Ship goods from the USA to Switzerland - Get shipping costs to Switzerland in minutes.
This website offers an online freight calculator for estimating shipping costs from the USA to Switzerland.
You can obtain as many freight quotes as you wish. It is free. To begin, please Select Nearest City in Switzerland from the list below.
It is designed to ship commercial and personal goods using Less-than-Container Load (LCL), a cost-effective solution for shipping goods from the U.S. to Switzerland in boxes and crates by sea.
What is LCL? Why is LCL the most cost-effective option for shipping cargo from the USA to Switzerland?
Shipping Less-than-Container Load (LCL) refers to the international transportation of goods by sea, specifically shipping goods from the U.S. to Switzerland packed in boxes and crates stocked on pallets that are inefficient to fill an entire 40-foot sea freight container.
It doesn’t matter if you are shipping commercial cargo, sending personal belongings, or moving from the United States to Switzerland. Suppose the goods you are shipping to Switzerland are appropriately packed in boxes or crates and the overall volume does not exceed 15-20 cubic meters. In that situation, LCL freight is more sensible than shipping entire containers.
By using LCL, you can ship larger cargo at a lower cost:
- When sharing a 40-foot sea freight container with other exporters, you only pay for the space you use instead of the whole container. This makes it significantly more cost-effective than shipping a full container (FCL).
- LCL freight rates are typically determined by volume (per cubic meter or cubic foot) instead of weight. As a result, if you are shipping general commodities, the weight of the cargo doesn't impact shipping costs. Shipping costs for LCL are typically based on cargo volume, not weight. You may find more information about dimensional weight and U.S. domestic ground transportation on our website.
- You could save on ground transportation within the U.S. Delivering your cargo in boxes that fit in your own or rented truck to a freight terminal can help you avoid pre-carriage expenses. Cargo transportation costs within the U.S. are high and often exceed international ocean freight costs.
It is adaptable:
- If you deliver loose shipping boxes to a Container Freight Station (CFS), the staff can professionally palletize them into skids. Handling small and lightweight shipping boxes is significantly easier than lifting heavy pallets. You may palletize smaller shipping boxes and request the CFS to ship oversized items loose.
- You can ship boxes, crates, or pallets of any size and shape. The only limitation is that all shipping units must fit within a 40-foot sea freight container with internal dimensions of:
Length - 39'5" = 12 meters
Width - 7'5" = 2.35 meters
Height - 7'10" = 2.39 meters
- Shipping goods from the USA in cardboard boxes complies with ISPM15 regulations. You can purchase regular shipping boxes at U-Haul, Walmart, Office Depot, etc. We recommend using heavy-duty cardboard shipping boxes. Next, palletize your boxes on either certified ISPM15 stamped pallets or made of plastic.

Begin your LCL shipping from the USA to Switzerland by selecting Switzerland in the Destination Countries drop-down menu. Follow a few simple steps to receive an instant freight price quote for your cargo transportation to Switzerland. Consider the dimensions and weight of your international shipment to Switzerland from the USA. Obtain as many freight quotes as needed. Email yourself the best quote and keep it on record. Shop around for other shipping offers to Switzerland. Compare and book your international shipment to Switzerland. Manage shipping documents, pay shipping costs, and obtain your Bill of Lading.
Watch three minutes video for tips on using our LCL ocean freight calculator for cargo delivery to Switzerland.

Here are hints about LCL cargo transportation from the USA to Switzerland.
E-commerce and Remote Shipping from the USA to Switzerland.
For purchasers of items on U.S. eBay, Amazon, or other U.S. merchants for delivery to Switzerland, click on the picture below to discover how simple it is to arrange international shipping using our sea freight calculator.

You will receive a unique customer reference number when you use our online calculator to obtain a freight price quote for shipping cargo to Switzerland from the USA. Email the quote to yourself, and with the reference number, you can either book your shipment or ask questions by replying to the email anytime. You can also call us during working hours. Feel free to contact us about your international shipping needs to Switzerland from the United States.
Please remember that certain items are prohibited from being shipped to Switzerland.
Avoid problems and stay away from shipping to Switzerland the following commodity:
- Perishable food products
- Live animals, plants, and seeds
- Any medicines and drugs
- Dangerous and Hazardous Goods are restricted and subject to approval and special procedures
- Aerosols
- Liquids
- Cash, Money orders, credit, and debit cards
- Passports and other confidential documents
- Valuable jewelry, art, and antiques
- To simplify, avoid sending to Switzerland items considered dangerous or prohibited with regular parcel service at your local USPS office.
- If you pack in used boxes, erase all former shipping labels and marks, especially if they relate to dangerous goods or hazardous materials.
- If you are not positive that some of your goods are legal for freight shipping to Switzerland, do not put your entire shipment at risk. Leave it. Do not ship or apply for legal assistance as in the U.S. as in Switzerland.