Le Roy Logistique

What Le Roy Logistique does

Le Roy Logistique is a French road transport organiser and integrated 3PL/4PL/5PL logistics provider headquartered in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande (Rennes). Founded in 1949, the company operates 45 logistics platforms and freight brokering offices across France, comprising 580,000 m² of storage capacity and a permanent workforce of more than 1,000 employees. Its service portfolio covers full and partial truckload road transport (national, European, international), freight brokering (affrètement), warehousing, picking, cross-docking, co-packing, e-commerce fulfilment, reverse logistics, and customs/bonded storage services. The group serves B2B clients across agri-food, large-scale retail, construction, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, wine & spirits, packaging, and wood/energy verticals, and holds specialist accreditations including IFS Logistics v2.3, OEA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, approved alcohol warehouse keeper status, and customs bonded warehouse (entrepôt sous douane with LADT approval).

The business operates on a quote-based, transaction-driven revenue model: transport is priced per shipment against distance, weight, volume and cargo characteristics, while warehousing, co-packing and customs services are charged per operation, per declaration or per storage period. Distribution is via direct enterprise sales teams across the 45 sites, complemented by a network of vetted carrier partners (affrêtements) for freight brokering and an online quote-request funnel for mid-market prospects. Customers engage through dedicated account management; a structured NPS programme launched in 2023 currently scores 48 across the top 300 contributing clients, with a stated "Destination 2026" target of NPS 50. Marketing is anchored on content (corporate blog, LinkedIn, YouTube, RSE/sustainability communications) and industry events.

The underlying technology stack includes a TMS for transport planning and carrier coordination, a WMS for real-time stock and order management, IoT sensors for cold-chain and cargo monitoring, AI-driven route optimisation and predictive maintenance, GPS vehicle tracking, EDI for electronic data interchange, and blockchain-based traceability for high-value goods. Group structure comprises wholly-owned subsidiaries Veolog (sustainable/urban logistics), GTA Transport, LCS (Mellac, pallet sorting), ULTRA Transports, Logipresse (press logistics), Axelis+ (urban logistics) and Speed Distribution. In 2024 the group underwent an ownership transition to its executives, managers and a consortium of regional investors, and continues to expand via new warehouse openings in Orléans, Lille, Bordeaux-Cestas, Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, Avignon, Toulouse and Dompierre-sur-Yon, alongside ongoing M&A.

Name

Le Roy Logistique

Legal name

Le Roy Logistique

Website

https://leroylogistique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Le Roy Logistique is a French 3PL/4PL/5PL provider and road transport organiser, operating 45 sites with 580,000 m² of storage and 1,000+ employees, serving B2B clients in agri-food, retail, pharma, wine & spirits and construction across France and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking (4841), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Third-party logistics
• Warehouse management services
• Freight brokering services
• Customs bonded warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jacques-de-la-lande

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices35 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. Transport organisation services (affrètement): Road transport freight brokering and transport organisation services for national, European and international routes. Services include full loads (FTL), partial loads (LTL), spot and regular transport, and cross-border freight management with customs formalities. Revenue is generated through negotiated transport rates based on distance, weight, volume and type of goods.
2. 3PL/4PL/5PL logistics operations: Third-party, fourth-party and fifth-party logistics operations including goods reception, storage, picking, order preparation, cross-docking, co-packing, e-commerce fulfilment, reverse logistics and returns management. Revenue generated through service fees tied to storage volume, number of operations and bespoke service packages.
3. Co-packing / conditioning operations: Custom packaging and co-packing services for food and industrial products, including box presentation, shrink-wrapping, cartoning, and wrap operations. Revenue generated through per-operation fees for packaging services.
4. Customs and bonded warehouse services: Customs brokerage, approved alcohol warehouse keeper services, and customs bonded storage (entrepôt sous douane) enabling duty suspension for international goods. Revenue generated through service fees and per-declaration charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Roy Logistique is a French 3PL/4PL/5PL provider organising road freight transport (FTL/LTL, national and international) and operating warehousing, co-packing, cross-docking, reverse logistics, customs bonded storage, and approved alcohol warehouse services. The company runs 45 logistics platforms in France with 580,000 m² of storage, supported by a dense network of carrier partners and certified food, pharma, and customs operations.

Product overview

Le Roy Logistique is a French logistics and road transport company offering integrated 3PL/4PL/5PL logistics services and freight transport organization. The core portfolio includes Transport Routier (road freight transport with FTL/LTL options), Prestations Logistiques (warehousing, storage, picking, cross-docking, reverse logistics), and Copacking (custom packaging services). Specialized offerings include Entrepositaire Agréé Alcools for bonded alcohol storage and Entrepôt Sous Douane for customs warehousing. The company operates 45 sites with 580,000 m² of storage capacity across France, organized as a platform of interconnected logistics and transport services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Business Solutions: Expert logistics service for supply chain optimization and personalized solutions

Products and services

• Transport Routier (Road Freight Transport) Road freight transport services for businesses, including full truckload (FTL), partial loads (LTL), regional distribution, national transport, and international transport across Europe and globally. Designed for shippers, manufacturers, and distributors requiring scheduled or spot road freight capacity.
• Prestations Logistiques (3PL/4PL/5PL Services) Third-party to fifth-party logistics services including warehousing, storage management, order preparation (picking), goods reception, shipping, cross-docking, and reverse logistics. Targeted at enterprises outsourcing their supply chain operations in France.
• Affrètement Routier (Freight Brokering and Transport Organisation) Freight brokering and transport organisation services connecting shippers with a vetted network of road carriers for national, European, and international freight, including spot and regular transport, full loads, partial loads, and customs formalities. Designed for businesses needing flexible transport capacity without direct carrier relationships.
• Copacking / Conditionnement à façon (Custom Co-Packing) Custom packaging and co-packing services for food and industrial products, including box presentation, shrink-wrapping, cartoning, and wrapping operations. Suited for consumer goods and agri-food producers needing value-added packaging before distribution.
• Reverse Logistique (Reverse Logistics) Returns management and reverse logistics services including product returns handling and processing, designed for retailers and e-commerce operators needing structured reverse flow operations.
• Cross-docking Cross-docking logistics service enabling direct transfer of goods from inbound to outbound docks with minimal or no storage time, optimising delivery timelines. Available in direct, consolidated, and hybrid modes with real-time traceability. Target customers are large retailers and distributors needing high-throughput flow.
• Entrepositaire Agréé Alcools (Approved Alcohol Warehouse) Approved warehouse operator service for alcohol storage with full excise duty suspension, available at the Avignon platform with customs brokerage (LADT) approval. Targeted at wine and spirits producers and importers needing duty-suspended storage.
• Entrepôt Sous Douane (Customs Bonded Warehouse) Customs bonded warehouse service for international goods, enabling simplified customs procedures and duty suspension for imported goods. Held at the Avignon platform under LADT approval. Targeted at importers and exporters operating internationally.
• Supply Chain en Région (Regional Supply Chain Solutions) Regional supply chain solutions and logistics services tailored to specific French regions including Brittany, Pays de la Loire, Normandy, Hauts de France, and Grand-Est, leveraging the network of 45 sites across France.
• IFS Logistics Certified Services IFS Logistics certified logistics services ensuring food safety and quality standards in logistics operations, available at the Avignon (IFS 2.3) and Lille platforms. Aimed at food and agri-food producers requiring certified outsourced logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• NPS of 48 with over 40% response rate, targeting NPS of 50 by 2026 (Destination 2026 plan)

Named customers8 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VeologcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeolog is a specialist in sustainable logistics acquired by Le Roy Logistique. It operates multiple logistics platforms (Grans 13, Vatry 51, Châlons-en-Champagne 51, Pantin 93, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône 95) and focuses on environmentally responsible logistics solutions.
• GTA TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTA Transport was acquired by Le Roy Logistique as part of the group's growth strategy, adding transport capacity and capabilities to the network.
• LCS (Mellac)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCS, a logistics company based in Mellac (29), was acquired by Le Roy Logistique to strengthen its presence in Finistère and western Brittany.
• ULTRA TransportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerULTRA Transports is a subsidiary of Le Roy Logistique that has been integrated into the group structure. The integration was announced as part of the group's organisational consolidation.
• LogipresseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogipresse is a freight brokering subsidiary of Le Roy Logistique with offices in Eure-et-Loir (28), Nord (59) and a warehouse at Garonor (93). Specialises in press and publication logistics.
• Axelis+minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxelis+ is a logistics subsidiary operating a warehouse in Vitry-sur-Seine (94) and positioned as a citizen logistics provider (logistique citoyenne).
• Speed DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpeed Distribution is a logistics subsidiary in Vitry-sur-Seine (94) operating urban logistics distribution services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves23 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gefco: French automotive and industrial logistics specialist offering finished vehicle, inbound, and contract logistics — directly comparable French-origin 3PL with similar B2B industrial customer base and integrated warehousing-plus-transport model.
• Dachser: German-headquartered European road freight, contract logistics, and air & sea forwarding operator — closely comparable integrated road-transport-plus-warehousing business model, with similar B2B industrial and consumer customer base.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global 3PL/4PL offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, road transport, and customs services across Europe and worldwide — the most directly comparable French logistics organiser with overlapping road freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions.
• ID Logistics: French contract logistics specialist (3PL/4PL) operating large dedicated warehousing platforms across Europe, Africa, and beyond — closely comparable to Le Roy's 3PL warehousing and co-packing service lines, with similar focus on retail, FMCG, and consumer goods verticals.
• STEF: French temperature-controlled logistics specialist serving food and agri-food across Europe — directly comparable to Le Roy's IFS-certified cold-chain, agri-food, and refrigerated transport offerings, and a reference for regulated food-grade storage.
• Heppner: French transport and logistics provider with national road freight, multimodal, and contract logistics services — directly comparable mid-market French 3PL with overlapping road freight, warehousing, and international forwarding capabilities.
• FM Logistic: French-origin contract logistics and transport provider with European footprint focused on FMCG, retail, and consumer goods — directly comparable warehousing, co-packing, and multi-country distribution services targeting similar B2B customers.

Broad incumbents

• GLS (General Logistics Systems): European parcel and logistics network operator owned by Royal Mail/DSV — comparable European B2B road-transport and distribution footprint but with parcel rather than full-truckload specialism, and broader geographic coverage than Le Roy.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics incumbent offering integrated road, air, sea, and contract logistics — overlaps with Le Roy's transport-organisation and customs services but at vastly greater scale and with broader international forwarding capabilities.
• XPO Logistics: Large global logistics and transport incumbent with extensive European road freight and contract logistics operations — overlapping capability set but materially larger scale and broader geographic scope than Le Roy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCalRjytwrfiGI6bmLZYDsQw
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/le-roy-logistique-sas
• Xx.com/LeRoyLogistique

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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