From 1 July 2026, every low-value commercial shipment entering the EU pays a flat duty of €3 per item, without the €150 exemption that existed until now. For online stores selling to customers in France, the most direct way to cushion that impact is to move stock closer to the customer: import in bulk once and distribute locally from a warehouse on French soil. Layner Group organises e-commerce fulfilment and distribution in France, from receiving your goods to delivering them to the end customer.
Why move stock closer to French customers
Once your inventory is already inside the EU, every order to a French customer becomes a domestic delivery, not an individual import subject to the new €3-per-item duty. Delivery times also shorten noticeably compared with shipping each order from outside the EU, which improves the buying experience and reduces returns caused by delays.
What's included
- Consolidated import transport to the warehouse in France, via groupage or full truckload depending on volume.
- Agile local distribution from the warehouse to your customers in France.
- Own fleet from 1 to 24 tonnes, suited to both restocking and last-mile delivery.
- Shipment tracking at every stage, from import to final delivery.
- Carrier liability insurance (CMR) throughout the transport process.
How the price is worked out
Cost depends on the volume of goods to import and store, restocking frequency, the number and location of delivery points in France, and any extra services you need. With these details, our team prepares a preliminary offer in 15-30 minutes, and for recurring volume we can discuss specific terms.
How to get started
- Request: tell us your sales volume, the origin of your goods, and delivery areas in France.
- Preliminary offer: delivered within 15-30 minutes.
- Consolidated import: we organise transport of your stock to the warehouse.
- Local distribution: we handle delivery to your customers in France with active tracking.
With more than 5 years in business, over 10,000 commercial shipments completed, our own office in France, and ISO 9001 certification, Layner Group has the experience and coverage to help you adapt your e-commerce logistics to the new customs rules. Request your free quote and let's discuss how to organise your distribution in France.