From the Netherlands to Germany — the buffer in the East
For Dutch traders ImportPrep is the stock buffer in the German East: the drive from the Netherlands is short, but Berlin, Eastern Germany and Poland traffic are far from there — a buffer near Berlin brings your delivery time to the region to 24 hours and relieves your own warehouse.
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Typical problems of Dutch traders
- Own NL warehouse delivers well to the West — but Berlin/Eastern Germany takes time
- bol.com-focused logistics do not map 1:1 to Amazon.de requirements
- Amazon.de deliveries from NL cost slots and time
- Growth to Eastern Europe needs a point east of the Elbe
How to send goods to ImportPrep
- 1Direct drive or consolidated freight from NL — one drive day to Schorfheide
- 2Packing list in Dutch or English
- 3Receipt, count, storage on arrival day
- 4Call-off: Amazon.de, retailers in East-/North Germany, Poland traffic via the A11
Suitable services for Dutch traders
Example: Utrecht electronics trader
Split
Main warehouse stays in Utrecht; 20 % of DE stock lies as buffer with ImportPrep.
Replenish
Amazon.de replenishment starts from near Berlin — delivery slots are met reliably.
Expand
Additionally two Polish distributors are supplied via the A11.
FAQ
Is a buffer worth it despite the short NL-DE distance?
Yes, as soon as Eastern Germany, Berlin or Amazon slots become relevant: the buffer shortens the last mile by 1–2 days and makes replenishment plannable — at pallet costs from €12/month.
Do you accept mixed pallets?
Yes — we sort by SKU or recipient; simple sorting is part of the model, complex jobs are quoted transparently as extra.
Request quote for Dutch traders
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