Timeline
How Switzerland became a global trading hub. Its origins go back to the fairs of the 15th century, when merchants from South and North Europe met in Geneva and other Swiss market towns to trade goods. The 19th century saw the development of powerful family-owned ....
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How Switzerland became a global trading hub
Switzerland has a long and varied history when it comes to commodity trading. Its origins go back to the fairs of the 15th century, when merchants from South and North Europe met in Geneva and other Swiss market towns to trade ....
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Key figures
Switzerland counts about 550 companies (with 1 or more employees) with activities directly related to commodity trading and shipping. According the the latest study, this activity provides approximately 10'000 direct jobs, with related services accounting for ...
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Swiss Strengths
Switzerland is at the centre of Europe, it is a perfect location to communicate with the rest of the world: China in the morning and the USA in the afternoon. Geneva, located at the Western end of the country, is a global city and a worldwide centre for diplomacy and ...
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