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Freight forwarder Bordeaux: from British sites straight to the Gironde
Sending goods from the UK to south-west France is a long run, and every extra stop adds risk to your consignment. As your freight forwarder in Bordeaux, DAGO Express assigns one vehicle to the whole journey. It loads at your premises, crosses the Channel and delivers directly to the address in Bordeaux without handing the cargo over to a second lorry or a groupage depot along the way. This keeps handling to a minimum and reduces the risk of damage.
Collection usually happens 60 to 120 minutes after you book, or at an agreed time if your dispatch works to a strict schedule. Our documented punctuality stands at 99.5 %, which matters when a pallet delivery is tied to a production slot, a shop opening or a tasting event. After booking confirmation you get a tracking link, and an email tells you when the goods have been collected and when they have been delivered.
Typical consignments for Bordeaux
We move wine trade supplies such as cartons, labels and packaging materials, aerospace and engineering components, furniture, building materials, e-commerce stock and exhibition equipment. Return loads work just as well: a supplier in Gironde can send pallets to a customer in England, Wales or Scotland through the same process, with tracking in both directions.
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Logistics in Bordeaux: wine, aerospace and an Atlantic port
Bordeaux, with around 260,000 inhabitants in the city itself, is the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and the centre of one of the most famous wine areas in the world. The wine trade shapes a large part of local logistics: châteaux, merchants and bottlers need glass, closures, cases and printed labels all year round, and British importers remain important customers for the region.
The second pillar is aerospace and defence. Mérignac and Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, west of the city, host major aircraft and space industry sites together with a wide circle of suppliers, so precision parts and tooling travel in and out regularly. Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport handles air cargo as well as passengers.
The Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux operates terminals spread along the Gironde estuary, including Bassens close to the city and Le Verdon near the mouth of the river. Exhibitions at the Parc des Expositions in Bordeaux-Lac bring further peaks of demand for stands and display material, while the wine harvest in early autumn raises the volume of packaging needed across the vineyards. In all these sectors, deliveries from the UK are often tied to fixed dates, which makes a plannable arrival time important.
The route from the UK to Bordeaux
Most loads cross from Dover to Calais by ferry or through the Channel Tunnel from Folkestone to Coquelles. The motorway then runs south on the A16 and A28 via Rouen and Le Mans to Tours, where the A10 takes over and continues via Poitiers and Niort into Bordeaux. Expect a road distance of roughly 870 km from Calais. For collections near the south coast of England, the Portsmouth–Caen sailing is an alternative that shortens the drive through northern France.
Around the city, the A630 ring road links all main routes. The A62 heads towards Toulouse, the A63 runs south via the Landes to Bayonne and the Spanish border, and the A89 leads east to Périgueux and on to Lyon. Bordeaux is therefore a natural stop for loads that continue to Spain or the Mediterranean.
Customs between Britain and France
As France is part of the EU, a British export declaration and an EU import declaration are required for every consignment. Both parties need an EORI number. When the vehicle uses Dover or Le Shuttle, GVMS links the declarations to the lorry with a Goods Movement Reference. We do not prepare customs documents, so your customs agent must have everything ready before collection to avoid delays.
Collection and delivery in Bordeaux and the surrounding area
We deliver throughout Bordeaux Métropole, from the city centre and the Bastide on the right bank to Bègles, Talence, Pessac and Villenave-d'Ornon in the south. Industrial and logistics sites in Bassens, Lormont, Blanquefort, Mérignac and Le Haillan are regular addresses, as are wine estates in the Médoc, around Saint-Émilion or in the Entre-Deux-Mers. Libourne, Arcachon and Langon can be added as extra stops on the same run.
Wine properties often have tight driveways and cellars without a loading dock, while city-centre addresses can come with strict time windows. Mention these details in your booking so that we send a vehicle that suits the site.
Vehicles for the Bordeaux area
Two pallets of samples or packaging fit into a minivan carrying up to 450 kg. A van handles four pallets and up to 800 kg, and a tail-lift van with a pallet truck unloads eight pallets at ground level, with a maximum of 550 kg per package. For bulk supplies there is the 6 LDM lorry with 14 pallets and up to 2,400 kg, and the 13.6 LDM articulated lorry for 33 Euro pallets and as much as 24 tonnes.
Deliveries to more than 38 countries
Your partner for road freight between the UK and Bordeaux
DAGO Express works with a network of more than 50,000 vehicles in 38 countries, and over 15,000 companies rely on it. If a vehicle has a technical problem on the long drive south, a replacement vehicle takes over the load without delay. Cross-border transports are driven by verified partners with a valid EU licence and, where the goods call for it, an ADR licence. Our team monitors every shipment 24/7, including weekends and public holidays, and our processes are ISO 9001 certified.
Cover through the Schunck Group applies up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight, and valuable goods such as fine wine or high-grade components can receive additional insurance at short notice. You get a tracking link right after booking and email notifications at collection and delivery. In the DAGO ShipperHub you can follow ETAs, analyse KPIs, export reports as PDF or Excel and connect the platform to your ERP system.
Want a price straight away? Enter the postcodes, dimensions and weight in the online price calculator and the result is shown in seconds. You can also book through the DAGO app or ask for a quote by email. From Bordeaux, our network reaches Spain, Portugal and the rest of Europe.
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Frequently asked questions about freight transport in Bordeaux
How many pallets can freight transport in Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux?
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 Bordeaux?
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 Bordeaux
Can you collect my goods for Bordeaux at short notice?
Yes. A vehicle is typically at your premises in the UK 60 to 120 minutes after booking. If you prefer, you can also agree a fixed collection time with us.
Do you transport supplies for wineries in Gironde?
We move packaging, cartons, labels, closures and equipment for the wine trade. Tell us if the estate has a narrow access road or no loading dock, and we will choose a suitable vehicle.
Which roads does the transport to Bordeaux use?
After Dover–Calais or Le Shuttle, the route follows the A16 and A28 via Rouen and Le Mans to Tours and then the A10 via Poitiers and Niort to Bordeaux.
Can I send aerospace components to Mérignac?
Yes. Precision parts travel directly from your site to the delivery address without reloading. For higher-value parts, additional insurance can be arranged at short notice on top of the standard cover.
Which customs documents do I need for France?
You need a UK export declaration, an EU import declaration and EORI numbers for both parties. Please ask your customs agent to prepare the documents before collection so GVMS can link them to the vehicle.
Can you continue from Bordeaux to Spain?
Yes. The A63 leads south to Bayonne and the Spanish border, and our network covers 38 countries, so a load can be delivered in Bordeaux and continue to a second address in Spain.
Which vehicle do I need for 18 pallets?
A 7.2 LDM lorry carries 18 Euro pallets and up to 5,000 kg. For larger volumes an articulated lorry with 13.6 loading metres takes 33 pallets and up to 24 tonnes.
How can I see where my freight is?
After booking you receive a tracking link, and you get an email when the goods are collected and when they are delivered. The DAGO ShipperHub shows ETAs and reports for all your orders.
Is my wine consignment insured?
Every load is insured through the Schunck Group up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight. For valuable wines you can take out additional insurance at short notice before the vehicle leaves.
How do I get a quote for Bordeaux?
The online price calculator shows your price within seconds once you enter postcodes, dimensions and weight. Alternatively, book in the DAGO app or send us your details by email for a quote.
