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Expedited Intermodal Freight Clearance

Expedited intermodal freight clearance is an optimized customs process for goods transported via multiple modes—truck, rail, sea, or air.

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Last updated: 9 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Expedited intermodal freight clearance is an optimized customs process for goods transported via multiple modes—truck, rail, sea, or air. The aim is to minimize delays during cargo handoff between modes and reduce total transit time. This requires customs declaration, security screening, and document pre-registration before the first transport unit arrives. Coordination between rail terminals, forwarders, and customs authorities is especially critical for truck-rail-truck operations on Swiss and European corridors.

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Passar Hub: Everything on the new Swiss customs system

Passar replaces E-dec and NCTS. Passar 1.0 (export) is live, Passar 2.0 (import) starts from Q2 2026. Roadmap, ePortal registration, deadlines and FAQ — all on one page.

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