Direct, Reliable & Fully Integrated Trade Solutions
MSC connects France to the Far East with a comprehensive network designed for both import and export flows.
Direct services, competitive transit times and strong inland connectivity ensure reliable access to key Asian markets. From main French gateways to a wide range of Asian ports, our solutions are built to support your supply chain performance.
Direct services, competitive transit times and strong inland connectivity ensure reliable access to key Asian markets. From main French gateways to a wide range of Asian ports, our solutions are built to support your supply chain performance.
Backed by our local expertise, customers benefit from speed, visibility, and operational consistency.
Direct Import Services from Asia
Le Havre is directly connected to Qingdao via the LION service, with MSC as the only carrier offering this call without transshipment, also covering key hubs such as Ningbo and Shanghai, ensuring fast and secure cargo flows.
In Southern France, Fos‑sur‑Mer is served through the JADE service, with wide Asian port coverage and consistent transit times.
In Southern France, Fos‑sur‑Mer is served through the JADE service, with wide Asian port coverage and consistent transit times.
Efficient Export Solutions to Far East
We support French exports to the Far East from Le Havre, Fos‑sur‑Mer, as well as secondary ports such as Montoir and Brest, with reliable port‑to‑port and door‑to‑door solutions managed from France.
Through LION, JADE and LYNX services, adapted to different supply chain needs, exporters gain direct access to China, South‑East Asia and East Asia, including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Through LION, JADE and LYNX services, adapted to different supply chain needs, exporters gain direct access to China, South‑East Asia and East Asia, including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
High-Performance Intermodal Connectivity
MSC France Far East services are fully connected to our inland network.
From Fos‑sur‑Mer, regular rail services link the port to Lyon, ensuring controlled inland transit times. Among others, barge solutions from the Paris region allow direct access to maritime services while reducing road dependency.
Discover our Intermodal Solutions From Fos‑sur‑Mer, regular rail services link the port to Lyon, ensuring controlled inland transit times. Among others, barge solutions from the Paris region allow direct access to maritime services while reducing road dependency.
Operational Excellence & Local Expertise
Our customers benefit from optimized terminal conditions (including D&D calculated from container discharge), improved planning, and greater visibility due to our network strength and local operational expertise. MSC France provides ongoing visibility, strong human support and close coordination across the entire transport chain.
Contact our local team France – Far East Trade
Access detailed import and export information for the France–Far East trade, including services, port coverage and transit times.
Tailored Solutions Across the Atlantic
MSC connects France to North America through a strong Transatlantic network covering the US East Coast, Canada, the Gulf, the US West Coast and Mexico.
Direct services, competitive transit times, and multiple French gateways support both import and export flows. From Le Havre and Fos‑sur‑Mer, customers benefit from reliable connections, inland reach, and local expertise.
A network designed to support performance on strategic Transatlantic corridors.
Direct services, competitive transit times, and multiple French gateways support both import and export flows. From Le Havre and Fos‑sur‑Mer, customers benefit from reliable connections, inland reach, and local expertise.
A network designed to support performance on strategic Transatlantic corridors.
Direct Services to the US East Coast
& Canada
MSC France offers direct Transatlantic services from Le Havre to the US East Coast, including Boston, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Through the NEUSEC2 and Canada Express services, we provide competitive transit times and some of the fastest import solutions from North America.
The direct Le Havre–Montreal connection further strengthens both import and export performance.
The direct Le Havre–Montreal connection further strengthens both import and export performance.
West Coast & Gulf Coverage
from France
From Fos‑sur‑Mer, we provide direct access to North America via dedicated services.
The California Express connects Fos to Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle and Vancouver, offering a unique export solution from Southern France.
The Gulf is covered through direct calls to Veracruz, New Orleans and Mobile, supporting diversified Transatlantic supply chains.
Export & Import Solutions
with Inland Reach
Our Transatlantic services are fully connected to MSC France’s inland network.
Exports and imports benefit from rail and barge solutions linking Paris region, Rhône corridor and key industrial areas to Le Havre and Fos‑sur‑Mer.
This integration enables port‑to‑port and door‑to‑door solutions, with controlled inland transit times and simplified cargo flows.
Read more about our Inland Solutions Exports and imports benefit from rail and barge solutions linking Paris region, Rhône corridor and key industrial areas to Le Havre and Fos‑sur‑Mer.
This integration enables port‑to‑port and door‑to‑door solutions, with controlled inland transit times and simplified cargo flows.
Valued-Added Solutions
& Tailored Equipment
Beyond Transatlantic transport, MSC offers value‑added solutions such as Smart Containers for cargo visibility and eBL to streamline documentation.
Customers also benefit from flexible equipment, including standard, reefer, Out of Gauge and Breakbulk solutions, tailored to specific operational requirements.
Discover our Project Cargo Solutions Customers also benefit from flexible equipment, including standard, reefer, Out of Gauge and Breakbulk solutions, tailored to specific operational requirements.
France – Transatlantic Trade
Access detailed import and export information for the France–Transatlantic trade, including services, port coverage and transit times.
