When importing or exporting goods within or outside the EU, one key concept you will quickly encounter is the EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification). This mandatory identification number enables customs authorities to identify businesses swiftly and efficiently. It will significantly speed up the customs clearance and documentation process.

However, what if, in addition to the EORI number, you also require an efficient logistics solution to ensure the smooth handling of your international shipments? This is where VIM’s Break Bulk solution comes into play.

VIM’s Break Bulk solution

VIM offers a tailored logistics service designed to support companies in the fashion, sports, and lifestyle industries outside the EU with their B2B and B2C deliveries within the EU.

Our service includes:

• Transport of goods entering and leaving the EU
• Customs clearance
• VAT administration and deferral
• EORI registration
• Cross-docking and external storage
• Return consolidation
• Break Bulk operations both within and outside the EU

How does Break Bulk work within the EU?

For customers outside the EU with orders destined for the EU, your company processes the B2B or B2C orders independently through our carrier portal. This allows you to directly apply shipping labels to the packages. These individual orders are then consolidated into one large shipment, also referred to as a ‘mother shipment’, and sent to VIM.

Upon arrival at VIM, we open the mother shipment, and the individual packages are handed over to the carriers. Thanks to the labels you applied and our inbound scanning process, Track & Trace is activated immediately, allowing your customers to monitor their shipment in real-time.

Moreover, this approach reduces costs by consolidating shipments into one bulk shipment instead of multiple individual shipments. It also significantly minimizes administrative work, with just one commercial invoice for the bulk shipment and one invoice for import duties.

Break Bulk Outside the EU

For customers within the EU with orders destined for locations outside the EU, such as the US or the UK, VIM handles the complete logistics process for B2B or B2C orders.

We consolidate all orders into one large shipment. Then send it to the destination country. For shipments to the UK, VIM applies the shipping labels. While in the US, this task is managed by our local partner. The ‘mother shipment’ is opened, and individual packages are handed over to the local carriers.

As a result, this process enables you to:

• Reduce shipping costs
• Save time on administrative tasks
• Activate Track & Trace as soon as the packages enter the logistics network

A Flexible Solution for International Logistics

With VIM’s Break Bulk solution, your international shipments arrive quickly, efficiently, and reliably at your customers’ doorsteps. Whether shipping within the EU or to far-off destinations such as the US or UK, VIM is here to support you.

Indeed, our service is designed to make your logistics processes more efficient and cost-effective.

Need help with your logistics processes?

Contact us today to discover how we can streamline your international shipments!