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Discover the leading 
e-commerce delivery
solutions to France

 

Why should retailers focus on France?

France is the 10th largest e-commerce market in the world. Located at the heart of the EU, bordering e-commerce powerhouses like Germany and the UK, means it’s ideally placed for cross-border shopping – and French shoppers are making the most of that.

 

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Almost 93% of the French population is online, with younger generations using the internet every day. French shoppers are confident and savvy online, researching big purchases thoroughly before buying and taking time to find the best deals.

See what our customers say about Destination France

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"Asendia are different to many other businesses we have worked with before. They took the time to explain all of the options to us and were able to educate our team. It wasn't just the information sharing that impressed us but also Asendia's transparency and honesty."

Urban Outfitters
International Fashion Retailer

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“Switzerland may appear to be a tricky destination to send parcels to, and within e-commerce, we are constantly looking for simple and smooth solutions. This is where Asendia helps us. They know the Swiss market and its consumers and they offer us bespoke end solutions for this demanding market.”

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International Hat Retail

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“Asendia adds the local e-commerce expertise, which is so important since all markets are local. By knowing the different market needs, they contribute to the total delivery experience of NA-KD's customers and our growth figures for the Asendia destinations speak for themselves.”

NA-KD
International Fashion Retailer

How can Asendia support your business?

We are experts in French e-commerce.

French e-commerce expertise is a part of Asendia’s heritage. That’s why we’re the number one choice for e-commerce parcel delivery and mail services to France. We can offer your business the below benefits and more...

 

Currency
Optimised
Cost-effective and efficient daily collections from facilities
Delivery
Linehaul
Parcels are pre-sorted to provide cost-efficient transportation at speed
Customs
Customs clearance
Avoid lengthy queues at the border with Asendia’s automated clearance services
Delivering Orders
Last mile delivery
Parcels are delivered within 24-48 hours of arriving at our entry points in France, ensuring a fast and efficient delivery experience for your customers.
Location
2,500 collection points
Give Customers Control through La Poste’s Unmatched Network of Collection Points
Returns
Returns management
Our 33'500 drop-off points across France make returns simple and convenient for customers, enhancing their shopping experience and building trust in your brand.

How do Asendia and La Poste work together?

By partnering with La Poste, our parent company and preferred delivery provider, we ensure the delivery of France’s most popular services.

This collaboration allows us to leverage La Poste's trusted and recognized network to provide reliable and efficient delivery solutions for our customers.

 

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Faster delivery
La Poste’s unrivalled infrastructure facilitates quick delivery, ensuring your customers in France receive their goods on time. Most extended network in France
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Simplified customs
We automate the forwarding of customs clearing data to authorities, simplifying the processing of customs duties and VAT.
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Optimised delivery and returns
Shipments are delivered to customers’ homes or convenient collection points, with flexible returns solutions that suit your business needs.
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Decrease costs and boost agility
Cost-effective delivery and constant tracking allow us to quickly react and resolve any emerging delays or delivery issues.

 

Below is an example of how the parcel journey works from Europe, Asia, USA or Oceania to France.

 

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Choose the right solution for you

e-PAQ is our leading range of parcel services that are helping international e-tailers succeed in France.


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  • e-PAQ Standard and Plus are cost-effective solutions for packages up to 2kg with basic milestone tracking, ideal for low-value deliveries
  • e-PAQ Plus scans parcels as they pass through the network for frequent, accurate tracking updates.
  • Delivery in-country in 2 days by priority mail.
  • Additional Economy option for a delivery in country in 4 days.
  • Personal delivery with signature option available with e-PAQ Plus.
e-PAQ Select Colissimo
  • Delivery is by Colissimo, La Poste’s parcel division, which is the market leader.
  • e-PAQ Select is a fully-tracked, fast delivery service that offers excellent value for money, offering tracking and faster delivery speeds for packages up to 30kg.
  • Delivery in-country in 2 days, to the door with a full tracking, notifications and rescheduling possibilities, and option for Signature.
  • PUDO delivery available at one of the 17,300 pick-up points across France, including expanding locker network.
  • 95% of French people live within 15 minutes of a Colissimo collection point, and 72% within 5 minutes.
  • 100% open on Saturday, and 50% open on Sunday.
  • 91% are open until 7pm and later.
e-PAQ Elite Chronopost
  • Last-mile delivery is handled by Chronopost – the express division of La Poste – for fast, reliable services to your customers’ chosen delivery point.
  • Our fastest and most comprehensive delivery service, e-PAQ Elite delivers parcels up to 30kg around the world quickly, with customs prepaid options and optimized tracking.
  • Once parcels are in France they can be delivered next day.
  • Enhanced liability available to cover high value goods.

French consumers are looking online for great deals cross-border

Almost 93% of the French population is online, with younger generations using the internet every day. French shoppers are confident and savvy online, researching big purchases thoroughly before buying and taking time to find the best deals.

63%
of French shoppers buy online to find cheaper prices

49%
of French consumers shop online using a smartphone

 

 

60%
shop online because they want direct delivery to their home
61%
of the French population doesn’t speak English, so it’s essential to translate content into French and use a .fr domain for your site. 

Frequently asked questions

All parcels entering France are customs cleared before being processed for delivery, based on your traffic and profile.

We offer three solutions for customs clearance depending on your needs:

Postal Clearance: Suitable for lower-value parcels. Each parcel is customs cleared under the shopper's name, with no additional fees for the seller or client. Duties, VAT, and charges for items over €150 are charged directly to the shopper.

Commercial Bulk Clearance: Parcels are customs cleared together, with all duties and VAT charged to you. This solution is cost-effective for higher quantities of high-value items, keeping your customers happy with no extra costs.

Commercial Single Clearance: Parcels are cleared individually. Savings on duties mean overall costs are lower, despite higher clearance costs.

We handle returns with a comprehensive returns management service, including customs processing to return products to your warehouse. We guide you through French customs regulations for hassle-free delivery.






 

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