Logistics and supply chain services in France cover the commercial function of planning, moving, storing, clearing and coordinating goods across road, rail, inland waterway, sea, air and multimodal networks. The function includes freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics, third-party logistics (3PL), distribution, customs handling and carrier coordination, together with the licensing and compliance layers that determine whether an operator may lawfully perform regulated transport activity.
France's large domestic market, position between Northern and Southern Europe, connections with Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain, major ports, airports and inland-waterway network make road freight, international distribution and multimodal logistics material to the professional function. Commercial road haulage is subject to registration and licensing through the regional transport administration. In metropolitan France, the regional directorates for environment, planning and housing (DREAL), and corresponding regional bodies in Paris and overseas territories, maintain the register of road transport operators. The regime distinguishes light and heavy goods transport and requires the undertaking to meet establishment, good-repute, financial-standing and professional-capacity requirements.
For trade with countries outside the EU, French Customs and Indirect Taxation (Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects, DGDDI) administers EORI identity, import, export, transit, tariff classification, customs authorisations and declarations under the Union Customs Code. French EORI registration is free. An EORI allocated at the legal-entity level uses the format FR plus SIREN; an EORI allocated at establishment level uses FR plus SIRET. The EORI number is an EU-wide identifier used in customs formalities.
For international businesses, the French logistics environment should be assessed early alongside supply chain design, warehouse location, freight procurement, carrier and 3PL contracting, customs strategy, French establishment and regional registration requirements. A transport licence or customs authorisation is not a substitute for other approvals, and a change in fleet, vehicle category, goods type, trade lane, customs procedure or operating model can require a fresh regulatory and operational assessment.
Logistics & Supply Chain Registry
└── Jurisdictions
└── France
└── Logistics & Supply Chain
├── Transport Operator Register and Community Licence
├── Customs, EORI and Import-Export Compliance
├── Warehousing, Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics
├── Road, Rail, Inland Waterway, Port and Multimodal Distribution
└── Regional Administration and Cross-Border Operation
Identity
Object: Logistics & Supply Chain
Object Type: Commercial and Regulatory Service Function
Primary Authorities
- Regional Transport Directorates (DREAL / DRIEAT / DEAL)
- French Customs and Indirect Taxation (DGDDI)
- Ministry for Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion
- Business Formalities Portal and SIREN/SIRET registration system
- Port, rail and infrastructure authorities
Core Outcome
A properly organised and lawfully compliant logistics or supply chain operation in France — spanning transport, customs clearance, warehousing, freight forwarding, contract logistics, port or inland-waterway distribution, multimodal transport or 3PL activity — supported by the relevant registrations, licences, authorisations and commercial arrangements.
Object Definition
Logistics and supply chain services in France form the commercial function concerned with the planning, physical movement, storage, customs clearance and coordination of goods for hire or reward, and with determining which registrations, licences and compliance measures apply to a given transport mode, service type, trade lane or goods category. The function is broader than moving a shipment: it connects freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics, 3PL coordination, multimodal planning, carrier registration, customs classification, transport documentation, liability rules and ongoing regulatory supervision.
| Definition | The commercial and regulatory function covering logistics coordination, freight transport, freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics, 3PL services and customs clearance for goods moving into, out of or within France. |
| Object | Logistics & Supply Chain |
| Object Type | Commercial Logistics, Transport and Customs Compliance Function |
| Classification | Commercial Logistics — Transport Law — Customs Law — Warehousing — Licensing — Supervision |
| Jurisdiction | France, with EU and international relevance where applicable |
Object Characteristics
These characteristics describe the general operating profile of logistics and supply chain services as a registry object in France. They are classificatory indicators rather than case-specific legal conclusions; the profile of an individual matter will vary with service type, transport mode, goods category, trade lane, region of establishment and the applicable registration, licensing or customs route.
| Market Maturity | High. France has a large, established logistics market spanning road freight, rail, inland waterways, maritime and port logistics, air cargo, freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics, 3PL, retail and industrial distribution. |
| Evidence Strength | High. Road-transport operator registration and customs decisions are normally based on documented French establishment, good repute, financial standing, professional capacity, corporate registration and transport or trade documentation. |
| Standardisation Level | High. EU road-transport market-access rules and the Union Customs Code create a substantially harmonised framework, while forwarding, warehousing and 3PL activity are primarily organised through commercial contract and service standards. |
| Cross-Border Intensity | High. France's central Western European position, international land borders, ports and global trade connections make cross-border road, rail, port, inland-waterway, air and customs activity central to the professional function. |
| Commercial Complexity | High. Light-versus-heavy transport classification, regional registration, customs identification, carrier and warehouse liability, port and terminal interfaces and multimodal handovers can affect delivery timing, landed cost, working capital and compliance risk. |
Scope
The Registry Object covers the practical operational, registration, licensing and compliance architecture for commercial logistics and supply chain activity in France. It focuses on the early classification question, the competent regional or national authority where regulation applies, the information base, the operational process and the practical consequences of road-transport registration, Community Licence, customs authorisation, warehouse arrangement or freight-forwarding engagement.
| Covered Matters | Logistics coordination and supply chain planning; freight forwarding; warehousing, fulfilment, contract logistics and 3PL services; road, rail, inland-waterway, sea and air freight; road-transport operator registration; light and heavy goods transport; Community Licence; EORI and customs declarations; tariff classification; customs warehousing, transit and authorised economic operator status; SIREN/SIRET identity and regional transport administration. |
| Functional Boundary | The object explains logistics and supply chain operation and regulation as a commercial and administrative process. It does not replace project-specific legal, tax, customs brokerage, employment, social, maritime, insurance or supply chain engineering advice. |
| Related but Not Primary | Vehicle roadworthiness, driver working-time and posting rules, minimum-wage requirements, dangerous-goods certification, oversized-load permits, port and aviation safety, environmental permits for logistics sites, waste transport, sanctions and product-specific import restrictions may be connected but have separate legal routes. |
| Outside Scope | Generic supply chain consulting unrelated to a defined operational or regulatory question, voluntary sustainability programmes and general commercial freight-rate negotiation without direct logistics, licensing or customs relevance. |
Purpose and Primary Outcome
The purpose of the logistics and supply chain function is to ensure that the movement, storage, forwarding and customs clearance of goods are conducted reliably, lawfully and to commercial expectations, by operators who meet applicable establishment, financial and professional standards where regulation applies. The function establishes how goods flow through the supply chain, which party is responsible for each stage, and what documentation, reporting and liability obligations apply.
| Purpose | To ensure reliable, lawful and properly documented planning, movement, storage, forwarding and customs clearance of goods within, into and out of France. |
| Primary Outcome | A functioning logistics or supply chain arrangement — supported, where relevant, by road-transport operator registration, an interior or Community Licence, an EORI number, customs authorisation or warehousing agreement — that defines the operational and legal position of the carrier, forwarder, warehouse operator, contract-logistics or 3PL provider, or trader. |
| Business Value | Well-structured logistics arrangements and early regulatory clarity can reduce shipment delay, customs penalties, contractual liability exposure, supply-chain disruption and later enforcement or audit risk. |
Request Contexts, Users and Scenarios
Logistics and supply chain work is normally activated by a new trade lane, fleet expansion, warehouse requirement or entry into cross-border freight, forwarding or customs activity. The initial question is not simply whether a licence is required, but how the goods flow should be organised, whether the operator falls within the French light or heavy transport regime, whether the activity falls within a regulated transport or customs category, and whether it changes the legal scope of an existing authorisation or commercial arrangement.
| Typical User | Road-haulage operators, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse, fulfilment and 3PL operators, contract-logistics providers, port and inland-waterway logistics participants, manufacturers with in-house logistics, e-commerce importers, investors and foreign companies establishing French freight or distribution operations. |
| Business Event | New haulage fleet, cross-border trade lane, warehouse or fulfilment-centre establishment, 3PL contracting, road-transport register entry or licence application, acquisition of a licensed carrier, new import/export product line, customs-warehouse expansion or cabotage operation. |
| Typical Scenario | A company plans to carry goods for third parties in France and must obtain the relevant road-transport operator registration and licence; an importer must register for EORI before lodging customs declarations; a manufacturer appoints a 3PL provider for a French distribution centre and must allocate warehouse, customs and delivery responsibilities; a forwarder plans a road-rail-port route through France. |
| Professional Assistance | Typically relevant when regional registration status is uncertain, customs classification is complex, supply chain design spans several modes, providers and jurisdictions, or driver, cabotage, social and third-country trade rules are relevant. |
Country Characteristics
France's logistics environment is shaped by its large territory, central position between Northern and Southern Europe, connections to six European neighbours in metropolitan France, ports on the English Channel, Atlantic and Mediterranean, extensive road and rail networks, navigable waterways and EU Customs Union membership. Road transport is administered through a regional structure: DREAL bodies in metropolitan regions, DRIEAT in Île-de-France and DEAL bodies in overseas departments. This regional administrative route is a material feature for companies establishing regulated road-haulage operations in France.
| Operational Culture | Documentation-led, regionally administered and internationally connected. Licensing, customs, vehicle, driver, carrier, warehouse and client data must remain consistent across regional, national and EU compliance layers. |
| Institutional Structure | Regional DREAL, DRIEAT and DEAL bodies administer entry in the road-transport operator register and associated licences. DGDDI administers customs, EORI and customs-clearance processes. Other national, port, rail and infrastructure bodies may be relevant to the operation. |
| Classification Logic | French road-haulage activity distinguishes light goods transport from heavy goods transport, with different professional-capacity and financial-standing routes. International commercial transport operates under the Community Licence framework where applicable. Customs treatment depends on tariff classification, origin, value and EU/non-EU trade status. |
| Language Expectation | French is central to regulatory administration, road-transport registration and local authority correspondence. DGDDI provides selected English-language customs information, but formal applications, licences and commercial contracts should use precise French terminology. |
Applicable Legislation
EU Regulations 1071/2009 and 1072/2009 form the principal framework for access to the road-haulage profession and the international road-haulage market. The Union Customs Code governs customs treatment throughout the EU, including France. French transport law and the Transport Code provide the domestic basis for road-transport operator registration, professional capacity, financial standing and associated licence administration. Freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics and 3PL arrangements are generally organised through commercial contract and general French commercial law, unless a connected activity is separately regulated.
| Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 | 2009 | Establishes common EU rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator, including good repute, financial standing, professional competence and stable establishment. | Core EU basis for the French road-transport operator profession and Community Licence conditions. | Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009; French Transport Code and implementing rules. | transport.ec.europa.eu | In force, subject to amendment. |
| Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 | 2009 | Establishes common EU rules for access to the international road-haulage market, including Community Licences and cabotage rules. | Used to determine international commercial road-haulage rights and cabotage limits for French operators. | Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009. | eur-lex.europa.eu | In force, subject to amendment. |
| Code des transports | Current French law | French Transport Code; establishes the domestic legal framework for transport activity, including the road-transport operator profession and associated requirements. | Domestic framework for carrier registration, light and heavy goods transport, professional capacity and licence administration. | EU road-transport regulations; regional DREAL, DRIEAT and DEAL procedures. | legifrance.gouv.fr | In force, subject to amendment. |
| Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013) | 2013 | Establishes the harmonised EU customs framework, including declarations, classification, valuation, origin, transit, customs warehousing and authorised economic operator status. | Core legal basis for French import, export, transit and customs-authorisation matters. | French customs procedures; DGDDI guidance and electronic customs services. | douane.gouv.fr | In force, subject to amendment. |
Process Flow and Decision Tree
There is no single universal logistics process because the appropriate route depends on service type, transport mode, vehicle category, region of establishment and trade lane. Nevertheless, most French operations move from planning and classification into company and regional registration, preparation of operational and financial material, formal licensing, customs or contracting setup, review, decision and ongoing compliance with licence conditions, customs obligations or service agreements.
| 1. Define the Operation | Identify the service type (transport, forwarding, warehousing, fulfilment, contract logistics, 3PL), transport mode, vehicle category, goods type, French region of establishment, port or terminal interface, trade lane and whether movement is domestic, intra-EU or third-country. |
| 2. Screen Legal Triggers | Assess the activity against French road-transport operator rules, light or heavy vehicle classification, EU Community Licence and cabotage rules, the Union Customs Code and other relevant regimes. |
| 3. Identify the Competent Authority or Counterparty | Determine whether the matter falls to DREAL, DRIEAT, DEAL, DGDDI, a port or infrastructure authority, a warehouse or 3PL provider, or another party. |
| 4. Register and Prepare Evidence | Confirm French company and establishment identity; obtain EORI registration where relevant; assemble professional-capacity, good-repute, financial-standing, vehicle and corporate evidence. |
| 5. Prepare the Documentation Base | Develop transport-register and licence applications, transport and warehousing contracts, tariff-classification records, customs declarations and proposed operating conditions. |
| 6. Submit, Contract and Complete | File the road-transport registration, interior or Community Licence, EORI or customs request, or finalise the forwarding or warehousing agreement; address requests for clarification or supplementary material. |
| 7. Examination | The authority or counterparty reviews the material, may request further evidence, and assesses establishment, good repute, financial standing, professional capacity, classification accuracy or service terms. |
| 8. Decision and Conditions | A register entry, licence, EORI confirmation, customs authorisation or service agreement may set scope, validity, reporting duties, cabotage limits and other operating conditions. |
| 9. Operate, Monitor and Manage Change | Maintain compliance, meet licence, customs and reporting duties, and assess whether fleet, service scope, regional establishment, trade lane or goods-category changes require renewal, amendment or a new process. |
Timeline
Logistics setup, road-transport registration and customs preparation should be treated as part of supply chain planning rather than a late administrative step. Timing depends on the completeness of company, establishment, professional-capacity, financial and good-repute material, the practice of the competent regional authority, customs complexity and the goods category involved. EORI should be secured before it is needed in a customs formality.
| Early Planning Stage | Trade-lane definition, transport mode and service selection, light or heavy transport analysis, region-of-establishment assessment, legal classification and licensing, customs or contracting strategy. |
| Pre-Application Stage | French company and establishment registration, professional-capacity, good-repute and financial-standing evidence, vehicle information, EORI preparation and customs-document collection. |
| Submission Stage | Transport-register and licence applications are lodged with the competent DREAL, DRIEAT or DEAL body; EORI and customs processes are handled with DGDDI; forwarding or warehousing agreements are finalised. |
| Examination Stage | Completeness review, verification of operator-registration and licence conditions, customs identity and possible requests for clarification or additional material. |
| Decision Stage | Register entry, interior or Community Licence, EORI confirmation, customs authorisation, signed service agreement, refusal or other formal result. |
| Post-Decision Stage | Implementation, licence-document and vehicle control, customs-declaration testing, port or warehouse onboarding and ongoing operational compliance management. |
| Change Stage | Before fleet expansion, regional relocation, new trade lanes, service-scope changes or new goods categories, reassess existing registrations, licences, customs procedures, authorisations and agreements. |
Required Documents
The exact document set is case-specific and depends on service type, vehicle category, transport mode, French region of establishment and trade lane. A strong package is internally consistent: company and establishment material, professional capacity, financial evidence, vehicle information, customs declarations and freight or warehousing agreements should describe the same operator and operational assumptions.
| Road Transport Operator Register and Licence Application | Formally requests entry in the road transport operator register and the applicable interior or Community Licence for commercial carriage of goods. | French-established operators carrying goods for hire or reward using vehicle categories covered by the relevant regime. |
| French Establishment and SIREN/SIRET Evidence | Confirms the legal entity or establishment identity, registered office and operational connection to France for transport and customs administration. | New road-transport registration, licence applications and French EORI registration. |
| Professional Capacity Certificate | Documents that the business or designated transport manager meets the applicable professional-capacity requirement for light or heavy road freight. | Road-transport operator registration and licence applications. |
| Good Repute and Financial Standing Evidence | Supports assessment that the undertaking and responsible persons meet the applicable honourability and financial-capacity requirements. | Road-transport register entry, interior or Community Licence applications and material changes. |
| EORI Registration and Confirmation | Establishes the EU-wide customs identity. A French EORI issued at legal-entity level generally follows the format FR plus SIREN; an establishment-level EORI uses FR plus SIRET. | Importers, exporters, carriers and representatives carrying out customs procedures in France or elsewhere in the EU where France is the appropriate registration state. |
| Customs Declaration and Supporting Documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, tariff-classification information, customs value, origin evidence and relevant authorisation data supporting import, export, transit or customs-warehouse procedures. | Goods entering or leaving the EU customs territory or moving under an EU customs procedure. |
| Freight Forwarding or Carriage Agreement | Sets out scope, responsibilities, liability, service levels and freight terms between shipper, forwarder and carrier. | Freight-forwarding engagements and multimodal transport arrangements. |
| Warehousing, Contract Logistics or 3PL Agreement | Defines storage, inventory handling, fulfilment, service levels, liability, customs responsibilities and reporting obligations between client and warehouse, contract-logistics or 3PL provider. | Outsourced warehousing, distribution, fulfilment and third-party logistics arrangements. |
| Bill of Lading, CMR or Air Waybill | Serves as the transport contract and evidence of receipt for goods carried. | Road, rail, inland-waterway, sea and air freight movements, including multimodal shipments. |
Cross-Border Relevance
Logistics and supply chain operations in France are inherently cross-border. France links Northern Europe, Iberia, Italy, Switzerland, Benelux and the United Kingdom through road, rail, maritime, inland-waterway and air networks, while its ports and overseas territories add global trade interfaces. France participates in the EU single market and Customs Union, so EU road-haulage and customs rules are central. The regional transport-registration structure requires a separate analysis of the carrier's French operational establishment and competent authority.
| Foreign Companies | A foreign-owned undertaking established in France is generally assessed under the same French and EU framework as a domestic operator. The French operational establishment and its regional competent authority are material to road-transport registration and licence analysis. |
| EU Context | A French Community Licence supports eligible international road haulage throughout the EU/EEA, subject to cabotage, driver, vehicle and other applicable rules. It is distinct from the domestic regulatory position needed for French road-transport operation. |
| Customs Context | France is part of the EU Customs Union. A French EORI is valid throughout the EU and is used to identify economic operators in customs formalities. Goods entering or leaving the EU customs territory require the appropriate customs procedure and supporting documentation. |
| Port and Overseas Context | Port, airport and overseas-territory supply chains can involve additional operational, customs, transport and tax considerations. The precise legal treatment should be assessed for the particular route and territory. |
| Language Considerations | French is central to licensing and authority interaction. French Customs provides selected English-language information, but formal registrations, licence applications, declarations and contracts should use terminology appropriate to the relevant authority and commercial relationship. |
| Practical Risk | Assuming that a Community Licence resolves French regional registration questions, that an EU customs identity eliminates route-specific obligations, or that a foreign authorisation automatically satisfies French establishment, social or domestic-operation requirements without separate assessment. |
Operating Constraints, Risks and Costs
The central practical risk is treating French logistics licensing and customs compliance as a one-time filing exercise rather than an ongoing operational and compliance process. Incorrect light/heavy classification, incomplete regional establishment or financial evidence, inconsistent customs or service documentation and insufficient attention to carrier, driver, customs and contractual conditions can affect timing, cost and the ability to operate as planned.
| Registration and Classification Risk | The undertaking may apply through the wrong regional route, select the incorrect light or heavy goods transport category, or overlook the need for a Community Licence for eligible international activity. |
| Professional Capacity and Evidence Risk | Professional capacity, good repute, financial standing, company establishment and vehicle documentation are central to road-transport operator registration. Incomplete or inconsistent evidence can delay the process or affect continuing compliance. |
| Customs Identity Risk | Import, export and customs activity can be delayed where the legal entity or establishment does not hold the appropriate EORI identity or where SIREN/SIRET data are inconsistent with customs master data. |
| Social and Cabotage Risk | Cross-border activity may trigger cabotage, driver posting, working-time, minimum-wage, driving-time or documentary obligations that require separate operational controls. |
| Port and Warehouse Risk | Unclear allocation of goods control, customs status, inventory responsibility, terminal interfaces and liability between shipper, forwarder, warehouse and 3PL provider can create operational and contractual disputes. |
| Cost Drivers | Registration and certificate fees, financial-standing requirements, customs duties and import VAT, tolls, port and warehouse charges, 3PL fees, IT and declaration systems, professional advisers and potential administrative penalties. |
FAQ
| Which authority administers commercial road transport registration in France? | In metropolitan France, DREAL bodies administer road-transport operator registration in the regions. DRIEAT performs this role in Île-de-France, while DEAL bodies are responsible in the overseas departments. The appropriate administration is determined by the operator's place of establishment. |
| What is the distinction between light and heavy goods transport in France? | French commercial road freight distinguishes light and heavy goods transport. The applicable professional-capacity, licence and financial-standing rules depend on the vehicle category and the nature of the transport activity. The specific classification should be confirmed with the competent regional transport administration. |
| What format does a French EORI number use? | An EORI number assigned to a French legal entity generally has the format FR plus the company's SIREN number. An EORI number assigned at establishment level generally has the format FR plus the SIRET number. Registration is free through French Customs. |
| Can a French EORI number be used elsewhere in the EU? | Yes. EORI is a unique EU customs identifier, valid throughout the European Union. It is used to identify economic operators in customs formalities, including import, export and transit activity. |
| Are freight forwarding and warehousing separately licensed in France? | Freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics and 3PL services are generally organised through commercial contract and general French commercial law rather than a dedicated professional licence. Connected activities such as commercial road haulage, customs warehousing, customs representation or dangerous-goods handling may carry separate requirements. |
| Does a Community Licence replace all French transport requirements? | No. A Community Licence supports eligible international road-haulage operations under EU rules. The operator must still satisfy French establishment, registration, professional capacity, driver, vehicle, cabotage and other applicable domestic requirements. |
Operational Considerations
This section records the principal operational variables that commonly determine how a logistics or supply chain matter is classified, documented, examined and administered. The variables are registry-oriented reference points and do not determine the outcome of any individual case.
| Operation Definition | The service type, transport mode, light or heavy vehicle category, goods type, French establishment, regional authority, trade lane, port or terminal interface, warehousing needs and proposed changes should be described consistently across the record. |
| Trade Lane Context | Domestic French, intra-EU, UK, overseas and third-country movements carry different road-transport registration, Community Licence, customs, transit, documentation, cabotage, social and driver-related requirements. |
| Regulatory Route | The distinction between regional road-transport registration, interior or Community Licences, EORI and customs procedures, port and inland-waterway requirements, and contractually governed services such as forwarding, warehousing, fulfilment and 3PL depends on legal classification and operational characteristics. |
| Evidence Base | Company, SIREN/SIRET and establishment data, professional capacity, good-repute and financial-standing evidence, vehicle information, EORI identity, customs declarations, service agreements and transport documents form the documentary basis where relevant. |
| Decision Scope | A register entry, interior or Community Licence, customs authorisation, EORI registration or service agreement may define operating scope, territorial validity, reporting duties, cabotage limits, service levels and other conditions. The scope should be read with the underlying application or contractual material. |
| Change Management | Later changes in fleet size, vehicle category, service scope, trade lane, goods category, ownership, French or regional establishment, warehouse model or operating assumptions may require renewed assessment against existing registrations, licences, customs procedures, authorisations or agreements. |
Jurisdictional Expert
This registry position is separate from the editorial reference content. Its availability does not affect the neutral description of logistics and supply chain services in France.
| Registry Position ID | RE-FR-LOG-001 |
| Registry Position | Jurisdictional Expert Logistics & Supply Chain France |
| Registry Availability | Open |
| Verification Status | No verified participant currently assigned to this registry position. |
| Coverage | French logistics coordination, freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics, fulfilment and 3PL services, regional road-transport registration, Community Licence requirements, customs clearance, EORI identity, multimodal distribution and domestic or cross-border supply chain relevance. |
| Registry Reference | LSR-FR-LOG-001-A Jurisdictional Expert Position |
| Contact Information | Registry position not yet assigned. |
Machine Layer
| Object DNA | logistics supply chain france freight forwarding warehousing contract logistics fulfilment 3pl multimodal transport road haulage dreal drieat deal community licence customs dgddi EORI SIREN SIRET union customs code cabotage cross-border trade documentation |
| AI Retrieval Summary | Neutral registry object describing how logistics and supply chain services operate in France, including logistics coordination, freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics, 3PL, regional road-transport operator registration, Community Licence rules, customs and French EORI identity, competent authorities, process, required documents, operating constraints and cross-border considerations. |
| Entity Index | France DREAL DRIEAT DEAL Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects DGDDI French Customs EORI SIREN SIRET Community Licence Code des transports Union Customs Code Freight Forwarding Warehousing Contract Logistics Fulfilment 3PL Inland Waterway Logistics |
| Machine Metadata | Registry rendering layer https://logisticsregistry.org/css/registry.css — Object ID FR.LOG.001 — Machine Reference LSR-FR-LOG-001-A — Internal Classification Business > Logistics & Supply Chain > France |
| Internal References | Registry Object — Jurisdiction Node — Editorial Record — Jurisdictional Expert Position — Machine-readable Reference Node |