Shipping from France to Germany

France is located in Western Europe and has a population of 68 million people. France is among world's largest economies by GDP. It is also among the top exporters by value of exported goods. France's main export product categories are machinery, transport equipment, chemicals and agricultural products.

Germany belongs to Western Europe and its population is approximately 83 million. Germany is one of the world's top countries by GDP. It is also among leading importers by value of imported goods. Germany's main import products are machinery, transport equipment, chemicals, fuels and mining products.

Transport infrustructure and shipping connectivity

France

France is well connected by sea transport with regular port calls by all major carriers. It has a well-developed rail infrastructure and makes moderate use of rail freight transport. Air freight does not appear to be particularly common for shipping goods from France.

Germany

Germany has outstanding connectivity by sea and frequently serviced by many sea carriers. Its rail infrastructure is well developed and rail freight plays important role in country's cargo traffic. Transport by air is utilized to a moderate degree in Germany's freight traffic.

Overview of shipping alternatives between France and Germany

We were able to generate 3 shipping alternatives from France to Germany by rail/ multimodal, sea and road transport. The least expensive and most environmentally friendly shipping alternative appears to be by rail/ multimodal transport with expected transit time of about 7 days. The fastest route involves road transport and is expected to take about 3 days.

1. Lowest cost shipping alternative

Paris

Bonneuil-sur-MarneFRBONrail yard

Berlin-WesthafenDEBERrail yard

Berlin

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Road Freight

Terminal Handling

Forwarding

Rail Services

Freight rate index: 2 535
Transit time estimate: 6.5 days
CO2 emission index: 203

2. Shipping alternative with cost advantage

Paris

RouenFRUROport

TilburyGBTILport

HamburgDEHAMport

Berlin

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Road Freight

Terminal Handling

Forwarding

Other

Freight rate index: 2 862
Transit time estimate: 5.1 days
CO2 emission index: 970

3. Shipping alternative with transit time advantage

Paris

Berlin

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Road Freight

Forwarding

Freight rate index: 3 387
Transit time estimate: 3 days
CO2 emission index: 1 742

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