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Spoorhavenweg 19
9645 LZ Veendam
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About this office
Groningen TIR office at Spoorhavenweg 19 in Veendam, a town in the northern Netherlands near the German border. Handles road-freight departures, destinations and exits with a limited service window Monday to Friday 08:00-09:00. Primarily serves TIR transit operations for trucks moving between the Dutch northern provinces and Germany or Scandinavia.
Fun fact
Groningen is the centre of the northern Netherlands — the Eemshaven port serves offshore and wind energy.
Frequently asked questions
The reference code is NL000184. The customs office is located in Veendam and falls under Dutch Customs (Douane/Belastingdienst).
Douane is the Dutch customs authority, part of the Belastingdienst (Tax and Customs Administration). It employs over 5,000 officers and is responsible for controlling EU customs borders, collecting duties, combating smuggling and protecting health, safety and the environment.
The Netherlands uses DMS (Declaration Management System) for electronic customs declarations. From 2025, migration to new UCC-compliant systems is underway, including AES for exports and NCTS Phase 5 for transit.
Yes. Dutch Customs grants AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status in two variants: AEOC (customs simplifications) and AEOS (security and safety). AEO status is recognised across the EU and expedites customs clearance.