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FCL Shipping from China to Switzerland | 2025 Full Container Rates
FCL freight rates, schedules, and company options for shipping from major ports in China to Switzerland in 2025.
| Port of loading | Port of destination | 20 feet (USD) | 40 feet (USD) | 40-foot high container (USD) | Shipping company | Transit time | Estimated departure time | Estimated arrival time | Freight rate validity period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Yantian | Basel | $2,900 | $3,750 | $3,750 | OOCL | 32 days via Rotterdam | 03/30/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 2025/03/15-2026/03/31 |
The container shipping FCL freight from Shenzhen Yantian in China to Basel in Switzerland are as follows: OOCL route, 20 feet $2,900, 40 feet and high container $3,750, transit via Rotterdam, 32 days arrival, expected to depart on 03/30/2025, arrival on 05/01/2025, the freight rate is valid from 2025/03/15 to 2026/03/31, suitable for the transportation of goods in Shenzhen and surrounding areas with clear requirements for transit ports.
1. Which ports/container terminals/cities in China provide container international shipping services to Switzerland?
The core port of China to provide FCL shipping services to Switzerland is Shenzhen Yantian Port.
As an important maritime hub in South China, Shenzhen Yantian Port has opened a direct transit route to Basel, Switzerland, which can meet the transportation needs of goods sent to Switzerland in Shenzhen and the Pearl River Delta region, without the need for cross-regional transshipment, reduce domestic transportation costs and cargo loss, and provide convenient channels for surrounding customers.
2. What are the ports in Switzerland?
According to available maritime information, the core port of Switzerland that mainly receives Chinese sea FCL cargo is the port of Basel.
As an important inland port and logistics hub in Switzerland, the Port of Basel is an inland port, but it is connected by seaports such as Rotterdam and has complete container loading, unloading, distribution and inland transportation supporting capabilities. After arriving at the port, the goods can be quickly distributed to the whole of Switzerland and the surrounding markets of central Europe, and is the core destination port of FCL shipping from China to Switzerland, with strong logistics radiation capabilities.
3. Which shipping companies offer services from China to Switzerland?
The current shipping company that provides FCL services from China to Switzerland is OOCL (OOCL Container Shipping Company).
As an internationally renowned shipping company, OOCL has opened a special line service from Shenzhen Yantian to Basel, Switzerland with a mature global route network, with clear route planning and clear transit port (Rotterdam), which can ensure the stable delivery of goods from South China to Switzerland to meet the basic sea freight needs of customers.
4. Which shipping company has the best service for China shipping containers to Switzerland? What's the reason?
At present, the only shipping company that provides FCL services from China to Switzerland is OOCL, and its service performance is suitable for the transportation needs of this route, and its core advantages are focused on route stability and service professionalism.
From the perspective of route stability, OOCL clearly marks the transit port (Rotterdam), transportation time (32 days) and accurate departure and arrival time, and the route planning is mature, which can effectively avoid delays caused by poor transit connection and ensure that goods arrive on time; From the perspective of service professionalism, OOCL, as an international established shipping company, has rich experience in container transportation, transit connection and cargo safety assurance, and can provide reliable transportation services for goods, especially suitable for customers who require transportation stability.
5. Which shipping company has the lowest price for Chinese shipping containers to Switzerland?
Since only OOCL shipping company currently provides FCL shipping services from China to Switzerland, the freight rate of this shipping company is the only quotation available for reference in the current market, and there is no price comparison with other competing products.
Its 20-foot container freight rate is US$2,900, and the 40-foot and high container tariff is US$3,750, and the tariff is valid for one year (2025/03/15-2026/03/31). The price stability is strong, suitable for customers who need to long-term plan logistics solutions and require price certainty.
