CHEBH Port Code Lookup
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Embrach Port is the seaport of Embrach, in the city of Embrachin Switzerland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is CHEBH.
Port Overview
Embrach, identified by UN/LOCODE CHEBH, is an inland dry-port and logistics location in Embrach, Bülach District, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It is situated in the Embrachertal, approximately 6 km northeast of Zurich International Airport, rather than on a navigable seacoast. For ocean freight, CHEBH should therefore be handled as a Swiss inland destination or origin connected to an international gateway by road or rail, subject to the selected carrier’s routing. The supplied port record states a site area of 158,800 m² and a rental area of 134,679 m², with most rental space used for warehousing. Our service team can coordinate the gateway booking, inland haulage, customs process and warehouse delivery as one controlled movement.
| UN/LOCODE | CHEBH |
|---|---|
| Location | Embrach, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland |
| Port type | Inland dry port / logistics and warehousing location |
| Coordinates | 47.5176600, 8.5922310 |
| Recorded site area | 158,800 m² |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Warehousing: The supplied description identifies warehousing as the predominant use of the rental area. Our team can arrange storage, order-based release, pallet handling and inventory coordination subject to the appointed operator’s acceptance.
- Container logistics: Full-container and less-than-container cargo can be routed to or from CHEBH through a suitable European gateway. Container availability, equipment type and empty-return location must be confirmed before booking.
- Road collection and delivery: Road haulage is the practical last-mile interface for most CHEBH shipments. Vehicle size, delivery slot, loading method and site access should be checked with the warehouse before dispatch.
- Airfreight connection: The location’s stated proximity to Zurich International Airport may support airport-linked cargo, but airport handling, customs status and the final trucking plan remain separate operational checks.
- Cross-docking and consolidation: Groupage, deconsolidation and distribution may be feasible through the relevant warehouse operator; service scope, cut-off time and cargo liability should be confirmed in writing.
Routes & Transit Times
- Ocean freight: A typical structure is overseas origin to a European seaport or inland gateway, followed by customs-compliant road or rail movement to CHEBH. The exact gateway, transshipment pattern and carrier schedule must be confirmed for each booking.
- European road freight: CHEBH can be used as a Swiss delivery or collection point within a wider European road network. Transit time depends on border formalities, driver availability, loading slots, traffic and vehicle restrictions.
- Airfreight: Airport-to-warehouse trucking can be considered for urgent or high-value consignments. Airport handling, security screening, customs release and truck capacity can materially affect the final delivery time.
- Planning rule: We do not promise a fixed transit time from the location code alone. Our service team will quote a time window after verifying cargo dimensions, customs regime, gateway, delivery address and operating calendar.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary service area: Embrach and the wider Zürich metropolitan logistics market, including the Bülach District and nearby commercial and industrial areas.
- Distribution profile: The warehouse-led setting is suitable for imported inventory, regional distribution, e-commerce replenishment, spare parts and buyer-specific order releases.
- Typical cargo: General packaged cargo, palletized goods, consumer products, industrial components and time-sensitive airfreight-related shipments may fit the location’s logistics profile, subject to operator acceptance.
- Special cargo: Temperature-controlled, oversized, bonded or dangerous goods shipments require advance confirmation of facilities, permits, equipment, segregation and handling procedures.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and warehouse cut-offs: CHEBH has no universal maritime cut-off. The operative deadline is set by the selected seaport, rail or road gateway, carrier, customs office and receiving warehouse. Our team will obtain the applicable loading and delivery slot before dispatch.
- Customs data: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, tariff classification, customs value, origin and importer/exporter details must be consistent. Transit or import treatment should be selected before cargo reaches the Swiss border or warehouse.
- Dangerous goods: UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package instructions and safety documentation must be provided before booking. Acceptance depends on the carrier, route, vehicle and warehouse rules.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs or security checks can delay release. Do not send a truck without confirmed release status, appointment, delivery reference, equipment requirements and contact details for the receiving facility.
Shipping Tips
- State CHEBH, Embrach, Switzerland together with the precise warehouse or consignee address; do not treat CHEBH as a vessel-loading port in the booking instruction.
- Request a door-to-door or gateway-to-warehouse quotation showing the ocean or air leg, inland leg, customs service, storage assumptions, waiting time and any empty-equipment positioning separately.
- Submit dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability, lifting points and dangerous-goods status at quotation stage. This prevents a standard truck or warehouse plan from being applied to unsuitable cargo.
- For urgent cargo, ask our team to compare airport-linked road delivery with an ocean-to-inland-gateway solution. The correct option depends on cargo value, delivery deadline, customs status and available capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHEBH a seaport with direct vessel service?
No. CHEBH is identified in the supplied data as an inland dry port in Embrach. Ocean cargo must first move through an appropriate maritime or inland gateway, followed by a road or rail connection arranged for the final Swiss delivery.
Can our booking use CHEBH as the final destination code?
It may be used when the carrier and logistics provider recognize CHEBH for the intended inland movement. Our team will validate the code, consignee address, gateway and delivery instruction before the transport document is finalized.
What documents are normally needed for import delivery?
At minimum, the shipment normally requires consistent commercial and transport documents, including invoice, packing list and shipment details. Customs classification, origin, value, importer information and the chosen transit or import procedure determine the complete document set.
Can dangerous goods be delivered to Embrach?
Potentially, but acceptance is not automatic. Our service team must review the dangerous-goods declaration, packaging, quantities, route, vehicle, warehouse capability and any applicable Swiss or carrier restrictions before confirming the movement.
How should we plan the delivery time?
Plan from the full chain rather than from CHEBH alone: international transport, gateway handling, customs release, inland capacity, warehouse appointment and possible inspection. We will provide a shipment-specific time window after these variables are confirmed.
Data Sources & Provenance
Primary port record: The UN/LOCODE, name, country, city, coordinates, port classification, stated site area and warehouse-related description in this module are based on the supplied CHEBH port data.
Customs and regulatory verification: Swiss customs procedures, declarations, transit treatment and current compliance requirements should be checked with the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security at bazg.admin.ch.
Transport and infrastructure verification: Carrier routing, inland capacity, terminal acceptance, warehouse appointments, dangerous-goods handling and current operating conditions must be confirmed with the selected providers before shipment execution.
Scope note: No unverified berth, vessel, water-depth, throughput, carrier, sailing frequency, tariff or guaranteed transit-time figures are presented for CHEBH.