Shipping & Delivery Information

Last updated: August 2026 · NH Race Engine, Haagweg 40, 5995 AB Kessel, Netherlands

We ship crate engines, outboards, transmissions and parts across the Netherlands, the EU and worldwide. Shipping an engine is not like shipping a parcel — these are heavy, high-value units — so everything leaves our Kessel workshop crated, insured and tracked. This page tells you exactly what to expect: costs, transit times, packaging and insurance, before you order.

The Short Version

Dispatch: in-stock items ship within 48 hours (business days) · Insurance: every shipment insured for full value · Tracking: emailed the moment your order leaves · Collection: free at our Kessel workshop · Exact quote: freight confirmed in writing before you pay — no surprises after checkout.

Dispatch Time

Transit times below count from dispatch, not order date. In-stock items dispatch within 1–2 business days. Engines requiring testing, crating or preparation may need 1–3 additional business days; built-to-order and remanufactured units ship within the timeframe on your quote or order confirmation.

Zone 1 — Netherlands · PostNL / DHL / freight
Product TypeCostTransitNotes
Small parts & accessories (under 5 kg)€8.951–2 business daysTracked parcel, signature on delivery
Medium parts & components (5–30 kg)€19.951–3 business daysTracked parcel or pallet
Outboards & crate engines (up to 250 kg)€952–3 business daysCrated on pallet, tail-lift delivery, you must be present
Heavy engines & transmissions (250+ kg)€1753–5 business daysWooden crate, delivery by appointment, offload equipment required
Zone 2 — Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg
Product TypeCostTransitNotes
Small parts (under 5 kg)€14.952–3 business daysTracked parcel
Medium parts (5–30 kg)€29.952–4 business daysTracked pallet
Outboards & crate engines (up to 250 kg)€1453–5 business daysCrated pallet, tail-lift to curb or marina
Heavy engines (250+ kg)€2954–7 business daysWooden crate, appointment delivery, offload required
Zone 3 — France, Denmark, Austria, United Kingdom
Product TypeCostTransitNotes
Small parts (under 5 kg)€19.953–5 business daysTracked parcel
Medium parts (5–30 kg)€39.953–6 business daysTracked pallet
Outboards & crate engines (up to 250 kg)€1954–7 business daysCrated pallet, tail-lift or dockside delivery
Heavy engines (250+ kg)€3955–10 business daysWooden crate, appointment delivery

🇬🇧 United Kingdom: post-Brexit, UK shipments need customs declarations and may incur UK import VAT and duties. We prepare all export documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, EORI) and tell you before dispatch exactly what applies to your order.

Zone 4 — Rest of EU & Europe · IT, ES, PT, IE, PL, CZ, Scandinavia, Baltics, Balkans…
Product TypeCostTransitNotes
Small parts (under 5 kg)€24.954–7 business daysTracked parcel
Medium parts (5–30 kg)€49.954–8 business daysTracked pallet
Outboards & crate engines (up to 250 kg)€2455–10 business daysCrated pallet; sea-freight option for Mediterranean
Heavy engines (250+ kg)from €4957–14 business daysQuoted before dispatch

Norway, Switzerland, Iceland are outside the EU customs union: we prepare all export documentation; local import VAT/duties are the recipient's responsibility.

Zone 5 — Worldwide · USA, Canada, Middle East, Asia, Oceania…
Product TypeCostTransitNotes
Small partsfrom €39.955–12 business daysTracked international parcel
Engines & outboardsQuoted1–4 weeksAir or sea freight, custom crating, full export docs — quote before dispatch

Packaging & Insurance

  • Engines and outboards ship in custom wooden crates or on reinforced pallets, strapped and braced to manufacturer standards
  • Every shipment is insured for its full value at no extra cost to you
  • Fluids are drained where required by air/road freight regulations — refill before first start (see the included checklist)

Delivery Day — Please Read

Inspect before signing. Check the crate for damage and note anything on the carrier's delivery receipt before you sign. Photograph damage before opening. Report concealed damage within 48 hours to info@nhraceengine.nl with photos — damage reported more than 5 days after delivery cannot be claimed with the carrier. Someone must be present for freight deliveries; a second delivery attempt may incur a redelivery charge.

Free Collection in Kessel

Skip shipping entirely: collect at Haagweg 40, 5995 AB Kessel, Netherlands — free. Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–14:00 (by appointment). We load engines and outboards into your vehicle or trailer with our forklift.

Tracking & Delays

Your tracking number arrives by email at dispatch — follow it any time via our Track My Order page. No movement for 5 business days, or missed delivery window? Email us — we open a carrier trace the same day.

Questions About a Shipment?

NH Race Engine · Haagweg 40, 5995 AB Kessel, Netherlands
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