How do Italy-Switzerland and Switzerland-Italy shipments work with Franzosini?

Franzosini organises transport between Italy and Switzerland in both directions with daily departures from Chiasso. We offer full truckloads (FTL), less than truckloads (LTL) and groupage. Switzerland-Italy customs clearance is handled in-house by our customs declarants at Chiasso, Stabio and Ponte Tresa customs — without outsourcing to external brokers. Northern Italy (Milan, Turin, Verona) is reachable in 24 hours; Central Italy (Rome, Florence, Bologna) in 48 hours; Southern Italy and islands in 48-72 hours.

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