Looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to transport your goods to and from France? Find out why our groupage service is the ideal solution for your transportation needs.
At Neele-Vat, your specialist in logistics solutions, we understand the challenges of transporting smaller shipments. Groupage is an expertise of ours, combining multiple smaller shipments into one efficient larger load. This approach is ideally suited for companies that do not have the capacity to fill an entire truck. Our specialized groupage services offer a cost-effective and environmentally conscious choice for your international transportation needs.
Groupage to France requires a logistics director who brings volumes together smartly without losing speed. We arrange the entire process, including customs formalities, so your goods reach the border smoothly and on time.
Bundle your shipments with other commodity flows for optimal fill rates and lower costs.
Manage the entire route through fixed departure times and optimized routes.
Your business in motion
Flexible, fast and in full control
With groupage, you only pay for the space your shipment uses. So you transport smaller loads efficiently and reliably, without the cost of a full truck.
Do you have larger or urgent shipments? Then we also offer FTL, express transport, customized transport or transport of dangerous goods (ADR).
Whatever form of transport your cargo requires, we provide a professional and smoothly directed transport route to France.
Do you have specific requirements for your transportation? Talk to our specialists.
Transit times to and from France
Groupage: 1 - 2 days
Part loads (LTL): 1 - 2 days
Full loads (FTL): 1 - 2 days
Departure days FTL/LTL: every day
Time delivery by arrangement
Driving bans and accessibility
7.5 t: Sundays and holidays 22:00 in advance-22:00 day itself (also loose tractors); summer: extra 'black/red' Saturdays; winter Rhone-Alpes: specific Saturdays Feb + first Saturday March 07-18, Sunday 22-22, 18-22 free; locations Rhone-Alpes/Alps: A40, RN84, RN206, RN205, A43, A430, RN6, RN90, RN201, A48, A480, RN85, RN91, RN212 around Lyon, Chambéry, Grenoble, Briançon, Annecy; Ile-de-France (Paris) A6, A10, A12, A13, A106 incl. Orly: departure Paris Fri 16-21, Sat 10-18, day v/ holiday 16-22, Sun/ holiday 22-24; direction Paris Sun/ holiday 22-24, Mon/Day after holiday 06-10; Channel Tunnel/ferry GB: exemption A16 + RN216
Special circumstances
Exemptions: none required for live cattle/perishables 50%, race horses, carrier pigeons, harvest products, sugar beets, newspapers/magazines, moving & construction transport, markets, events, medical purposes, hospitals, X-ray equipment; one-off: natural disasters, waste, gas stations, dangerous goods seaports; ongoing: continuous: continuous companies, public/emergency services, max 1 year, prefect + Interministerial Committee.
Paris: 29 m² electro/gas/hybrid/EURO3-5 24/7 loading, other 22-17, less than 43 m² 22-07, max 30 min, sign 'Livraison Marchandises' with time/motor/EURO, permanent exceptions: security vehicles, market, flour, tankers, car transport, construction material, road maintenance, moving & garbage trucks
How does Neele-Vat guarantee reliability in road transport?
The reliability of road transport at Neele-Vat is guaranteed by a structured approach with modern technology, clear agreements and continuous insight into performance. Think of smart route and planning tools, real-time tracking via telematics, digital eCMRs and KPI monitoring to measure delivery times and service levels. In addition, a modern fleet, in-house network, certifications (such as ISO, GMP+, GDP) and dedicated contacts ensure consistent, safe and transparent execution of shipments, including temperature-controlled or ADR transport. Want to know more? Read the full article here.
What role does track & trace play in road transport?
Track & trace plays an important role in road transport because it provides real-time insight into the location and status of shipments. This gives customers and planners more transparency and allows them to make better decisions, predict delays and work more efficiently. At Neele-Vat , track & trace is integrated as standard: trucks are tracked via GPS and telematics, customers receive updates and a digital Proof of Delivery is available after delivery, ensuring reliable, predictable and transparent transport processes. Want to know more? Read the full article here.
How does Neele-Vat contribute to the reduction of CO₂ in road transport?
Neele-Vat contributes to CO₂ reduction in road transport by combining various sustainable measures. They use modern, fuel-efficient trucks (such as Euro 6), alternative fuels (including HVO100 and LNG), smart route and trip planning to avoid empty miles, and bundling shipments to use capacity more efficiently. In addition, Neele-Vat offers multimodal solutions (such as rail and barge) and CO₂ monitoring and reporting for customers, making transport not only more reliable but also more environmentally friendly. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat support export companies with road transport?
Neele-Vat supports export companies with road transport by providing a reliable, efficient and compliant logistics service from the Netherlands to destinations in Europe and beyond. They deploy their own fleet and international network for daily departures (FTL, LTL, groupage), assist with customs clearance and export documents, use digital tools such as track & trace and eCMR for transparency, and, with cross-dock facilities and multimodal links, ensure predictable, cost-efficient shipments that meet quality and certification standards. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat help with project cargo?
Neele-Vat helps with project cargo by providing complete, customized logistics solutions for exceptionally large, heavy or complex loads. They handle all steps from intake and planning to engineering, route calculation, permits, deployment of special equipment and multimodal transport (such as road, inland waterway, rail and sea), with a single point of contact and global coordination. This ensures safe, efficient and well-coordinated transportation of heavy equipment or oversized goods. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat guarantee fast and secure food fulfillment in Europe?
Neele-Vat guarantees fast and safe food fulfillment in Europe through an integrated logistics approach with certified storage, temperature-controlled handling and an international transport network. They combine HACCP-, ISO- and GMP+-certified processes with daily departures via fixed European corridors, real-time track & trace, clear SLAs and quality procedures, so that products reach customers efficiently, safely and according to European standards within 24-72 hours. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat support your supply chain with dry and refrigerated food fulfillment?
Neele-Vat supports your supply chain with dry and refrigerated food fulfillment by combining warehousing, handling and distribution in one integrated service. We offer certified warehouses for both dry and temperature-controlled products, link this to planning and transport through their European network, use track & trace for insight and ensure shipments arrive at customers quickly, safely and to quality and hygiene standards. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does my transportation stay on schedule despite road works?
Our planners monitor roadworks across Europe in real-time and proactively adjust routes to avoid delays. View an overview of all roadworks we are currently monitoring here.
How does Neele-Vat deal with European driving bans?
Driving bans by country or transport type are an integral part of our planning, so your delivery will always comply with legislation. View an overview of all driving bans currently in force in Europe here.
Are local holidays taken into account?
Yes, we anticipate international holidays to ensure the continuity of your flow of goods. View an overview of all holidays and their impact on our transport planning here.
Grow further with road transport in trusted local hands.
Through Neele-Vat 's network you can get your groupage shipments, partial and complete loads quickly and reliably to any destination worldwide. We are your partner for road transport, but also for Intermodal transport and Express shipments. Request your quote today and experience our service for yourself.
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