Logistics Services

DSV (Formerly known as DB Schenker) are our official logistics partner for the show.

For any deliveries, freight, forklift enquiries, contact DSV on the below details:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +31 10 494 0100

For any traffic enquiries, contact DSV on the below details:
Email: [email protected] 
Telephone: +31 6 5545 3816

Deliveries and shipping

Shipments can be made to DSV Warehouse ahead of the show or direct to the exhibition at Ahoy. Below gives further information on sending via these two options: 

Advance Warehouse - Deliveries can be accepted until Wednesday, 10th June 2026. After the deadline a late arrival surcharge will apply. DSV will direct any shipments from warehouse to your stand before the show commences.

Address:
<EXHIBITOR/SENDER COMPANY NAME>
<EXHIBITOR STAND NUMBER>
Breakbulk Europe 2026
c/o DSV F&E
Ankerweg 18, Door 103
1041 AT Amsterdam, Netherlands

Onsite Deliveries to Ahoy - Deliveries can be accepted from Thursday, 11th June to Monday, 15th June 2026

Address:
<EXHIBITOR/SENDER COMPANY NAME>
<EXHIBITOR STAND NUMBER>
Breakbulk Europe 2026
c/o DSV Office Ahoy Rotterdam, Fairs, Events and Special Logistics
Ahoyweg 10 Hal 6 (Warehouse)
3084 BA Rotterdam, Netherlands

Please ensure to list as much information as possible and commodity description should include exhibition goods for Breakbulk Europe 2026, Rotterdam.

Important: Please refrain from using courier companies when sending your goods to the venue. The Organisers cannot be held responsible for any goods held up at customs due to the use of alternative shipment company. Hyve Group/Rotterdam Ahoy/Gielissen cannot receive any deliveries on behalf of exhibitors.

Forklifts

Any large items which may need to be moved or repositioned will require forklift assistance. Please contact DSV using the details provided on page 7 to arrange a forklift.

Freight services

Exhibitors planning to transport their cargo through an international courier are advised to use the services of our official contractor DSV to avoid any delays at customs. The organisers are not responsible for any goods held up at customs due to the use of alternative shipment company.

If you are intending to have cargo delivered to your stand it is important that you arrange for a representative of your company to be at your stand to receive them. If you are not able to arrange, all deliveries need to be correctly addressed to DSV to be delivered onsite to your stand. 

Please note the organiser, its contractors or Rotterdam Ahoy cannot accept delivery of any goods nor cannot accept responsibility for any goods delivered to unmanned stands.

If you have cargo delivered to your stand, or you are using a separate courier to make a delivery, we strongly advise to send them by recorded delivery or registered post. Any such items should then be signed for personally by exhibitors. 

If you are using our preferred supplier for freight, please arrange to have your packages addressed as follows and DSV will direct deliveries to your stand. Please ensure to list as much information as possible and commodity description should include Exhibition goods for Breakbulk Europe 2026, Rotterdam.

Address:
<EXHIBITOR/SENDER COMPANY NAME>
<EXHIBITOR STAND NUMBER>
Breakbulk Europe 2026
c/o DSV F&E
Ankerweg 18, Door 103
1041 AT Amsterdam, Netherlands

Please remember that any re-stocking done during the show open hours will be strictly limited to hand carry good only 1 hour before the event opens and 1 hour after the show closes. We recommend that you arrange for a representative to stay with your materials or that you hire security services to safeguard your materials if they are highly valuable.

Any containers or heavy exhibits should to be delivered to DSV by Wednesday, 10th June 2026 before build-up commences on Friday.

Storage of exhibitor cases/trailers/containers 

This section applies to larger items that cannot remain inside the halls at any time, such as empty packing cases, crates, pallets, trailers, or containers.

  • The venue and organisers do not provide or hold storage for these items.

  • All cases, crates, pallets, trailers, and containers must be removed from the hall after unloading and stored externally through DSV.

  • DSV will manage collection from your stand, secure off hall storage, and return of your items at the agreed time during breakdown.

  • Exhibitors planning to bring trailers or containers must pre book storage and handling with DSV in advance.

To arrange storage: Contact DSV (details on page 7).

Packing cases and storage

Exhibitors must not store any items outside their stand space at any time during build up, open days, or breakdown. This includes empty packing cases, boxes, excess materials, tools, and spare stock.

  • The venue and organisers do not provide onsite storage. No items may be stored behind or inside stand structures, in service areas, gangways, or anywhere in the halls.

  • Empty or full items must not be left in the halls. All off stand storage must be arranged in advance.

  • If you require storage during the event, please arrange onsite storage services with DSV, who can collect items from your stand, store them securely, and return them at a scheduled time.

To arrange storage: Contact DSV (details on page 7).

Note: Exhibitors may include built in storage units within their own stand space; however, any storage outside the stand footprint is strictly prohibited.

Traffic management system

Loading and Unloading during Build-up and Breakdown:
All vehicles loading/unloading for build-up and breakdown are required to follow the traffic management system. The vehicle registration system will require vehicles to book a timeslot via DSV on the following link: Vehicle Registration System

Please note all vehicles including vans and cars you are required to book a timeslot if you are unloading via traffic management system. If you are using the car park and unloading, booking a time slot is not required. 

For any assistance, please contact the traffic enquiries email and telephone number listed on page 7.