Transport to France from the UK

Full loads, part loads and pallets to France

Groupage and pallet services suit one to six pallets, part loads suit anything up to around half a trailer, and full loads make sense once you are past roughly 15 pallets or need a dedicated vehicle for timing or security reasons. We quote the option that fits the consignment rather than defaulting to a full trailer.

Crossings and typical transit times

Most French traffic moves via Dover-Calais ferry or the Channel Tunnel. As a guide, northern France is commonly 2-3 working days from a North West collection, Paris and central France 3-4, and the south 4-5, subject to customs clearance and carrier schedules. Time-critical loads can move on a dedicated vehicle with two drivers.

Customs and documentation since Brexit

Every UK-France movement needs an export declaration, an import declaration in France, a commercial invoice, packing list and CMR. Where goods transit onward we arrange T1 documentation. We work with approved customs agents and check EORI numbers, commodity codes and incoterms before the vehicle loads.

Return loads and regular routes

France is a strong backload market, so if you import as well as export we can often pair the legs and reduce the overall cost. For regular weekly or fortnightly traffic we agree a fixed schedule and rate with the carrier rather than repricing every load.

Local detail

Facts that shape how we plan your delivery

• Dover-Calais ferry and Channel Tunnel crossings
• Groupage, part load and full load options
• Export and import declarations arranged through approved customs agents
• T1 transit documentation where required
• ADR, temperature-controlled and oversize capacity sourced on request

Relevant services

Services we arrange in this area

Common questions

Frequently asked questions