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Sea freight

Predictable transport for international goods flows

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In brief

Transport by ship is particularly suitable for large volumes and predictable deliveries worldwide.

A global partner network, guaranteed capacities and integrated services ensure reliable and cost-effective handling with a high degree of planning security – from booking to delivery in Switzerland.

The benefits for you

  • Worldwide partner network for reliable transport planning
  • Consolidated containers to and from 187 ports worldwide
  • High degree of flexibility thanks to guaranteed capacities
  • Complete service from customs clearance and Track & Trace to daily road feeder services from all EU ports to Switzerland
  • Cost-effective solution thanks to attractive and transparent overall costs

Here’s how it works

  • Enquiry & planning

    You transfer the transport data. We clarify the route, container type, Incoterms and other specific requirements.

  • Booking & organization

    We book the transport with the shipping company and organize pre- and onward carriage as well as the documents.

  • Collection & pre-carriage

    The goods are collected from the agreed location and transported to the port of departure.

  • Sea transport

    Transport is carried out as a full container load (FCL) or less than container load (LCL).

  • Arrival & delivery

    Following arrival at the port of destination, we organize the onward transport. In Switzerland, customs clearance takes place within 24 hours, with delivery on the following day.

Service details

FCL – full container load (whole container)

Full container loads (20', 40', reefer or flat) for large consignment volumes.

The container is used exclusively and the goods remain unmixed throughout the entire transport. This enables a high level of control, additional security and simple handling.

LCL – less than container load (small consignments)

Transport of smaller consignments in consolidated containers.

  • Coverage of 187 ports worldwide, including 55 direct connections without transshipment
  • Cost-efficient solution for smaller volumes
  • Predictable delivery times with confirmation of the delivery date before shipping
  • Daily road feeder service by truck to and from Switzerland
  • Customs clearance within 24 hours
  • Delivery on the following day
Prices

Prices are based on volume, weight, route, delivery time and value-added services.

Register without obligation using our contact form.

Tracking and transparency

Track & Trace gives you an overview of your consignments.

Combined solutions

Sea freight can be flexibly combined with pre- and onward carriage by truck, rail or air freight.

Value-added services

Our versatile value-added services enable reliable and flexible handling of your sea freight – even in the case of complex transport needs.

  • Import and export customs clearance
  • Transport insurance
  • Combination with road, rail or air transport
  • Temperature-controlled container transport
  • Storage and transshipment services

These consignments are particularly suitable

Sea freight is designed for companies with international supply chains that want to rely on reliable, flexible and time-efficient transport solutions. It is particularly suitable for:

  • Production facilities with regular large volumes
  • Trading and distribution companies
  • Organizations that use combined transport solutions (land, sea, air)

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We would be happy to advise you personally

Contact us with no obligation