Exhibition Freight — UK to Basel, Switzerland
Booth kit, samples and staff luggage delivered to the hall on your build-up slot — no earlier, no later. ~553 mi · ~2-day transit · from £1725 all-in.
Instant Exhibition Freight to Basel Quote
All-in: ferry, tolls, customs admin, driver overnights. 60-second reply on WhatsApp.
Why book exhibition freight to Basel
Stand build-up windows are brutal. Miss the slot and your booth is on the pavement. A dedicated van hits the hall exactly when the organiser opens the doors.
From a mainland-UK collection point to Basel in Switzerland is roughly 553 miles including the Channel crossing. In a dedicated Taylors van it's usually a 2-day door-to-door job, with driver rest breaks scheduled to stay legal under EU tachograph rules. No hub, no shared load, no re-sort — just a van, a driver, and your consignment.
What's included in every exhibition freight quote
- Timed drop to the venue's marshalling schedule
- Direct return leg for tear-down and stand recovery
- Custom paperwork and ATA carnet awareness
- Extra-driver cover for tight time windows
Who books exhibition freight to Basel
- Marketing and events teams
- Exhibiting brands
- Stand builders and contractors
- Trade-show organisers
Post-Brexit paperwork we handle for you
- Commercial invoice guidance and template
- Packing list checks before dispatch
- EORI number handling (yours or ours)
- Personal-effects inventory format for non-commercial moves
- Correct commodity code (HS) prompts for smoother EU clearance
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you organise exhibition freight from the UK to Basel?
Collections are typically slotted in for the same day or next morning. From UK pickup, Basel in Switzerland normally takes around 2 days door-to-door in a dedicated van.
What does exhibition freight to Basel cost?
Indicative pricing for a LWB dedicated van from mainland UK to Basel starts around £1725 all-in — ferry, EU tolls, environmental stickers, driver overnights and customs admin already included. Use the calculator above for a live figure against your exact pickup postcode.
Is this a van service — not sea freight or Royal Mail?
Correct. Taylors is a dedicated-van courier — one UK-registered van, one named driver, straight through to Basel. No sea freight, no postal network, no shared pallets, no depot handling.
Are ferry, tolls and customs paperwork included in a Basel quote?
Yes. Every UK → Basel quote includes the Dover–Calais ferry or Eurotunnel crossing, French / EU road tolls, environmental zone stickers (Crit'Air, Umweltplakette etc.), driver overnight allowance and the customs admin fee. The price you see is the price you pay.
What paperwork do I need for Switzerland?
Commercial goods need a commercial invoice, packing list and EORI number (yours or ours). Personal effects need a signed inventory. Our ops team walks you through the exact format after booking — standard post-Brexit paperwork that rarely delays transit when prepared in advance.
Is the Basel delivery tracked and insured?
Yes. Status updates from UK pickup through to Basel delivery, photo proof of collection and delivery, and driver goods-in-transit cover normally up to £5,000. Higher declared values can be arranged before dispatch.
Do you handle heavy or two-man items to Basel?
Yes. Two-man crews and Luton-with-tail-lift options are available for items over 40 kg or awkward pieces going to Basel. Mention it in the quote form or on WhatsApp and we'll price the correct van and crew.