Sending a Parcel to the Netherlands from Italy

Sending a parcel to the Netherlands is quick and convenient with SpedizioneComoda. We offer door-to-door collection, competitive rates with the best international couriers and delivery in 2-4 working days throughout the Netherlands, from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, from Utrecht to Maastricht. No subscription required: calculate your quote in seconds.

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📦 Shipping a parcel to the Netherlands: costs and time with SpedizioneComoda

With ShippingComfortable you can sending a parcel to the Netherlands (Holland) from Italy easily, quickly and conveniently. By entering weight, size and destination in the online calculator, you can compare in seconds shipping costs and times to the Netherlands and choose the most suitable service from standard and express options.

That you must:

  • sending a parcel to family or friends in the Netherlands
  • send urgent documents
  • organise corporate shipments or pallets

always find the best solution based on price and delivery time.

After ordering you receive labelling and tracking, to monitor the shipment from Italy to the Netherlands until final delivery.

Sending a parcel to the Netherlands
Service and tracking

The service is online 24/7 for quotes and orders. Our team supports you at every stage: from collection to shipment management and complete tracking.

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Real-time monitoring

After purchase you receive the waybill with tracking number, to follow the shipment to the Netherlands in real time, with constant updates until delivery.

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Home collection

For most services (with couriers such as DHL, UPS, FedEx and TNT) the home collection is included. If a service does not provide this, it is always clearly indicated in the quotation before purchase.

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To get the best price when you send a parcel to Holland, always enter precise measurements (L × W × H): the cost may also depend on the volumetric weight, not just the actual weight.

Rates for Sending a Parcel to the Netherlands

Below are the approximate rates for shipping parcels, documents and pallets from Italy to the Netherlands. Prices vary depending on weight, size and the service chosen. Use the online calculator for an exact and up-to-date quote.

Prices for shipping parcels in Holland

Package weight:

Approximate price:

0 - 5 kg

from 17 €

5 - 10 kg

from 18 €

10 - 30 kg

from 25 €

30 - 40 kg

from 40 €

Prices for shipping pallets in Holland

Pallet weight:

Approximate price:

0 - 50 kg

from 76 €

50 - 100 kg

from 85 €

100 - 200 kg

from 138 €

200 - 300 kg

from 239 €

300 - 500 kg

from 336 €

500 - 1000 kg

upon request

Prices for sending documents in Holland

Document weight:

Approximate price (express):

0 - 0.5 kg

from 9.46 €

0.5 - 1 kg

from 9.46€

1 - 1.5 kg

from 10.35 €

1.5 - 2 kg

from 11.24 €

* Indicative prices. Always check the updated price in the online price calculator.

The advice of SpedizioneComodaAfter completing your order, you will receive the waybill by email in PDF format. Print it out, stick it on the outside of the parcel in a clearly visible manner and have it ready for the courier at the time of collection. Without a printed label, collection cannot take place.

🚚 Courier options 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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Sending a parcel to the Netherlands
Sending a parcel to the Netherlands
Sending a parcel to the Netherlands

Shipping a parcel to the Netherlands with UPS - Popular solution for shipments from Italy to the Netherlands, with standard and express services and detailed tracking. Ideal for reliable deliveries to both large cities and less central locations.

Send document to the Netherlands with DHL - Good choice for urgent shipments, thanks to air express services. Especially suitable for fast deliveries to Amsterdam and major Dutch cities.

Shipping to the Netherlands with FedEx - Suitable for business, document and professional mailings, with several options available in the quote. It can be cost-effective for companies looking for precision and certain timing.

Shipping Pallets to the Netherlands with TNT - Solution for road shipments and bulkier goods, useful to find a good balance between price and time, especially for less urgent items.

⏱️ Delivery times for shipping to the Netherlands

ShipmentsShipments from Italy to Holland (Netherlands) are generally quick, thanks to the excellent logistical connections between the two countries. Delivery times may vary depending on the service chosen (standard or express), the courier and the destination area.

In detail:

  • with TNT (FedEx network) road shipments are an economical solution, with approximate lead times of 2-4 working days accurate and complete.
  • with DHL Road Economy delivery takes place on average in 2-5 working days
  • with DHL Express by Air the parcel can arrive in 1-2 working days
  • with UPS Standard times are generally 3-4 working days
  • with UPS Express Saver delivery can also take place in 1-2 working days
  • with FedEx express services are available with fast delivery, often in 1-2 working days depending on destination

When quoting on SpedizioneComoda.com you are always shown updated times for each available service, so you can easily choose between speed and convenience.

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If you have to meet a precise deadline, choose an express service. For less urgent shipments, standard road solutions offer a good balance between cost and time.

The Netherlands benefits from one of the most efficient logistics infrastructures in Europe thanks to the Port of Rotterdam - the largest on the continent - and the Schiphol airport hub.

This results in some of the most competitive delivery times in Western Europe for shipments from Italy.

Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague are generally reached in 2-3 working days. Northern provinces such as Friesland and Groningen, or the rural areas of Drenthe and Zeeland, may require an additional working day. In peak periods (Christmas, Black Friday, Easter) we recommend shipping 3-4 days in advance.

Holland or the Netherlands? An Important Shipping Distinction

“Holland” is the name by which Italians commonly refer to the whole country, but geographically and officially it is correct to speak of the Netherlands (Nederland). “Holland” actually refers to only two of the country's twelve provinces: Noord-Holland (with Amsterdam) and Zuid-Holland (with Rotterdam and The Hague).

For practical shipping purposes, the distinction makes no difference: when you select “Holland” or “Netherlands” in our calculator, the service covers the whole country, including the provinces of Utrecht, North Brabant, Limburg, Groningen, Friesland, Zeeland and others.

Distinction ShippingComfortable: Beware, however, of the Dutch Caribbean: the islands of Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Maarten, Saba and Sint Eustatius are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands but NOT are members of the European Union and are not included in the destination “Holland/Netherlands”.

To ship to these islands, it is necessary to select the individual island as a separate destination - rates, times and customs procedures are completely different.

⚠️ Public holidays in the Netherlands - possible delivery delays

Around the following holidays in the Netherlands (Holland), shipments from Italy may be delayed. It is advisable to consider 1-2 additional working days compared to standard times.

📅 Major holidays in the Netherlands
  • 1 JANUARY - New Year (Nieuwjaarsdag)
  • HOLY FRIDAY (variable date) – (Goede Vrijdag) - not always an official holiday, but many companies close
  • EASTER (variable date) - Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag)
  • EASTER MONDAY (variable date) – (Tweede Paasdag)
  • 27 APRIL - King's Day (Koningsdag) - almost total closure
  • 5 MAY - Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) - national holiday every 5 years (years divisible by 5)
  • ASCENSION (variable date) – (Hemelvaartsdag, about 40 days after Easter)
  • PENTECOST MONDAY (variable date) – (Tweede Pinksterdag)
  • 25 DECEMBER - Christmas (Eerste Kerstdag)
  • 26 DECEMBER - Santo Stefano (Tweede Kerstdag)

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The most critical periods for shipping to the Netherlands are EASTER, the Koningsdag (27 APRIL) and the period CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR. In these weeks it is advisable to send with at least 3-4 DAYS in advance to avoid delays, especially in big cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague.

Shipping to Holland in All Provinces

ShippingComoda delivers parcels, documents and pallets to all 12 provinces in the Netherlands. Below are the main areas served with the most important cities.

North Holland (Noord-Holland) - faster times

Amsterdam (capital)
Haarlem
Alkmaar
Zaanstad
Haarlemmermeer

South Holland (Zuid-Holland)

Rotterdam (main logistics hub)
The Hague / Den Haag (seat of government)
Leiden
Dordrecht
Zoetermeer

Utrecht

Utrecht
Amersfoort
Nieuwegein
Veenendaal

North Brabant (Noord-Brabant)

Eindhoven
Breda
Tilburg
‘s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)

Gelderland

Nijmegen
Arnhem
Apeldoorn
Ede

Limburg

Maastricht
Venlo
Heerlen
Sittard-Geleen

Northern provinces (time +1 working day)

Groningen (Groningen): Groningen, Stadskanaal
Friesland: Leeuwarden, Heerenveen
Drenthe: Assen, Emmen
Overijssel: Zwolle, Enschede, Deventer
Flevoland: Almere, Lelystad

Zeeland - most remote province

Middelburg
Vlissingen
Goes

Note: The provinces of Zeeland, Friesland and Groningen can take up to 4 working days. For very remote rural areas, please consider adding 1 day to the estimated delivery time.

What You Cannot Ship to Holland - Prohibited and Restricted Items

The Netherlands is a member of the European Union: there are no customs controls for shipments from Italy. There are, however, items that are prohibited or restricted by Dutch couriers or regulations. Here are the most common cases.

Banned on all vehicles (aircraft and trucks)

  • Weapons, ammunition and explosives of all kinds
  • Narcotics and illegal drugs
  • Pornographic or obscene material
  • Counterfeit or trademark and copyright infringing goods

 Prohibited or severely restricted by air

  • Lithium batteries (power bank, spare batteries): subject to IATA restrictions; generally only accepted if installed in the device
  • Aerosols and sprays (lacquers, deodorants, paints): classified as hazardous materials in the air cargo hold
  • Flammable liquids (solvents, denatured alcohol, solvent-based paints)
  • Fireworks and pyrotechnic articles of all kinds

 Subject to specific restrictions for the Netherlands

  • Cannabis and cannabis products: legally sold in coffeeshops in the Netherlands, but postal delivery remains illegal to and from Italy
  • Medicines and pharmaceutical products (require specific documentation)
  • Alcohol and tobacco (subject to excise duty and quantitative limits)
  • Plants, seeds, bulbs and plant material (EU phytosanitary restrictions)
  • Fresh meat and animal products, hay and straw

This list covers the most frequent cases but is not exhaustive. See our complete page on prohibited articles or contact customer service dispatchComoda.

The Dutch Postcode - How to Fill It Out Correctly

The Dutch postcode system is precise and essential to ensure the correct delivery of parcels. Unlike the 5-digit Italian postcode, the Dutch postcode combines numbers and letters.

📍 Example of address in the Netherlands

  • Jan de Vries
  • Keizersgracht 123
  • 1017 DL AMSTERDAM
  • NETHERLANDS
  • +31 6 12345678

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In the Netherlands the postcode is essentialis composed of 4 digits + 2 letters (e.g. 1017 DL) and precisely identifies the area. Entering it correctly, together with the exact house number, helps to avoid delays and guarantees faster delivery, especially in big cities like Amsterdam or Rotterdam.

Structure of the Dutch postcode

The format is: 4 digits + space + 2 capital letters.

Real-world examples:

  • Amsterdam centre: 1012 AB
  • Rotterdam: 3011 AB
  • The Hague (Den Haag): 2511 AB
  • Utrecht: 3511 GH
  • Eindhoven: 5611 AA
  • Maastricht: 6211 ET
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The Dutch postcode is very precise: it often identifies a single street or a single block, not an entire area like the Italian postcode. Entering it correctly in the shipping form - with the space between the digits and the letters - is essential to avoid delays in delivery.

How to find the Dutch postcode

If you do not know the recipient's postcode, you can look it up free of charge on:

⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid in the Dutch address
  • Postcode without space: writing 1012AB instead of 1012 AB may result in the address not being recognised by the courier. The space is mandatory.
  • Missing house number: in the Netherlands the house number always goes after the street name (e.g. Keizersgracht 123, not 123 Keizersgracht as in the Anglo-Saxon style). Without a civic number, delivery is at risk.
  • Telephone number absentDutch couriers often contact the recipient before delivery. Always enter a local (+31) or Italian (+39) telephone number in the notes field to drastically reduce failed attempts.

🇳🇱 Netherlands - More information

I Netherlands (Holland) are one of Europe's major logistics hubs, with capital Amsterdam and major cities such as Rotterdam, The Hague (Den Haag), Utrecht and Eindhoven. The country is famous for its canals, windmills and monuments such as the Anne Frank House and the port of Rotterdam, among the largest in Europe.

A curiosity: much of the Dutch territory lies below sea level and is protected by an advanced system of dams, making the country a world model of hydraulic engineering.

The cuisine includes specialities such as stroopwafel and fish dishes, while drinks include local beers and typical Northern European products.

🇮🇹 Links with Italy and Italians

Relations between Italy and the Netherlands are very strong, especially in trade and logistics. Italy exports to the Netherlands food, fashion, design and machinery, while Rotterdam is a key hub for Italian goods heading to Northern Europe.

Many Italians live and work in the Netherlands, especially in the big cities, and shipments are frequent:

  • sending family parcels
  • e-commerce and online sales
  • corporate shipments and samples

👉 Thanks to these connections and the advanced logistics network, shipping to the Netherlands from Italy is simple, fast and reliable.

FAQ - Sending a Parcel to the Netherlands

Is the Netherlands in the European Union? Do I have to pay customs?

Yes, the Netherlands is a member country of the European Union. For shipments from Italy there are no customs duties or additional customs clearance procedures due to the free movement of goods. Some categories (alcohol, tobacco, medicines) remain subject to specific restrictions. Please note: the Dutch Caribbean islands (Aruba, Curaçao, etc.) are NOT part of the EU and require customs documentation - select them as a separate destination in the calculator.

What is the difference between “Holland” and “Netherlands”?

“The Netherlands” (Nederland) is the official name of the entire state. “Holland” technically refers to only two provinces: Noord-Holland (Amsterdam) and Zuid-Holland (Rotterdam, The Hague). In Italian the two terms are used as synonyms and in our calculator both refer to the whole country: all 12 provinces are covered by the
service, from Maastricht to Groningen.

How is the Dutch postcode filled in on the shipping form?

The Dutch postcode has the format: 4 digits + space + 2 capital letters (e.g. 1012 AB). Enter it exactly with the space between the numbers and letters. If you do not know it, you can find it on postnl.nl or provide the full address with street, house number and city.

How long does it take to send a parcel to Holland?

With the standard service, delivery takes 2-4 working days approximately. With the express service (DHL, UPS, FedEx) the time is reduced to 1-2 working days. Large cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam are generally reached in 2-3 days; northern provinces and rural areas may require an additional day. 

Can I ship to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague without any problems?

Yes, these cities are among the most frequent and best-served destinations for international express couriers. Amsterdam and Rotterdam benefit directly from the logistical infrastructure of Schiphol and the Port of Rotterdam - parcels usually arrive in 2-3 days.

Is home collection included in the price?

For most of the available couriers, pick-up in Italy is included in the price of the shipment. Exceptions are BRT and DPD, for which it may be necessary to deliver the parcel to a collection point. The detail is always visible at the time of quotation.

Can I ship Italian food products to the Netherlands?

Yes, it is possible to ship non-perishable and packaged foodstuffs (pasta, oil, preserves, sealed mature cheeses) without customs problems between Italy and the Netherlands. Fresh food and non-packaged products of animal origin, however, are subject to restrictions. Always check the product's compliance with EU regulations before shipping.
 
For the generic FAQ section visit the link.

Shipping Solutions for Companies to the Netherlands

The Netherlands is one of Italy's main trading partners in Europe. SpedizioneComoda offers B2B solutions for Italian companies that regularly ship parcels, samples, documents or pallets to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the rest of the country. Neighbouring countries to the Netherlands are France e Germany.

B2B and commercial shipments

For recurring business shipments we offer customised pricing plans. Contact us for a consultation dedicated to your business needs.

Pallet despatch in the Netherlands

We handle pallet shipments to the Netherlands of up to 1,000 kg with full tracking. Ideal for B2B deliveries, sampling and regular transport to Dutch logistics hubs.

Shipping insurance

Protect the value of your parcels with our optional insurance service.

Note: glass, ceramics, food and alcohol are not covered by the standard policy.

How Shipping to the Netherlands works with SpedizioneComoda

Organising your shipment to the Netherlands takes just a few minutes, entirely online. Here's how dispatch a parcel in Holland:

Step 1

Calculate the quote

Enter weight, size and destination in the calculator to compare rates and times between several couriers. [→ Calculate now]

Step 2

Pack the parcel

Use a sturdy box with bubble wrap or corrugated paper and seal well with packing tape. [→ Packaging Guide]

Step 3

Confirm and pay online

Choose your courier and service, enter your shipping data and pay securely. Receive the waybill immediately to print and attach to the parcel.

Step 4

Home collection or collection point

Home collection in Italy is included in the price for most couriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT). Exceptions are BRT and DPD: with these couriers you have to deliver the parcel to the nearest collection point. The details are always clearly indicated before payment in the calculator.

Step 5

Track your shipment in real time

Receive the tracking number and track your parcel from Italy until delivery to the recipient in the Netherlands.

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