Freight Forwarders & Sourcing Supply Agent in France
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Siam has a presence in the four corners of the world to assist you in all your international purchasing and logistics operations. Today we offer our services in more than 40 countries. Our supply chain process, recognized by our ISO certification, allows us to not only work with the best Asian suppliers but also to help you get the best deal.
We work with our customers to find and develop products with suppliers in Asia, according to their business requirements. With Siam, importing and exporting have never been so easy.
Sea freight from/to France
The best method of transport to send large volumes to the other side of the world at a competitive price is sea freight.
You can send your goods under two formulas:
- LCL (Less than Container Load): You group your goods with other shippers in one shared container.
- FCL (Full Container Load): You reserve the entire container. It's sealed from departure to arrival, ensuring more security and simpler logistics.
International ports in France
Port of Dunkirk
The Port of Dunkirk is renowned for its large bulk cargoes destined for its numerous industrial plants. It's France's 3rd largest port.
Ranked as the 7th port in the Northern European Range, which stretches from Le Havre to Hamburg. The port's annual traffic reaches 53 MT(megatons), has it is the leading French port for theimport of ores and coal; the leading French port for the import of fruit in containers.
Port of Marseille
The Port of Marseille is a key point in international trade. Each year, it welcomes nearly 10,000 ships, handles 80 million tons of goods, serves 800 customers, and develops its industrial port area, which covers more than 10,000 hectares.
The Grand Port Maritime de Marseille Fos is the southern gateway to Europe, facilitating North-South and East-West trade. It strategicall positions make Marseille the home of the largest port in France.
Port of Bordeaux
Bordeaux Atlantic port is in the heart of the Atlantic coastline, as it is spread over the largest estuary in Europe. It has 7 terminals and handles about 65,000 containers per year, for imports and exports. It is the most important hydrocarbon hub in the South-West, with between 4.2 and 4.7 million tons of hydrocarbons passing through each year, 90% of which are imported and 10% exported.
Air cargo
from/to France
Air freight is the fastest solution for sending goods over long distances. In just a few days, your parcel can cross the world. However, it's also one of the most expensive and polluting transport methods.
Here are the two available options:
- Conventional Air Freight: You use the available cargo space on traditional airlines such as Air France, American Airlines, or Qatar Airways.
- Express Air Freight: For small parcels — usually under 100 kg — we recommend express shipping with carriers like DHL, FedEx, TNT, or UPS for speed and reliability.
Rail transport from/to France
Rail freight is a great method that has been developing for some years. Driven by the impulse of China, which invests billions in this method of transport, trains between China and Europe, are becoming faster and more competitive. A solution halfway between sea and air freight: faster than the ship, cheaper than the plane.
Road transport from/to France
It is an indispensable method of transportation, generally used to link different terminals: your office, warehouse, or home and departure/arrival terminals such as ports, airports, and train stations.
Note: for short distances, the use of a truck for direct door-to-door deliveries. This is for example the case for cross-border transports.
Post-transport services in France
We offer a multitude of post-transport logistics solutions in France. A space in our warehouses can even be rented if you ever need to store your goods for a short or long period.
Our post transport services contain features that shouldn’t be overlooked. Otherwise, it could lead into bad surprises. The packing service condition the rest of the operation, this is why it has to be handled by pros. Don’t hesitate to ask your SIAM consultant for advice if you have any doubts, then everything will go as planned.
Customs clearance services in France
When you arrive at the destination market, your goods must be approved by the customs authorities. This is a mandatory step in international logistics. You will have to prepare the whole documentary package to certify the conformity of the products. Be careful, the slightest oversight and your cargo may be blocked in customs!
Procurement Services in France
Procurement services are tailor-made support for your procurement operations. No more hassle finding the right supplier, with the right products, at a competitive price:
- Supplier Search: We identify suppliers that match your project requirements and sourcing strategy.
- Sampling: Need to verify product quality before launching production? We can arrange for a sample to be sent to you quickly.
- Price Negotiation: With our deep experience in import/export, we handle negotiations to secure the best possible pricing.
- Quality Control: We inspect your goods based on two key factors: how many units need to be checked, and how in-depth the inspection needs to be.
- Compliance: Asian products don’t always meet your local market’s regulations — we make sure they do, before it becomes a problem.
- International Logistics: We take care of the entire logistics process, right up to delivery at your warehouse.
Logistics services in Marseille
With a total population of over 862,211 inhabitants, Marseille is the second-largest city in France. Located in the south, it is 775 km away from the capital, Paris.
This city named in 2013 European Capital of Culture covers an area of 240 km2 (compared to 105 km2 for Paris).marseille
A true turning point in international trade, the ports cover more than 10,000 hectares and nearly 10,000 ships and 80 million tons of goods are welcomed annually.
As one of the key cities in France, Siam delivers all your goods to/from Marseille.
Logistics services in Lille
Lille is a city in the north of France, it counts more than 233,098 inhabitants. Lille is the main city of the European Metropolis of Lille.
The port is connected to a regional network of over 680 km of waterways including 241 km of large gauge, and is the third-largest inland waterway port of France, behind those of Paris and Strasbourg. Located on the Deûle,Lille
The port of Lille is a multimodal platform: river, rail, and road, which contain 3 air terminals :
A terminal dedicated to cargo (overseas cargo with a dedicated aircraft area of 21,000 m2 that can accommodate the largest aircraft on the market) + a building dedicated to "FedEx" express freight
A terminal dedicated to general aviation (private aviation, medical flights, etc.)
A terminal for commercial passenger traffic (9,000 m²; capacity 2 million passengers/year)
Finally, Lille's Airport is highly accessible as it is located in the south of the Lille metropolitan. (15 minutes from downtown Lille)
Logistics services in Paris
Paris is the most populous city and capital of France, with a population of over 2.187 million. This city has to be a focal point for national and international transport for having such density of its rail and freeway networks and its airport structures.
Its weight in the French economy has been increasing in recent years to the point that the city accounts for 30% of the wealth produced in France.Paris
Île-de-France is also the leading economic region in Europe.
Being efficient within the Parisian infrastructure is a necessity as it is a pivotal point in combined transport and logistics in the Paris region. Trust Siam to establish a privileged link with the capital, the Île-de-France, Europe, and the world.
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