Jos de Graauw & Mex van de Werd

Graauw Trading Assistance (GTA) is a specialized logistics partner for unloading containers with vehicles imported from the United States. Our company is located in Zeeland, the Netherlands — strategically positioned just one hour from the Port of Rotterdam and 20 minutes from the German border. This location makes us the ideal link between the American market and mainland Europe.

The roots of GTA go back to 1984, when founder Jos de Graauw transformed his passion for vehicles, engineering, and speed into a career in the automotive world. What started as a local car business grew — through strong family ties in North America — into an international collaboration in the field of vehicle import.

Today, we are fully focused on the professional and efficient processing of incoming containers. Our facility is equipped to unload between 600 and 800 vehicles per week, including cars, motorcycles, boats, and other motorized vehicles. We have experienced staff, advanced equipment, and our own storage yard. Every vehicle is unloaded with great care, inspected, and, if desired, documented with photographs.

Our service does not end after unloading. We offer additional support such as temporary storage, preparation for further transport, and reloading vehicles onto trailers or trucks for delivery to their final destination in Europe.



At GTA, we combine experience with action. What drives us is a deep passion for vehicles and a commitment to quality, speed, and reliability. We don’t just unload containers — we deliver on expectations.