Countries & regions
Heavy and out-of-gauge transport to Switzerland
Switzerland is not an EU member: export and import formalities are added to authorisation and conditions. A night and Sunday driving ban for trucks applies, and the topography includes passes, tunnels and narrow village crossings.
What matters
- Customs
- Export and import declaration; clearance at the border with prepared documents.
- Special authorisation
- For out-of-gauge and overweight by the competent authorities, with conditions.
- Driving bans
- Night and Sunday driving ban for trucks; exceptions only by authorisation.
- Topography
- Passes, tunnels and village crossings limit dimensions and route.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Where in Switzerland?
- Who handles customs formalities?
- Dimensions and weight?
- Which time window?
- Do the goods stay there or come back?
What we need from you
- Destination
- Customs responsibility
- Dimensions and weight
- Time window
Preparation: You hand over the cargo ready for loading with known lifting points – dismantling, assembly and foundation work are handled by your team or your installation partner.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Feasibility check per project with questions on missing values
- Coordination of permits, escort vehicles, route surveys and lifting equipment via partners
- Quote with the agreed scope once the transport can be planned
Good to know
Clarify customs formalities early with your customs agent – then the transport starts without delay.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state the cargo, dimensions and weight per piece with units, rough route and time window – marking anything unknown.
- 02
Review
We check route, authorisation and customs and clarify partners.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Transport with authorisation and customs clearance, at permitted times.
Questions and answers: Switzerland
Does a heavy transport to Switzerland need customs papers?
Yes. Switzerland is not an EU member; export and import declarations are needed.
May a heavy transport travel at night in Switzerland?
A night driving ban for trucks generally applies. Exceptions are governed by the authorisation.
What makes heavy transport in Switzerland difficult?
Topography, village crossings and driving bans – plus customs clearance.
Request
Request for this topic: Switzerland
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Destination
- Customs responsibility
- Dimensions and weight
- Time window