Door-to-Door Shipping from China to Zurich, Switzerland

BRF Logistics Delivered Machinery and Paper Products from Xuchang, China to Switzerland

Project Overview

BRF Logistics recently managed a complex multimodal shipment from Xuchang, Henan Province, China, to Zurich, Switzerland.

The shipment included industrial machinery and paper-related products packed into one 40HQ container and required coordinated transportation across China, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe before reaching the final destination.

Cargo Details

Container Type:

1 × 40HQ Container

Origin:

Xuchang, Henan Province, China

Destination:

Zurich, Switzerland

Logistics Challenges

This project required coordination across multiple transport modes and customs jurisdictions.

Key challenges included:

Inland transportation from central China

Ocean freight to the United Kingdom

UK customs transit procedures

Cross-border trucking through Europe

Swiss import clearance requirements

Since Switzerland is outside the European Union customs area, additional customs documentation was required during the final import process.

BRF Logistics Transportation Plan

Phase 1 – Factory Loading in Xuchang

The container was delivered to the supplier's facility where our loading supervisors coordinated:

Machinery securing

Cargo blocking and bracing

Moisture protection

Export labeling verification

Phase 2 – Trucking to Qingdao Port

Loaded container moved from Xuchang to Qingdao Port.

Transit Time:

2 Days

The shipment arrived at port according to schedule and entered export customs processing.

Phase 3 – Ocean Freight to Southampton

BRF Logistics booked a stable ocean service from Qingdao to Southampton.

Southampton remains one of the UK's key deep-sea container ports with strong inland and European logistics connections.

Ocean Transit Time:

Approximately 32 Days

Phase 4 – Transit Customs Processing in Southampton

Upon arrival in the UK, BRF Logistics arranged:

Port handling

Customs transit documentation

Container release

European road freight arrangements

Proper customs preparation helped avoid delays and ensured uninterrupted cargo movement.

Phase 5 – European Road Transportation

The container continued by road freight through continental Europe.

Typical Route:

Southampton → Channel Crossing → France → Belgium → Germany → Switzerland

The shipment was continuously monitored through GPS-enabled transport systems and milestone updates were provided to the customer.

Phase 6 – Swiss Customs Clearance and Final Delivery

Upon reaching Switzerland, BRF Logistics coordinated:

Import customs declaration

Duty and tax calculation

Cargo release

Final delivery to Zurich

The shipment was delivered directly to the customer's facility and unloaded successfully.

Results

✔ Complete Door-to-Door Service

✔ Successful Multi-Country Transit

✔ No Customs Delays

✔ No Cargo Damage

✔ On-Time Delivery to Switzerland

Customer Value

The customer benefited from:

One logistics partner managing the entire supply chain

Reduced administrative workload

Full shipment visibility

Professional customs support

Cost-effective multimodal transportation

BRF Logistics European Freight Solutions

BRF Logistics provides comprehensive logistics services from China to:

United Kingdom

Switzerland

Germany

France

Netherlands

Belgium

Italy

Spain

Scandinavia

Whether your cargo is machinery, industrial equipment, paper products, or project cargo, BRF Logistics delivers reliable and customized door-to-door transportation solutions worldwide.