Upon receipt, it is checked that the number and condition of packages match the packaging information provided. FCO Logistics does not check the contents of packages or boxes received this is the responsibility of the recipient. Please note: Private goods or mail are not permitted to be delivered to VU Amsterdam; we will not accept them. We also do not accept perishable goods, such as flowers and cakes. You must take delivery of these yourself. Please indicate this clearly with your order.
After receipt and registration, FCO Logistics will deliver the goods to the delivery address provided with the order or deliver it to the secretary of a department (central delivery point). A signature is requested as proof of receipt. Delivery is made within 12 hours after the package is received. Distribution rounds are made to all buildings. During those rounds, any outgoing mail/packages are immediately taken back and brought to the Mailroom for shipment.
Return
Is a delivery not correct and you want to return it to the supplier? Then request a return label from the supplier yourself, stick it on the shipment and drop off your package at the Mailroom for shipment.
Goods receipt locations
- Central Goods Reception (CGO VU)
The Central Goods Reception (CGO VU) is located in the Transitorium building (Van der Boechorststraat 3). The CGO is open Monday through Friday between 08.30-17.00. The Goods Reception can also be reached by mail: goederenontvangst.fco@vu.nl.
Route: Deliveries go via the logistics street: suppliers drive onto the campus grounds from the Van der Boechorststraat and immediately turn left onto the logistics street. The goods receipt is on the left. Please note: the logistics street is only accessible to motorized traffic! Pedestrians use the entrance on Van der Boechorststraat.
- Goods reception VO (GO VO)
The goods reception VO (GO VO) is located in the Research Building VU. The address of the GO VO is Gustav Maherlaan 2015. The GO VO is open Monday through Friday from 08:30-15:30. The GO VO is for deliveries to the VU Research Building only. Please indicate this clearly when ordering through the VU ordering portal. For questions: expeditie.vo-gebouw@vu.nl or 020-5982527.
Route: Suppliers for GO VO enter the grounds of the Research Building via the entrance on Gustav Mahlerlaan and follow the signs expedition/goods receipt. No direct passage to De Boelelaan is possible; suppliers must turn around and leave the grounds again via Gustav Maherlaan.
- Goods reception ADLAS (GO ADLAS)
The goods reception ADLAS (GO ADLAS) is also located in the Research Building VU, right next to the goods reception VO. The address is Gustav Mahlerlaan 2013. The GO ADLAS is used exclusively by deliveries to ADLAS.