Cargo from Austria to France
1. Shipping
2.Cargo services
3. Door-to-door delivery
Door-to-Door Cargo Shipping from Austria to France
GW Cargo organises air freight, express vans, groupage LTL road transport and full truck loads for companies and private shippers moving goods from Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg and Innsbruck to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille or Toulouse. Our door-to-door solutions cover every step of Austria → France freight forwarding — including customs formalities, secure packing, cargo insurance and live tracking. Whether you need a same-day air shipment Austria to Paris, 24-hour express van to the Rhône-Alpes, cost-effective pallet groupage service or reliable FTL road freight across the Alpine corridor, we deliver on schedule and within budget.
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What Cargo We Ship from Austria to France
We transport virtually any freight from Austria’s industrial regions to every corner of France — from precision machinery to gourmet foods. All movements stay within the EU single market, yet we still pre-file ICS2 safety declarations and handle transit documents where required, ensuring seamless arrival at hubs such as Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Marseille-Fos Port and Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Why Ship Austria → France with Us
Our multilingual logistics team provides turnkey freight solutions on the Austria–France lane, blending express delivery, two-day road freight and flexible groupage shipping — all under one roof with full landed-cost transparency.
Alpine corridor expertise
Direct routes linking Vienna & Salzburg with Lyon, Marseille and Paris via Brenner & Mont Blanc tunnels.
Hassle-free EU paperwork
ICS2, CMR, EUR.1, ATR & transit docs prepared in advance — no border delays.
Oversized & OOG handling
Low-bed trailers, permits & escort cars for turbines, silos and other out-of-gauge cargo.
Full tracking & insurance
24/7 GPS, temperature loggers and all-risk cover from global underwriters.
Transit Time & Shipping Costs Austria → France
| Service | Typical Weight / Volume | Door-to-Door Transit Time* | Market Price up to € |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Air freight (priority) | > 50 kg / < 3 m³ | 1–2 business days | 6.00 €/kg |
| 📦 Groupage / LTL pallet | 1 euro-pallet ≤ 250 kg | 3–4 business days | 350 €/pallet |
| 🚚 Full Truck Load (FTL) | 13.6 m trailer / 24 t | 2–3 business days | 3 000 €/truck |
*Transit times start from pick-up in major Austrian cities to delivery in mainland France under normal traffic and weather conditions.
Import Duties & Taxes in France
📦 Personal belongings
EU citizens and non-EU residents relocating to France can apply for Transfert de domicile relief (articles 14 & 15, CE 1186/2009) and avoid duties/VAT on used household goods.
- 🔹 Duty: 0 % once relief approved
- 🔹 VAT: 0 % for qualifying effects
- 🔹 Docs: Inventory, proof of residence change, passport/ID
🏢 Commercial goods
As both Austria and France are inside the EU customs union, no import duties apply to goods in free circulation. VAT is accounted for via intra-community acquisition (reverse charge) unless shipped under DDP.
- 🔹 Duty: 0 %
- 🔹 VAT: 20 % standard rate (reverse-charged by French VAT-registered importers)
- 🔹 Safety: ICS2 Entry Summary Declaration for air cargo
Who Benefits from Our Service
We tailor cross-border logistics to corporates, SMEs and private customers moving freight between Austria and France.
Frequently Asked Questions: Austria → France Shipping
Do I need customs clearance inside the EU?
No import declaration is needed between Austria and France if goods are in free circulation. However, CMR waybill and VAT numbers are still required for audit purposes.
How long does LTL groupage take?
Door-to-door groupage pallets usually move in 3–4 working days between main hubs; rural deliveries may add 24 h.
Can you ship temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals?
Yes — GDP-compliant reefers and active air containers with real-time temperature monitoring are available.
What items are prohibited?
Weapons, narcotics, counterfeit goods, endangered species and ADR class 1 explosives are refused.
Is shipment tracking provided?
Absolutely — every consignment is assigned a tracking ID with milestone alerts via email, SMS or API.
Do I need cargo insurance?
We recommend all-risk insurance for valuables or fragile goods; we can place cover with Lloyd’s-rated underwriters.
Client Reviews: Austria → France Shipments
“Our CNC press reached Lyon in three days — flawless loading and continuous tracking updates.”
👷♂️ Stefan H., Linz → Lyon
“Groupage pallets from Graz to Paris arrived on schedule — competitive pricing and zero admin hassle.”
🛒 Daniel S., Graz → Paris
“Temperature-controlled pharma transport to CDG met GDP standards — impressive attention to detail.”
💊 Martina K., Vienna → Paris CDG
“We relocated from Salzburg to Marseille — personal effects delivered intact, drivers were friendly and on time.”
🏠 Petra & Lukas, Salzburg → Marseille
“Oversized tank to Toulouse handled with escorts and permits — couldn’t be happier.”
🏗️ Éric B., Vienna → Toulouse
