.

From Rotterdam, goods usually reach the Czech Republic in 1–2 days. We collect the container at the terminal, chilled goods from the warehouse or vegetables straight from the packing house.

Port

  • Maasvlakte — deep-water container terminals; we collect the container and return the empty to the depot.
  • Fruit port and cold stores — fruit and vegetables from overseas; carried in a reefer trailer with monitored temperature.
  • Pernis and Botlek — petrochemical industry.

Westland — greenhouses

Right next to the port lies the Westland (Naaldwijk, 's-Gravenzande) — the largest greenhouse area in the Netherlands. We carry tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and flowers chilled, loading at packing houses and the auction according to their schedules.

Customs clearance

Goods from outside the EU must be cleared through customs before leaving the port. We need the release, the container number and the PIN for pickup at the terminal. Since 1 July 2026 the Netherlands also charges a truck toll (vrachtwagenheffing); it is included in the price.

More Dutch cities: Venlo · Eindhoven · nearby Antwerp

Regular transport from Rotterdam? We agree fixed loading days, rates for a longer period and transport there and back if needed — regular transport or get in touch.

Related guides: Importing goods from the EU to the Czech Republic — step by step · Incoterms 2020: delivery terms in international transport

Frequently asked questions

How long does transport from Rotterdam to the Czech Republic take?
Transport from Rotterdam to the Czech Republic usually takes 1–2 days from loading.
How far is Rotterdam from Prague?
Rotterdam is about 950 km from Prague.
Can you collect a container at Maasvlakte?
Yes, and we return the empty to the depot.
What do you need to collect a container?
The release, the container number and the terminal PIN.
Must goods from the port of Rotterdam be cleared through customs?
Goods from outside the EU do – they must be cleared in Rotterdam before the truck collects them. EU goods travel without customs.
Do you carry fruit from Rotterdam's cold stores?
Yes, in a reefer trailer with monitored temperature.
Can you carry vegetables and flowers from the Westland?
Yes, chilled, loaded according to the packing houses' schedules.
Can you move goods from Pernis and Botlek?
Yes. From Pernis and Botlek we arrange full loads, part loads and single pallets, loaded from a dock, from the side or from above depending on the site.
What is the route from Rotterdam?
Via Venlo or Arnhem and through Germany on the A3 or A2.
How does the German Sunday ban affect shipments from Rotterdam?
We plan loadings from Rotterdam so the truck does not have to cross Germany on a Sunday.
Can you unload the container at a cross-dock?
Yes, and deliver just the pallets if that is cheaper.
Is it worth sending just a few pallets from Rotterdam?
Yes, we add them to groupage runs from the Benelux.
Can you deliver goods from Rotterdam to Slovakia too?
Yes. Goods from Rotterdam can be delivered anywhere in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and one run can be split between consignees in both countries.
Do goods from Rotterdam need customs clearance?
No. Goods from Rotterdam are in free circulation in the EU – an invoice or delivery note and a CMR consignment note are enough.
How much does transport from Rotterdam cost?
It depends on the volume and type of load; we send a quote within 30 minutes.
Can you arrange regular transport from Rotterdam, there and back?
Yes. We arrange regular transport from Rotterdam on fixed days and, if you like, there and back: the vehicle delivers your goods and loads the next consignment on the way back, such as returnable packaging or goods for your warehouse. The rate is agreed for a longer period.
Knapek Spedition Freight forwarding and road transport, Břeclav · Updated 29. 9. 2026