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Freight forwarder Nîmes: direct deliveries from the UK to the Gard
Between the Rhône, the Cévennes and the Camargue, Nîmes is a crossroads of southern France, and goods from Britain can reach it on a single vehicle. As a freight forwarder in Nîmes, DAGO Express organises exactly that: collection at your site in the UK, the Channel crossing and delivery straight to the receiver. With direct road freight, there is no reloading in between and no stop at a groupage depot. Your freight is handled once at the start and once at the end, which reduces the risk of damage in transit.
A vehicle is normally at your loading point 60 to 120 minutes after the booking has been made, or at any fixed time you choose to fit your warehouse schedule. Across our transports, 99.5 % arrive on time. Our team monitors the consignment around the clock throughout the long drive south, and you receive an email once it has been delivered.
What we move to Nîmes
Food and drink packaging, wine trade supplies, building materials, machinery and spare parts, retail and e-commerce goods, textiles and furniture are typical on this route. Producers and distributors in the Gard can also send goods north again. The return haulage to England, Scotland or Wales is booked in the same way and tracked with the same tools.
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Logistics in Nîmes: Roman heritage and a southern crossroads
Nîmes is the prefecture of the Gard department in Occitanie and has roughly 150,000 inhabitants. The city is famous for its Roman monuments, among them the amphitheatre and the Maison Carrée, while the Pont du Gard lies only a short drive to the north-east. Heritage tourism therefore plays a big part in the local economy, supporting hotels, restaurants and retailers that need regular supplies.
The surrounding countryside is heavily agricultural. Vineyards of the Costières de Nîmes appellation stretch south of the city towards the Camargue, and fruit, vegetables and olives are grown throughout the Gard. Food processing and wine businesses buy packaging, bottles and equipment, often from suppliers abroad. The word denim is said to come from the city's historic cloth trade, a reminder of its long textile tradition.
Its position where the A9 meets the A54 has made Nîmes an attractive location for distribution warehouses serving the south of France and the route to Spain. Nîmes-Garons Airport lies just south of the city. For British firms, this means Nîmes is both a final destination and a sensible first delivery point for wider distribution across Provence and Languedoc.
The route from the UK to Nîmes
The vehicle crosses the Channel from Dover to Calais or travels through the tunnel on Le Shuttle. From Calais, the A26 heads south-east past Reims to Troyes, and the route continues via Dijon to the A6 and on to Lyon. The A7 then follows the Rhône south to Orange, where the A9 branches off towards Nîmes. In total, the road distance from Calais is close to 1,000 km. On a journey of this length, driving times and mandatory rest periods are planned from the start.
At Nîmes, the A9 continues south-west to Montpellier and Spain, while the A54 runs south-east via Arles to Salon-de-Provence and the Marseille area. This junction makes it easy to combine a delivery in Nîmes with additional stops in Avignon, Arles or Montpellier on the same job.
Documents for exports to France
Goods travelling from Great Britain to France enter the EU customs territory. An export declaration is needed in the UK and an import declaration in the EU, and both parties must hold an EORI number. At Dover and the Eurotunnel terminal, the declarations are linked to the vehicle through GVMS and a Goods Movement Reference. Please arrange all paperwork with your customs agent before collection, as we do not handle customs clearance.
Collection and delivery in Nîmes and the surrounding area
We deliver across Nîmes Métropole, from the historic centre around the arena to the commercial zones on the edge of the city. Neighbouring communes such as Caissargues, Bouillargues, Marguerittes, Milhaud, Garons, Manduel and Rodilhan are part of our everyday area. Further afield, Beaucaire, Saint-Gilles, Sommières, Uzès, Alès and Arles across the Rhône can be combined in one transport when your consignment has more than one address.
In summer, the heat, tourist traffic and events in the old town can affect deliveries into the centre. Tell us about opening hours, loading restrictions or a required tail lift when you book, so we can plan both the vehicle and the arrival time accurately. Business parks outside the ring road are usually easier to reach with larger lorries.
Vehicles for deliveries in the Gard
For wine estates and shops, a van with a tail lift and pallet truck is often the right choice, carrying eight pallets and up to 800 kg with a maximum of 550 kg per package. A curtain-sided van loads eight to ten pallets and up to 1,200 kg. Larger haulage volumes for warehouses and building sites travel on a 6 LDM lorry with 14 pallets or on an articulated lorry with 13.6 loading metres for up to 33 pallets and 24 tonnes.
Deliveries to more than 38 countries
Your road freight partner between the UK and Nîmes
DAGO Express brings together more than 50,000 vehicles in 38 countries, and over 15,000 companies use the network. If a vehicle breaks down somewhere along the route, a replacement vehicle takes over the load without delay. Cross-border work is carried out by verified partners holding a valid EU licence and, where applicable, an ADR licence. We monitor all shipments around the clock, weekends and public holidays included, and the operations of DAGO Express, based in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, are ISO 9001 certified.
The Schunck Group insures your goods up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight. If your consignment is worth more, additional insurance can be put in place at short notice. You receive a tracking link after booking and emails when the goods are collected and delivered. Companies with regular volumes use the DAGO ShipperHub to view orders and ETAs, analyse KPIs and download real-time reports as PDF or Excel files.
Prices are available immediately in the online calculator: simply enter the collection and delivery postcodes along with the dimensions and weight. Bookings via the DAGO app and quotes by email are also possible. From Nîmes, our network continues to Spain, Italy and other European countries.
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Frequently asked questions about freight transport in Nîmes
How many pallets can freight transport in Nîmes 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 Nîmes?
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 Nîmes?
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 Nîmes
How quickly can you collect goods in the UK for Nîmes?
A vehicle generally reaches your premises between 60 and 120 minutes after the booking. You may also book a fixed collection time if that suits your warehouse schedule.
Which motorways lead to Nîmes from the Channel?
The route follows the A26 to Troyes, continues via Dijon and the A6 to Lyon, then uses the A7 down the Rhône valley to Orange and the A9 to Nîmes.
Can one transport include Nîmes and Arles or Avignon?
Yes. Nîmes lies at the junction of the A9 and A54, so additional delivery addresses in Arles, Avignon or Montpellier can be planned into the same direct transport.
Do you supply wine estates in the Costières de Nîmes?
Yes. We deliver bottles, cartons, closures and equipment to estates and cooperatives. Mention narrow access roads or a missing loading dock so we can choose a suitable vehicle.
What paperwork is needed for goods sent to Nîmes?
You need a UK export declaration, an EU import declaration and EORI numbers for sender and importer. Your customs agent should prepare them before collection so that GVMS can link them to the vehicle.
Which vehicle suits a full load?
A 13.6 LDM articulated lorry carries 33 Euro pallets and up to 24 tonnes. For somewhat smaller loads, lorries for 14 or 18 pallets are available.
Will my goods be transferred to another vehicle?
No. We plan every job as a direct transport, so the goods stay on the vehicle that collected them in the UK until they are unloaded in Nîmes.
Can you deliver to the old town during the tourist season?
Yes, but access can be restricted at busy times. Please give us the delivery windows and local access rules when booking so that we can plan a suitable vehicle and arrival time.
How do I follow the progress of my shipment?
You receive a tracking link after booking and emails at collection and delivery. Regular shippers can see all orders, ETAs and reports in the DAGO ShipperHub.
How can I find out the price for Nîmes?
Enter the postcodes, dimensions and weight in the online price calculator and the price appears in seconds. Alternatively, request a quote by email or book in the DAGO app.
