Moving to France from the US
Do you plan on relocating to France from the U.S? Ship DEI is here to help you. We have over 30 years of experience moving people between the two countries. Our services include secure packaging and transportation to France. We offer full logistics solutions and can help ship household goods and personal vehicles.
Moving to France
When moving yourself or your family to France from the U.S., you likely have a lot of questions – especially if you’ve never done this before. The staff at Direct Express Inc. is happy to help you navigate the process from start to finish. We have experience coordinating the shipment of household goods, vehicles, and more from one country to another.
We cater to many types of clients, such as military service members, expatriates, diplomats, those returning to France after working in the U.S., and those who are moving to France for a job or to be with family.
Our mission is to get your goods to France as quickly and as safely as possible. This is made possible due to our more than 30 years of experience in the import/export business. Whether you just received your assignment to a military base here or you’re relocating here for work, rely on us for a seamless, affordable transition.
Click the link or call us at +001.310.324.2100 to get your free quote on moving to France.
Our Process: Moving to France from the USA
We bring three decades of experience shipping cars, boats, and household goods to France, a country in Western Europe known for its fine cuisine, lavender fields, tourism, and of course the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Here’s an overview of what you can expect when moving to France:
✓ Get a quote from Direct Express Inc.
✓ Pack up your possessions, which we will do for you if you want.
✓ We will pick up your belongings and deliver them to the exit port.
✓ We then load up your belongings onto a ship or plane depending on the shipping option you choose.
✓ Your goods will be delivered to your chosen port upon arrival in France.
Here are some examples of the goods we ship from the U.S. to France as well as the extra services we offer:
✓ Motorcycles
✓ Household goods
✓ Cars
✓ Boats
✓ Door-to-door full-service moves
✓ Customs clearance and documentation
✓ Enclosed storage
✓ Accurate quotes based on volume
✓ Packing and wrapping
✓ Pickup and delivery from anywhere in the USA
Destination Ports in France
Boasting locations all across the USA, we make the process of moving convenient and affordable. This allows us to offer our clients a wide selection of household moving services as well as military moves. In fact, we handle thousands of international household moves each year for families and individuals.
We ship vehicles and household goods to these major cities and ports in France:
✓ Fos
✓ Nantes
✓ Le Havre
✓ Toulouse
✓ Nice
✓ Bordeaux
✓ Marseille
✓ Lyon
✓ Strasbourg
The port at which your goods will be received will depend on which one your new home or military base is closest to.
Departure Ports in the USA
From shipment preparation to documentation to Customs clearances, we take care of everything so you don’t have to stress about a thing. There’s a reason why we are experts in overseas shipping!
We ship cars and household goods to France from the following ports in the USA:
✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Miami, FL
✓ Jacksonville, FL
✓ New York, NY
The port your goods will set sail from will depend on which one you are located closest to.
From shipment preparation to documentation to Customs clearances, we take care of everything so you don’t have to stress about a thing. There’s a reason why we are experts in overseas shipping!
Shipping Options When Moving to France from the US
Depending on your timeline, budget, and needs, we offer three shipping options, including a shared container, a sole container, or air freight.
Shared Container
Shared container: This shared service is our most popular option, whereby you only pay for the actual volume you ship. This is good because you may not have enough cargo to fill a 40-ft container, such as when relocating from a one-bedroom condo to another. No need to pay more than you should just because you can’t fill the whole container.
Sole Container
Sole container: In this instance, you get a 20- or 40-foot shipping container all to yourself at a flat rate, and your belongings will be the only cargo in there. You will pay more but it’s faster because you don’t have to wait for the container to be filled by other clients.
Air Freight
Air freight: If you have smaller shipments and don’t care about paying a premium, this is the fastest yet most expensive option.
How Long Does it Take to Ship Goods to France?
Transit times are generally between three and four weeks from the West Coast and 15 days from the East Coast. This doesn’t encompass the total duration of the move, though. You will get a more accurate ETA for sailing.
Transit times depend on a number of factors, including the shipping option that you have selected and which port you are sailing out of.
What You Need When Moving to France From the USA?
Here are the documents you will need to provide when shipping household goods and cars to France:
✓ Copy of your passport
✓ Visa, if applicable
✓ Packing list
✓ Detailed signed inventory
✓ Non-resale attestation
✓ Proof of residence in France
✓ Bill of lading
✓ Sales invoices for items purchased within the past six months
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car to France?
Many factors determine the final shipping costs for moving household and other possessions to France from the U.S., such as:
✓ Volume and weight of your goods
✓ Distance to the destination port
✓ Chosen shipping option plays a role in determining shipping costs (should you opt for shared shipping, then the costs will be lower)
✓ Selected departure (cost will be different when moving out of LA than NY for instance)
Always call us or fill out our online form for a custom quote for the most accurate price tag.
Why Choose Direct Express Inc.?
There’s a lot to contend with when moving to France from the USA, from Customs clearances to documentation. Because we have been doing this for three decades, we know the process inside and out. Rely on us for a seamless process of transporting your household goods, personal effects, and cars from one country to another. We’ve got this!
If you are planning to move from the U.S. to France, get a free quote now when you fill out our online form or call us at +001.310.324.2100.
Service Option Packages
ECONOMY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- We receive and document via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.Â
- Pick up your household goods at the destination depot.
- Most Affordable Option.
STANDARD SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- Our team will unload and receive, documents via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to fit your needs by our destination agent.
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PRIORITY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and we will deliver a container to your door for you to load.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
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PREMIUM SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- We will send a team to carefully pack and load into a container for shipping.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
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