Getlink Acquires Bongers Customs Services to Strengthen Netherlands-UK Flow
Getlink announces the acquisition of Bongers Customs Services, a Dutch company specializing in customs services located on the outskirts of Rotterdam. This move allows Getlink Customs Services, the division dedicated to customs and regulatory formalities, to expand its geographic presence and offer a one-stop shop for flows between the Netherlands and Great Britain.
An Acquisition to Strengthen Cross-Channel Customs Operations
Since 2001, Bongers Customs Services has operated as a one-stop shop for handling import, export, and transit declarations. Certified as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), the company focuses on customs, sanitary, and phytosanitary formalities, particularly between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Its location near Rotterdam, Europe's largest port in volume and value, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, makes it a crucial link in trade flows between Great Britain and the European Union.
The acquisition is part of Getlink Customs Services' strategy to provide end-to-end support to its clients through strategic presence in key territories. Julie Bagur, CEO of Getlink Customs Services, emphasizes that the group shares common goals with Bongers Customs Services: reliable, coordinated execution centered on customer experience.
A Digitized and Automated Service Offering
With this integration, Getlink Customs Services enhances its capabilities to offer smart border services covering major European freight corridors. The offering combines field expertise, mastery of cross-border flows, and digital solutions. The group leverages artificial intelligence to increase the speed and reliability of its customs operations.
Getlink reaffirms its commitment to making Getlink Customs Services a leading partner in customs operations, ensuring reliable execution up to the effective crossing of borders.
