Ship with Mainfreight
Mainfreight is a global logistics provider, founded in New Zealand (1978), with a strong European road transport network across 27 countries. What makes Mainfreight unique is the combination of groupage (pallets and part loads), a worldwide parcel service (packages up to 31.5 kg) and specialised retail transport to major platforms like Amazon, Zalando, Bol.com and Coolblue. Additionally, Mainfreight operates its own AEO-certified customs offices in the Netherlands and warehousing facilities.
With Wuunder, you book Mainfreight shipments with a single click or via the API. Labels, customs documents and tracking are arranged automatically. Combine Mainfreight with parcel carriers like DHL eCommerce or GLS for your lighter e-commerce shipments and let your shipping rules automatically select the optimal carrier per shipment. Connect your Shopify Plus, WooCommerce, Magento or your own webshop via API and start shipping immediately.
Our platform includes 120,000+ preconfigured shipping services, including transport rates, transit times and a full capability matrix per service offering.
Use your own contract
Use your own Mainfreight carrier contract. In MyWuunder or via the API you see your own rates per service and destination. Seamlessly combine Mainfreight with TransMission (Benelux), Ben Becker (NL/BE pallets), GLS or DHL in one platform.
| Checkout | Ship | Track | Returns |
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| ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Shipping options | Shipping labels | Track & trace | On request |
| Shipping rates & transit-times | Multi-colli | ||
Mainfreight services
| Service | Type | Destination | Transit time | Max. weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainfreight Parcel | Parcel (door-to-door) | Europe + worldwide | 2-5 business days (EU) | 31.5 kg |
| Mainfreight Groupage | Pallet / part load | Europe (West + East) | 2-5 days (Western EU), 3-7 (Eastern EU) | No limit (per pallet) |
| Mainfreight Express | Urgent shipment | Europe | 1-2 business days | Variable |
| Mainfreight Retail Transport | Delivery to retailers/platforms | Europe (Amazon, Zalando, Bol, Coolblue) | Per retailer SLA | Pallet / FTL |
| Mainfreight Full Truck Load | Full truck | Europe | 1-3 business days | 24,000 kg |
Standard
- Worldwide door-to-door parcel service
- Packages up to 31.5 kg
- Automatic customs processing for international shipments
- End-to-end tracking from pickup to delivery
- Booking is fully automated via the Mainfreight portal or Wuunder
- Single point of contact for all your European shipments
Additional options
- Pickup at business address
- Transport insurance
- Customs clearance by Mainfreight's own AEO-certified customs team
Standard
- European groupage network: from loose boxes to pallets and part loads
- Coverage across all of Europe (West and East), including UK, Norway and Switzerland
- High frequency and reliable transit times
- End-to-end tracking including online proof of delivery (POD)
- Dangerous goods transport (ADR)
- No volumetric weight: actual weight and loading meters are leading
Additional options
- Pickup at any business address in Europe
- Customs clearance by own AEO offices
- Transport insurance
Standard
- Urgent shipments that need same-day or next-business-day delivery
- Dedicated courier or priority handling in the Mainfreight network
- Suitable for documents, spare parts and urgent components
- End-to-end tracking
Additional options
- Same-day delivery (depending on destination and booking time)
- Urgent Courier: direct run from A to B
Standard
- Specialised deliveries to distribution centres of major retailers and platforms
- Compliant with strict requirements of Amazon, Zalando, Bol.com, Coolblue, Action, LIDL, Aldi and more
- Booking-slot management and time-window planning
- Delivery to all Amazon hubs in Europe (NL, DE, FR, ES, PL, SE, IT, CZ, UK)
- Own portal for easy booking and tracking
- From single parcels to full pallets and FTL
Additional options
- Consolidated shipments (multiple orders in one delivery)
- Compliance check before delivery (prevent rejection at the DC)
- Full visibility and POD
Choice of many different groupage and pallet carriers
Carrier portfolio
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In 15 minutes we walk through your current logistics processes together. We show you which Mainfreight services, rates and carrier combinations can be used and how to set them up.
Can I use my own Mainfreight contract?
A: Yes. Activate your Mainfreight contract in MyWuunder and you can book immediately.
Q: What is the difference between Mainfreight and TransMission?
A: Both are groupage carriers, but Mainfreight has its own international network across 27 countries with 337 locations. TransMission primarily focuses on the Benelux and Germany. Mainfreight is stronger for pan-European distribution and retail deliveries.
Q: Does Mainfreight deliver to Amazon FBA?
A: Yes. Mainfreight specialises in deliveries to all Amazon hubs in Europe (NL, DE, FR, ES, PL, SE, IT, CZ, UK). They know the strict requirements around booking slots, labelling and palletisation.
Q: How heavy can shipments be?
A: Parcel service: up to 31.5 kg. Groupage: no weight limit (per pallet). Full Truck Load: up to 24,000 kg.
Q: Can Mainfreight transport dangerous goods?
A: Yes. Mainfreight transports ADR goods (hazardous materials) across Europe. This is an important distinction compared to parcel carriers that don't accept ADR.
Q: Which countries does Mainfreight deliver to?
A: Mainfreight has own locations in 27 countries and delivers via partners across all of Europe (including Eastern Europe, UK, Norway and Switzerland). The parcel service is available worldwide.
Q: Can I combine Mainfreight with other carriers?
A: Yes. Add Mainfreight in Wuunder alongside PostNL, DHL, DPD and more. Your shipping rules automatically select the cheapest or fastest option per order based on weight, dimensions and destination.
Q: Does Mainfreight offer warehousing?
A: Yes. Mainfreight has BREEAM-certified warehouses in the Netherlands (Born, Utrecht) with options for storage, co-packing, value added logistics and cross-docking. Combine warehousing with distribution in one partner.
Q: How do I track Mainfreight shipments?
A: Mainfreight offers end-to-end tracking with online proof of delivery (POD). Via Wuunder Track, all status updates are consolidated into clear notifications for you and your customer.
Q: Can I show Mainfreight rates in my checkout?
A: Yes. Optionally you can view your own rates in Wuunder Checkout or in your WMS/ERP during booking or retrieve them via our API. This depends on the complexity of your contract.