Quick answer
Who supplies lubricants & greases in Basel, Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a lubricants & greases manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Basel. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Rotterdam (Rhine barge) in about 20–30 days, then 3–5 days by barge inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils and industrial greases in retail packs, pails and drums.
Why Basel needs lubricants & greases
World pharmaceutical centre with Rhine ports. Engine oils, hydraulic oils and greases are consumed continuously by vehicles, fleets, plants and mines.
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Basel
Marine and port operators in Basel buy corrosion-resistant alloys, pumps and seals that survive salt-water service.
In Basel, shipyards and port operators buy lubricants & greases from us mainly for automotive and fleets and hydraulic systems.
Who buys lubricants & greases: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Automotive and fleets · Hydraulic systems · Gearboxes · Bearings and chassis · Compressors.
Delivery of lubricants & greases to Basel
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to Rotterdam (Rhine barge)Indicative transit 20–30 days (Western Europe), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to BaselAbout 3–5 days by barge, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Basel
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: German, French, Italian) |
| Quotation | USD (CHF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing lubricants & greases into Basel: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Basel, Switzerland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German, French, Italian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Basel
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareAlso buys: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsAlso buys: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesBuys lubricants & greases: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Lubricants & Greases specifications for Basel
Typical specification range for lubricants & greases; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.
| Oil grades | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50; ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 220, 320 |
|---|---|
| Greases | Lithium, lithium complex, calcium, EP 2 / EP 3 |
| Packing | 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 50 L, 210 L; 0.5–180 kg |
All 2 lubricants & greases we supply in Basel
Standards: API SN / CI-4, ISO 6743, NLGI grades, DIN 51524 or the standard your project specifies. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.