3PL & Fulfillment — France

Your European
base,
without
the complexity.

TheShip gives non-European businesses a fully operational French address, warehouse, and logistics backbone — so you can sell into the EU with local credibility and zero overhead.

48h
Order processing
EU
Full market access
FR
VAT registration
100%
Compliant IOSS
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French commercial address
B2B & B2C fulfilment
FR VAT & IOSS management
Customs clearance
Real-time inventory
EU-wide delivery network
What we do
One platform.
Every EU logistics need.

From the moment your goods land in France to the final mile delivery across Europe — TheShip manages it all.

01
Storage & Inventory Management
Secure warehousing in France with real-time stock visibility. Multi-SKU handling, barcode tracking, and regular stock reports — all managed for you.
02
B2C & B2B Fulfilment
Pick, pack, and ship to end consumers or retail partners across the EU. Fast SLA, branded packaging options, and carrier optimisation built in.
03
Customs Clearance
We handle all import formalities into France on your behalf. HS code classification, duty calculation, and documentation — no surprises at the border.
04
French Commercial Address
A real French address for your business. Establish local credibility with European customers, suppliers, and marketplaces — without opening an office.
05
FR VAT Registration & Filing
We obtain your French VAT number and manage monthly declarations on your behalf, keeping you fully compliant with EU tax regulations.
06
IOSS Management
Import One-Stop Shop registration and monthly reporting for e-commerce sellers shipping goods under €150 directly to EU consumers. Fully handled.
Strategic advantage
France: the gateway to 450 million consumers.

A French presence isn’t just a logistics choice — it’s a market positioning decision.

  • →
    EU Single Market Access
    Ship freely to all 27 EU member states from a single French warehouse, with no additional customs barriers.
  • →
    Local Credibility
    European buyers and B2B partners trust a French address. Build confidence without a physical presence or local staff.
  • →
    Marketplace Compliance
    Sell on Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, Fnac and other EU platforms that require a local VAT registration.
  • →
    Faster Delivery Times
    Cut transit times dramatically versus shipping from outside Europe. Better customer experience, fewer returns.
How a shipment flows
✈
Your goods arrive in FranceAir or sea freight from your origin country
📋
Customs clearanceWe handle all import formalities & documentation
📦
Stored in our warehouseReal-time inventory management & quality control
🛍
Order receivedVia your store, marketplace, or EDI integration
🚚
Delivered across the EUB2C or B2B — tracked, fast, compliant
Onboarding
Up and running in days, not months.

Our onboarding process is designed to get non-European businesses operational quickly, with minimal paperwork on your end.

01
Discovery call
We map your product catalogue, volumes, shipping needs, and compliance requirements. No commitment required.
02
Proposal & contract
Custom pricing based on your actual needs. Transparent fee structure with no hidden costs or minimum volumes.
03
VAT & IOSS setup
We file for your French VAT number and IOSS registration while you prepare your first shipment.
04
First goods in
Your inventory arrives, clears customs, and is received into our WMS. You begin selling into the EU immediately.

Ready to establish your EU presence?

Talk to our team — we’ll build a solution around your specific market and product needs.

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Get in touch
Let’s build your
EU logistics setup.

Tell us about your business — volumes, origins, product types — and we’ll come back within 24 hours with a tailored proposal.

LocationFrance (warehouse address on request)
Response timeWithin 24 business hours
LanguagesEnglish · Français