International Freight Forwarding

France Import & Export Freight Shipping

Averitt helps businesses move freight between France and the United States through ocean shipping, air freight, customs support and inland transportation.

From supplier pickup to final delivery, our International team brings the services and overseas partners together so you have one point of contact for your shipment.

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France Shipping Options

Ocean and Air Options for Shipping to France and From France

Whether you are importing factory orders or exporting equipment to a customer in France, Averitt helps you choose a transportation option that fits your shipment size, delivery needs and budget.

Full Container Load

Full container load shipping provides dedicated container space for larger orders. Averitt coordinates the ocean movement with pickup, customs support and delivery for your France imports and exports.

Less Than Container Load

Less than container load shipping allows smaller orders to share container space. Our International team coordinates consolidation and destination handling, giving you an ocean option without filling an entire container.

Air Freight

Air freight supports urgent replacement parts, production components and other time-sensitive goods. Averitt connects the international air movement with pickup and delivery through its network and overseas partners.

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Learn how Averitt brings international transportation, customs support and domestic distribution together through one logistics partner.

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Importing From France

Bring French Supplier Shipments Into Your U.S. Network

Averitt helps businesses bring commercial goods from France to U.S. customers, including shipments of machinery and industrial equipment, automotive parts and components, and aerospace and aircraft parts. Our International team connects supplier collection with overseas transportation and U.S. receiving.

Our international freight forwarding team coordinates origin pickup, consolidation and ocean or air transportation with international partners. Our licensed customs brokerage team handles paperwork and coordinates clearance with the transportation plan.

After arrival, your goods can continue into Averitt’s domestic transportation and Distribution & Fulfillment network, connecting overseas sourcing with inventory storage and customer deliveries.

Exporting to France

Plan U.S. Exports Around Your French Destination

Averitt brings U.S. pickup, international transportation and destination coordination together for businesses exporting commercial goods to France.

Our International team helps select ocean transportation or international air freight based on your cargo and schedule. Our brokerage team works with overseas customs partners to coordinate paperwork and clearance, then connects international arrival with inland delivery.

From your U.S. facility to a plant, distributor or customer in France, we establish the delivery scope and coordinate the handoffs before your shipment moves.

France Freight Gateways

Freight Gateways for France

Averitt connects France’s international freight gateways with supplier pickup and final delivery through our overseas partners.

Ocean Gateways

Averitt coordinates ocean imports and exports with port handling and inland transportation in France.

Port of Le Havre (HAROPA PORT)

Le Havre, Normandy, France

A container gateway on France’s English Channel coast, with inland connections along the Seine corridor toward Rouen and Paris.

Marseille Fos Port

Fos-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

A Mediterranean container gateway with maritime terminals and inland connections supporting imports and exports through southern France.

Port of Dunkirk

Dunkirk, Hauts-de-France, France

A northern France gateway with a container terminal in its West Port, supporting international freight near the Dover Strait shipping corridor.

Air Cargo Gateways

Our International team connects air transportation with pickup, cargo handling and final delivery for time-sensitive France shipments.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Paris region, Île-de-France, France

An international air cargo gateway in the Paris region, with dedicated cargo-handling facilities supporting import and export freight.

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Lyon region, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

A regional air freight gateway with the CargoPort logistics platform and on-site customs services.

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Marignane, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

An air cargo gateway serving southern France, with a dedicated freight center and cargo-handling partners.

Averitt Connects the Gateway With Your Destination

Our International team coordinates routing, cargo handling and inland connections with overseas partners. We select the gateway and carrier itinerary around your shipment’s origin, destination, cargo and available services.

Licensed Customs Brokerage

Customs Brokerage for France Imports and Exports

Averitt’s licensed customs brokerage team handles the paperwork and helps navigate customs requirements for your France imports and exports. We connect customs clearance with your transportation plan so you have one team coordinating the process.

Our brokerage team works with overseas customs partners to manage documentation and clearance requirements on both sides of the shipment. We coordinate the customs process at origin and destination for goods moving between France and the United States.

That support helps reduce the administrative work for your team and keeps supplier pickup, international transportation and final delivery connected.

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France Supply Chain Support

Freight Planning for France’s Industrial Supply Chains

Averitt supports commercial shipments of machinery and industrial equipment, automotive parts and components, and aerospace and aircraft parts moving into and out of France. We connect international transportation with customs brokerage and the domestic services that support your supply chain.

Machinery and Industrial Equipment

Averitt coordinates international movements of machinery and industrial equipment for manufacturers, maintenance teams and commercial customers. We connect supplier pickup, cargo handling and customs brokerage with destination delivery, with air freight options for time-sensitive parts.

Automotive Parts and Components

Averitt coordinates international movements of automotive parts and components for manufacturers, maintenance teams and commercial customers. We connect supplier pickup, cargo handling and customs brokerage with destination delivery, with air freight options for time-sensitive parts.

Aerospace and Aircraft Parts

Averitt coordinates international movements of aerospace and aircraft parts for manufacturers, maintenance teams and commercial customers. We connect supplier pickup, cargo handling and customs brokerage with destination delivery, with air freight options for time-sensitive parts.

The Power of One

Move French Imports Beyond the U.S. Arrival Gateway

Your France shipment can move into a connected U.S. logistics network after arrival. Averitt brings international transportation and domestic services together to help reduce the number of separate providers your team manages.

We connect ocean imports with port drayage, transloading and warehousing, supporting inventory storage and outbound distribution.

Our LTL and Truckload services help deliver imported products to U.S. customers. For exports, the same network connects supplier collection and freight staging with the international departure.

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International Shipment Visibility

Follow Your France Shipment From Pickup to Delivery

Averitt provides international shipment visibility through Logixboard, bringing shipment milestones and documents into one place.

Your purchasing, logistics and receiving teams can follow shipment progress and access information that supports inventory and delivery planning. Our International team remains your point of contact for questions and coordination throughout the movement.

France Import and Export Questions

Answers for Shippers Moving Freight to and From France

Can Averitt arrange imports from France to the U.S.?

Yes. Averitt coordinates commercial imports and exports through ocean freight, air freight, customs support and inland transportation. Our International team connects the overseas movement with supplier pickup and final delivery through our network and international partners.

Can Averitt ship U.S. exports to France?

Which French port should I use for an ocean shipment?

The choice depends on the French pickup or delivery location, available sailings and cargo requirements. Le Havre connects with the Seine corridor toward Paris, while Marseille Fos provides a Mediterranean option. Averitt can compare the international and inland portions of your route together.

Do I need a full container to ship freight to France?

No. Less than container load (LCL) shipping combines smaller ocean shipments in shared container space. Compare LCL, full container load (FCL) and air freight based on cargo volume, handling requirements and your delivery date.

Can Averitt handle customs paperwork and clearance?

Yes. Averitt has a licensed customs brokerage team that handles paperwork and helps navigate customs requirements. We work with overseas customs partners to coordinate documentation and clearance on both sides of your France shipment.

Can Averitt deliver beyond the French port or airport?

Yes. Averitt works with international partners to arrange inland pickup and delivery in France. Provide the complete address and any unloading, access or appointment requirements so the inland portion is included in the shipping plan.

Is cargo insurance available for France import and export shipments?

Yes. Ask Averitt’s International team about cargo insurance when planning freight to or from France. The team can discuss coverage options, terms and exclusions for your shipment.

How do I track freight moving between France and the U.S.?

Averitt provides international shipment visibility through Logixboard, including milestone updates and shipment documents. Our International team also helps with shipment questions and coordination as your freight moves.

Can Averitt arrange shipments between France and another country outside the U.S.?

Yes. Averitt can coordinate shipments to and from France where neither endpoint is in the United States. Give our International team the origin, destination and cargo details to confirm routing and service options.

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Discuss Your France Import or Export Shipment

Tell us what you’re shipping and where it needs to go. Our International team connects transportation, licensed customs brokerage and delivery services for your France import or export, with cargo insurance options available.

Our international transportation capabilities are supported by C-TPAT certification and TSA Indirect Air Carrier approval. View our permits, registrations and certifications.

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