First European ship daily to Switzerland. This means we can import and export much quicker than our competitors that typically only run 2 transits a week.
Shipping to Switzerland
Shipping with First European

Express shipping to/from Switzerland
We run a range of services including direct Full Load Freight, Groupage for part loads and Express transits and trailers. Whilst Switzerland is neither a member of the EEA and EU, it is part of the single market. This means when shipping to and from Switzerland, there is extra VAT and Duty paperwork required to comply with local regulations.
First European manage all the headaches and time consuming processes for you, including VAT and Duty payments and local movement time restrictions.
- Daily Departures
- Freight Forwarding
- Full Load Trailers
- Optional Cargo Insurance
VAT, Duty & Compliance
When exporting from Switzerland, you must declare the value of your goods and make payments through specialist clearing agents, before the goods can be cleared for export. We manage this process on your behalf using our own Determinitve Account and clearing agents.
Switzerland also restrits driving times for lorries with a maximum weightover 3.5 tonnes, articulated trailers / road trains over 5 tonnes and industrial tractors and machines. Restriction times are:
- From 22:00 till 05:00 through the night
- From 00:00 till 24:00 on Sundays and Public Holidays
If you’re struggling to organise clearance of goods to or from Switzerland, give us a call on 01282 839525 and we can explain how we can help you.
Small Van
Typical Load Dimension 140 x 100 x 100 cms
Typical Payload 500kgs
Sprinter Van
Typical Load Dimension 420 x 170 x 175 cms
Typical Payload 1,100kgs
Sprinter Van
Typical Load Dimension 420 x 170 x 175 cms
Typical Payload 1,100kgs
Luton Van
Typical Load Dimension 420 x 210 x 220 cms
Typical Payload 1,000kgs
7.5 Tonne Lorry
Typical Load Dimension 600 x 240 x 230 cms
Typical Payload 2,800kgs
12 Tonne Lorry
Typical Load Dimension 770 x 245 x 240 cms
Typical Payload 4,000kgs
18 Tonner Lorry
Typical Load Dimension 770 x 245 x 250 cms
Typical Payload 9,000kgs
Articulated Trailer
Typical Load Dimension 1360 x 245 x 270 cms
Typical Payload 24,000kgs
For more detailed information on delivery to Switzerland, please contact us on +44(0)1282 839525
At First European, we always work closely with you, your clients, our colleagues in the booking and distribution offices, and third parties such as customs, portal and rail offices. That means we can ensure a smooth operation and meeting your delivery deadlines.