France–Switzerland Transport: Your Complete Logistics in 2026

France is Switzerland's fifth-largest trading partner, demonstrating the high intensity of trade between the two nations. These flows often involve high value-added products:

• Chemical and pharmaceutical products represent one-third of total traded goods: pharmaceutical products: €1.0 billion exp. (5.1%) / €2.7 billion imp. (15.4%) / basic chemicals: €0.7 billion exp. (3.4%) / €0.8 billion imp. (4.4%).
• Jewelry, pearls, precious stones, watches, and luxury goods: jewelry and instruments: €2.9 billion exp. (14.7%) / €1.0 billion imp. (5.7%).
• Industrial machinery and equipment: €0.6 billion exp. (3.0%) / €0.6 billion imp. (3.5%).

Source: Directorate-General of the Treasury

These goods require rigorous logistics, adhering to strict standards of security, customs compliance, and traceability.

 In this context, choosing a trusted partner becomes a strategic factor to ensure smoothness, speed, and compliance at every stage of the transport process.

Choosing a carrier isn't just about comparing rates. It's all about finding a partner capable of managing your entire supply chain with precision and reliability. An ideal partner should be located on both sides of the border to facilitate the exchange of goods.

Key criteria to consider

• Customs expertise: A good carrier is proficient in customs clearance, fiscal representation, and import/export formalities to avoid border delays.
• Versatility: They must be able to handle all types of shipments—pallets, parcels, containers—according to your needs and offer tailored transport solutions: shared, semi-dedicated, or dedicated transport.
• Specialized services: Some carriers offer customized solutions depending on the type of goods, such as temperature-controlled transport, secure transport or dangerous goods (ADR) transports. ​
• Integrated logistics: Complementary services such as cross-docking, warehousing and order preparation facilitate overall flow management.
• Reliability and traceability: The ability to track shipments in real time is now essential.

International giants such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx have powerful networks, but their approach often remains standardized. This same coverage often results in higher prices. Furthermore, these major carriers often apply various hidden fees: weight surcharges, variable fuel taxes, customs fees, etc. For a corridor as specific as France-Switzerland, it is better to rely on a specialized local provider capable of offering flexibility and personalized support to businesses.

 Comparison sites such as Comparcolis.fr can help estimate prices, but they do not always reflect the quality of service or the customs expertise required for this route. Furthermore, the offers made to businesses by major carriers do not truly reflect their needs.

As an approved customs forwarder in Geneva STAR Logistique manages the entire process: transportation, customs formalities, logistics, and warehousing.

 Thanks to this integrated approach, you benefit from comprehensive support and total administrative simplification. From collection to final delivery, everything is designed to streamline your cross-border trade.

Each product requires special attention:

• Transport of valuable and luxury goods: Enhanced security and total discretion for the watchmaking, jewelry, and fashion sectors.
• Sensitive or dangerous goods: ADR and DGR certifications for the transport of pharmaceutical or chemical products.
• E-commerce: Complete logistics including refrigeration management and customer returns—a key asset for online stores.

Discover how our France–Switzerland services meet your specific needs.

STAR Logistique goes far beyond simple transportation. Since 1988, the company has offered a complete infrastructure to optimize every link in your supply chain:

• Secure warehousing in France and Switzerland ​for varying durations according to your needs.
• Cross-docking : a rapid transit system that reduces the time between unloading and reloading, with very short-term storage (24 hours) if necessary, for ultra-efficient deliveries.
• Customized packaging: labeling, repackaging, and palletizing tailored to your goods.

These solutions guarantee smooth, fast logistics that are perfectly adapted to the realities of the Franco-Swiss market.

The easiest way is to entrust the complete management to an experienced logistics provider with in-depth knowledge of the trade of goods between Switzerland and France. STAR Logistique handles the entire process: customs documents, collection, transport, and delivery. The company serves France as well as other European border countries and even beyond.

The main ones are: the commercial invoice, the packing list, the export declaration (EX1), the transit document (T1/T2), and sometimes a EUR.1 certificate of origin to benefit from customs advantages. With an approved freight forwarder, you no longer have to worry about this administrative aspect.

Standard deliveries generally take between 24 and 72 hours. For urgent shipments, STAR Logistique offers an express service with guaranteed next-day delivery throughout Switzerland. In addition, it handles goods free of charge until the evening for next-day delivery.

To learn more, see our national and European solutions..

The France-Switzerland trade route is one of the busiest in Europe, but also one of the most demanding. Between customs regulations, security requirements, and local specificities, it requires in-depth expertise.

 Choosing a partner like STAR Logistique, means opting for a comprehensive, reliable, and tailor-made solution capable of transforming your logistics constraints into a real performance lever.

Ready to optimize your cross-border flows? Contact our experts today for a personalized offer.