The Dutch carrier market has shifted enough that this list needs a proper refresh.
Red je Pakketje / Instabox, Selektvracht and PartsExpress are out. Red je Pakketje / Instabox is no longer an independent option. PartsExpress is an automotive-parts specialist, not a general ecommerce recommendation. New to this list: GOFO and Dragonfly in domestic delivery, and CIRRO on cross-border.
A few key changes are worth keeping an eye on.
Dutch consumers spent €35.7bn online in 2025 and cross-border order volume rose 9% to 44.8m purchases.GLS customers can now use PostNL’s parcel-locker network — an important practical improvement for anyone offering out-of-home delivery.
One naming note: CIRRO is moving to GOFO in Benelux. I’ve kept GOFO in domestic and CIRRO in cross-border because that is still how merchants will find the services and contracts in the market.
Domestic Delivery
PostNL — The domestic reference point. It belongs in almost every Netherlands carrier conversation.
DHL eCommerce — The other core domestic option, not simply an international brand with a local last mile.
GLS Netherlands — Its access to PostNL lockers is the 2026 fact to know. Important if out-of-home coverage matters to you.
DPD Netherlands — Always price-test it in a multi-carrier mix; do not dismiss it as merely the other option.
GOFO — The new domestic name to watch. It brings together local delivery-service partners, centralised labels and tracking. Worth putting into the next tender.
Dragonfly — A credible national challenger. Test it alongside the incumbents if seven-day delivery and nationwide service matter.
Cross Border
Spring GDS — The natural conversation for ecommerce-led international shipping that sits between pure postal and premium express. Part of the PostNL group.
CIRRO — Keep the name on your radar during the GOFO transition. It will still appear in carrier platforms and contracts for European home delivery, German and Austrian service points, and returns back to the Netherlands.
DHL eCommerce and DHL Express — Both belong on the list, but they are not interchangeable. Keep eCommerce for scalable B2C economics; use Express when speed, declared value or urgency matters more.
UPS — An established global option. Be disciplined about lane-level pricing and performance rather than choosing it on brand familiarity alone.
FedEx — Still a sensible inclusion in international portfolios, particularly where it is already part of your wider carrier stack.
Specialists
Trunkrs — The one to speak to when fresh and frozen delivery matters. This is much more than a generic same-day footnote.
Peddler — Worth knowing for city logistics: cargo bikes, light electric vehicles, micro-hubs and same-day capability. Consider it where its city footprint matches your volume, not as a blanket national replacement.
Did I miss anyone? Disagree with the list? Let me know.