VIM collaborates with several (logistics) partners. With these partners, VIM is able to provide comprehensive support to its customers, not only in logistics but also in value-added services, sourcing, procurement, customs matters, and IT. Additionally, this setup allows VIM to offer its services worldwide. VIM has strategically chosen these partners to ensure that all partners align well with everything VIM stands for.
As a specialist in fashion, sports, and lifestyle, VIM has an intensive collaboration with industry organisations, including Modint, DM&T, TEKO, UKFT, FGHS, Creamoda and CBM (furniture).
In logistics, VIM collaborates with various partners to fill the logistics chain and respond to developments. The primary partner is Greenway Logistics, which ensures alignment with industry organisations and provides VIM access to all relevant logistics innovations.
VIM acts as an important gateway for companies looking to expand internationally. For European companies, VIM provides access to the rest of the world, while companies outside Europe gain access to the European market through us. We work with our partner Gateway to Europe to facilitate seamless access to Europe for foreign companies. We specifically target audiences in Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, China, and Australia. For Chinese internet platforms wanting to expand into Europe, VIM offers solutions for warehousing, e-commerce, and handling returns. VIM manages the entire logistics process of your online store – from your website and online trading platforms to order processing, deliveries, and return management.
CableRoad is a tax advisory, business services, and IMPORT/VAT representation boutique based in the Netherlands with liaison offices in the EU. CableRoad provides practical, cost-effective, flexible, and relevant solutions. Their concepts are tailored to emerging fiscal, business, operational, economic, and social realities. They are pragmatic and possess extensive experience in execution, leadership, dispute resolution, and negotiation.
VIM is actively involved in projects related to knowledge and innovation. In the Netherlands, VIM regularly collaborates with TKI Dinalog and Connekt, the two main organizations within the Top Sector Logistics.
VIM partners with CO₂ Improve to support its customers in reducing CO₂ emissions in logistics. The CO₂ Improve program helps companies in the fashion, textile, and sports industries measure their logistics CO₂ emissions and subsequently reduce them through individual improvements and collective industry projects. Emission calculations are carried out according to the GLEC framework, an international standard for emissions calculation in logistics. The CO₂ Improve program meets future standards for official CO₂ footprint certification. Thanks to the collaboration with CO₂ Improve, VIM can help its customers become more sustainable in logistics, provide certified monitoring, and reduce the CO₂ footprint.
Holland International Distribution Council. Together, we help international companies make a smooth entry into the European market through the region’s main gateway: the Netherlands. We offer support with various logistics issues, such as supply chain design, location selection, partner selection, recruitment, regulations, tax and legal implications of trading with the EU. Compliance with regulations is an essential aspect of international trade.
