Because of its location, the Canton of Schaffhausen has been a trade and transportation center for centuries. With the advent of technology and modern-day industries, Schaffhausen continues to play a vital role in the import and export of every type of commodity in Switzerland and the EU.

Schaffhausen has a well-developed network of service providers (e.g., transporters, freight forwarders and warehouse facilities), which have years of experience in managing all aspects of logistics and trade. For information about specific services and import/export agents, contact the Economic Development Department office.

Warehousing: A roll-on, roll-off rail terminal is just a few kilometers from Schaffhausen in the Singen-Hohentwiel area. There is a high-capacity, duty-free warehouse also located in Schaffhausen.

Customs clearance: Companies exporting goods into EU countries can take advantage of a special service to help speed up customs processing. A computerized system, which is used in both Switzerland and Germany, facilitates importing and exporting to and from Switzerland, Germany and all EU countries. With this system, companies can save time and money by reducing their costs and minimizing delays.

Because of its strategic location along the German border, Schaffhausen has 15 customs offices. It is possible to do all the custom formalities directly from the customer’s office.

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