Shipping from China to France
What is the best way to ship your goods from China to France?
In Great Link, we provide the most suitable mode of transportation. We can do freight by air, sea and rail. Of course, it depends on the nature, volume and weight of your goods. Our moving consultant will analyze and determine the solution that best suits your goods.
Let's see how to choose the best mode of transportation according to the nature/volume/weight/grade of goods
Shipping will be the most suitable mode of transportation for you in the following situations:
- Your supplierLocated near major ports in China
- Your goodsGreater than 2 CBM
- YouIn no hurryReceive goods
Shipping from China to France
The three most important standards for shipping arePrice, transportation time and safety.
Generally speaking, shipping is the most popular choice for international goods over 200 kg in Transfer.Because of its flexibility and affordability,Tens of thousands of tons of goods are transported by sea every day.
Seaborne departure arrangements can be made anywhere in the world as part of a complete Container or combined loading (for cargo under 15 cubic metres).
Our size in ContainerIt ranges from 32, 66 to 76 cubic metersWe have a dedicated team of experts to help you identify customized shipping solutions to meet your shipping needs.
In Great Link, we manage all logistics procedures related to your goods.We provide suitable international standard packing services to minimize the risk of damage or loss of your goods. Our professional and reliable EXP agents are very good at providing worry-free customs clearance services.
Port of Marseilles
Port of Marseilles-It is the largest port in France and the natural gateway to Europe. It covers an area as large as the city of Paris and provides space and infrastructure that can accommodate shipping, logistics and industrial activities.
As a general port, it handles all types of cargo: hydrocarbons and liquid bulk cargo (oil, gas and chemicals), general cargo (Container and other packaging) and dry bulk cargo (ore and grain).
More than two million passengers pass through Marseille Forth Port every year. In less than a decade, it has become the largest cruise port in France.
Port Le Havre
Calculated by gross tonnage, it isThe second largest commercial port in FranceIt is also the largest port in Container, with three sets of docks. It can accommodate world cruise ships of all sizes, and a major new terminal is being planned.
Should I ship from China to France by container or whole container?
LCL--LCL
When you don't have enough goods to fill a complete ContainerThis option applies when. In addition, it allows you to pay only for the space you need because your goods are loaded with other customers' items, so it is a cost-effective option. We recommend it for shipment from 0 to 15 cubic meters in volume. However, this may change from one port to another, so please feel free to contact us for more information on this topic
FCL-Full container
Great LinkProvide freight service to major ports in the world every week. For each shipment, we provideThree types of whole boxes:
- 20 feetWith an internal capacity of 33 cubic meters
- 40 feetIt can carry up to 66 cubic meters
- A 40-foot cabinet,The internal capacity is 76 cubic meters
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How long does it take to ship from China to France?
Generally speaking, it is about 25 to 35 days.
Special maritime services
Chinese to French refrigerated Container
In Great Link, we guarantee excellent cold chain management and logistics, using temperature-controlled transportation and storage to ensure that products remain within their recommended conditions.
The following are the services we provide for temperature-controlled cargo transportation:
- We ensure that it is maintained throughout the cold chainProcessing conditions.
- We make sure that the whole cold chainAppropriate storage conditions.
- In all transportation, we are in the whole cold chainMaintain the safety and integrity of products.
In shipping, we use a term calledThe refrigerated Container of the refrigerated container transports your goods.
Ro-Ro from China to France/Bulk/Oversized Container
We can provide services for all goods, including oversized goods.As a matter of fact, we can carry out bulk transportation, which means that the goods must be loaded on board separately, not in Container. Our skilled operation team will be responsible for your bulk cargo transportation, including heavy machinery, large equipment, infrastructure construction supplies, granite blocks, rolling stock, oil well supplies and other various types of project cargo.
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Under the following circumstances, air transportWill be the most effective solution:
- Your goodsLess than 2 cubic meters and 200 kilograms
- Are you anxiousReceive/Deliver goods.
The main companies flying from China to France are:Air France, China Eastern Airlines.
How much does it cost to send a parcel from China to France?
We will not be able to provide the price without the following information: distance from the airport (departure and arrival), size, weight and nature of the goods. Once you pass on all this information to us, we promise to provide you with the best price and the most suitable solution.
Railway freight transportation from China to France
Overview-Railway Transportation from China to France
This mode of transportation isA good compromise between air and sea transportation. First of all, itsTransportation time is less than sea transportation;Railway freight transportationIt takes 25 to 30 days and 40/45 days by sea. Besides, it is cheaper than air transportation. In addition, it is very suitable for transporting heavy goods over long distances.
What are the main railway stations from China to France?
This map traces the Silk Road and its different steps from China to France:
Air transport time
Door to door,It is necessary for cargo planes to depart from China and transfer to Brazil1Days of time.To receive your goods at your address, if they are transferred by ordinary air transport,It will take about ten days.UseExpress air transport (express delivery), averageIt takes 6 days to provide the same transportation performance.
We are all over the worldHave partners, thank them, we can provideDoor-to-door service, this is a "All-inclusive"Service. Our service starts at your location (your home, your business premises or your supplier's warehouse or factory) and your goods are shipped to the destination
Why do you need door-to-door service?
Some steps are mandatory, such as customs clearance (you must hire a freight forwarder for this step).Besides, this is Great LinkServices provided:
- From where you startedExtraction PackagingAndTransfer your goods
- Prepare shipping documents(Packing list, Commercial, bill of lading, certificate of origin)
- PortOrAirportLoading and unloading andQingGuan
- To all ports/airports in the worldAdj.Freight
- DeliveryTo your final address
Great Link-door-to-door expert
We believe that doing our bestEnsure that goods flow directly from suppliers to receiving addressesIt is very important for you, so that you don't have to worry about anything. In order to do our best in this process, we focus on two main aspects:Distance with customers and the quality of our logistics service. This is why we have a multilingual team and global experts, and we are proud to help you solve any problems you may encounter when transporting goods. We try our best to provide you with the best price and suitable service.
LTL and vehicle transportation
For China and France, because of ourTruck fleet, we are very flexible. That's why we canManage trucking services, LTL and FTL:
- As Container,LTL Or less than TruckloadRefers to a load less than the capacity of a truck. Of course,PriceWill be based onSpace usedIt depends.
- On the other hand,FTL or Full TruckloadTransportation means that customers have enough goods to fill trucks. In fact, some customers use it toSave timeBecause the delivery will be faster.
French customs clearance
When your goods arrive at the EU Customs Office, they will be temporarily stored under customs supervision (no more than 90 days) until they are released for free circulation or special procedures
How much duty and tax do I have to pay?
Calculation of applicable tariff by customs code
Customs code(HS code)Is an international standardized system of names and numbers designed to classify trade products to identify tariff barriers. ItImplemented in 1988Up to now;It brings together people including FranceMore than 200 member countries.
The HS code is the identification number that is assigned to the merchandise through HTS. Here is all the information contained in the HS encoding:
Customs clearance process
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What license do you need to import goods into France?
1. Bill of lading or air waybill (BL)
2. Packing list
3. Certificate of Origin (CO)
4. Commercial
5. Insurance certificate
6. Shipper's import and export declaration form
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