Cross-border purchasing.
made easy
Prices abroad would be much cheaper, but importing goods from the EU is only worthwhile for large quantities. The complicated processing and high costs keep you from importing?
Columbus Crossborder Purchasing is the solution: Import small quantities cheaply and quickly – at very manageable costs – by integrating your suppliers into your purchasing system via Columbus.
Small quantities
Even single orders or small deliveries are worthwhile
Deep transaction costs.
Transportation and customs clearance costs are hardly significant
Transparent purchase prices.
The purchase prices are converted into CHF exactly to the day
You are selling. Columbus ships. Reliable.
These are your advantages
Swiss retailers often buy too expensive. Many are also aware of this, especially when looking to their European neighbors. But high costs, customs duties and administrative burdens make importing from abroad impossible.
With Columbus Crossborder Purchasing, you integrate suppliers in foreign countries close to the border quite simply into your purchasing system – as if they were Swiss suppliers. This allows you to reorder small quantities on a daily or weekly basis without incurring high costs.
How it works
The advantages at a glance
Low transport costs
Instead of high forwarding and customs clearance costs, you pay a manageable surcharge in percent
Short shipping time
Simple VAT accounting
Simple and transparent: you receive a clear statement for VAT and customs duty
Extra services
