Shipping your car and other belongings to France for the military is a breeze when you have us behind you. Proud to be your #1 military shipping provider, Direct Express Inc. is known for our world-class customer service and for our attention to the military when it comes to container shipping. We have been working with branches of the military since 1988, so if you need to ship a personal vehicle to France as part of your next deployment, we can help. 

Many military members prefer to ship their existing car rather than buy a second vehicle, a wise move since deployments can be so brief. 

France is one of the most popular destinations we ship to in the USA. So, if you are in the military and just received your deployment letter to Nice or anywhere else, we can accommodate all your shipping needs as your trusted military POV container shipping provider. Direct Express Inc. proudly caters to service members and specializes in shipping privately owned vehicles to any relocation station, including France.

Military Privately Owned Vehicles Shipping

For our military clients shipping to France, we offer open carrier, enclosed trailer, flat bed, and low boy trailers. We will use these methods to relocate any vehicle that you need to transport. Rest easy knowing we are an experienced company that provides global shipping solutions for military/government service members going to France. 

Known mostly for our expertise in classic car and new vehicle transportation, we also bring extensive experience in handling military shipping POV services, your source for regular car collection services in all 50 states for transport to France.

We will seamlessly collect and handle all logistics of the transport for any vehicle, in any condition, and in any location. 

Loading Facilities

Our loading facilities include the following ports in the USA: 

• Los Angeles, California
• Houston, Texas
• Savannah, Georgia
• New York, New York

From there, we will get your shipment to major ports in France. Direct Express is fully bonded and licensed as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Freight Forwarder (NVOCC). We offer weekly consolidated services to Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with many other destinations available upon request.

We provide military POV shipping to France in any condition, advising you on the documents needed to ship your vehicle overseas for military purposes and what you can expect from the customs clearance process.

Start with a free quote by calling us at +001.310.324.2100 or filling out our online form. We would be glad to handle your military container shipping requests to France. 

What Do You Need For Military Shipping to France?

Generally, we will need:

• Identification (military ID, driver’s license)
• Copy of DD Form 788 (Private Vehicle Shipping Document) or commercial equivalent
• Complete set of keys
• Certified copy of members’ Power of Attorney if your spouse or agent picks up the POV.
• Original Title/MSO
• Completed SLI & POA form
• Copy of Passport
• Commercial Invoice / Bill of Sale (official DMV template available on request)

You may need to provide more documents or fewer documents depending on your individual circumstance, but we can advise you on that when you book service. 

How Much Does Military Shipping to France Cost?

We won’t know for sure how much you will owe until you contact us for a quote. But in general, the following factors will influence the cost of military shipping from the USA:

• Shipping option 
• Size of the container (20 or 40 foot)
• Type of car
• Destination and departure port locations
• Insurance and taxes
• VAT and duty fees
• Type of goods being shipped and their dimensions and weight

As an example, if you are shipping your car from Los Angeles to the Port of Marseilles, the starting price may be less than $800. This is only the cost of hiring a berth on the ship itself. There are other costs associated with having your vehicle shipped to France. For example, you may need to hire an auto carrier to take your car to the exit port. You may also want to purchase optional insurance. Those are additional costs. Other costs include storage fees and taxes as well as customs duties in France. In France, you will have to pay 19.6% as Value Added Tax on your auto shipment. 

Military Shipping Destination Ports in France

The main destination ports we ship to in France include: 

1. Le Havre
2. Fos
3. Nantes
4. Marseille
5. Lyon
6. Strasbourg
7. Toulouse
8. Nice
9. Bordeaux

We are proud to serve your military shipping needs in France, a stunning western Europe country bordered by countries such as Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. Paris is the capital and the country’s largest city. 

How Long Does it Take to Ship to France For the Military?

The duration of shipping your car from the USA to France for the military will depend on where it sails out of: East Coast or West Coast. It takes between four and six weeks for your vehicle to arrive at a port in France from the United States. However, if you choose air freight, it can take as little as three days for your vehicle to arrive at its destination. 

We will keep you informed every step of the way and allow you to track exactly where your vehicle is at any given point in time.

Why Choose Direct Express Inc. For Military Shipping?

When it comes to handling military shipping needs, we do all we can to protect your vehicle from the minute it’s in our possession until the minute it’s picked up at the port. You will notice this passion in everything we do, right from that first phone call from you. Let us kick things off with a free quote, and oversee the process until you take delivery of your container on the other end. From household goods to your car, we can handle all your relocation needs for military shipping to France.

Get your free quote on military shipping to France now when you complete our online form or call us at +1.310.324.2100.