Hello there,
In the Geneva/Lausanne area, I have just solved this problem using sea shipping, for what I consider a cheap price (CHF 700):
I'm moving to Sydney next week, and have all my belongings packed in boxes ready to be shipped. Not much though, 1.5 cubic metres (maybe even less).
I've tried many different companies, removal and shipping ones, and I've been quoted up to CHF 1725. The problem is that all my stuff is already boxed, therefore a removal company doesn't really have much to do in terms of packing and many said they couldn't do business with me. Also because I don't want door to door service (I don't have a home there yet).
The price I pay includes everything from my house (Lausanne area) in Switzerland to Sydney harbour. Although I will have to pay additional fees on collection (of an unknown value), for the customs, the unloading, and I believe also pallet fumigation.
Here's the contact I dealt with (who is at least French speaking):
Mr Dominique Taret
Service Clients
SAFRAM Geneva
Office : +41.22.827.03.61
Mobile : +41.79.407.24.62
Fax : +41.22.827.03.96
Email : dominique.taret@safram.com
http : www.safram.com
Also check these links as there is paperwork to be done to import your stuff in Australia (haven't check it all yet):
I hope this helps.
Bye bye Switzerland - take care, you've been good to me
