Post by LESCHACO - Lexzau Scharbau GmbH & Co. KG

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽. 𝗜𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹. For many importers into Europe, the real cost doesn’t show up in freight rates, it shows up in working capital. The moment goods land in the EU, companies often face: • import duties • VAT exposure • tied-up inventory value in the wrong structure That means cash is locked up before the first unit is even sold. But there is another way to structure European distribution. By positioning inventory strategically in EU hub locations, companies can: • reduce upfront cash exposure • improve working capital efficiency • accelerate time-to-market across Europe • simplify customs and compliance handling Our warehouse hubs in 𝗠𝗼𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗷𝗸 (𝗡𝗟) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻 (𝗗𝗘) are designed for exactly this purpose, including: • Bonded warehousing solutions • Fiscal representation (NL) • ADR-compliant storage for dangerous goods • Full import & customs clearance handling • Distribution access to key EU markets Especially for 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀, structure matters as much as storage. The right setup doesn’t just move goods, it improves liquidity, reduces friction and increases control across your European supply chain. If you are reviewing your EU distribution setup or looking to reduce working capital tied up in inventory, happy to exchange perspectives.