What Lahaye Global Logistics does

Lahaye Global Logistics is a privately held, family-owned French transport and logistics group founded in 1953 and headquartered in Vern-sur-Seiche near Rennes, structured under the holding LA FINANCIERE DE MONTMUR. The group operates more than 24 agencies and subsidiaries across France, providing integrated road transport, multimodal rail-road (Trans-Fer and Rennes Terminal) and river transport, temperature-controlled and ambient logistics, EPAL pallet collection and refurbishment (Lahaye Packaging), freight brokerage (LGL Affrètement), and customs representation (LGL Customs Solutions). Its customers are predominantly B2B enterprises in food and beverage (dairy, meat, fresh produce, wines and spirits, oysters), large retail distribution, and industrial sectors (chemicals, aluminum carpentry, construction).

Name

Lahaye Global Logistics

Legal name

LA FINANCIERE DE MONTMUR

Website

https://lahaye-global-logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lahaye Global Logistics is a French family-owned road and rail logistics provider founded in 1953, operating 24+ agencies across France, serving food, retail, and industrial clients with temperature-controlled and multimodal transport services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vern-sur-seiche

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Road Transport Services: Full truckload (lot complet), less-than-truckload (demi-lot), and palletized freight transport services including temperature-controlled and ambient transport across France and Europe.
2. Logistics and Warehousing: Storage, order preparation, picking, cross-docking, and contract logistics services for ambient and cold chain goods.
3. Multimodal Rail-Route Transport: Combined transport services leveraging rail infrastructure for long-haul routes with road pre- and post-delivery, offering environmental benefits and cost efficiency.
4. EPAL Pallet Services: Collection, refurbishment, and sale of EPAL wooden pallets including rental services.
5. Customs Representation: LGL Customs Solutions provides customs declaration services for international trade facilitation.
6. Vehicle Rental with Driver: Location avec conducteur - dedicated transport services with vehicles and drivers for specific client needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lahaye Global Logistics is a French family-owned logistics company providing integrated road, rail, and multimodal freight transport alongside temperature-controlled and ambient warehousing, customs representation, and EPAL pallet management. It operates 24+ agencies across France with subsidiaries for combined rail-road transport (Trans-Fer, Rennes Terminal), packaging (Lahaye Packaging), and freight brokerage (LGL Affrètement), serving industrial, food, beverage, and retail customers across France and Europe.

Product overview

Lahaye Global Logistics operates as a comprehensive logistics platform offering integrated transportation and supply chain solutions. The core portfolio includes road transport services (with refrigerated and ambient capabilities), multimodal rail-road transport through its Trans-Fer subsidiary and Rennes Terminal operator, ambient and cold logistics with storage and order preparation, EPAL pallet management via Lahaye Packaging, flow management, and customs solutions. The company operates 24+ agencies across France with specialized subsidiaries for railway operations, packaging, and freight brokering. Digital infrastructure includes TMS LOGISTAR and WMS platforms, plus a customer-facing mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trans-Fer: Filiale spécialisée dans le transport combiné rail-route, créée en 2011 avec des sites à Rennes (35) et Lyon (69). Propose l'organisation de transports, les pré- et post-acheminements, le cross-docking, le stockage et le reconditionnement.
• Rennes Terminal
• LGL Customs Solutions
• Agence LDF (Josselin)
• Lahaye Packaging
• SBE (Société Bretonne des Equipements)

Products and services

• Road Transport (Transport Routier) Full-service road freight transport including palletized messaging, partial and full loads, national and international chartering, refrigerated transport, and vehicle rental with driver for B2B customers across France and Europe.
• Multimodal Rail-Road Transport Combined rail-road transport solutions with pre- and post-haulage, terminal management, cross-docking, and dedicated rail routes between Rennes and Lille/Dourges, offering environmental and cost benefits for long-distance haulage.
• Ambient and Cold Chain Logistics Storage and logistics services in ambient and temperature-controlled environments (chilled 2-4°C, frozen, controlled 15-18°C) including cross-docking, order preparation (up to 80,000 parcels/day at Brécé), picking, custom packaging, and dedicated meat hanging facilities.
• EPAL Pallet Management Services Purchase, collection, refurbishment, and sale of EPAL wooden pallets with automated sorting and repair lines across dedicated packaging facilities in Grand Fougeray, Carhaix, and Poitiers.
• LGL Customs Solutions Customs representation services providing personalized solutions to declare goods and facilitate international trade, particularly for cross-border flows with Great Britain and Europe.
• LGL Affrètement (Freight Brokerage) National and international freight brokering services organizing shipments regardless of nature, volume, or packaging requirements for spot and contract freight.
• Flow Management / Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain optimization services including upstream and downstream flow piloting, transport organization, and logistics coordination for B2B clients managing complex distribution networks.
• Vehicle Rental with Driver (Location avec Conducteur) Dedicated transport service providing vehicles with drivers for specific client needs, including refrigerated trucks and full fleet outsourcing arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 million km saved on roads through rail-route transport since 2011
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grain de SailcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Partnership announced March 2024 for innovative sailing cargo transport. Lahaye Global Logistics transports pallets for Grain de Sail II sailing vessel and became sponsor of skipper Lomano Takasi for new sailing adventure. This partnership represents commitment to zero-emission maritime transport alternatives.
• KarrGreenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Multi-energy station partnership with KarrGreen at Moréac (56) in Brittany. Lahaye participates as customer/partner in alternative fuel infrastructure development supporting fleet electrification.
• Ports de LillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Strategic partnership for the Rennes-Lille rail route. Ports de Lille team visited Rennes Terminal during preparation for line launch. Partnership enables access to northern European ports (Anvers, Rotterdam, Zeebruges, Dunkerque) via Lille terminal.
• Bretagne Supply ChainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional logistics association that visited Rennes Terminal to learn about multimodal solutions. Lahaye hosts industry visits to showcase rail-route transport capabilities.
• Marathon Vert RennesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship and participation in the Marathon Vert environmental running event in Rennes, demonstrating community engagement and environmental commitment.
• 24 Heures du Mans CamionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and participant in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Trucks racing event, hosting 32 drivers on Lahaye stand for customer engagement and brand visibility.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Geodis: French headquartered global logistics provider (SNCF subsidiary) offering freight forwarding, road transport, contract logistics, and multimodal solutions across Europe. Directly comparable as a France-based multimodal logistics competitor serving similar B2B food, retail, and industrial customers, though at much larger scale.
• STEF: French temperature-controlled logistics specialist with national network and European cold-chain operations. Most direct competitor in refrigerated transport and cold-chain logistics across France and Europe, serving similar food producer and retail customers with multi-temperature capabilities.
• Heppner: French family-owned transport and logistics company with strong regional presence across France and connections to Germany, UK, and Benelux. Comparable as a family-owned French B2B logistics provider offering transport, multimodal, and customs services at similar mid-market scale.

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Major European and North American less-than-truckload and transport provider. Overlaps with Lahaye in road freight and contract logistics for retail and industrial customers, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic and service coverage.
• Dachser: German family-owned global logistics provider with strong European road freight and contract logistics operations. Comparable as a family-owned European logistics incumbent with similar B2B transport, warehousing, and food logistics capabilities, though operating at much larger scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader. Overlaps with Lahaye in European road freight, contract logistics, and multimodal transport solutions, particularly for industrial and retail customers; operates at vastly larger scale with global network.
• Bolloré Logistics: French global logistics provider offering multimodal transport, contract logistics, and freight forwarding. Comparable in multimodal capabilities and French heritage, though operating globally with much broader service portfolio.
• GXO Logistics: Global contract logistics specialist focused on warehousing and supply chain solutions. Comparable to Lahaye's warehousing and contract logistics operations (especially Brécé and Etrelles platforms), though asset-light and operating at significantly larger global scale.
• DB Schenker: German global logistics provider with strong European land transport, contract logistics, and freight forwarding. Comparable in multimodal road-rail capabilities and European B2B contract logistics, though much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics provider with significant European road, air, and sea freight operations. Comparable in road freight and contract logistics for European industrial and retail customers, operating as acquisitive consolidator at global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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