Transit & Capacity Details:

Industry Alignment: Fos handles 40% of France’s Mediterranean sea freight and 30% of Southern Europe’s petrochemical logistics, serving sectors like energy 化工 (Fos’ (12B petrochemical industry), automotive (France’s )80B auto sector), and industrial manufacturing (southern France’s metalworking, aerospace suppliers). Our solutions support these sectors—whether you’re a petrochemical equipment maker sourcing from Guangzhou’s industrial hubs, an auto parts supplier importing from Shenzhen’s tech factories, or a machinery distributor bringing goods from Dongguan’s manufacturing clusters. Our consolidation streamlines supply chains for time-sensitive operations, such as Fos refinery maintenance cycles (Q1/Q3) and automotive production peaks (Q2/Q4).

Confirm production timelines with each factory (e.g., 10 days for Nansha-made petrochemical valves, 8 days for Shenzhen-manufactured auto sensors) and align with your French client’s maintenance/production schedules.

Resolve supply gaps proactively: If a supplier faces delays, we source backup options from our 500+ verified China supplier network (built since 2007) to avoid disrupting Fos refinery/auto plant operations.

Verify product specs: EU CE certification (for energy/automotive goods to meet Directive 2006/42/EC), French industrial standards (e.g., ATEX compliance for petrochemical equipment in explosive zones), and port-compatible packaging (heavy-duty materials, labeling to fit Fos’ crane capacity limits).

Petrochemical equipment: Anti-corrosive steel crates (resistant to saltwater/chemicals) + pressure-tight seals (for valves/pipes) + ATEX/CE dual labeling (for Fos refinery clearance).

Automotive parts: Plastic crates (reusable for French auto plants) + anti-rust liners (for metal components) + barcoded labels (aligned with Renault’s inventory system).

Industrial machinery: ISPM 15-certified wooden crates (for EU import) + shock-absorbent foam (for crane parts) + weight labels (to fit Fos’ terminal handling limits).

CE/ATEX certification validation: Cross-check with EU databases to ensure authenticity (critical for Fos refinery safety audits).

ISPM 15 compliance: Inspect wooden packaging for pest-free certification (mandatory for EU import and Fos port acceptance).

French industrial prep: Test petrochemical equipment for compatibility with Fos refinery pressure standards (10–30 bar) and provide calibration reports for automotive sensors.

Petrochemical equipment section: Explosion-proof storage (for ATEX-certified goods) + climate-controlled bays (to prevent valve corrosion).

Automotive parts zone: Temperature-controlled bins (18–22°C to protect sensors) + FIFO storage (aligned with Renault’s just-in-time schedules).

Industrial machinery area: Reinforced floors (up to 70 tons) + easy-access ramps (for Nansha port trucks) + pre-assembly stations (to simplify Fos unloading).

FCL loading: Heavy petrochemical equipment (pipes, valves) at the base (secured with anti-slip steel straps and ISPM 15 pallets), automotive parts (engine components) in the middle, and industrial machinery (crane parts) on top. We use 40HQ containers for bulky refinery equipment to reduce Fos-port trucking trips (saving 18% on land transport costs).

LCL consolidation: Group cargo by industry/client (e.g., "Fos Refinery Maintenance", "Renault Marseille Plant", "Lyon Industrial Hub") with color-coded labels. We prioritize petrochemical equipment for fast Fos clearance—critical for refinery shutdown maintenance.

Export documents: Itemized commercial invoices (with HS codes: 8481 for petrochemical valves, 8708 for auto parts, 8426 for cranes), packing lists (with CE/ATEX/ISPM 15 references), and certificates of origin (to claim EU GSP+ duty benefits).

Import/pre-delivery prep: French customs declarations (EU Single Administrative Document/SAD), ATEX compliance reports (for petrochemical goods), and Fos port unloading permits (for oversized industrial machinery).

Optimized routing: Direct Nansha-Fos route (via Suez Canal) + dedicated rail/road to French industrial zones reduces transit by 7–9 days vs. northern European ports (e.g., Hamburg).

Port alignment: Pre-booked unloading slots at Fos’ industrial terminals cut post-port time by 24+ hours—critical for refinery maintenance windows.

Reduced admin: We handle supplier coordination, ATEX compliance checks, and Fos port booking—saving your team 75% of paperwork vs. managing multiple shipments (backed by our 2007-established process).

FCL cost cuts: Consolidating cargo into full containers reduces sea freight costs by 18–28% (e.g., a 40HQ for petrochemical valves costs 25% less than two 20GPs).

LCL shared space: Splitting containers with other corporate clients (our 2007-built client network) saves 18–28% vs. booking a full container for small shipments.

Duty savings: EU GSP+ exemptions (0–5% on industrial/energy goods) + our 17-year relationship with French customs save an additional 9–13% annually.

End-to-end tracking: Our system (updated 5x since 2007) monitors cargo from factory pickup to Fos delivery—with alerts for port arrival, customs clearance, and industrial client delivery.

Comprehensive insurance: Covers sea risks (Suez Canal delays, Mediterranean storms), port-industrial transit accidents, and petrochemical equipment damage (including corrosion). Energy clients get additional coverage for on-site installation (a service we’ve offered since 2012).

EXW (Customized Pickup): We pick up from your suppliers’ factories (even remote zones in Foshan/Zhongshan), handle consolidation, sea freight, customs, and deliver to Fos industrial clients—ideal if you lack EU energy/automotive logistics expertise.

FOB (Warehouse Control): Your suppliers deliver to our Guangzhou warehouse; we manage consolidation, shipping, pre-clearance, and coordinate Fos unloading—keeping you in control of production timelines.

CIF (All-Inclusive Industrial Delivery): End-to-end management (consolidation, shipping, insurance, customs, port-industrial transit) with no hidden fees. Petrochemical clients get free ATEX compliance consulting (a service we launched in 2014).

French industrial expertise: We’ve served 110+ French corporate clients since 2007, understanding Fos’ refinery/auto plant requirements and EU ATEX standards.

Proven network: Our 500+ verified China suppliers and 20+ EU logistics partners (built since 2007) ensure reliable service even during supply chain disruptions (e.g., Mediterranean strikes).

24/7 multilingual support: Our team (fluent in English, French, and Spanish) has resolved 98% of client issues within 4 hours—backed by our 2007-established client service protocols.