{"id":2306,"date":"2022-07-18T14:10:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T14:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/shipping-from-uk\/to-france\/"},"modified":"2024-11-22T00:26:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T00:26:39","slug":"to-france","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/shipping-from-uk\/to-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping to France (UK)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Shipping to France From the UK<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What do you want to learn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Options for Shipping to France<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How ShipBob Ships to France<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nRequest a Quote<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

As the world\u2019s 5th largest<\/a> economy, France is a leading global economic player. It is also the third-largest economy in Europe<\/a> behind Germany<\/a> and the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The French are also leading consumers<\/a> of services in the digital, educational, and travel domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With high-speed passenger rail, maritime ports, vast road, and public transportation networks, and efficient intermodal connections, the country is known for its world-class infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a UK-based ecommerce business looking to serve customers in Europe, France is a desirable market.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, cross-border trade comes laden with challenges such as international shipping<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you navigate shipping to France from the UK this, this guide offers information on shipping services, leading couriers, and customs and duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost & delivery speeds for shipping to France from the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking for fast delivery solutions? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or do you want affordable shipping options, even if they come with longer delivery timelines?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the availability of a sizable compensation cover an important shipping requirement for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defining your shipping strategy<\/a> will help you choose the right shipping couriers to partner with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you get a sense of the variety of services available for shipping to France from the UK, the chart below compares shipping options from six of the top couriers: Royal Mail, UPS, FedEx, DPD local, Evri (The new Hermes), and Parcelforce Worldwide with costs and timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rates shown here have been calculated using each company\u2019s unique calculator for a sample package of 2 kg. The value of the package was taken as 50 GBP wherever required. The prices are subject to revisions and changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> These are general options for consumers\u2019 shipping orders directly from a courier\u2019s store. Rates have been arrived at by using each courier\u2019s specific calculator for a sample package of 2 kg in the month of July 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To know what ShipBob offers when shipping to other countries like France, please request a quote here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s exact rates for customers will vary as we charge an all-in \u2018total fulfilment cost<\/a>\u2019 that includes picking, packing, and shipping, among other factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Service<\/b><\/td>Price*<\/b><\/td>Delivery Time<\/b><\/td><\/tr>
Royal Mail <\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Standard<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>11.70<\/td>3-5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Royal Mail<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Tracked<\/span><\/td>\u00a312.<\/span>40<\/td>3-5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Royal Mail<\/b> <\/strong><\/td>International Economy<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>14.25<\/td>~12 business days<\/td><\/tr>
Royal Mail<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Tracked and Signed<\/span><\/td>\u00a3<\/span>14.95<\/td>3-4 business day<\/span>s<\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/strong><\/td>Express<\/span><\/td>\u00a3<\/span>27.37<\/td>1-2 business day<\/span>s<\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/strong><\/td>Express Saver<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>16.37<\/td>1-2 business days<\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/strong><\/td>Standard<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>12.99<\/td>2+ business day<\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Priority<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>117.55<\/td>1 business day<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Economy<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>110.92<\/td>3 business days <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Europe First<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>134.23<\/td>1 business day<\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/strong><\/b><\/td>International Priority Express<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>123.04<\/td>1 business day<\/td><\/tr>
Evri<\/strong><\/b><\/td>Evri Courier<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>12.72<\/td>3-7 business day<\/span>s<\/td><\/tr>
Parcelforce Worldwide<\/strong><\/b><\/td>globalpriority<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>26.95<\/td>3+ business day <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Parcelforce Worldwide<\/strong><\/b><\/td>globalexpress<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>83.94<\/td>1+ business days <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Parcelforce Worldwide<\/strong><\/b><\/td>globalvalue<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>19.65<\/td>5+ business days<\/td><\/tr>
DPD local<\/strong><\/b><\/td>Air Express<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>46.06<\/td>1-3 business days <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
DPD local <\/strong><\/td>Air Classic<\/td>\u00a3<\/span>39.65<\/td>3-5 business days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Only pick-up service prices for Parcelforce Worldwide, DPD local and Evri are of have been listed here. The package size for calculation was taken as 45cm X 35cm X 16cm (L X W X H) wherever mandatorily requested i.e., Evri, Parcelforce Worldwide, and DPD local shipping options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no difference in the costs for UPS and FedEx pick-up and drop-off options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose a shipping courier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right shipping courier depends on a variety of factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For shipping to France from the UK, here is an overview of pros and cons of each shipping courier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couriers<\/h4><\/td>

Pros<\/h4><\/td>

Cons<\/h4><\/td><\/tr>

Royal Mail<\/td>
  • A vast network of 14000+ drop-off locations within the UK<\/span><\/li>
  • Economic shipping options offered<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00a350 \u2013 \u00a3100 compensation cover included in the shipping cost. Option to get additional compensation cover up to \u00a3250<\/span><\/li>
  • Special solutions and options for businesses are available<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Package weight limit set at 2 kg<\/span><\/li>
  • Pick-up service comes at a small additional cost<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/span><\/td>
  • Package weight limit set at 68 kg. Freight options for heavier loads<\/span><\/li>
  • Robust tracking mechanism<\/span><\/li>
  • Shipping paperwork and customs support are available<\/span><\/li>
  • Priority one-day delivery available<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Expensive when compared to other top couriers<\/span><\/li>
  • Lesser number of drop-off points vis-\u00e0-vis other players<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/span><\/td>
  • Packages of up to 70 kg can be shipped. Freight shipment available for larger load sizes<\/span><\/li>
  • Next day delivery options are available with time defined slots<\/span><\/li>
  • Offers a dedicated small business platform<\/span><\/li>
  • Flat-rate shipping options available for small businesses<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Drop-off locations network not as vast compared to other carriersPick-up service comes at an additional cost<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
DPD<\/td>
  • Recipients notified of 1-3 hour delivery window in local language<\/span><\/li>
  • Multilingual agents available for international delivery service<\/span><\/li>
  • Environmentally conscious practices such as carbon-neutral shipping adopted<\/span><\/li>
  • Parcel tracking service available for all shipping options<\/span><\/li>
  • A \u00a350 compensation cover is part of the shipping costs. It can be increased up to \u00a35000 at additional charges<\/span><\/li>
  • <\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Pick-up service is priced higher<\/span><\/li>
  • The maximum shipping weight for parcels collected is 30 kg<\/span><\/li>
  • Shipment weight limit set at 20 kg for drop-off options <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Evri<\/td>
  • \u00a320 compensation cover included in the cost of shipping. Parcel protection of up to the value of \u00a31000 can be bought at additional charges<\/span><\/li>
  • Tracking comes as standard for both collection and drop-off shipping options<\/span><\/li>
  • Special solutions for businesses in the UK are available. These include services such as an assigned account manager, a returns account, UK based customer service team, etc.<\/span><\/li>
  • Collection option comes at a nominal charge<\/span><\/li>
  • Economic solutions for shipping packages of up to 15 kg<\/span><\/li>
  • <\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Only packages of up to 15 kg can be shipped. This limit is lower when compared to other couriers<\/span><\/li>
  • Neither collection nor delivery are bound by a guarantee. Meaning, that while they enjoy a high success rate, you can\u2019t be certain of when the action (collection\/delivery) will be completed by<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Parcelforce<\/td>
  • Strong drop-off points network within the UK<\/span><\/li>
  • Fully trackable shipping options are available<\/span><\/li>
  • Compensation cover of \u00a3100-\u00a3200 included. Options to get additional protection cover of up to a value of \u00a3500-\u00a32500<\/span><\/li>
  • Parcelforce Worldwide Guarantee offers refunds for some of the shipping options in case deliveries are delayed or unmet<\/span><\/li>
  • <\/li><\/ul><\/td>