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CHGEN Geneva Port
Geneva Port is the seaport of Geneva, in the city of Genevain Switzerland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is CHGEN.

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Port Code

CHGEN

Name

Geneva

Country / Region

Switzerland

City

Geneva

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

46.2007000

Longitude

6.1482000

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

CHGEN — Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva is an inland logistics location on the shore of Lake Geneva rather than a maritime container gateway. Its role in international forwarding is therefore based on local delivery, lake-related regional logistics and connections to European maritime gateways by road and rail. The location is identified by UN/LOCODE CHGEN, with coordinates supplied in the platform record as 46.200700, 6.148200. For ocean freight, our service team normally plans Geneva as the final inland destination or collection point and arranges the main carriage through a suitable European gateway, subject to the selected carrier, cargo profile, customs status and available inland capacity. Port or terminal assumptions should not be transferred from a seaport to Geneva; the actual handover point, customs office, depot and delivery restrictions must be confirmed before booking.

Key Highlights

Inland destination profileCHGEN should be treated as a Geneva-area inland location, not as a conventional ocean-port call.

Gateway-dependent ocean freightInternational sea cargo normally requires an additional European maritime gateway and inland leg.

Road and rail planningOur team selects the inland mode according to cargo dimensions, delivery address, customs status and schedule reliability.

Customs-sensitive routingSwiss import formalities, transit procedures and any EU gateway requirements must be aligned before cargo release.

Quote validation requiredFinal cost and transit time depend on the gateway, terminal, equipment, accessorials and confirmed shipment details.

Facilities & Services

Containerized cargo: Our service team can coordinate FCL or LCL movement to a confirmed Geneva delivery point through an appropriate European ocean gateway. The final consolidation, deconsolidation and delivery locations depend on the booking.
Inland haulage: Road delivery is commonly evaluated for direct access to the consignee; rail or combined transport may be considered where routing, cargo volume and schedule support it.
Warehousing and distribution: Temporary storage, cross-docking and final-mile delivery can be arranged subject to warehouse acceptance, cargo dimensions and customs status.
Customs and transit coordination: We can align export, transit, import and delivery instructions, but the responsible customs office and declaration route must be confirmed for each shipment.
Special cargo handling: Dangerous goods, temperature-controlled cargo, oversized units and fragile equipment require prior acceptance by the carrier, gateway terminal and inland operator.

Routes & Transit Times

Asia and other overseas origins: Cargo is generally planned from the origin by sea to a suitable European maritime gateway, followed by road or rail movement to Geneva. The exact gateway is selected after checking service availability and inland capacity.
European origins: Direct road, groupage, rail or multimodal solutions may be more suitable than an ocean-based route, depending on shipment size and delivery requirements.
Transit-time variables: Main-carriage schedule, transshipment, port congestion, customs release, border procedures, equipment availability, weekend restrictions and the final delivery appointment can materially affect timing.
Platform indication: The supplied platform record contains an indicative Shenzhen LCL reference of USD 6.85 per cbm, with “35 days after sailing” shown as the voyage note and COSCO listed as carrier. This is not a guaranteed rate, routing or transit commitment; our team must reconfirm it against the current quotation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Geneva city and the surrounding canton form the immediate delivery market; cross-border movements into nearby French areas require separate address, customs and tax review.
Typical cargo profile: General consumer goods, industrial components, machinery, retail replenishment, project equipment, samples and time-sensitive commercial shipments may be handled through the Geneva logistics network.
High-value and controlled goods: Precision products, pharmaceuticals, healthcare-related cargo and other sensitive shipments require additional packaging, security, temperature and documentation checks where applicable.
Delivery planning: Urban access, consignee receiving hours, vehicle restrictions, unloading equipment and appointment requirements should be confirmed before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: Ocean gateway cargo cut-offs and Geneva delivery appointments are separate milestones. Our team should obtain the confirmed receiving deadline, documentation cut-off and cargo availability date before issuing a schedule.
Customs status: Decide whether the shipment will be cleared in Switzerland, moved under transit, or delivered after another customs procedure. Commercial invoice, packing list, origin information and tariff classification must be consistent.
Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and shipper’s declaration where required. Acceptance by both the maritime carrier and inland operator must be obtained before cargo handover.
Inspection and release: Customs inspection, document queries or security checks can delay delivery. Do not arrange final delivery until release status and any examination instructions are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the full Geneva delivery address, postal code, cargo-ready date, dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity and customs preference before quotation.
For LCL, verify whether the quote includes origin charges, destination handling, deconsolidation, customs support, delivery, waiting time and any residential or limited-access surcharge.
For FCL or project cargo, confirm equipment type, payload, loading method, unloading resources and route restrictions before equipment release.
When schedule risk is high, ask us to compare gateway options, direct road versus combined transport, and an alternative delivery point or warehouse before booking.

Operational Reference

UN/LOCODE	CHGEN
Location	Geneva, Switzerland
Port category	Inland / lake-related logistics location; ocean freight requires a separate maritime gateway
Coordinates	46.200700, 6.148200
Platform service indicators	FCL references: 4; LCL references: 5; air-freight references: 0, as supplied in the platform record. These are platform listing indicators, not statements of terminal capacity or current market availability.

The above reference values describe the supplied CHGEN record. Operational arrangements, rates, carrier acceptance and delivery timing remain subject to shipment-specific confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can CHGEN be booked as a direct ocean port?

No. Our team treats CHGEN as a Geneva-area inland location. Ocean shipments require a confirmed European maritime gateway and a separate road, rail or multimodal inland leg.

Which information is needed for an accurate Geneva quotation?

Provide the exact delivery address, cargo-ready date, commodity, packages, dimensions, weight, Incoterm, customs status and any dangerous-goods or temperature requirements. These details determine the gateway and inland solution.

Is the supplied Shenzhen LCL indication a firm price?

No. USD 6.85 per cbm and the “35 days after sailing” note are indicative values in the supplied platform record. Our service team must reconfirm validity, inclusions, routing, free time, destination charges and current carrier acceptance.

What commonly causes delivery delays in Geneva?

Typical causes include gateway congestion, missing customs data, inspection, transit-document discrepancies, limited receiving hours, urban access restrictions, equipment shortages and late delivery appointments.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record: Port data supplied for this page, including UN/LOCODE CHGEN, Geneva identification, country, coordinates, platform quotation indicators and listing counts.

Location-code reference: UN/LOCODE information can be cross-checked through unece.org. The location code shown here remains the supplied value CHGEN.

Swiss customs reference: Swiss customs and border formalities should be verified through the official Federal Office for Customs and Border Security domain bazg.admin.ch.

Verification boundary: No unsupported claims are made here regarding berth numbers, water depth, terminal throughput, sailing frequency, carrier schedules, operating hours or guaranteed transit times. Our service team confirms those shipment-specific details before execution.