Getlink has announced the acquisition of the Dutch company Bongers Customs Services. Specialising in customs services, it joins Getlink Customs Services, the division within the Getlink Group dedicated to customs and regulatory formalities.
Based on the outskirts of Rotterdam, Bongers Customs Services has been operating since 2001 as a one-stop shop for import, export and transit declarations. As an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), Bongers Customs Services specialises in handling customs, health and phytosanitary formalities, amongst others between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Its proximity to Rotterdam, Europe’s leading port in terms of volume and value, as well as to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, makes Bongers Customs Services a key link in trade flows between the UK and the European Union.
Julie Bagur, Managing Director of Getlink Customs Services, says:
“Getlink Customs Services’ strength lies in supporting its clients from start to finish, thanks to its presence right at the heart of trade flows within strategic territories. Our teams ensure reliable, coordinated execution centered on customer experience. We share these values and this culture with Bongers Customs Services and I am delighted to see them join the Group, enabling us to offer our clients a service covering all the main European freight routes, with smart border services.”
With the acquisition of Bongers Customs Services, Getlink Customs Services is strengthening its service offering to provide a one-stop shop for flows between the Netherlands and the UK, thanks to a highly digital, automated service leveraging artificial intelligence for greater speed and reliability.
Getlink reaffirms its commitment to making Getlink Customs Services a trusted partner for customs operations, combining on-the-ground expertise, mastery of cross-border flows and innovative digital solutions, to deliver an exceptional customer experience and reliable execution right through to the actual crossing of borders.
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