Switzerland–Canada freight: services and trade framework
Canada is the world's second-largest country by area and an important trading partner for Switzerland. With a stable economy, a modern customs system and an EFTA–Canada free trade agreement, bilateral trade is facilitated. Franzosini provides sea and air freight services to all major Canadian hubs.
EFTA and Canada signed a free trade agreement in 2009 that entered into force the same year. This ensures zero duty for most Swiss industrial products. Bilateral CH–Canada trade exceeds CHF 5 billion annually.
Services offered by Franzosini SA for Canada
- Sea freight FCL/LCL
- Air freight standard/express
- CBSA customs clearance
- Coast-to-coast distribution
- Warehousing and consolidation
Specific regulations and requirements
- CFIA: Canadian Food Inspection Agency — strict controls on food, animals and plants
- Health Canada: authorisation for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices
- Bilingualism: mandatory labelling in both English and French
- CSA: compliance with Canadian standards for electrical/electronic products
- PMRA: registration for pesticides and chemical products
- Safe Food for Canadians Act: mandatory registration for food importers
Trade framework and agreements
- EFTA–Canada FTA (in force since 2009)
- CUSMA/USMCA (Canada–USA–Mexico — not applicable to Switzerland)