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e-commerce.

Your one-stop shipping solution for countries with customs borders in Europe.

With MS Direct’s cross-border e-commerce solution, you can sell from the EU to Switzerland, the UK and Norway easily and with just one connection. We take care of everything you need, from fiscal representation to customs clearance and returns.

​Ship smarter ​with a single integration. with automated, scalable customs processes. with full visbility. with ​simplified returns. with local heroes.

Modular overall solution

CrossborderX is your modular platform for cross-border e-commerce. You can start with individual services or as an end-to-end setup and integrate everything seamlessly into your store, ERP or WMS via API. This allows you to scale as needed without having to rebuild existing processes.

Central control

You can manage all shipments centrally in the portal and see the status, exceptions and transit times in detail. Customs and tax documents are stored in one place in an audit-proof manner. Real-time reports give you data-based decisions on costs, quality and performance.

Optimized customer experience

Optimized routes and cut-offs ensure short delivery times to Switzerland, the UK and Norway. Delivery is handled by a suitable local carrier with familiar services and tracking. This creates trust, reduces queries and strengthens the customer experience.

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Clear
Ship
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Return
Predict
Shipping Platform

Classify

Automate tariff classification & use product data intelligently

Clean master data and correct customs tariff numbers are the basis for smooth cross-border shipping. Our solution classifies automatically – across countries and AI-supported.

  • Automated tariff classification based on product data
  • AI-based master data maintenance
  • Uniform process for all target markets

Clear

The optimal customs clearance for your orders

Our Customs Module dynamically decides which customs procedure is best suited depending on the value of the goods, volume and country. This saves you time, money and effort.

  • Highly automated customs clearance
  • Selection of the optimal customs procedure (e.g. high/low value, individual/collective customs clearance)
  • Support for VOEC, OSS and IOSS procedures

Ship

Cross-border shipping: reliable & smart

Whether you need a dedicated lane or a consolidated solution, we organise transport right down to the last mile with intelligent routing and tracking from the warehouse.

  • Dedicated and consolidated transport solutions
  • Cross-docking & transit time-optimised cut-offs
  • Saturday & late pick-ups possible
    Intelligent carrier selection
  • End-to-end tracking

Tax

Tax representation? We'll take care of it.

We represent you in all relevant markets vis-à-vis the tax authorities and take care of everything related to value added tax.

  • VAT registration in target markets
  • Timely declaration & submission
  • Representation vis-à-vis local tax authorities

Return

Returns solutions that suit your shop

Whether low-cost, with qualification or refurbishment: our returns solutions cover all requirements and adapt to your needs.

  • One Scan: collection only
  • Light: low-cost returns
  • Pro: incl. qualification
  • Returns Refurbish: incl. refurbishment
  • Real-time overview in the Returns Module

Predict

Data-driven decisions in real time

Our BI and analytics features provide you with clear decision-making criteria and real-time insights into the delivery experience.

  • BI dashboards & real-time reports
  • Daily AI summaries (coming soon)
  • Smart carrier selection based on cost and quality
  • Proactive shipping alerts to strengthen customer trust

Smart connection via API

For smooth processes

With our integrations, you create the basis for an automated, scalable cross-border process. You’ll be up and running in no time via API.

  • Standardized API for quick access

  • Individual interface solutions possible

  • Smart carrier connection

  • Marketplace integration via Tradebyte

The optimal solution for international e-commerce

Because international is also easy

  • Grow beyond EU borders with minimal effort
  • Compete with local providers
  • Make the customs border disappear for your foreign customers

  • Save time and money in your cross-border logistics

  • Sell via marketplaces in the target countries

  • Maintain full control over your shipments

Advantages with MS Direct.

How you and your customers benefit

Precisely fitting and scalable

  • You manage the Swiss, UK and Norwegian markets via a single platform.
  • You only book the modules you really need – without any unnecessary packages.
  • A personal Customer Success Manager will support you during setup and ongoing operation.

Automated and smart

  • AI-supported tariff calculation and master data maintenance significantly reduce your manual workload.
  • Dynamically selected customs procedures and intelligent routing save time and costs.
  • Proactive alerts and automated workflows replace error-prone individual steps.

Digital and transparent

  • The API seamlessly connects the store, ERP and WMS to your processes.
  • Real-time tracking, dashboards and reports give you full control at all times.
  • Customs and tax documents are stored centrally in your document library in an audit-proof manner.

Start today.

We support you along the cross-border journey

Your benefits:

  • Smooth processes for customs, taxes, shipping and returns
  • Central platform with real-time insights
  • Customized solutions that fit your store
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