Sourcing agent for Marseille businesses

Marseille has France's largest port on the Mediterranean, one of the first European stops after Suez. Local businesses can import quickly and at lower inland cost.

We work in French and English

Shipping laneFrom China to Marseille
Shenzhen Marseille France
How goods arrive
Goods arrive directly at Marseille-Fos.
Sea transit
28 to 45 days depending on routing
Customs
Douane française (EORI required)

Who we help in Marseille

  • Importers and wholesalers
  • Hospitality
  • Construction
  • Retail

How it works

  1. Describe your product

    Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.

  2. Receive your sourcing report

    Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.

  3. Choose the next step

    Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in Marseille.

Typical timeline to Marseille

  1. Your requestDay 1
  2. Sourcing report5 to 10 days
  3. SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
  4. ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
  5. Inspection1 to 2 days
  6. Shipping to Marseille28 to 45 days depending on routing

Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.

Fast arrival

Mediterranean ports are often reached earlier than Northern European ones.

Labels in French

Instructions and safety information must be in French. We have the factory print them correctly.

Inspection before you pay

We or a third-party company check the goods at the factory, so problems are fixed before they travel to Marseille.

Questions from Marseille

Do you work in French?

Yes, entirely.

Can we work in French?

Yes, entirely. Emails, calls and your sourcing report can be handled in French.

Is there a minimum order?

No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.

Are samples free?

It depends on the supplier. Many provide samples at no charge, although the courier cost is usually paid by the buyer.

Request a quote

Describe the product you need. Within 48 hours, we reply with the next steps and a quote for your sourcing report.

No obligation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Prefer email? Write to sales@klmsourcing.com

How much help do you want?

Your details and product information remain confidential.