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Why DAGO Express?
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Your freight forwarder in Toulon: direct transports from the UK to the Var
Moving goods from a British site to the Mediterranean harbour of Toulon involves a long drive, so a simple set-up pays off. When you choose DAGO Express as your freight forwarder in Toulon, one vehicle loads at your UK premises and brings the consignment all the way to the delivery point in the Var department. With direct road freight, there is no reloading along the route, no transfer to a second lorry and no waiting in a groupage depot while other shipments are added to the load. That lowers the risk of damage in transit.
A vehicle normally arrives for loading 60 to 120 minutes after booking. Alternatively, a fixed collection time can be arranged if it suits your warehouse schedule better. Our direct transports are on time in 99.5 % of cases. A tracking link keeps you updated on the long journey south, and an email confirms delivery as soon as the goods have been received.
What we move to the Mediterranean coast
Marine and boat equipment, machinery and spare parts for the naval and ship repair sector, electronic components, building materials and retail goods are all frequent consignments. We also transport furniture for hotels and holiday homes. Businesses on the Var coast can also send a pallet delivery or full loads back to customers in the UK through the same booking system.
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Logistics in Toulon: naval port, shipyards and the Riviera economy
Toulon, the prefecture of the Var department, has around 180,000 inhabitants and a large, sheltered natural harbour on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the main base of the French Navy, so defence, naval engineering and ship maintenance are central to the local economy. A large network of subcontractors in mechanics, electronics and marine technology supplies these activities, which leads to a regular flow of components, tools and specialised equipment.
The civil port handles passenger ferries to Corsica and Sardinia as well as cruise ships, while commercial traffic uses the Brégaillon terminal in La Seyne-sur-Mer. Yachting and boat building are important along the whole coast, from the marinas of Toulon and Hyères to the smaller harbours of Sanary and Bandol.
Tourism shapes the wider Var region, with hotels, campsites and holiday homes that need furniture, equipment and consumer goods before each season begins. Toulon-Hyères Airport lies east of the city. Construction and renovation in the growing coastal towns keep demand for building materials high. For British suppliers of marine, technical or consumer products, direct haulage from the UK is a straightforward way to reach this part of the Mediterranean coast.
The route for road freight from the UK to Toulon
The Channel is crossed either on the ferry from Dover to Calais or with Le Shuttle from Folkestone to Coquelles. The vehicle then follows the A26 south via Reims to Troyes, continues via Dijon onto the A6 and passes Lyon before taking the A7 down the Rhône valley. Near Aix-en-Provence, the driver has two options: taking the A52 via Aubagne to join the A50 along the coast, or following the A8 east to Le Cannet-des-Maures and then the A57 south to Toulon. The total road distance from Calais is about 1,150 km.
Within Toulon, a tunnel under the city connects the A50 from the west with the A57 from the east. The A570 leads east to Hyères and the Giens peninsula. From Toulon, the A57 and A8 also provide a direct road towards Nice and the Italian border for onward journeys.
Customs for shipments to France
As France is in the EU, goods from Great Britain need a UK export declaration and an EU import declaration. The sender and receiver each need an EORI number. At Dover and the Channel Tunnel, GVMS links the declarations to the vehicle via a Goods Movement Reference. We do not prepare these documents. Please arrange the paperwork with your customs agent before collection so that nothing holds up the journey.
Collection and delivery in Toulon and the surrounding area
We deliver throughout the Toulon Provence Méditerranée area, from the harbour and the old town to La Seyne-sur-Mer, La Valette-du-Var, La Garde, Le Pradet, Ollioules and Six-Fours-les-Plages. The business parks and commercial zones to the east of the city, towards La Farlède and Solliès-Pont, are regular destinations. Hyères, Sanary-sur-Mer, Bandol and Brignoles can easily be combined in the same transport when there is more than one delivery address on your schedule.
Defence sites and some port facilities require advance registration and security checks, and the old town has narrow streets. Please share access rules, delivery windows and the need for a tail lift when you book a pallet delivery or full load, so that we can plan both the vehicle and the arrival time properly.
Vehicles for the Var coast
Urgent parts for ship repair often travel in a minivan for two pallets and up to 450 kg or in a van for four pallets and up to 800 kg. A curtain-sided van carries eight to ten pallets and up to 1,200 kg in a load space of up to 480 × 210 × 210 cm. For building materials and large equipment, a 7.2 LDM lorry with 18 pallets or a 13.6 LDM articulated lorry for up to 24 tonnes is available.
Deliveries to more than 38 countries
DAGO Express: your network for haulage between the UK and Toulon
Our network includes more than 50,000 vehicles in 38 countries, and over 15,000 companies book with us. On a journey of more than a thousand kilometres, it matters that a replacement vehicle takes over immediately if a breakdown occurs. Cross-border transports are driven by verified partners with a valid EU licence and, if dangerous goods are involved, an ADR licence. Our team monitors shipments 24/7, weekends and public holidays included, and our processes are ISO 9001 certified.
Your goods are insured through the Schunck Group up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight. Valuable marine electronics or specialist tools can receive additional insurance at short notice. After booking, you receive a tracking link, and emails inform you at collection and delivery. The DAGO ShipperHub gives regular shippers access to orders, ETAs, KPIs and real-time reports, with exports as PDF or Excel and an API for their ERP.
The online price calculator shows the price in seconds: simply enter postcodes, dimensions and weight. Bookings are also possible in the DAGO app, and quotes can be requested by email. From Toulon, our network reaches Nice, Italy, Spain and the rest of mainland Europe.
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Frequently asked questions about freight transport in Toulon
How many pallets can freight transport in Toulon carry?
Capacity depends on pallet dimensions, weight and the vehicle. Share the shipment details so we can plan a suitable truck.
Can I request a tail lift for freight transport in Toulon?
Yes. Tell us if neither the pickup nor delivery site has a loading dock or forklift; we will check the availability of a suitable vehicle.
When should I choose a part load or a full truck load for Toulon?
That depends on volume, weight and delivery date. A part load shares available space; a full load reserves a vehicle for your freight.
Small and urgent shipment? See courier service in Toulon
How quickly can a vehicle pick up my goods for Toulon?
A vehicle generally reaches your UK premises 60 to 120 minutes after the booking. You can also choose a fixed collection time if your warehouse needs one.
Which motorways does the transport to Toulon use?
The route follows the A26, continues via Dijon and Lyon on the A6 and A7, then uses either the A52 and A50 via Aubagne or the A8 and A57 to reach Toulon.
Can you deliver to shipyards and ship repair companies?
Yes. Please provide site registration details, security requirements and goods-in times when booking. This helps the driver pass the gate and unload without waiting.
What customs documents do I need for Toulon?
You need a UK export declaration, an EU import declaration and EORI numbers for sender and receiver. Your customs agent prepares the declarations, and GVMS links them to the vehicle at the port.
Do you deliver to marinas and boatyards on the Var coast?
Yes. Marinas and boatyards in Toulon, Hyères, Sanary and Bandol are within our delivery area. Mention access conditions and unloading options so we can choose a suitable vehicle.
Can you deliver furniture to holiday homes before the season?
Yes. Give us the delivery address, access conditions and preferred date. For narrow or steep roads, a smaller van is often the more practical choice.
Which vehicle carries up to 1,200 kg?
A curtain-sided van carries eight to ten pallets and up to 1,200 kg, with a load space of up to 480 × 210 × 210 cm, handy for boat parts and bulky items.
Is my consignment reloaded during the long journey?
No. The goods stay on the vehicle that collected them in the UK until they are unloaded in Toulon. We do not use groupage depots or transfer loads.
How are my goods insured?
Standard cover through the Schunck Group applies up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight. For valuable goods, additional insurance can be arranged at short notice.
How can I calculate the price for a transport to Toulon?
Enter the postcodes, dimensions and weight in the online price calculator to get the price within seconds. You can also book in the DAGO app or ask for a quote by email.
