Cross trade in Europe and worldwide

Direct deliveries without going through Switzerland

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The supplier and recipient are in different countries. Does your company manage the order from Switzerland? With cross trade, goods are sent directly from the supplier to the recipient – without having to go through Switzerland. Swiss Post Cargo coordinates transport, international partners, documentation and customs.

The benefits for you

One contact person for the entire coordination of your cross-trade transport
Global network with over 300 partners.
Transport by road, air freight, sea freight, rail or multimodal
Neutral delivery on request, including coordinated documentation and customs clearance
Direct delivery routes can avoid temporary storage, shorten transport times and reduce costs

How cross-trade forwarding works

Clarify enquiry and transport data
You inform us of the country of departure, destination country, type of goods, delivery deadlines and the parties involved.
Plan transport
We determine the right transport solution – by road, air freight, sea freight, rail or combined.

Details on the cross-trade service

These goods are particularly suitable for direct delivery from supplier to recipient

Cross trade is suitable for Swiss companies with international supply chains, retail outlets or production sites abroad, for example if:

Goods are delivered directly from the foreign supplier to a customer in a third country
the goods are not to be transported to Switzerland first
various international partners need to be coordinated
transport and customs processes in several countries must be coordinated with one another
neutral delivery is requested on behalf of the client

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Customs clearance

Smooth import and export handling thanks to integrated customs services.

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Do you have any questions about your cross-trade transport?

Contact us directly or send us your request using the contact form. We will check your request and advise you on the right solution.

Thomas Haller

Tel.: +41 (0) 43 501 36 09

Mobile: +41 (0) 79 694 13 49

thaller@intralog.ch

Quote request

Do you have the transport data ready? Then send us your request using the contact form.

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Prepare documents

We provide support with the necessary documents for transport, export, import and customs clearance.

Coordinate partners

Through our international network, we coordinate processing in the country of origin and destination with the partners involved.

Direct delivery

The goods are transported directly from the supplier to the recipient. On request, we will organize neutral delivery on your behalf.

Delivery & handover

We coordinate the relevant transport and customs documents, monitor processing and provide transparent information on the status through to delivery.

Sea freight

Cost-efficient transport for large volumes on international routes.

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Air freight

Fast worldwide transport for time-critical consignments.

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Multimodal Transport Sea-Air

Optimized delivery times thanks to the efficient combination of air and sea freight.

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Central coordination

Swiss Post Cargo coordinates transport planning, involves the necessary network partners and coordinates processes in the country of departure and destination. You have a central contact person for this.

All relevant modes of transport

Cross-trade is possible by road, air freight, sea freight and rail, as well as with multimodal solutions. The right type of transport depends on the route, type of goods and delivery time.

International partner network

We use a global network of over 300 partners to process these orders. Swiss Post Cargo coordinates the partners involved and ensures clearly defined interfaces and responsibilities.

Documentation and customs

We coordinate the relevant transport documents and customs processes in the country of departure and receipt. Specific responsibility depends on the route, type of goods, Incoterms and the agreed scope of services.

Neutral delivery

On request, we can organize delivery on behalf of your company. Operational procedures and relevant delivery documents are coordinated in such a way that the original supplier is not in the foreground in the eyes of the recipient.

Status information

During processing, you receive transparent information about the status of your consignment and the process steps involved.

What is cross trade?

Cross trade refers to cross-border direct deliveries where the originator, place of despatch and place of receipt are in different countries. The goods are transported directly from the supplier or producer abroad to the recipient in a third country without first passing through Switzerland.

How does cross trade work in forwarding?

In the case of cross-trade transport, the forwarding company coordinates transport between the country of departure and the country of destination, even though the client is based in another country. Depending on the order, this includes transport planning, coordination with international partners, as well as transport documents and customs processes.

Which modes of transport are possible with cross trade?

Cross trade can be handled by road, air freight, sea freight or rail. Multimodal solutions are also possible. The type of transport selected depends on the route, type of goods, delivery time and the order requirements.

Can cross trade delivery be neutral?

Yes. On request, delivery can be organized on behalf of the originator. The relevant procedures and delivery documents are coordinated accordingly so that the original supplier is not in the foreground in the eyes of the recipient.

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Cross trade in Europe and worldwide

Content

At a glance

The benefits for you

How cross-trade forwarding works

Clarify enquiry and transport data

Plan transport

Details on the cross-trade service

These goods are particularly suitable for direct delivery from supplier to recipient

This might interest you too

Customs clearance

Do you have any questions about your cross-trade transport?

Thomas Haller

Quote request

FAQs about cross trade

Follow us

Swiss Post Cargo

Prepare documents

Coordinate partners

Direct delivery

Delivery & handover

Sea freight

Air freight

Multimodal Transport Sea-Air