Cargo from Germany to Switzerland
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Door-to-Door Cargo Shipping from Germany to Switzerland
Neva Logistics coordinates air freight, express vans, pallet groupage and full truck load moves for businesses and private shippers moving goods from Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt or Stuttgart to Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Bern or Lausanne. The end-to-end Germany → Switzerland lane is handled entirely by our team – export processing, Swiss customs clearance, professional packing, cargo insurance and smartphone tracking are all included. Need lightning-fast air freight, oversized cargo hauling, consolidated cargo shipping, full truck load road service, personal effects shipping or express delivery? Ship with confidence and keep your schedule intact.
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What Cargo We Ship from Germany to Switzerland
We move everything from German engineering marvels to delicate pharmaceuticals, pre-clearing each load through the
Federal Office for Customs & Border Security so consignments breeze through Basel-Weil, Zürich Airport and other gateways.
Why Ship Germany → Switzerland with Us
One call unlocks a turnkey cross-border service: express air, 24-hour dedicated vans, flexible groupage and full truck load solutions, managed by a single coordinator with transparent landed-costs.
Dense DE-CH corridor
Daily departures from every major German hub to all Swiss cantons.
Expert customs desk
e-dec export, Importverzollung, transit T1 and VAT registration handled in-house.
GDP temperature control
Active air containers & reefer trailers with 24/7 temperature logs.
Door-to-door last mile
Home delivery for personal effects or tail-lift trucks for business docks.
Transit Times & Shipping Costs Germany → Switzerland
- ✈️ Air freight: 1–2 business days via FRA / MUC → ZRH / BSL — average cost CHF 4.0–8.0 per kg
- 🚚 Road groupage: 2–4 days pallet network — CHF 128 – 350 per Euro pallet
- 🚛 Full truck load: 1–3 days direct — up to CHF 3 200 for a 24 t tautliner
| Service | Weight / Size | Transit Time | Typical Price* (max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight | ≥ 50 kg | 1–2 days | CHF 8.0 / kg |
| Groupage pallet | 1 Euro pallet ≤ 250 kg | 2–4 days | CHF 350 / pallet |
| Full truck (FTL) | 24 t, 86 m³ | 1–3 days | CHF 3 200 / truck |
*Prices are indicative upper-range market levels and exclude customs, insurance and handling fees.
Customs Duties & VAT in Switzerland
📦 Personal belongings
Used household goods imported by relocating residents can be cleared duty- and VAT-free under code 003 Tax exemption (“Übersiedlungsgut”).
- 🔹 Duty: 0 %
- 🔹 VAT: 0 %
- 🔹 Docs: Form 18.44, inventory list, passport
🏢 Commercial goods
Most industrial products are duty-free from 1 January 2024, while agricultural items remain dutiable. Swiss VAT is 8.1 % standard and 2.6 % reduced on CIF value.
- 🔹 Duty: 0 % on industrial goods
- 🔹 VAT: 8.1 % / 2.6 %
- 🔹 Excise: applies on alcohol & tobacco
Full details are published on the official portal
bazg.admin.ch.
Frequently Asked Questions: Germany → Switzerland
Which documents are required for Swiss import?
Commercial invoice, packing list, MRN / T1, export ABD and Swiss import declaration with your UID number.
How fast is pallet groupage?
Regular departures reach Zürich and Basel terminals in 48–72 hours, then go out for local delivery the same day.
Can I ship lithium batteries?
Yes – under ADR/RID rules for road and IATA DGR for air. Our team prepares the DGD and supplies UN-approved packaging.
Is real-time tracking included?
Every consignment receives a tracking ID with milestone alerts via email or API.
Do I need cargo insurance?
We recommend all-risk cover for valuable or fragile goods. We can place policies with global underwriters on request.
Client Reviews: Germany → Switzerland Shipments
“Our CNC mill shipped from Munich to Zürich in two days, cleared customs and was production-ready on arrival.”
👷♂️ Markus L., Munich → Zürich
“Temperature-controlled pharma pallets reached Basel within 24 h, GDP-compliant and intact.”
💊 Anna K., Frankfurt → Basel
“Relocation boxes from Berlin reached Lausanne without a scratch. Drivers were polite and punctual.”
🏠 Jonas & Lea, Berlin → Lausanne
“Groupage scheme lets us ship weekly e-commerce pallets from Hamburg to Bern at predictable costs.”
🛒 Lukas S., Hamburg → Bern
