Freight to and from Spain

International shipping, customs clearance, road, sea and air transport

Switzerland-Spain freight: regular service

Spain is among the top destinations for Swiss exports in southern Europe. Franzosini SA offers weekly groupage and FTL services to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao and Zaragoza. Transport is primarily by road, transiting through France.

Transit times: Switzerland–Barcelona 48–72 hours, Switzerland–Madrid 72 hours, Switzerland–southern Spain (Seville, Malaga) 96 hours. FTL delivery in 48–72 hours to major Spanish cities.

Customs clearance and regulations Switzerland-Spain

Spain is part of the EU: shipments from Switzerland require Swiss export clearance (e-dec), T1 transit document and EU import with Spanish customs declaration. The EUR.1 certificate of origin ensures preferential tariffs under the Switzerland-EU free trade agreement.

Since 2024, Switzerland abolished industrial tariffs: Spanish goods imported into Switzerland are subject only to Swiss VAT. For Spanish agri-food products (olive oil, wines, fruit), specific duties and phytosanitary certificates may apply.

Sectors and services for Spain

FTL and LTL road transport, temperature-controlled transport for agri-food products, distribution throughout the Iberian Peninsula, customs management for Switzerland-Spain import-export. Key sectors: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, industrial machinery, food products, fashion and textiles.