Overview International

International transport

FMC Logistics Transport International (LTI) is responsible for procurement shipments from abroad for the entire Migros Group. For all goods, we work with you to develop the ideal transport solution, depending on the type of product, urgency and size of the budget. Here you benefit from our many years of experience, our worldwide contacts, and our special expertise. 

LTI at a glance

  • Worldwide network of top-class forwarding companies and carriers
  • Special fresh-food shipments in refrigerated containers, trucks and rail cars
  • Tailor-made rail transport concepts
  • Electronic data transmission and control (Track & Trace)
  • Controlled flow of transport documents
  • Product-specific customs clearanceAdequate transport insurance
  • Rigorous cost control
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Customs clearance

Customs clearance is one of the core competencies of FMC Logistics Transport International. Our customs specialists have extensive expertise and by using the "PowerSuite" customs software they quickly and efficiently process all import clearances. Our customs team carries out import customs clearance in-house from the Birsfelden and Suhr locations at over 40 approved locations.
As one of Migros' purchasers, you benefit from the following integral customs services:

  • Import customs clearance
  • Checking the tariff quotas
  • Tariff classification
  • Goods processing arrangements
  • Obtaining permits
  • Checking and entering customs charges

We also advise you in all matters relating to the import of goods, from determining the origin of goods, to the Free Trade Agreement with China.

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Bringing the world to Switzerland

International transport in figures

1’700 shipments by rail
2’500 shipments of refrigerated goods on trucks
5’000 non-refrigerated shipments by truck
8’500 container shipments (measured in TEU: Transport Equivalent Unit)
40’000 customs clearance
50’0000 tariff lines

Further information

Overview National
Overview MTM
Overview Directorate