Shipping to Basel
Basel, on the Rhine where Switzerland meets France and Germany, is Switzerland's only river port and its gateway for Rhine shipping from Rotterdam and Antwerp. It is home to global pharmaceutical companies such as Roche and Novartis and to the Art Basel fair.
Practical tips. Choose Basel for consignees in Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft and the Aargau region. Many employees of the pharmaceutical industry relocate here with company support, and the customs paperwork (form 18.44, inventory and residence permit) is routine for local agents. People living across the border in Germany or France fall under those countries' rules, so tell us the exact final address.
Basel's Rhine ports at Kleinhüningen and Birsfelden handle containers arriving by barge, which can make Basel one of the most efficient Swiss destinations.
Basel's Rhine barges are a uniquely efficient Swiss route.
Shipping rates from Canada to Basel
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel | USD 4 / cu ft 25 days · min. USD 456.14 | USD 4 / cu ft 25 days · min. USD 459.26 | USD 6 / cu ft 38 days · min. USD 519.30 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 456.14; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 547.56. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Switzerland: Subject To T-Doc $15.00; Commercial Invoice Required; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Switzerland: Bern (69 km), Zurich (75 km), Lausanne (136 km), Geneva (186 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Switzerland.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.