Used machinery transport from Switzerland
Project Overview
This case study documents a completed used machinery transport executed across multiple European country pairs, involving end-to-end customs handling, regulatory advisory (CE and non-CE), cargo insurance, and time-critical delivery.
The cargo consisted of second-hand industrial machinery, requiring careful planning due to customs exposure, legal constraints, and insurance valuation typical for used equipment.
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Applicable Country Pairs
This case study directly applies to, among others:
Poland - Switzerland- Switzerland - Poland
- Germany - Switzerland
- Switzerland - Germany
- Poland - Germany
- Germany - Poland
- Germany - Finland
- Poland - Finland
- Switzerland - Italy
- Italy - Switzerland
- Switzerland - France
- France - Switzerland
- Germany - Austria
- Austria - Germany
- Netherlands - Poland
- Netherlands - Germany
The same operational framework applies regardless of direction or border status.
Transport Scope
- Cargo: Used industrial machinery and production equipment
- Condition: Second-hand, operational or dismantled
- CE status: With CE and without CE
- Route types:
- EU - EU
- EU - non-EU
- non-EU - EU - Primary mode: Road transport
- Extension: Sea freight available for overseas destinations
Key Challenges
- Export customs clearance (EU and non-EU origins)
- Transit procedures including T1 documentation where required
- Import customs clearance in destination country
- Legal transport of used machinery without CE marking
- Cargo insurance for non-new equipment
- Strict delivery deadlines across long-distance routes
Our End-to-End Solution
1. Customs Clearance: Export, Transit, Import
We executed full customs coordination, including:
- Export customs clearance at origin
- Transit procedures through intermediate countries
- Import customs clearance at destination
All documentation was prepared prior to dispatch to ensure uninterrupted border crossings.
2. Used Machinery & CE / Non-CE Advisory
We provided professional guidance covering:
- Transport of machinery with CE marking
- Transport of machinery without CE marking
- Distinction between transport legality and commissioning legality
- Buyer responsibility and regulatory exposure
This enables compliant transport even for machinery intended for resale, refurbishment, or export outside the EU.
3. Transport Execution & Scheduling
- Dedicated industrial transport equipment
- Load securing adapted to used machinery
- Fixed pickup and delivery windows
- Continuous shipment monitoring
The transport was completed on schedule, without customs or operational delays.
4. Cargo Insurance for Used Equipment
We arranged tailored cargo insurance designed for:
- Used machinery market value
- Handling and transport risks
- Customs and transit exposure
Coverage remained valid throughout the entire logistics chain.
5. Multimodal & Overseas Extension
Where required, the transport scope was extended to:
- Port delivery coordination
- Sea freight solutions (container, flat rack, Ro-Ro)
- Export documentation for non-European destinations
This allows seamless transition from European road transport to global shipping.
Result
- On-time pickup and delivery
- Zero customs delays
- Fully insured shipment
- Regulatory compliance maintained
- Machinery delivered ready for resale, installation, or onward export
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Why This Case Study Applies Across Europe
This operational model is valid for all major European industrial corridors, including:
- Central Europe - Switzerland
- Northern Europe - Central Europe
- Western Europe - Eastern Europe
Regardless of country pair, the same pillars apply:
- Customs competence
- Used machinery compliance
- Cargo insurance
- Timely execution
- Multimodal capability
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