Shipping from France to United States

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.

United States belongs to Northern America and its population is approximately 332 million. United States is one of the world's top countries by GDP. It is also among leading importers by value of imported goods. United States'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.

United States

United States has outstanding connectivity by sea and frequently serviced by many sea carriers. It has the largest rail infrastructures in the world and rail freight plays important role in country's cargo traffic. There is relatively large amount of air freight in United States's cargo traffic.

Overview of shipping alternatives between France and United States

We were able to generate 4 shipping alternatives from France to United States. The fastest route involves sea transport and is expected to take about 10 days, including pre-carriage and last mile delivery.

The cheapest shipping alternative is by sea and has estimated transit time of about 20 days. The most environmentally friendly alternative involves sea transport and offers estimated transit time of 12 days. Transport costs involved in this delivery solution also appear to be on a feasible level.

1. Lowest cost shipping alternative

Paris

RouenFRUROport

PhiladelphiaUSPHLport

New York City

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Freight rate index: 2 999
Transit time estimate: 19.5 days
CO2 emission index: 2 471

2. Shipping alternative with transit time advantage

Paris

Le HavreFRLEHport

New York/New JerseyUSNYCport

New York City

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Road Freight

Terminal Handling

Forwarding

Other

Freight rate index: 4 479
Transit time estimate: 10.25 days
CO2 emission index: 1 318

3. Shipping alternative with transit time advantage

Paris

TilburyGBTILport

PhiladelphiaUSPHLport

New York City

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Road Freight

Terminal Handling

Forwarding

Other

Freight rate index: 3 491
Transit time estimate: 12.2 days
CO2 emission index: 1 920

4. Environmentally friendly shipping alternative

Paris

RouenFRUROport

Le HavreFRLEHport

New York/New JerseyUSNYCport

New York City

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Road Freight

Terminal Handling

Forwarding

Other

Freight rate index: 4 824
Transit time estimate: 11.75 days
CO2 emission index: 1 281

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