Cargo from Austria to Switzerland
1. Shipping
2.Cargo services
3. Door-to-door delivery
End-to-End Cargo Shipping from Austria to Switzerland
GW Cargo handles air freight service, express delivery vans, cost-efficient groupage freight,
full truck load transport, oversized cargo shipping and personal effects shipping from
Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg and Innsbruck straight to Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern and Lugano.
Our door-to-door logistics include customs brokerage through
Austrian Customs and
Swiss Federal Office for Customs & Border Security,
professional packing, cargo insurance and real-time GPS tracking.
Whether you need same-day air cargo Austria to Zurich,
24-hour express delivery across the Alps, palletized groupage road transport,
or reliable FTL via the Brenner Pass, we move your freight safely and on schedule.
Talk to Our Logistics Team
✉️ info@neva-logistics.com | 24/7 support & instant quotes
Cargo Types We Transport from Austria to Switzerland
From Austria’s high-tech manufacturing hubs to Switzerland’s precision markets, we move it all.
Every shipment is pre-cleared through e-dec import and delivered to airports like
Vienna International
and Zurich Kloten,
rail hubs such as Wolfurt-St. Margrethen and Rhine river ports in Basel.
Why Choose Us for Austria → Switzerland Freight
Our cross-border specialists integrate Alpine road, rail and air corridors for a seamless, one-stop
logistics solution.
Direct Alpine routes
Daily vans and trucks via Brenner, Arlberg & Gotthard corridors.
e-dec customs ready
Import declarations filed before arrival, reducing border times.
Express options 24h
Dedicated sprinter vans deliver urgent cargo overnight.
Secure handling
GDP, ISO 9001 & TAPA procedures protect high-value goods.
Transit Times & Shipping Costs: Austria ➜ Switzerland
- ✈️ Air freight service: 1 business day door-to-door (VIE → ZRH) — typical rate €3.0–5.5 per kg for >50 kg chargeable.
- 🚚 Groupage freight: 2–4 days pallet-to-door (central hubs Vienna/Graz to Basel/Zurich) — from €75 per pallet.
- 🚛 Full truck load: 1–2 days cross-border — from €1 950 per 13.6 m truck (24 t).
- 💡 Pricing is all-inclusive: pick-up, line-haul, border fees, basic CMR insurance.
| Service | Weight / Size | Transit Time | Max Market Price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight | > 50 kg (chargeable) | 1 day | €6.00 / kg |
| Groupage pallet | EUR-pal 120×80 cm, ≤ 200 kg | 2–4 days | €190 / pallet |
| Full truck load (FTL) | 13.6 m / 24 t | 1–2 days | €2 400 / truck |
*Highest published prices on the DACH market (Q2 2025). Request a tailored quote for your shipment.
Import Duties & Taxes in Switzerland
📦 Personal belongings
Household goods imported by relocating individuals can enter duty-free under
removal goods relief (Art. 8 ZollA). The shipper must have lived outside
Switzerland for ≥12 months and declare goods as used.
- 🔹 Duty: 0 %
- 🔹 VAT: 0 %
- 🔹 Docs: Form 18.44, passport, inventory list
🏢 Commercial goods
EU-origin cargo benefits from zero duty under the EU–Swiss FTA. Otherwise, customs duty is
assessed by weight or per item and VAT is 8.1 % on CIF+Duty.
Check the interactive tariff at
XTARES.
- 🔹 Duty: 0 %–12 % (commodity dependent)
- 🔹 VAT: 8.1 % standard rate, 2.6 % reduced
- 🔹 Extras: Beer, tobacco & fuel excise duties
Frequently Asked Questions: Austria → Switzerland Shipping
Which documents do I need for Swiss import?
Commercial invoice, packing list, CMR/air waybill, export declaration AT, e-dec import CH and your Swiss UID number.
How fast is express delivery by van?
Dedicated sprinter van leaves within 2 hours of booking and arrives Zurich in 10–12 hours door-to-door.
Can you handle oversized cargo shipping?
Yes. We obtain cross-border permits and escort cars for loads >2.55 m wide or >4.0 m high.
Is refrigerated transport available for pharmaceuticals?
GDP-qualified reefer trailers and Envirotainer air ULDs keep +2 °C/+8 °C with live temp logs.
What goods are prohibited?
Firearms, counterfeit products, endangered species and undeclared precious metals are prohibited.
Do you offer cargo insurance?
We can arrange all-risk marine insurance up to €5 million per policy via Lloyd’s brokers.
Client Reviews: Austria → Switzerland Shipments
“Our automotive moulds reached Zurich plant within 24 hours — brilliant express delivery service.”
🚗 Markus H., Linz → Zurich
“Temperature-controlled pallets with biotech reagents arrived Basel airport GDP-compliant. Excellent tracking.”
💊 Julia S., Vienna → Basel
“Family relocation handled flawlessly — boxes labelled, customs cleared, no surprises on VAT.”
🏠 Sabine & Leo, Salzburg → Bern
“Groupage freight for our online store delivered to Geneva twice a week, always on schedule.”
🛒 Daniel W., Graz → Geneva
