BRF Logistics Delivered Machinery and Paper Products from Xuchang, China to Switzerland
Project Overview
BRF Logistics recently managed a complex multimodal shipment from Xuchang, Henan Province, China, to Zurich, Switzerland.
The shipment included industrial machinery and paper-related products packed into one 40HQ container and required coordinated transportation across China, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe before reaching the final destination.
Cargo Details
| Product | HS Code |
| Automatic Rewinding Machine | 8441809000 |
| Manual Paper Cutter | 8441809000 |
| Water-Cooled Sealing Machine | 8441809000 |
| Paper Tubes | 4822900000 |
| Paper Raw Materials | 4803000000 |
Container Type:
1 × 40HQ Container
Origin:
Xuchang, Henan Province, China
Destination:
Zurich, Switzerland
Logistics Challenges
This project required coordination across multiple transport modes and customs jurisdictions.
Key challenges included:
Inland transportation from central China
Ocean freight to the United Kingdom
UK customs transit procedures
Cross-border trucking through Europe
Swiss import clearance requirements
Since Switzerland is outside the European Union customs area, additional customs documentation was required during the final import process.
BRF Logistics Transportation Plan
Phase 1 – Factory Loading in Xuchang
The container was delivered to the supplier’s facility where our loading supervisors coordinated:
Machinery securing
Cargo blocking and bracing
Moisture protection
Export labeling verification
Phase 2 – Trucking to Qingdao Port
Loaded container moved from Xuchang to Qingdao Port.
Transit Time:
2 Days
The shipment arrived at port according to schedule and entered export customs processing.
Phase 3 – Ocean Freight to Southampton
BRF Logistics booked a stable ocean service from Qingdao to Southampton.
Southampton remains one of the UK’s key deep-sea container ports with strong inland and European logistics connections.
Ocean Transit Time:
Approximately 32 Days
Phase 4 – Transit Customs Processing in Southampton
Upon arrival in the UK, BRF Logistics arranged:
Port handling
Customs transit documentation
Container release
European road freight arrangements
Proper customs preparation helped avoid delays and ensured uninterrupted cargo movement.
Phase 5 – European Road Transportation
The container continued by road freight through continental Europe.
Typical Route:
Southampton → Channel Crossing → France → Belgium → Germany → Switzerland
The shipment was continuously monitored through GPS-enabled transport systems and milestone updates were provided to the customer.
Phase 6 – Swiss Customs Clearance and Final Delivery
Upon reaching Switzerland, BRF Logistics coordinated:
Import customs declaration
Duty and tax calculation
Cargo release
Final delivery to Zurich
The shipment was delivered directly to the customer’s facility and unloaded successfully.
Results
✔ Complete Door-to-Door Service
✔ Successful Multi-Country Transit
✔ No Customs Delays
✔ No Cargo Damage
✔ On-Time Delivery to Switzerland
Customer Value
The customer benefited from:
One logistics partner managing the entire supply chain
Reduced administrative workload
Full shipment visibility
Professional customs support
Cost-effective multimodal transportation
BRF Logistics European Freight Solutions
BRF Logistics provides comprehensive logistics services from China to:
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Germany
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Italy
Spain
Scandinavia
Whether your cargo is machinery, industrial equipment, paper products, or project cargo, BRF Logistics delivers reliable and customized door-to-door transportation solutions worldwide.
