Transport, customs, warehousing, value-added services and final delivery — one partner, complete control, from end to end.
In a global economic context marked by supply chain volatility, companies that import and export need much more than a simple carrier. They need a partner capable of managing every step of their logistics flow — from collecting goods on the other side of the world to final delivery at the recipient’s door.
This is exactly how Van Mieghem Logistics positions itself: an integrated and multimodal logistics provider, capable of orchestrating the entire supply chain from a central point, with a single point of contact responsible from A to Z.
What does that mean in practice? Here is a detailed look at our value chain, step by step.
1. Collection at origin — wherever your goods are
Whether your products are manufactured in China, India, Latin America, Turkey or elsewhere, Van Mieghem Logistics organises collection from the point of origin. Through our network of local partners and international correspondents, we handle goods collection, shipment consolidation and logistics coordination before the goods even leave the country of dispatch.
This upstream control eliminates blind spots: you know exactly where your goods are, in what condition, and when they will be shipped.
2. International transport — ocean, air or multimodal
Depending on the nature of the goods, desired lead times and budget constraints, we determine the most suitable transport mode:
Ocean freight: in full container load (FCL) or less-than-container load (LCL), for cost-optimised intercontinental flows. We manage booking, container tracking and coordination with shipping lines.
Air freight: for urgent shipments, high-value goods or just-in-time supply chains. We offer both express and economy solutions via major airlines.
European road transport: with our own fleet and carrier network, we cover the entire European territory, in full truckload, part load or distribution.
Multimodal solutions: sea/road, air/road or rail/road combinations to optimise the lead-time-to-cost ratio for each scenario.
Whatever the combination chosen, a single point of contact coordinates everything and ensures real-time traceability.
3. Customs clearance upon entry into Europe — integrated regulatory expertise
When goods arrive in Europe, customs is often the major friction point. Incorrect tariff classification, missing documents, poorly anticipated rules of origin… the risks of delays and additional costs are very real.
Our in-house customs department, AEO-F certified (Authorised Economic Operator — Full), handles all formalities:
- Import and export declarations
- Tariff classification and regulatory compliance
- Management of suspensive regimes and customs warehouses
- Obtaining licences and certificates (EUR.1, ATR, certificates of origin, etc.)
- Advisory on customs duty optimisation and trade agreements
What is AEO-F certification? The AEO-F (Full) status is the most comprehensive certification granted by European customs authorities. It confirms that Van Mieghem Logistics meets the strictest standards in terms of customs reliability, supply chain security and financial solvency. In practice, this status combines the benefits of both AEO-C (customs simplifications) and AEO-S (safety and security) certifications.
Concrete benefits for our clients:
Fewer controls and customs inspections: your goods are released faster, reducing downtime and associated costs.
Priority treatment: in case of inspection, your shipments receive expedited processing compared to non-certified operators.
Simplified procedures: access to facilitated customs regimes, reduced financial guarantees and the possibility of centralised clearance.
International mutual recognition: AEO-F status is recognised by numerous non-EU countries (including the United States, China, Japan, Switzerland…), which also facilitates and accelerates formalities for exports and in countries of origin.
Trust and security guarantee: this certification guarantees our clients and their trade partners that their goods are managed according to Europe’s highest security standards.
By integrating customs directly into our operational chain — with the highest level of European certification — we eliminate delays caused by back-and-forth between providers and guarantee a continuous, secure and compliant flow.
4. Container reception and devanning
Once customs formalities are completed, containers are transported to our facilities where we handle unloading, devanning, qualitative and quantitative inspection of the goods, and placement into storage. Every reception is documented and traced in our WMS (Warehouse Management System), giving our clients complete visibility over their inventory from the moment of arrival.
5. Warehousing — solutions tailored to every type of goods
Not all goods are stored the same way. That is why Van Mieghem Logistics offers different types of warehousing, adapted to regulatory requirements, the nature of the products and each client’s needs — whether for short-term transit or long-term storage.
Our different storage types:
Customs bonded warehouse: your imported goods are stored with customs duties and VAT suspended as long as they are not released into free circulation. Ideal for companies that re-export part of their flows or wish to defer duty payments.
Excise warehouse: for products subject to excise duties (alcoholic beverages, tobacco, energy products, etc.), we have licensed facilities enabling storage under excise duty suspension. Goods are only taxed when released for consumption, offering significant fiscal flexibility.
Temperature-controlled storage: for sectors requiring strict cold chain control — particularly the pharmaceutical industry, medical devices or sensitive cosmetic products — we offer temperature-controlled and monitored storage zones, guaranteeing product integrity throughout the entire logistics chain.
Standard and scalable warehousing: secure, flexible and adaptable spaces according to your volumes, with the ability to scale up or down depending on the seasonality of your business.
Dedicated and secured zones: for high-value goods, sensitive products or clients requiring restricted access.
All our warehouses are managed by a WMS (Warehouse Management System) that gives our clients real-time visibility over their inventory, goods movements and operations history.
6. Value-added services — much more than storage
This is where Van Mieghem Logistics makes the difference. Beyond simple warehousing, we offer a complete range of value-added logistics services that allow our clients to simplify their own operations:
Co-packing and repackaging: lot assembly, creation of promotional packs, packaging changes
Labelling and marking: adaptation to local standards, multilingual labelling, application of compliant labels
Quality control: visual inspection, counting, compliance verification upon receipt
Kitting and assembly: preparation of product kits ready for sale or shipment
Returns management: receiving, sorting, reconditioning and restocking of returned products
These services allow our clients to focus on their core business, while benefiting from agile, responsive and perfectly integrated logistics.
7. Order preparation and dispatch
Whether for B2B distribution to retailers or wholesalers, or B2C e-commerce, our teams handle order preparation according to your specifications: unit or batch picking, customised packaging, insertion of commercial documents, bespoke palletisation. Every order is prepared with precision to ensure end-customer satisfaction.
8. Final delivery — the last mile, without compromise
The chain ends where it matters most: at your customer’s door. Van Mieghem Logistics handles final delivery across Europe, whether through capillary distribution, appointment-based delivery or express shipping. Our goal: ensuring the promise made to your customer is kept, with every shipment.
One partner, zero blind spots
What sets Van Mieghem Logistics apart is our ability to integrate all these operations under one roof, with dedicated teams for each link: transport, customs, warehouse, VAS (value-added services), distribution. No cascading subcontracting, no information loss, no diluted responsibility.
For our clients, this translates into a smoother, more responsive and more cost-effective supply chain — with the peace of mind of knowing that every step is managed by one single, trusted partner.
Looking for a logistics partner that can manage your entire supply chain?
Contact our teams to discuss how we can optimise your logistics flows together !