Pallet Delivery to France

LTL and FTL pallet freight to France — EU intra-community shipment, no customs, 1–4 day transit.

No (EU)

Customs required

1–4 days

LTL transit

1–2 days

FTL transit

CMR only

Required document

France is one of the EU's largest pallet freight markets, with strong domestic road networks connecting Paris, Lyon, Marseille and the wider country. As an EU member state, France requires no customs paperwork for intra-EU pallet shipments — only the standard CMR transport document. Geodis and DSV both have particularly strong French domestic coverage.

LTL vs FTL to France

LTL suits 1–15 pallets with typical transit of 1–4 days depending on origin and how far into France the destination is — Paris and northern France are faster than the south and southwest. FTL is faster and more direct, becoming cost-competitive above roughly 15 pallets.

Documents Needed

Only a CMR transport document is required — no customs declaration for EU-to-France pallet shipments. A packing list and commercial invoice are good B2B practice but not mandatory for customs purposes.

Regional Coverage

Northern and central France (Paris, Lyon) generally see faster, more competitive LTL rates given network density. Southern and southwestern regions can add a day versus the north due to lower depot density in some rural areas.

Expert Tips

▸Factor in an extra day for LTL shipments to southern/southwestern France versus Paris and the north, where depot density is lower.
▸Geodis and DSV are particularly strong for French domestic coverage — worth comparing against DHL Freight for your specific route.
▸For time-critical shipments to France, FTL avoids the added transit time southern regions can see under LTL groupage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need customs paperwork to send a pallet to France?

No — France is an EU member state, so only a CMR transport document is required for pallet shipments, with no customs declaration or import duty.

Is pallet delivery slower to southern France?

Often slightly, yes — southern and southwestern France can see LTL transit times a day longer than Paris and northern France due to lower depot density in some areas.

How long does pallet delivery to France take?

LTL typically takes 1–4 business days depending on origin and exact destination within France. FTL is faster and more consistent at 1–2 days.

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