Countries & regions
Machinery transport to and from Switzerland
Switzerland is not an EU member. At the border, a machine is exported from the EU and imported into Switzerland. On top, a night and Sunday driving ban for trucks shapes the schedule.
What matters
- Customs formalities
- Export declaration in the EU and import into Switzerland – who handles them is agreed before the quote.
- Driving bans
- Trucks in Switzerland are subject to a night-time and a Sunday driving ban. Departure and border crossing are planned around them.
- Weight and dimensions
- Switzerland has its own limits for gross weights. Very heavy machines need a special review.
- Transit
- Transports to Italy may also pass through Switzerland; a transit procedure is then required.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Who is the consignee and importer in Switzerland?
- Who handles the export and import declarations?
- Are the commercial invoice and packing list available?
- Is the delivery date compatible with the night and Sunday driving ban?
What we need from you
- Consignee with address
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Dimensions and weight
- Responsibility for customs formalities
Preparation: You hand the machine over ready for transport – dismantling, later installation and commissioning are done by your team or the manufacturer's service.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Transport planned around dimensions, weight and route – with the right vehicle and secure load
- Loading, unloading and crane work organised alongside on request
- One contact who coordinates dates with you and the people on site
Good to know
Agree customs formalities early with the recipient or customs agent – then we plan the border crossing without waiting time.
How it works
- 01
Request
You send route, date and machine details using the form below – anything unknown can stay open.
- 02
Review
We clarify customs responsibilities, check weight and route and plan border crossing and delivery within permitted driving times.
- 03
Quote
You receive a quote with the agreed scope – on request including loading and crane organisation.
- 04
Execution
Transport with the agreed accompanying documents, border processing as agreed and handover to the consignee.
Questions and answers: Switzerland
Is a machinery transport to Switzerland an export?
Yes. Switzerland is not an EU member; the machine is exported from the EU and imported into Switzerland. Both require a customs declaration.
May a truck drive at night or on Sundays in Switzerland?
As a rule, no – Switzerland has night-time and Sunday driving bans for trucks. We plan departure and border crossing accordingly.
Who pays import duties in Switzerland?
That is set by the sales contract or delivery term. We ask about it because it determines the process at the border.
Request
Request for this topic: Switzerland
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Consignee with address
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Dimensions and weight
- Responsibility for customs formalities