Oversize transport Netherlands – Romania
The Netherlands is one of the most important used machinery markets in Europe, and the port of Rotterdam is the gateway for much of the equipment arriving from overseas. We organise oversize transport from the Netherlands to Romania and back, with the Dutch exemption, the required escort and the permits for the transit countries.
At a glance
- Local name
- exceptioneel transport
- Permits
- exemption (“ontheffing”) from the RDW
- Escort
- certified escorts or police
- Ports
- Rotterdam, for equipment arriving by sea
What we transport between the Netherlands and Romania
From the Netherlands we mainly bring:
- used machinery from dealers and machinery auction houses;
- equipment arriving by sea at the port of Rotterdam;
- agricultural and construction machinery;
- industrial equipment and structures;
- transports to the United Kingdom, by ferry.
Permits in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, a transport that exceeds the legal limits travels with an exemption (“ontheffing”) issued by the RDW, the Dutch vehicle authority. The exemption sets the travel conditions and, for large transports, the permitted routes.
Escort
Large transports are escorted by certified abnormal load escorts, who can direct traffic in certain situations, or, for very large transports, by the police. The Dutch network has many bridges, roundabouts and local restrictions, so we check the route all the way to the final address.
The route and the ports
The route to Romania usually goes through Germany, Austria and Hungary. For equipment arriving by sea from outside Europe, we can collect the cargo directly from the port of Rotterdam and bring it by road to Romania, or combine the transport with a sea route to Constanța. See also oversize sea freight.
What to send us for a quote
Within the European Union there are no customs formalities, but every country on the route requires its own oversize transport permit.
- the dimensions and weight of the load, from the data sheet;
- the exact loading and unloading addresses;
- the preferred date and how flexible it is;
- who handles the loading and unloading (crane, ramp);
- the delivery terms (Incoterms), if you know them;
- a photo or a drawing of the cargo.
From our transports
Questions about oversize transport in the Netherlands
Can you collect a machine bought at an auction in the Netherlands?
Yes. We coordinate with the auction house to schedule the loading, check the actual dimensions of the machine and prepare the transport documents.
Who issues the permit in the Netherlands?
The RDW, the Dutch vehicle authority, through exemptions (“ontheffing”) for abnormal loads.
Do you also transport from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom?
Yes, by ferry or by RO-RO ship from Dutch ports. See the page about oversize transport in the United Kingdom.
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Do you have an oversize transport from or to the Netherlands?
Tell us what we are moving, from where and to where. We send you a quote with the route, the permits from each country and a realistic timeline, for most requests in under 30 minutes during office hours.
- Phone+40 31 631 8931
- Emailcontact@transport-agabaritic.net
- Office hoursMonday–Friday, 09:00–17:30 (Romanian time)