Find the best way to deliver cargo from France. Transportation services system for goods to France

France is one of the most developed countries on the planet, a member of the G7, nuclear and space clubs, and the EU. In terms of total GDP, the country consistently ranks in the top ten globally. France has a powerful multi-sector industry, high-intensity agriculture, and a developed service sector. Like in all advanced countries, the service sector accounts for a large part of the GDP, employing nearly 77% of the economically active population of the country.

Geographical location and transportation system of France

France shares land borders with Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium. The country's coastline is washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the English Channel, which separates France from Great Britain and connects the waters of the Atlantic and the North Sea. The economic and geographical position of the country is extremely advantageous. France is one of the main transport hubs in Europe.

To ensure export, import transportation, transit, and distribution of cargo across the country, France has created a powerful transport infrastructure for road, rail, water, and air transport.

Roads in France

The total length of roads in France is 1,028,446 km, not including an additional 5,100 km of roads in overseas departments. All roads in France have a solid surface. The length of the motorways is 11,416 km. In the global ranking of countries by the condition of their road networks, France ranks 7th. For drivers from CIS countries and Europe, this means that the condition of French roads is ideal. Only two European countries rank higher — Switzerland and the Netherlands. Germany ranks 15th in this ranking.

Some French roads are toll roads. The toll amount depends on the type of transport and the distance traveled. Toll charges also apply to several French bridges.

Aviation infrastructure

For cargo transportation by air, the country has a powerful infrastructure consisting of 464 airports. 294 of them have runways with solid surfaces. The number of airports with runways longer than 1,524 m is 146. The most well-known airports in France are located in the cities of:

1. Beauvais.
2. Orly.
3. Paris. All three of the first airports serve Paris.
4. Lyon.
5. Marseille.
6. Nice.

French water transport

The length of internal waterways in the continental part of France, capable of accommodating vessels with a deadweight of over 500 tons, is 8,501 km, of which 1,621 km can accommodate vessels with a deadweight of over 3,000 tons. The main internal waterways of the country are the Seine, Meuse, Loire, Rhône, Garonne rivers, and their tributaries.

Finnish railways

Finland was previously part of the Russian Empire and has retained the imperial standard for railways. The width of the railway gauge in Finland is 1,524 mm. In the Soviet Union in the 1980s, the gauge was narrowed to 1,520 mm. However, the rolling stock of both railways can operate on both Finnish roads and the tracks of CIS countries. The length of Finnish railways is 5,919 km, of which 3,067 km are electrified.

Global cargo transportation with all continents is ensured by the seaports of France. The main ones are located in:

• Brest.
• Calais.
• Dunkirk.
• Le Havre.
• Marseille.

Main goods exported by France

In terms of value, the ranking of France's export goods is led by: Aircraft, helicopters, space transport, pharmaceutical products, automotive parts, wine.