Freight Forwarding in France
Western Europe's second-largest economy. We manage imports through Le Havre, Marseille with full French customs and nationwide distribution.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Le Havre FRHAI
France's largest container port (3+ million TEU/year). Atlantic gateway. 1–2 day clearance.
Port of Marseille FRMAR
Mediterranean gateway (2+ million TEU/year). Bulk/container. Southern France access.
Port of Dunkirk FRDKK
Northern France port. Belgian border. 1–2 day clearance. Less congested alternative.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport FRCDG
France's primary cargo hub (1.3+ million metric tons/year). European distribution hub.
Paris Orly Airport FRORY
Paris's 2nd airport. Secondary cargo hub for Paris region.
Paris CDG FRCDG
Paris airport — international cargo terminal.
Paris Orly FRORY
Paris airport — international cargo terminal.
Lyon FRLYS
Lyon airport — international cargo terminal.
Nice FRNICE
Nice airport — international cargo terminal.
Industries we move into France
Sectors where we have repeat shipper history into this market. Each link opens our domain expertise page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to France?
Key documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and CE marking. France follows EU Union Customs Code procedures.
How long does ocean freight take to France?
Ocean freight from the US East Coast to Le Havre takes 10-14 days. Air freight to Paris CDG takes 1-3 business days.
What are France's main ports?
Le Havre is France's largest container port. Marseille-Fos handles Mediterranean trade. Paris-CDG handles over 2 million tonnes of air cargo annually.
What customs duties apply in France?
France applies EU CET rates from 0-17%. A 20% TVA (VAT) applies to most goods. EU trade agreements may provide preferential rates.
Does Suaid Global handle French customs?
Yes, Suaid Global coordinates with French customs (Douane) for import clearance, product safety compliance, CE marking, and proper French labeling.
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