Basel, Switzerland

About Basel

Basel sits at the unique tripoint where Switzerland, Germany, and France meet, making it one of Europe's most complex yet efficient customs nodes. The Schweizerische Rheinhäfen (Swiss Rhine Ports) give Basel direct inland waterway access all the way to Rotterdam, while the city's road and rail connections serve as critical arteries for freight moving between the Balkans and Western Europe. For Serbian exporters, Basel represents the main entry point into the Swiss market, approximately 1,200 km from Belgrade.

Customs operations in Basel reflect the city's tri-border reality. Freight arriving by road must navigate Swiss customs procedures that differ from EU protocols, since Switzerland is not an EU member but participates in the Common Transit Convention (CTC). Basel's customs offices handle NCTS transit declarations, T1/T2 movements, and phytosanitary inspections critical for the city's dominant pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Novartis and Roche, both headquartered here, generate significant inbound supply chain volumes requiring specialized handling.

Fin Partner manages the full Serbia–Switzerland corridor through Basel, providing customs brokerage for both EU transit countries and Swiss import clearance. Our team handles TIR carnet procedures, T1 transit declarations across EU member states, and final Swiss customs entry — including the specific documentation required for pharmaceutical and chemical shipments. We coordinate with Basel's customs authorities to ensure your freight clears efficiently at this tri-border junction.