Import and Export Between Spain and Switzerland
Secure transportation of sensitive goods, including industrial parts, precious metals, pharmaceuticals, and ADR-regulated goods.
From warehousing to distribution, we at STAR Logistique are your partner
Shipments between Spain and Switzerland require logistical coordination, customs formalities, and operational oversight at every stage. The risk increases when transporting medications, vaccines, industrial parts, aerospace components, chemicals, or high-value goods.
Spain and Switzerland maintain regular trade in the pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, medical, cosmetics, and agri-food sectors. Medications, machinery, precision components, chemicals, and fresh, refrigerated, or frozen goods are transported between the two countries.
STAR Logistique coordinates pickup, transportation, storage, customs clearance, and final delivery between Spain and Switzerland. Its services include international transportation. cold chain logistics, ADR-compliant dangerous goods, e-commerce logistics, and secure transportation.
Secure Transportation
Since 1988, STAR Logistique has been organizing the discreet transportation of valuable goods between Spain and Switzerland. Our solutions may include secure or armored vehicles, confidential routes, continuous geolocation tracking, and restricted access.
Logistics
Our teams process e-commerce orders, handle order fulfillment, label, pack, and ship goods to Spain, Switzerland, Europe, and other international destinations.
Warehousing
Our warehousing solutions in Geneva, Switzerland, and the French border region facilitate trade between Spain, the EU, and Switzerland, and allow products to be stored under controlled conditions when necessary.
Customs Clearance
Customs services include:
- Import and export declarations
- VAT and customs duties
- Tax representation
- Transit
- Commercial domiciliation
- Document verification...
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End-to-end coordinated operations
STAR Logistique manages cross-border transportation for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and importers. The team coordinates:
- Pickup in Spain or Switzerland
- Direct transport or transport with transshipments
- Temporary storage and Cross-docking
- Temperature control when required by the product
- Commercial, pharmaceutical, and transport documentation
- Import and export declarations
- VAT, tax representation, and transit
- Final delivery to the recipient’s premises
Planning is based on the nature of the goods, the declared value, the origin and destination, the agreed Incoterm, the required temperature, and the urgency of the shipment.
To learn more about the range of services available, visit the page on international transportation.
E-Commerce
We support e-commerce businesses operating between Spain and Switzerland, particularly for products that require cold chain management or express delivery. Speed, traceability, and reliability are at the heart of our commitment.
Luxury Goods
We provide secure international transportation for valuable items and luxury goods: perfumes, cosmetics, leather goods, fashion, jewelry, watches, and haute couture. Confidentiality and security are guaranteed.
Sensitive Products
As specialists in temperature-controlled transport, we connect Spain and Switzerland for sensitive sectors: gourmet foods, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, cosmetics, biotechnology, and chemicals.
Dangerous Goods
Authorized to transport ADR-regulated hazardous materials internationally, we serve high-risk sectors such as pharmaceuticals, the chemical industry, the automotive industry, the aerospace industry, and waste management.
Solutions tailored to your cargo
Type of cargo
Typical requirements
Protection and transportation
Documentation and customs formalities
Industrial parts and specialty metals
High value, components for the automotive or aerospace industries, confidential information, and strict deadlines
Secure vehicles, controlled access, direct transport, minimal transshipments, and geolocation
Description of the goods, declaration of value, certificate of origin, and import or export documents
Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and samples
Defined temperature range, documented conditions, and coordinated delivery
Temperature-controlled transport, monitoring, refrigerated storage, and cross-docking
Commercial invoices, product information, pharmaceutical documentation, and customs clearance coordination
Medical and laboratory equipment
Sensitive equipment and agreed-upon dates for installation, maintenance, or delivery
Direct shipments, minimal handling, and controlled processing
Shipping documents, cargo classification, and customs coordination
Chemicals and AD cargo
ADR classification, approved packaging, and accompanying documents
ADR-compliant organization and verification of transport data
Classification, hazard information, and required customs documents
Returns and goods intended for repair
Temporary transfers, warranties, maintenance, or repairs
Pickup at the customer’s or supplier’s premises and coordinated return
Documents related to repair, processing, transformation, or re-export
Secure transportation of industrial parts and aerospace components
High-end industrial parts, specialty metals, and automotive, aerospace, or precision components must be protected during pickup, transport, storage, and delivery.
STAR Logistique organizes the transport of:
- Precious metals, titanium, and high-performance alloys
- Specialty steels and nickel- or cobalt-based products
- Machined metal parts, machinery, and equipment
- Components for the automotive and aerospace industries
- Medical equipment and precision instruments
- Confidential components and prototypes
- Spare parts critical to production or maintenance
Depending on the risk profile, transportation may include:
- Secure or armored vehicles, as required by the shipment
- Confidential route planning
- Continuous geolocation tracking
- Restricted access during handling
- Staff trained in risk management
- Direct transportation with few or no transshipments
- Insurance tailored to the nature and value of the goods
The documentation must accurately specify the value, origin, classification, and intended use of the goods. This information is used to prepare the customs declaration and select the appropriate security measures.
Pharmaceutical supply chain and refrigerated transport
Medications, vaccines, biological samples, laboratory products, and fresh or frozen food must be kept within the specified temperature range throughout transport.
STAR Logistique organizes temperature-controlled transport for:
- Medications, vaccines, and active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Biological and clinical samples
- Reagents and laboratory products
- Temperature-sensitive medical devices
- Cosmetics and biotechnology products
- Fruits, vegetables, and premium food products
- Fresh, refrigerated, and frozen products
Depending on the product, temperature control can be maintained within a positive refrigeration range or down to −20 °C. The exact range is defined prior to pickup, based on the product’s characteristics and the customer’s instructions.
Cold chain management includes:
- Temperature-controlled storage
- Refrigerated transport
- Cross-docking in suitable facilities
- Temperature monitoring during transit
- Temperature protocols defined prior to pickup
- Coordination of transshipments between the shipper, carrier, and recipient
Final delivery is coordinated with the recipient to maintain the specified conditions until receipt.
See information on Spain and STAR Logistique’s logistics services for storage, distribution, and transport operations between the two countries.
ADR Freight Transport
Chemicals, reagents, solvents, batteries, and other regulated materials must be properly classified prior to pickup. The shipper must provide the official name, the UN number (if applicable), the hazard class, the packing group, and the applicable instructions.
STAR Logistique handles the coordination:
- Verification of information regarding dangerous goods
- Checking of accompanying documents
- Organization of transport in accordance with the ADR
- Handling of customs formalities
- Delivery to the agreed-upon address
Incomplete information may delay the acceptance, customs clearance, or delivery of the shipment.
A Spanish-Swiss partnership on a European scale
STAR Logistique’s international transportation services connect Swiss import and export operations to Spanish and European markets. Transportation between Spain, Switzerland, France, Germany, and other countries can be integrated into a unified logistics plan. The operation can include:
- Pickup and handling of goods in Spain
- Direct transport or transport with Cross-docking
- Storage in Switzerland or in the French border region
- Documentation and customs clearance
- Distribution or final delivery
- Returns and repairs management
FAQs on Transportation Between Spain and Switzerland
STAR Logistique coordinates the entire process: pickup in Spain or Switzerland, temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport, commercial and pharmaceutical documentation, import or export customs clearance, and final delivery. It also arranges refrigerated storage, Cross-docking and temperature monitoring based on the product’s characteristics.
STAR Logistique organizes secure transportation for industrial parts, specialty metals, aerospace components, prototypes, medical equipment, and other high-value goods. Depending on the shipment, the company can arrange direct transport, confidential routes, restricted access, geolocation, secure or armored vehicles, as well as appropriate insurance.
The process generally requires a commercial invoice, a packing list, a description and classification of the goods, their value, their origin, transport documents, and customs declarations. VAT, tax representation, transit permits, certificates of origin, and health, phytosanitary, or ADR documents may also be required.
The temperature range is defined prior to pickup. STAR Logistique coordinates refrigerated storage, temperature-controlled transport, monitoring, and temperature protocols throughout the various stages. The operation may include cross-docking.
The customer must provide the nature, quantity, weight, volume, value, origin, destination, Incoterm, classification, required temperature, urgency level, and the contact information for the importer and recipient. For ADR-regulated goods, the customer must also provide regulatory information regarding hazardous materials, packaging, and transportation.
STAR Logistique can coordinate direct shipments and scheduled deliveries for critical replacement parts, samples, equipment, and urgent goods. It also handles returns pickups, repairs, warranties, temporary imports, and re-exports along with the corresponding documentation.
Direct transport moves goods from the pickup point to their destination with minimal handling. Cross-docking allows goods to be transferred from one vehicle to another or from one logistics flow to another without being stored for an extended period. refrigerated storage, maintains a product within its temperature range, while coordinated final delivery arranges for receipt at the agreed-upon address and time.
Yes. STAR Logistique arranges the transport of chemicals, reagents, solvents, batteries, and other regulated materials in accordance with the ADR information provided by the shipper. Classification, packaging, accompanying documents, and customs formalities are verified before coordinating pickup.
The customer must provide information regarding the goods, their origin, destination, desired delivery date, Incoterm, and any temperature or security requirements. STAR Logistique can then review the shipment and determine the best solution for transportation, customs clearance, storage, and final delivery.