Easyship.ch | Container unloading, goods receipt, and shipping for Swiss retail chains
Container Logistics for Swiss Retail Chains

We unload your containers. Store your seasonal goods. Ship them at your request.

Easyship.ch is the specialized logistics partner for full container loads of seasonal goods arriving in Switzerland. We receive the goods, inspect them, store them, and ship them on your behalf—on time, with proper documentation, and without the risk of demurrage.

What we can do for you

40′-HC
Containers unloaded quickly and professionally
100%
Goods Receipt with Photographic Documentation
24/7
Inventory visibility in the customer portal
CH
Nationwide shipping according to your schedule
Container Unloading Goods Receiving Storage Shipping
Key Issues & Solutions

Once the container is at the port, the clock starts ticking and the costs start to rise.

Three challenges that purchasing and logistics managers face every season. We’ll take care of all three for you.

Container demurrage

CHF 150 to 300 per container per day in demurrage charges once the free days have expired. With 50 containers, you stand to lose five-figure sums for each day of delay.

Our own ramp is overloaded

If 10 containers arrive at the same time, they’ll block your warehouse, disrupt your order picking, and tie up your staff. We’ll unload them for you, so you can keep running smoothly.

Seasonal merchandise has been sitting on the shelves for too long

Garden furniture arrives in February and goes on sale in April. Christmas decorations arrive in August and are needed starting in October. We’ll store them until you’re ready to ship them.

Services

Four modules, one partner, one invoice.

You can book the complete package or individual modules as needed.

02

Goods Receiving

Whether from a truck, container, or rail terminal: We receive your shipments and immediately enter the inventory into the system.

  • Quantity & Quality Inspection
  • Real-time posting in the WMS
  • Complaint Documentation
03

Storage

We'll store your goods for as long as you like. You pay only for what you use, with no minimum rental period.

  • Heated indoor areas
  • Suitable for seasonal merchandise
  • Scalable pricing plans
04

Shipping

The goods will be shipped from our warehouse upon your order. We ship throughout Switzerland via the carrier of your choice.

  • Shipping via DHL, DPD, or the Post Office
  • Same-Day Pick & Pack
  • Shipment Tracking on the Portal
Here's how it works

Four steps from the port to the warehouse—and back out again, if you like.

01

Container arrives

Your carrier will deliver the container to our location. We will receive it by Friday.

02

Unloading & Receiving

Our team unloads, inspects, photographs, and records the inventory in your account on the customer portal.

03

Storage

Your seasonal merchandise is safe with us until you need it. You can view your inventory in real time at any time.

04

Shipping

Based on your order, we will ship via your preferred carrier throughout Switzerland, in the order and quantities you specify.

Practical example

Seasonal garden furniture: 80 containers in January, shipping starting in April.

Every year between January and March, a Swiss furniture retailer receives its entire garden collection in containers shipped from Asia. Sales don’t begin until April. That’s exactly what we’re built for.

1

Delivery & Unloading

Your carrier delivers the containers to our hub, where we unload them immediately and take delivery of the goods. Not a single day of demurrage.

2

We'll store it until the start of the season

We’ll store your goods until you need them—whether it’s for weeks or months, with no minimum rental period.

3

We ship on demand

You place the order, and we'll pack it and hand it over to your chosen carrier the same day.

Key Data for Sample Project

2025 Garden Furniture Collection

Volume80 × 40-foot high-cube container
Shelf life10 weeks
UnloadingWithin 5 business days
Demurrage savedCHF 82,000
On-time delivery99.4%
Total savings vs. in-house operation≈ 31%

Key customer metrics. A comprehensive, detailed analysis will be provided during our meeting.

Your benefits

Why procurement and logistics managers are switching to Easyship.ch.

Demurrage Guarantee

We guarantee that we will unload your container within five days, or we will reimburse you for the difference in demurrage charges.

Rates based on usage

You pay for what you use. No minimum volume, no annual commitment, no hidden fees.

Live inventory on the portal

Real-time overview of every SKU, photo-based inventory receipt, and automated reports for purchasing and financial control.

Insurance included

Standard coverage against theft, fire, and water damage. Can be extended upon request to cover high-value merchandise.

Dedicated contact person

A dedicated team for purchasing, scheduling, and accounting. Response within 2 hours on weekdays.

Quick ERP integration

EDI, REST API, or CSV. Standard connectors to SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Navision, and Shopify Plus.

FAQ

The questions we hear most often from purchasing and logistics managers.

How quickly can you unload our containers?
The standard is 1 to 2 containers per hour per loading dock. During peak seasons, we coordinate multiple crews. We can handle up to 10 containers per day, depending on whether the goods arrive palletized or in bulk and the nature of the product lines. It is important that the arrival schedule be coordinated with us in advance.
We handle shipping ourselves. Will you still take care of unloading and storage?
Yes. You can book individual modules—for example, just container unloading and storage—and either pick up the goods from us or have your own carrier pick them up. Everything is billed on a single invoice.
Which product categories are particularly suitable?
Seasonal items such as patio furniture, grills, pools, playground equipment, and Christmas decorations, as well as promotional items, palletized bulk goods, and furniture and home & living products. Not suitable: food, pharmaceuticals, and ADR Class 1 hazardous materials.
How does the ERP and WMS integration work?
We offer EDI, REST API, and CSV/Excel interfaces. We have standard connectors for SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Navision, and Shopify Plus. Setup typically takes 1 to 3 weeks.
How is the pricing structure set up?
Three transparent components: first, a flat fee per container for unloading, including goods receipt; second, a daily or monthly rate per pallet for storage; and third, pick-and-pack plus shipping costs per order. No hidden fees.
Next step

A 30-minute call with our logistics team.

We’ll review your container forecast, assess demurrage risks, and calculate your specific savings potential. No sales pitch—just a practical discussion among logistics professionals.

  • Projected cost accounting based on your key figures
  • Suggested Pilot Setup (1 container, 1 season)
  • NDA upon request
  • Response within 1 business day

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