Guangdong: Guangzhou (wholesale markets), Shenzhen (electronics), Foshan (furniture).

East China: Shanghai (textiles), Yiwu (small commodities), Ningbo (machinery).

North China: Beijing (tech), Tianjin (auto parts).

West China: Chengdu (electronics), Chongqing (appliances).

Central China: Wuhan (steel products), Zhengzhou (electronics manufacturing).

Verify quantities and inspect for damage to meet France’s import standards, including compliance with the French Agency for Standardization (AFNOR) regulations and French Customs (Douanes Françaises) requirements.

Group items by type to optimize container space (for sea freight) or cargo volume (for air freight), reducing shipping costs for the transit across the Indian Ocean, Suez Canal, and Mediterranean Sea or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., cosmetics, glassware) with industry-grade, shock-absorbent materials and secure heavy items (e.g., industrial machinery, automotive parts) with reinforced strapping to align with France’s strict safety and quality norms.

Port of Le Havre: France’s largest container port and Europe’s fifth-busiest, handling over 50% of the country’s maritime trade, with transit times averaging 30–35 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Paris, Normandy, and northern France via rail and road networks, supporting sectors like automotive, fashion, and retail.

Port of Marseille-Fos: A major Mediterranean port complex, with transit times of 28–33 days, ideal for shipments to Marseille, Lyon, and southern France, particularly for consumer goods, chemicals, and wine industry equipment.

Port of Dunkirk: A strategic northern port, with transit times of 32–37 days, suitable for bulk cargo and industrial shipments to Lille, Brussels, and the Benelux region.

EXW Guangzhou: You take control from our warehouse—we handle pickup from suppliers across China, inspect goods, and prepare them for collection, leveraging our logistics warehouse services for secure storage.

FOB Guangzhou: We deliver goods to Guangzhou port or airport, handle export clearance, and load onto the vessel or aircraft—you manage freight, insurance, and onward transport to France.

CIF France: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Le Havre, Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, or other major French entry points—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Paris, Lyon, Marseille).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations under the EU-China trade agreements, as France is an EU member).

French Import Requirements:

Fashion Accessories to Paris: A luxury brand in Paris sourced 350+ items from 6 Chinese cities (Guangzhou, Shanghai, Yiwu, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Ningbo), including leather goods, jewelry, and textiles. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 3 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Le Havre in a 40ft container, and coordinated rail transport to their distribution center. The shipment arrived in 32 days, saving 30% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Automotive Parts to Lyon: A car manufacturer needed engine components from Tianjin, wiring harnesses from Shanghai, and plastic parts from Guangzhou for their Lyon plant. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Marseille-Fos in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their factory. The shipment cleared French Customs in 1.5 days, arriving 31 days after pickup—meeting their production deadline.

Cosmetics to Marseille: A beauty company required skincare products from Guangzhou and packaging materials from Shenzhen for their Marseille stores. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Marseille Provence Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 6 days—critical for their seasonal product launch.

Nationwide Pickup & Versatile Cargo: We collect goods from all Chinese cities and ship a wide range of Made-in-China products, from luxury items to heavy machinery.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for France’s fashion and automotive sectors.

EU Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of EU customs regulations, CE marking, and REACH compliance, ensuring seamless integration with French import standards.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for container shipping lines, airlines, and French logistics providers, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major French cities and regions.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit across long maritime routes or busy air corridors.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Euro (EUR), US Dollar (USD), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

WeChat, WhatsApp & Telephone: +86-18898403007

Email: sales8@blshipping.com

Website: www.blshipping.com

Office: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China (Post Code: 510555)