Groupage Belgium
Looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to transport your goods to and from Belgium? Find out why our groupage service is the ideal solution for your transportation needs.
At Neele-Vat, your specialist in logistics solutions, we understand the challenges of transporting smaller shipments. Groupage is an expertise of ours, combining multiple smaller shipments into one efficient larger load. This approach is ideally suited for companies that do not have the capacity to fill an entire truck. Our specialized groupage services offer a cost-effective and environmentally conscious choice for your international transportation needs.
Smaller volumes, large-scale benefit
From individual pallets to total control
Groupage to Belgium requires a logistics director who brings volumes together smartly without losing speed. We arrange the entire process, including customs formalities, so your goods reach the border smoothly and on time.
- Bundle your shipments with other commodity flows for optimal fill rates and lower costs.
- Manage the entire route through fixed departure times and optimized routes.
Your business in motion
Flexible, fast and in full control
With groupage, you only pay for the space your shipment uses. So you transport smaller loads efficiently and reliably, without the cost of a full truck.
Do you have larger or urgent shipments? Then we also offer FTL, express transport, customized transport or transport of dangerous goods (ADR).
Whatever form of transport your cargo requires, we provide a professional and smoothly directed transport route to Belgium.
FTL Belgium
If you can fill a full truck or nearly a full truck with your shipment, we recommend using an FTL shipment.
LTL Belgium
Do you have 5 or more pallets to transport? Then an LTL shipment may be of interest to you.
Groupage Belgium
Are you transporting less than 5 pallets? Then an groupage shipment may be of interest to you.
Express Transport
We are able to transport your shipment with courier services or express transportation.
Dangerous goods
At Neele-Vat, we have the proper papers to transport your ADR goods.
Tailored transport
Do you have specific requirements for your transportation? Talk to our specialists.
Transit times to and from Belgium
- Groupage: 1 day
- Part loads (LTL): 1 day
- Full loads (FTL): 1 day
- Departure days FTL/LTL: every day
- Time delivery by arrangement
Special circumstances & routes
Dimensions: h 4.00 m (±1%), w 2.55 m (cool 2.60 m), l: truck/semi-trailer 12.00 m; truck-trailer 18.75 m; tractor-trailer 16.50 m. Axle loads: single axle 10 t, driven axle 12 t, tandem axle 10-27 t (remote/air suspension). Vehicle weight: truck (2-4 axles) 19-32 t; combinations (3-6 axles) 29-44 t. Transport types: retarder +500 kg; auto transport: 0.5 m front / 1.5 m rear; divisible load 1 m; indivisible load 3 m. Marking: wider → outline lights + reflectors; longer → red marker sign + lights/reflectors. Exception: extendable vehicles/45-ft container max. 17.30 m, up to 0.80 m projection behind.
Special circumstances & routes
Daily between 06:00 and 21:00, transport wider than 4m or longer than 30m is allowed on the road. Widths over 3.5m are limited to highways with a maximum of two lanes. Transport heavier than 60t, wider than 3.5m or longer than 27m is not allowed to drive between 07:00-09:00 and 16:00-18:00, or in slippery and poor visibility (below 200m).
Weekend & holidays: Ban on exceptional transport from Saturday 12:00 to Sunday 24:00. Exception: cranes up to 96 tons or 3.0m wide.
Useful to know
Important holidays in Belgium
- January 1 - New Year's Day
- c.a. March/April (date varies) - Easter Monday
- May 1 - Labor Day
- c.a. May (date varies) - Ascension Day
- c.a. May/June (date varies) - 2nd Pentecost
- July 21 - National Holiday
- Aug. 15 - Assumption of Mary
- November 1 - All Saints' Day
- Nov. 11 - Armistice Day (1918)
- December 25 - Christmas
Specializing in transportation of various goods
ADR
If your company transports hazardous materials, it is crucial to ensure that all operations are conducted safely.
GMP+
If you are a company transporting animal feed, strict regulations apply to this, both for animal feed and all related products.
FMCG
Consumer goods usually have a high throughput and thus need to be transported especially quickly and efficiently.
FSSC 22000
Companies that handle food in any form are required by regulation to work on food safety. We are ready to help.
Frequently asked questions about road transport
How does Neele-Vat guarantee reliability in road transport?
The reliability of road transport at Neele-Vat is guaranteed by a structured approach with modern technology, clear agreements and continuous insight into performance. Think of smart route and planning tools, real-time tracking via telematics, digital eCMRs and KPI monitoring to measure delivery times and service levels. In addition, a modern fleet, in-house network, certifications (such as ISO, GMP+, GDP) and dedicated contacts ensure consistent, safe and transparent execution of shipments, including temperature-controlled or ADR transport. Want to know more? Read the full article here.
What role does track & trace play in road transport?
Track & trace plays an important role in road transport because it provides real-time insight into the location and status of shipments. This gives customers and planners more transparency and allows them to make better decisions, predict delays and work more efficiently. At Neele-Vat , track & trace is integrated as standard: trucks are tracked via GPS and telematics, customers receive updates and a digital Proof of Delivery is available after delivery, ensuring reliable, predictable and transparent transport processes. Want to know more? Read the full article here.
How does Neele-Vat contribute to the reduction of CO₂ in road transport?
Neele-Vat contributes to CO₂ reduction in road transport by combining various sustainable measures. They use modern, fuel-efficient trucks (such as Euro 6), alternative fuels (including HVO100 and LNG), smart route and trip planning to avoid empty miles, and bundling shipments to use capacity more efficiently. In addition, Neele-Vat offers multimodal solutions (such as rail and barge) and CO₂ monitoring and reporting for customers, making transport not only more reliable but also more environmentally friendly. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat support export companies with road transport?
Neele-Vat supports export companies with road transport by providing a reliable, efficient and compliant logistics service from the Netherlands to destinations in Europe and beyond. They deploy their own fleet and international network for daily departures (FTL, LTL, groupage), assist with customs clearance and export documents, use digital tools such as track & trace and eCMR for transparency, and, with cross-dock facilities and multimodal links, ensure predictable, cost-efficient shipments that meet quality and certification standards. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat help with project cargo?
Neele-Vat helps with project cargo by providing complete, customized logistics solutions for exceptionally large, heavy or complex loads. They handle all steps from intake and planning to engineering, route calculation, permits, deployment of special equipment and multimodal transport (such as road, inland waterway, rail and sea), with a single point of contact and global coordination. This ensures safe, efficient and well-coordinated transportation of heavy equipment or oversized goods. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat guarantee fast and secure food fulfillment in Europe?
Neele-Vat guarantees fast and safe food fulfillment in Europe through an integrated logistics approach with certified storage, temperature-controlled handling and an international transport network. They combine HACCP-, ISO- and GMP+-certified processes with daily departures via fixed European corridors, real-time track & trace, clear SLAs and quality procedures, so that products reach customers efficiently, safely and according to European standards within 24-72 hours. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat support your supply chain with dry and refrigerated food fulfillment?
Neele-Vat supports your supply chain with dry and refrigerated food fulfillment by combining warehousing, handling and distribution in one integrated service. We offer certified warehouses for both dry and temperature-controlled products, link this to planning and transport through their European network, use track & trace for insight and ensure shipments arrive at customers quickly, safely and to quality and hygiene standards. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does my transportation stay on schedule despite road works?
Our planners monitor roadworks across Europe in real-time and proactively adjust routes to avoid delays. View an overview of all roadworks we are currently monitoring here.
How does Neele-Vat deal with European driving bans?
Driving bans by country or transport type are an integral part of our planning, so your delivery will always comply with legislation. View an overview of all driving bans currently in force in Europe here.
Are local holidays taken into account?
Yes, we anticipate international holidays to ensure the continuity of your flow of goods. View an overview of all holidays and their impact on our transport planning here.

