Household Goods Shipping
Full homes or part-loads, forwarded inland from a North Sea port and cleared as removal goods at the Swiss border. Our international residential movers handle every room.
International Movers to Switzerland
Switzerland is landlocked and non-EU, so it takes a specialist. From any US city, we ship your belongings, land them at a North Sea port, forward them inland, and deliver them to Zurich, Geneva, Basel, or Bern.
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Across the Atlantic
Your USA to Switzerland Move, Handled End to End
A move to Switzerland combines an overseas shipment with an inland European leg, so each stage needs to connect properly. We have coordinated overseas household relocations since 1948. As an international moving company for overseas relocations, we manage origin packing across the USA, export paperwork, ocean transport, inland forwarding, and Swiss clearance through one coordinated plan.
From a New York brownstone to a full household headed for Zurich, our door-to-door international movers handle furniture, appliances, personal effects, vehicles, antiques, and fine art with care. One coordinator follows the shipment across the ocean and through the inland leg to your doorstep in Switzerland. As overseas moving specialists, we build the full route around your origin, destination, shipment size, and timing.
One coordinated move
Packing, ocean and inland freight, Swiss customs and final delivery.
- Since 1948 Coordinating overseas household moves
- Door-to-door From any US city to Switzerland
- Sea, then inland Via a North Sea port to Basel
Everything your move needs
Our Switzerland Moving Services
Swiss relocations require ocean or air transport plus inland coordination, and we manage those stages through one point of contact. As international shipping providers for the route, we cover the services below.
Vehicle Shipping
A car can travel with your effects, and our international car shipping services prepare the Swiss vehicle import documents.
Corporate Relocation
Executive and finance-sector moves to Zurich and Geneva, run to tight timelines with full reporting.
Storage
Bonded and standard storage in the US or Switzerland while your permit and lease align.
Packing
Meticulous export packing for a long multimodal journey, from fragile-only to a complete professional pack.
Crating
Museum-grade crates protect art and instruments, and our fine art shipping services suit collectors and galleries.
From home to destination
How Your Move to Switzerland Works
Our six-step process connects the overseas and inland portions of a Swiss move so each milestone stays clear from quote to delivery.
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Request a Quote
Share your US origin, Swiss destination, and volume for route-specific, inland-inclusive pricing.
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Book Your Survey
A virtual or in-home survey confirms your inventory and special items.
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Lock Your Plan
We fix service level, coverage, and dates across the ocean and inland legs.
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Pack and Load
Our packers wrap, inventory, and load everything at your US home.
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Ship, Forward and Clear
Your goods sail to a North Sea port, move inland, and clear Swiss customs at the border.
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Deliver and Settle
We deliver in Switzerland, and unpack where your plan covers it.
Flexible shipping choices
Choose the Right Shipping Method
The right method depends on volume, budget and timing. Because Switzerland has no seaport, sea shipments continue inland from Rotterdam, Antwerp, or Hamburg to Basel, Zurich, or Geneva. We compare the additional inland leg with direct air options so you can weigh cost and speed. For an exact number, request an international relocation quote.
Best value for a whole house
Ocean Freight
A private 20-foot or 40-foot container sails to a North Sea port and then continues inland, providing dedicated space for a full-household Swiss move.
Smaller moves
Shared Container
Share a container for a smaller load, and our international shipping providers consolidate onto regular Switzerland-bound services.
Fastest option
Air Freight
The fastest option for priority items into Zurich or Geneva, coordinated with experienced international air shipping companies and priced by weight.
Prepare with confidence
Your Switzerland Shipping Checklist
Some planning now keeps the ocean leg, inland leg, and clearance aligned, and your estimate accurate. Run through these first.
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Prepare an inventory
Record every item and flag high-value pieces, since a clear list speeds insurance and customs.
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Review Swiss rules
Confirm restricted and prohibited goods before packing. Swiss customs sets out the rules on its moving household effects page, and you use Form 18.44 at import.
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Choose your cover
Select protection that reflects the value of your shipment.
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Plan budget and dates
Weigh ocean plus inland against air, and account for the extra time to Basel or Zurich.
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Sort your documents
Gather ID, your inventory, and your Swiss residence permit, which non-EU arrivals present at import.
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Reserve early
Space and inland slots fill quickly, so book well in advance.
Plan your inventory
What Counts as Household Goods?
For a Swiss relocation, household goods can include furniture, appliances, clothing, kitchenware, books, personal effects, antiques and fine art. As an international shipping company built around relocations, we keep commercial cargo separate so your shipment remains documented as personal and household effects for Swiss customs.
Common household shipments include
Check before you pack
Some goods face restrictions or need a permit.
- Firearms follow strict rules.
- Removal-goods relief generally applies once you transfer your domicile and have used the items for at least six months.
- The BAZG procedure page explains the steps, and we prepare the file to keep clearance running smoothly.
Experienced support matters
Why Use Professional Movers to Switzerland?
A Swiss relocation combines international transport, inland forwarding, and border clearance. Experienced international movers help keep those handoffs coordinated while protecting your belongings and schedule.
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Prepared for a multimodal journey
Export-grade materials and secure loading help protect your belongings through both the overseas and inland legs.
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Fewer moving parts for you to manage
We coordinate the logistics while you focus on permits, housing, and work, with international residential movers handling the shipment details.
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Smoother at the border
Accurate paperwork and Swiss clearance know-how lower the odds of delays and surprise charges.
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Ready for the heavy and fragile
Trained crews handle pianos, safes, and oversized furniture, and our international piano moving services come prepared.
We are licensed and bonded (FMCSA/FMC, MC), a FIDI and IAM member, and BBB accredited, with experience dating to 1948. If you are comparing providers to find the best overseas moving company for your needs, consider both international reach and inland coordination. We ship from hubs including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston, and our overseas moving services scale to different shipment sizes.
600+
Partner agents worldwide supporting international moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to move from the USA to Switzerland?
Swiss moves cost more than coastal EU routes because of the inland leg. Pricing depends on volume, US origin, service, and sea versus air. As overseas moving specialists, we price the real shipment and break it down clearly.
How does shipping work if Switzerland has no port?
Your container sails to Rotterdam, Antwerp, or Hamburg, then travels inland by rail or road to the Swiss customs point, usually Basel, before delivery to Zurich, Geneva, or beyond. Air freight flies straight into Zurich or Geneva.
How long does shipping to Switzerland take?
Air freight often lands within days. Ocean freight plus the inland leg usually takes several weeks door to door once you factor in handling and customs, a little longer than a coastal EU move. Your coordinator gives a firm window at booking.
Can I import my household goods into Switzerland duty-free?
Generally, yes, as removal goods, once you transfer your domicile and have used the items for at least six months. We use Form 18.44 at import, and we prepare it with you.
Can you ship my car to Switzerland?
Yes. Vehicles travel with your household effects and follow the same removal-goods rules, and we prepare the Swiss import and registration paperwork you will need.
Which US cities can you ship to Switzerland from?
We collect nationwide and offer international moving company services from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and beyond, all routed inland to Switzerland.
Do you provide a free quote for Swiss moves?
We do. Share your route, and we’ll return a clear, no-obligation estimate that includes the inland leg. Request your free international moving quote to begin.
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Tell us your US origin and Swiss destination, and we will map the overseas leg, inland forwarding, and customs route to Zurich, Geneva, Basel, or beyond. Request your free international moving quote today for a clear breakdown. If Germany, France, Italy, or Austria is also on your shortlist, we can compare those routes.