Shipping times and costs from Bloemfontein, South Africa to Paris, France
1 Bedroom flat
Shipping costs by air ยฃ9,771 - ยฃ10,800
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ5,130 - ยฃ5,670
3 Bedroom house
Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ7,892 - ยฃ8,723
5 Bedroom house
Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ11,838 - ยฃ13,085
Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.
Shipping Container Costs to France
If cities were people, Paris would be an A-list celebrity. Itโs world famous, beautiful and super stylish. Located in the north-central part of France, โthe City of Lightsโ is the home of cafรฉ culture. Coffee, croissants and wine are all important parts of life here, best enjoyed at an outside table along a pretty Parisian boulevard. The city centre is rather small (by global standards), but that means almost everything is easily walkable. Take a stroll through central Paris and youโll see nothing but green parks and iconic buildings, ranging from the Parc Monceau to the mighty Eiffel Tower. To top it all off, thereโs the tree-lined River Seine flowing through the middle of the city. A home in Paris means living in the fashion capital of the world, so itโs ideal for fans of first-rate designer shopping. Before you can start your new French life, there are some practical things you need to know about first.Different shipping options
Assuming you have some belongings that youโd like to bring, you need to choose between two shipping options: sea or air. They both have their advantages and disadvantages.- Air freight is the quicker of the two but it is also considerably more expensive. Itโs good for last-minute moves but we donโt advise it if youโve got time to spare.
- Sea freight is slower but it also comes at a much lower cost. As long as youโre planning your move well enough in advance, we recommend that you choose ocean shipping. Shipping containers come in two sizes (20ft and 40ft) depending on the amount of stuff you want to take with you. Thereโs also the option to use only a portion of a container (called Less Than Container Load, or LCL). Your shipping supplier can help you with all of these decisions. Most of our suppliers offer a full door-to-door service, but you should double check this before agreeing on a price.
Major shipping routes
The most common way for a shipping container to reach Paris is via the Port of Le Havre, which is situated on Franceโs northern coastline and is the countryโs second largest port. Itโs a massive operation and it can deal with the worldโs biggest container ships. Once your container is on the dry land of Le Havre, it will travel 200 km by truck or train to Paris. However, itโs also possible that your container will travel by ship all the way to the Port of Paris, Franceโs most major inbound port. Either way, your container should arrive safe and sound at your new Parisian home.Paris customs
Customs are the final hurdle. It sounds like a daunting process but it can be a fairly pain-free experience if you do everything thatโs asked of you. Firstly, you need to create an inventory (ie. a list) of everything youโre bringing into France, declaring the contents of each box as clearly and specifically as possible. All containers are subject to physical inspection, so customs officials will know if you arenโt telling the truth in your inventory. Fortunately, you can avoid paying any duty on your cargo if youโre moving to France permanently. Just make sure you get a Certificate of Change of Residence from the French Consulate, as this will prove that youโve lived outside France for the 12 months prior to your move date. See below to get an idea of the things that you arenโt allowed to bring into France.Shipping Container Options
20Ft Shipping Container
Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)
Price: ยฃ7,892 - ยฃ8,723
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Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)
Price: ยฃ14,994 - ยฃ16,574
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Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)
Base Price: ยฃ2,443 - ยฃ2,700
Quarantine & Taxes: ยฃ1,000 - ยฃ2,500
Price: ยฃ9,992 - ยฃ13,973
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