Switzerland meets Poland: What e-commerce can learn from cross-border business ties
What happens when Swiss students, a Swiss-Polish business chamber, and an international e-fulfillment company meet? If you are in e-commerce, the answer is: a glimpse into the future of cross-border selling.
On April 14, 2025, INTERNEL – one of the leading e-fulfillment providers in Central Europe hosted a unique event in its Warsaw warehouse.
The speaker? Ulrich Schwendimann, Managing Director of the Swiss Polish Chamber of Commerce. The audience? A group of ambitious students from the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, visiting Poland to learn about Swiss entrepreneurship in Poland, international cooperation, and about e-commerce.
But this wasn’t just an academic lecture, it was a clear reminder to online traders of how valuable the Swiss and generally Western bridge to Poland has become.
Poland & Switzerland: A strategic connection for e-commerce sellers
In his presentation, Mr. Schwendimann outlined the mission of the Swiss-Polish Chamber of Commerce, which has been fostering business ties since 1998. With 220 member companies and a strong focus on collaboration, advocacy, and promotion, the Chamber plays a vital role in:
- Connecting companies across borders
- Representing Swiss investors in Poland and Polish businesses in Switzerland
- Supporting bilateral trade, innovation, and business development
For online sellers, this means a growing support network for expanding into premium markets like Switzerland – where customers value quality, sustainability, and service.
Why this matters if you sell online
Here is why e-shops should take note:
🔹 Switzerland = high purchasing power. If you sell quality goods- fashion, cosmetics, lifestyle, or niche products- this market can be a goldmine.
🔹 Poland = affordable and smart logistics. Internel ships thousands of B2C parcels daily across the EU, making it easier than ever to offer reliable shipping, returns, and fast delivery to Swiss customers and the entire European Union.
🔹 You have allies. Events like this show that companies, students, and chambers are working together to remove the friction of cross-border selling.
What can you do next?
If your e-commerce business is ready to grow, take inspiration from this event and consider:
- Joining a chamber or network. It’s a low-risk, high-reward way to find partners and mentors.
- Optimising your logistics. Use e-fulfillment providers or 3PL who understand the complexity of EU and Swiss shipping rules.
- Running a Swiss test launch. Localise your site, enable CHF payments, and see how your product performs with Swiss shoppers.
Final thought
The visit from FHNW students wasn’t just about learning- it was about building the next generation of cross-border thinkers. And the message from INTERNEL was clear: Poland and Switzerland aren’t just trading partners – they are collaborators in helping European e-commerce go further.
Whether you are just getting started or ready to expand, now is the time to explore what this business bridge can do for your brand.
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