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Key Facts: Speditionsfachmann FA Exam

Grade 4.0

Passing score (scale 1.0 to 6.0)

SPEDLOGSWISS / SBFI

CHF 1,400

Federal exam fee

SPEDLOGSWISS registration form 2026

50%

Federal tuition subsidy for prep courses

SBFI

4 subjects

Official examination subjects (2 written, 2 oral)

Prüfungsordnung SPEDLOGSWISS, 28 March 2017

8.33 SDR

CMR road carrier liability per kg

CMR Convention

1:6000

IATA air freight volume-to-weight ratio

IATA Cargo Standards

The Swiss Speditionsfachmann Federal Diploma exam is the benchmark higher vocational qualification for freight forwarding professionals in Switzerland. Administered annually by SPEDLOGSWISS, it evaluates expertise in multi-modal transport planning (road, rail, ocean, air), Swiss customs clearance (Passar/e-dec/Tares), international commercial terms (Incoterms 2020), carrier liability conventions (CMR, Montreal, Hague-Visby, CIM), cargo insurance, and hazardous materials (ADR/IMDG/DGR). Successful candidates earn the federally protected title 'Fachmann/Fachfrau Internationale Spedition und Logistik mit eidg. Fachausweis'.

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1Under what condition does the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR) automatically apply to a transport contract?

A.Only when both the country of origin and the country of destination are European Union member states

B.When the carriage of goods by road in vehicles for reward takes place between two different countries, of which at least one is a contracting CMR state

C.Whenever the consignor and the freight forwarder agree in writing to incorporate Swiss domestic contract law (OR)

D.Only when goods are transported exclusively by road without any sea, rail, or inland waterway leg

Explanation: Article 1 of the CMR Convention stipulates that it applies to every contract for the carriage of goods by road in vehicles for reward when the place of taking over the goods and the place designated for delivery are situated in two different countries, of which at least one is a contracting CMR state. This statutory application is mandatory and cannot be overridden by private agreement.

2What is the standard financial liability limit for a road carrier in the event of loss or damage to cargo under the CMR Convention (1978 Protocol)?

A.2.00 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) per kilogram gross weight

B.17.00 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) per kilogram gross weight

C.8.33 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) per kilogram gross weight

D.22.00 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) per kilogram gross weight

Explanation: Under Article 23(3) of the CMR as amended by the 1978 Protocol, compensation for total or partial loss of cargo is capped at 8.33 Special Drawing Rights (SDR / SZR) per kilogram of gross weight short. This statutory limitation protects carriers unless a higher value was declared or gross negligence is proven.

3A road consignment of precision instruments weighing 450 kg gross is completely destroyed in an accident governed by the CMR Convention. The commercial invoice value is CHF 12,000. Assuming an exchange rate of 1 SDR = CHF 1.20, what is the maximum compensation the road carrier must pay if no special value was declared?

A.CHF 4,498.20

B.CHF 12,000.00

C.CHF 9,180.00

D.CHF 3,748.50

Explanation: Under Article 23 CMR, carrier liability is capped at 8.33 SDR per kg gross weight. The maximum compensation is calculated as 450 kg × 8.33 SDR/kg = 3,748.50 SDR. Converting to Swiss Francs at the specified rate: 3,748.50 SDR × CHF 1.20 = CHF 4,498.20. In addition, carriage charges and customs duties paid in respect of the carriage are refunded proportionally.

4How many original copies of the CMR consignment note (Frachtbrief) must be prepared, and what is the distribution among the contracting parties?

A.Two originals: one for the sender and one for the carrier

B.Four originals: one for customs, one for the insurer, one for the driver, and one for the consignee

C.One original that stays permanently with the vehicle driver during transit

D.Three originals: the first copy for the sender, the second copy accompanying the goods to the consignee, and the third copy retained by the carrier

Explanation: According to Article 5(1) of the CMR Convention, the consignment note must be made out in three original copies signed by the sender and the carrier: Copy 1 (red) is handed to the sender, Copy 2 (blue) accompanies the cargo to the destination and is delivered to the consignee, and Copy 3 (green) is retained by the carrier as proof of carriage.

5When taking over goods for road transport, what legal obligation does the carrier have regarding reservations (Vorbehalte) on the CMR consignment note?

A.The carrier is required to open all sealed cartons to inspect internal product quality before signing

B.The carrier must check the accuracy of the statements in the consignment note as to the number of packages and their marks, and the apparent condition of the goods and packaging; if unable to check, the carrier must enter reasoned reservations

C.The carrier only needs to check the gross weight on an official weighbridge; visual packaging inspection is legally unnecessary

D.Reservations entered on the CMR consignment note are only legally valid if countersigned by the local cantonal police

Explanation: Under Article 8(1) CMR, on taking over the goods, the carrier must check the accuracy of statements regarding the number of packages and marks, and the apparent condition of goods and packaging. If the carrier has no reasonable means of checking, or notes defects, reasoned reservations must be entered on the CMR. Under Art. 9, if no reservations are entered, the goods and packaging are presumed to have been in apparent good condition when taken over.

6What is the statutory deadline under the CMR Convention for a consignee to notify the carrier of non-apparent (hidden) damage to delivered goods?

A.Within 7 days of delivery, excluding Sundays and public holidays, in writing

B.Immediately at the exact moment of delivery by oral notice to the driver

C.Within 30 calendar days from the date of the commercial invoice

D.Within 21 days of delivery, excluding Saturdays only

Explanation: Under Article 30(1) CMR, if damage or loss is not apparent at the time of delivery, the consignee must send written reservations to the carrier within 7 days of delivery, excluding Sundays and public holidays. If this deadline is missed, the delivery is presumed to have been made in the condition described in the consignment note.

7If a road carrier exceeds the agreed delivery deadline under a CMR contract and the consignee proves that damage resulted from the delay, what is the maximum compensation payable by the carrier?

A.Double the commercial value of the delayed goods

B.8.33 SDR per kilogram of the total shipment gross weight

C.An amount not exceeding the total carriage charges (freight amount) for the transport

D.The carrier is completely exempt from liability for pure transit delays under international law

Explanation: Under Article 23(5) of the CMR Convention, if the claimant proves that damage (such as financial loss) resulted from a delay in delivery, the carrier is liable to pay compensation for such damage, but this compensation cannot exceed the total carriage charges (the agreed freight fee) specified in the transport contract.

8What three primary parameters determine the calculation of the Swiss Performance-Related Heavy Vehicle Charge (LSVA / RPLP)?

A.Engine power in kilowatts, vehicle length in metres, and axle count

B.Cargo commercial value, driver nationality, and fuel consumption

C.Cubic volume of freight, diesel price on the day of transit, and motorway toll category

D.Maximum authorized gross vehicle weight (t), kilometres driven on Swiss territory, and vehicle emission standard (EURO norm)

Explanation: The Swiss LSVA (Leistungsabhängige Schwerverkehrsabgabe) is calculated using three statutory variables: (1) the maximum authorized gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle or vehicle combination in tonnes, (2) the distance driven on Swiss public roads in kilometres (tracked via on-board unit / Emotach or declaration), and (3) the specific fee rate per tonne-kilometre determined by the vehicle's EURO emission category.

9A forwarder operates a 40-tonne gross combination weight articulated lorry meeting the EURO VI emission standard. The vehicle drives 320 km across Switzerland from Basel to Chiasso. The LSVA tariff for tax category III (Euro 6) is 2.39 Rappen per tonne-kilometre (CHF 0.0239/tkm). What is the exact LSVA charge for this transit?

A.CHF 417.28

B.CHF 305.92

C.CHF 152.96

D.CHF 611.84

Explanation: The formula for LSVA is: Charge = (Tariff rate in CHF/t-km) × (Maximum authorized weight in tonnes) × (Kilometres driven). Substituting the values: CHF 0.0239/t-km × 40 tonnes × 320 km = CHF 305.92. LSVA is always charged on the maximum authorized gross weight recorded in the vehicle documents, regardless of the actual load, and the rate depends on the vehicle's emission category under the Heavy Vehicle Charge Ordinance (SVAV) of 27 March 2024.

10What is the statutory maximum permissible gross weight for standard heavy commercial vehicle combinations (articulated lorries and road trains) operating in domestic and cross-border road freight in Switzerland without a special permit?

A.40.00 tonnes

B.44.00 tonnes

C.34.00 tonnes

D.48.00 tonnes

Explanation: Under the Swiss Road Traffic Act (SVG) and the Overland Transport Agreement between Switzerland and the European Union, the standard maximum authorized gross vehicle weight for heavy articulated vehicles and road trains is 40.00 tonnes. A 44.00-tonne limit is permitted in Switzerland only for specific combined transport pre- and post-carriage operations to designated rail terminals.

About the Speditionsfachmann FA Exam

The Federal Diploma of Higher Vocational Education and Training for Freight Forwarding and Logistics (Fachmann / Fachfrau Internationale Spedition und Logistik mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis) is Switzerland's premier professional credential for forwarding specialists, logistics team leaders, and global supply chain managers. Governed by SPEDLOGSWISS and approved by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SBFI), the federal examination tests practical problem-solving across overland freight (CMR, CIM, Swiss LSVA, combined transport), ocean freight (FCL/LCL, B/L contracts, Hague-Visby/Hamburg rules, containerization), air cargo (IATA regulations, AWB, chargeable volumetric weight, Montreal Convention), Swiss customs and foreign trade (ZG, Passar, e-dec, Tares, free trade agreements, EUR.1, ATA Carnet), transport law and Incoterms 2020, and dangerous goods logistics (ADR, IMDG, IATA-DGR, AEO). Note on format and language: the official Swiss Federal Diploma examination is sat in German, French or Italian - candidates choose the examination language on the registration form - and consists of written and oral examination subjects, not multiple-choice questions. This practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation, not an official translation and not a simulation of the real exam format, designed to help candidates master the technical concepts, calculations, and legal frameworks.

Assessment

Four examination subjects under the SPEDLOGSWISS Prüfungsordnung of 28 March 2017: written interdisciplinary case studies covering overland, ocean, air, customs, and transport law (subjects 1 and 2), followed by oral examinations (subjects 3 and 4).

Time Limit

One written examination day covering subjects 1 and 2, plus one to two oral examination days covering subjects 3 and 4; for the 2027 session SPEDLOGSWISS scheduled the written exam on Saturday 24 April 2027 and the orals on Saturday 22 May 2027 at the NSH Bildungszentrum in Basel, with a registration deadline of 30 January 2027

Passing Score

Grade 4.0 or higher (scale 1.0 - 6.0)

Exam Fee

CHF 1,400 total, invoiced after the admission decision (retake CHF 350 per examination subject; CHF 100 for entry in the SBFI register) (SPEDLOGSWISS (Verband schweizerischer Speditions- und Logistikunternehmen), Basel, under SBFI supervision)

Speditionsfachmann FA Exam Content Outline

18%

Overland Freight (Road & Rail)

CMR Convention provisions, consignment note entries, carrier liability limit of 8.33 SDR/kg, claims deadlines, Swiss performance-related heavy vehicle charge (LSVA) calculation, 40-tonne maximum weight, night and Sunday driving bans, combined transport (UKV, ROLA), COTIF/CIM rail freight law (17 SDR/kg), and European cabotage regulations.

18%

Ocean Freight

FCL and LCL consolidation, Bill of Lading types (Ocean B/L, FIATA Multimodal FBL, Sea Waybill, Clean on Board vs Claused), Hague-Visby and Hamburg rules liability regimes (2 SDR/kg or 666.67 SDR/package), container dimensions and payload calculations, liner shipping structures, freight surcharges (BAF, CAF, THC, ISPS, demurrage/detention), and General Average under York-Antwerp Rules.

16%

Air Freight

IATA regulatory framework, Air Waybill functions (MAWB, HAWB), IATA volumetric weight calculation (1:6000 ratio / 1 cbm = 166.67 kg), Unit Load Devices (ULD types: LD3/AKE, PMC pallets), Montreal Convention 1999 carrier liability (26 SDR/kg since 28 December 2024), and secure supply chain regulations (Regulated Agent / Known Consignor).

17%

Customs & Foreign Trade Switzerland

Swiss Customs Act (ZG), Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) operations, digital transformation from e-dec to Passar, Tares tariff classification, Swiss gross mass principle for specific customs duties, customs regimes (free circulation, bonded warehouse OZL, inward/outward processing), rules of origin (EUR.1, EUR-MED, invoice declaration), and ATA Carnet temporary admission.

16%

Transport Law, Incoterms & Cargo Insurance

Incoterms 2020 rules (EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP, FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF) with clear distinction between cost transfer and risk transfer, CIP/CIF minimum insurance requirements, comparison of carrier liability caps across all transport modes, SPEDLOGSWISS General Conditions (ABSp), marine cargo insurance (Institute Cargo Clauses A, B, C), and insurer subrogation rights.

15%

Dangerous Goods & Supply Chain Security

Modal regulations (ADR, RID, IMDG Code, IATA-DGR), the 9 dangerous goods hazard classes, UN numbers and proper shipping names, packing groups I to III, Limited Quantities (LQ) and Excepted Quantities (EQ), Swiss GGBV dangerous goods safety adviser obligations, multimodal transport documents, and Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status.

How to Pass the Speditionsfachmann FA Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Grade 4.0 or higher (scale 1.0 - 6.0)
Assessment: Four examination subjects under the SPEDLOGSWISS Prüfungsordnung of 28 March 2017: written interdisciplinary case studies covering overland, ocean, air, customs, and transport law (subjects 1 and 2), followed by oral examinations (subjects 3 and 4).
Time limit: One written examination day covering subjects 1 and 2, plus one to two oral examination days covering subjects 3 and 4; for the 2027 session SPEDLOGSWISS scheduled the written exam on Saturday 24 April 2027 and the orals on Saturday 22 May 2027 at the NSH Bildungszentrum in Basel, with a registration deadline of 30 January 2027
Exam fee: CHF 1,400 total, invoiced after the admission decision (retake CHF 350 per examination subject; CHF 100 for entry in the SBFI register)

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1Master the modal carrier liability limits in SDR/SZR: Road (CMR) = 8.33 SDR/kg, Rail (CIM) = 17 SDR/kg, Air (Montreal Convention) = 26 SDR/kg since 28 December 2024, Ocean (Hague-Visby) = 2 SDR/kg or 666.67 SDR/package (whichever is higher). Always calculate both weight and package limits for ocean cargo.

2Memorize the air freight volumetric ratio: 1 cbm = 166.67 kg (or L × W × H in cm / 6,000). Compare total gross weight with total volumetric weight; the higher figure is the chargeable weight.

3Understand the Incoterms 2020 two-point rule for Group C (CPT, CIP, CFR, CIF): the seller pays freight to the agreed destination, but the buyer assumes all risk of loss or damage from the moment goods are handed over to the first carrier or loaded on board.

4Know the difference in Incoterms 2020 insurance requirements: CIF requires minimum Institute Cargo Clauses (C) coverage (named perils), whereas CIP requires Institute Cargo Clauses (A) 'All Risks' coverage unless explicitly agreed otherwise.

5Drill Swiss LSVA heavy vehicle charge calculations: LSVA = (Tariff rate in CHF per t-km based on EURO emission standard) × (Maximum authorized vehicle/combination weight in tonnes) × (Kilometres driven on Swiss territory) / 100.

6Study Swiss customs specifics: Switzerland levies specific duties primarily based on gross mass (Bruttogewichtsprinzip including packaging), understand the BAZG Passar digital goods traffic system, and know how EUR.1 / invoice declarations confer preferential origin under Swiss free trade agreements.

7Learn the 9 Dangerous Goods hazard classes and packing groups (PG I High Danger, PG II Medium Danger, PG III Low Danger). Remember that Class 2 (Gases) and Class 7 (Radioactive) do not use packing groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Swiss Speditionsfachmann Federal Diploma (eidg. Fachausweis)?

The 'Fachmann / Fachfrau Internationale Spedition und Logistik mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis' is a federally recognized higher vocational qualification (Tertiärstufe B) in Switzerland. It certifies comprehensive professional expertise in international freight forwarding, multi-modal transport planning, customs clearance, transport law, and supply chain leadership.

Who organizes and administers the federal exam?

The examination is organized and conducted by the national industry association SPEDLOGSWISS (Verband der schweizerischen Speditions- und Logistikunternehmen) under the official supervision and regulation of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SBFI).

What are the admission requirements for the Speditionsfachmann exam?

Candidates must hold a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) as a Freight Forwarding Agent (Kaufmann/-frau EFZ Spedition) and have at least 2 years of professional forwarding practice, OR hold another recognized 3- or 4-year EFZ / academic high school diploma (Matura) with at least 3 years of forwarding experience by the time of the exam.

In what language is the official Swiss federal examination conducted?

The official federal examination is conducted in Switzerland's national languages: German, French, or Italian. It consists of comprehensive written case studies and oral simulation exams. This online practice bank provides an English-language study adaptation to help candidates master technical forwarding concepts, calculations, and international conventions.

What is the passing score for the Swiss Federal Diploma?

Candidates must achieve an overall grade point average of at least 4.0 on the Swiss national grading scale (1.0 to 6.0, where 6.0 is excellent, 4.0 is satisfactory/pass, and below 4.0 is fail), with no unacceptable grade deficits in key examination branches as specified in the SPEDLOGSWISS examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung).

Is there financial support available for the preparatory courses in Switzerland?

Yes. The Swiss Federal Government (SBFI) provides a 50% tuition subsidy (subject to a statutory cap of up to CHF 9,500 for Federal Diploma courses) to candidates who take the federal examination, regardless of whether they pass or fail, provided the course provider is listed on the official SBFI course directory.

What key freight forwarding calculations are tested?

Key quantitative calculations include: (1) Air freight chargeable weight using the IATA 1:6000 ratio (1 cbm = 166.67 kg); (2) Swiss LSVA heavy vehicle charges (rate × weight in tonnes × km driven); (3) Container payload and volumetric utilization (TEU/FEU); (4) Carrier liability ceilings in Special Drawing Rights (SDR/SZR) across road (8.33 SDR/kg), rail (17 SDR/kg), air (26 SDR/kg since 28 December 2024), and ocean (2 SDR/kg or 666.67 SDR/package); and (5) Swiss specific customs duties calculated per 100 kg gross weight.