UK ↔ FR · ROAD FREIGHT · CUSTOMS-CLEARED
Reliable road freight between the UK and France.
Aim Group France runs full loads, groupage and pallet network services between the UK and France on scheduled trailer movements. Documentation handled in-house — pre-lodged EAD, GMR-generated, GVMS-checked, and reconciled both sides.
OPERATING PROFILE
UK ↔ France corridor focus
One corridor, run properly. Short-Strait crossings, French network terminals, and reliable return loads.
In-house customs declarations
EAD, GMR, GVMS pre-lodgement and T1 transit handled by the operations team — not subcontracted.
CMR insurance + standard terms
Goods carried under our operator's standard conditions and the CMR Convention for cross-border consignments.
Scheduled + express options
Scheduled groupage, full-load FTL and dedicated express runs depending on your service-level requirement.
SERVICES
How our trailers move your freight.
Four core road-freight modes covering most UK↔France B2B requirements. Brief us on volume, frequency, and service level — we'll size the right mode.
Full load (FTL)
Dedicated trailer, single consignor, direct UK↔France.
DetailsPart load / groupage (LTL)
Shared trailer space for consignments below a full load.
DetailsPalletised freight
Pallet network distribution into France and across the UK.
DetailsExpress freight
Time-critical, same-week (or sooner) UK↔France runs.
DetailsPOST-BREXIT REALITY
UK ↔ France freight is now a customs-led operation.
Since 2021 every UK↔France freight movement carries an EAD on the export side and a corresponding import declaration on the arrival side. GMRs are generated in GVMS before the driver presents at the Short Strait. Without that paperwork, the driver doesn't board.
We operate the entire customs path in-house. Your account handler is also your customs handler — one team, one file reference, one point of accountability.
Read the customs guidePer-shipment paperwork
- EORI numbers (GB + EU) verified on file
- Export Accompanying Document (EAD) raised UK-side
- Commercial invoice + packing list reconciled
- Commodity codes + values declared to HMRC + DGDDI
- Goods Movement Reference (GMR) via GVMS pre-arrival
- T1 transit document where in-bond movement required
- SAD / French import declaration on arrival
- Proofs returned to consignor file post-clearance
SECTORS WE CARRY FOR
Industry teams briefed on freight that behaves differently.
Automotive JIT runs differently from wine season. Retail DC inbound runs differently from manufacturing supply chain. Operations are briefed by sector.
ROUTES
The corridor we operate.
UK → France
Outbound from UK shippers. Pickup nationwide; consolidation hubs feed the Short Strait. Calais and Coquelles are our default arrivals; through-running into Île-de-France, Hauts-de-France, Grand Est, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
- CrossingDover-Calais / Folkestone-Coquelles
- CadenceDaily groupage · scheduled FTL
- CustomsEAD pre-lodged · GMR before booking
France → UK
Inbound to UK consignees. French pickup nationwide via partner network; consolidation in northern France; Channel crossing northbound. Cleared into UK via GVMS with import declarations pre-lodged.
- Pickup zonesÎle-de-France · Rhône · PACA · Aquitaine
- CadenceWeekly groupage · scheduled FTL
- CustomsDAU FR · GMR UK · import declarations
Brief us on your next consignment.
Send route, volume, frequency and required service level. We'll come back with a written rate, a customs plan, and a realistic cadence — not a brochure.