What CIBLEX does

CIBLEX is a French express delivery specialist founded in 1977, headquartered in Ivry-sur-Seine and operating as a SAS subsidiary of Walden Group. The company provides next-day (J+1) B2B express parcel delivery across France, with adjacent operations in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and international export to 36 European countries and worldwide via partner carriers. Its service portfolio centers on time-definite delivery windows — H.Night (overnight), H8, H9, and H12 (before 8am, 9am, and noon), Saturday morning delivery, Coliflash same-day urgent, late collection up to 8pm, secure C Sûr delivery, cold-chain Acti-froid, oversized parcels, and SAS locker delivery (SP8/SP9). Specialized capabilities include EU GDP/BPD-certified pharmaceutical and medical-device transport, secure high-value delivery with GPS tracking, and optional ad valorem insurance capped at €15,000 per parcel.

The network comprises 140+ integrated agency/depot locations and processes roughly 300,000 parcels per day, supported by 700 employees and approximately 2,000 professional clients across six verticals: optical retail, healthcare/pharmaceutical, automotive and motorcycle aftermarket, luxury, industrial, and itinerant professionals. Operations are supported by proprietary Track & Trace and Promail proactive notification systems, automated sorting chains, augmented-reality tools in warehouses, telescopic conveyors (Caljan), and an eco-responsible last-mile fleet deployed across 16 French cities. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EU GDP/BPD, and a 2026 gender equality index of 97/100.

CIBLEX sells exclusively through direct B2B sales with dedicated commercial advisors and sector-specific account management; pricing is quote-based, weight-and-dimension tiered with monthly minimum invoicing of €150 HT and a monthly fuel surcharge. International volume moves through H Export Economy (Benelux in 24h, Germany/Spain in 48h) and H Export Express worldwide, using local partner carriers in destination countries. The product mix was expanded in 2024 with a B2C e-commerce 'express des particuliers' offering, signaling a deliberate move beyond the historical enterprise-only focus.

Name

CIBLEX

Legal name

Ciblex France

Website

https://ciblex.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CIBLEX is a French B2B express delivery specialist founded in 1977, providing next-day, night, and early-morning parcel delivery to ~2,000 professional clients across optical, healthcare, automotive, luxury, industrial, and itinerant verticals in France, Benelux, and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Express Delivery Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Air Courier Services (4513), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Air Express (Time-Definite Air Parcel) (TLAAABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Handling Express (High-Value, Secure, Temperature-Controlled) (TLAAABAH), Oversize/Heavy Express & White-Glove Time-Definite (TLAAABAJ), Document & Small Packet Express (Letters/Legal/Financial) (TLAAABAI)

Keywords

• Express delivery services
• B2B logistics solutions
• Pharmaceutical transport
• Last-mile delivery
• Time-definite delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivry-sur-seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 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. Express Delivery Services (National): Core revenue stream from next-day (J+1) express delivery of parcels for B2B professionals across France, including time-definite services (H8, H9, H12, H.Night), night delivery, Saturday morning delivery, and secured delivery options. Pricing is based on shipment weight (volumetric and physical), dimensions, and service level chosen.
2. International Express Delivery: Revenue from H Export Express (worldwide) and H Export Economy (36 European countries) services. International shipments are subject to customs formalities with costs borne by the recipient.
3. Ad Valorem Insurance: Optional supplementary insurance product allowing customers to insure goods based on declared value rather than weight. Compensation capped at €15,000 per parcel, €34,000 per collection, €75,000 per event.
4. Secure and Specialized Delivery: Premium delivery services including C Sûr (secured delivery with GPS tracking and escort options for high-value goods) and C Ready-to-go (prepaid express envelopes for documents and small parcels under 2kg).
5. Same-Day and Urgent Delivery: Coliflash urgent same-day delivery service for time-critical shipments, and late collection (enlèvement tardif) options allowing orders until 8pm with J+1 delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CIBLEX is a French express delivery specialist providing next-day (J+1) B2B parcel delivery with time-definite slots before 8am, 9am, 12pm, and night delivery, alongside international express shipping to 36 European countries and worldwide. Its offering is structured around six sector verticals — optical, healthcare/pharmaceutical, automotive, luxury, industry, and itinerant professionals — supported by secure delivery (C Sûr), cold chain (Acti-froid), oversized parcels (Colis Hors Norme), locker delivery (SP8/SP9), same-day urgent service (Coliflash), and ad valorem insurance.

Product overview

CIBLEX is a French express delivery company founded in 1977, specializing in B2B next-day express delivery services across France, Europe, and internationally. The company operates a network of over 140 agencies and delivers 300,000 parcels daily. The product portfolio centers on time-definite delivery services (H8, H9, H12, H.Night for night delivery, and Saturday morning delivery), with specialized offerings for secure goods (C Sûr), cold chain (Acti-froid), oversized parcels, and international shipping (H Export Express/Economy). Add-on services include insurance (ad valorem), late pickup, pre-paid envelopes (C Prêt-à-partir), locker delivery (SP8/SP9), and return logistics. CIBLEX serves diverse sectors including optics, automotive, healthcare, luxury, industry, and communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• H8 - L'express avant 8h Express delivery service guaranteeing next-day delivery before 8:00 AM, designed for professionals who need packages available first thing in the morning.
• H9 - L'express avant 9h Express delivery service guaranteeing next-day delivery before 9:00 AM for professional recipients.
• H12 - L'express avant midi Express delivery service guaranteeing next-day delivery before 12:00 PM (noon), the most popular service for B2B express delivery.
• H.Night - Livraison de nuit Night delivery service ensuring packages arrive during the night or early morning, enabling late pickups and early morning availability for businesses.
• SP8 - Livraison en SAS avant 8h Delivery to secure lockers (SAS) before 8:00 AM, allowing mechanics and itinerant professionals to collect spare parts before starting their rounds.
• SP9 - Livraison en SAS avant 9h Delivery to secure lockers (SAS) before 9:00 AM for convenient professional pickup.
• Acti-froid Temperature-controlled cold chain delivery service for products requiring refrigeration during transport.
• Livraison samedi matin Saturday morning delivery service for time-sensitive shipments needed over the weekend.
• C Sûr - la livraison sécurisée Secure and tracked delivery service for sensitive and valuable goods with strict monitoring at each phase of transport, GPS vehicle tracking, and escort options.
• E-commerce - l'express des particuliers B2C express delivery service for individual consumers, expanding beyond the core B2B focus.
• H Export Economy Economy international delivery service to 36 European countries at competitive rates, with delivery to Benelux in 24 hours and Germany/Spain in 48 hours.
• H Export Express Express international delivery worldwide including next-morning delivery to Benelux, D+1 to 20+ European countries, and under 4 days to French overseas departments and major world cities.
• Coliflash - course urgente Same-day urgent courier service for time-critical deliveries within tight timeframes.
• Colis Hors Norme Oversized parcel delivery service for packages exceeding standard dimensions or weight limits (over 30kg or linear measurement of 2m+).
• Assurance ad valorem Optional insurance product insuring goods based on declared value rather than weight, with maximum coverage of €15,000 per parcel, €34,000 per collection, and €75,000 per event.
• Enlèvement tardif Late pickup service allowing collection orders until 8 PM while guaranteeing next-day delivery, enabling retailers to process late orders.
• C Prêt-à-partir - Enveloppes pré-affranchies Pre-paid express envelope service with integrated waybill for documents and small parcels under 2kg, with pickup and next-day delivery included.
• Retour express Express return service for logistics management of return shipments with daytime pickup outside usual shipping locations.
• C Dispo - Point relais Pickup point network (relay point) service for convenient parcel collection near the recipient.
• C Synchro - Echange simplifié - swap Simplified exchange and swap service enabling parallel delivery and return logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ciblex delivers 300,000 parcels per day across its network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

One partnership is on record.

• Relais ColisminorOthersRelais Colis is a sister company under Walden Group. Ciblex and Relais Colis operate together and jointly participate in trade shows and industry events (NRF 2025, Connect After Market, DELIVER Europe). The two companies share participation in sustainability initiatives such as breast cancer awareness (Octobre Rose) and prostate cancer awareness (Novembre Bleu).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Colissimo: La Poste's consumer-facing parcel brand with extensive French last-mile density. Comparable to CIBLEX's E-commerce product line and H.Night capability, although Colissimo skews more B2C.
• Chronopost: French express parcel specialist owned by La Poste, offering next-day domestic and international time-definite delivery to B2B and B2C customers. Direct overlap with CIBLEX in French time-definite express, with broader B2C reach.
• GLS France: General Logistics Systems' French operation, focused on B2B parcel and palletised express across Europe. Comparable to CIBLEX on B2B-oriented express service levels and European cross-border coverage.
• DPD France: French arm of DPDgroup, providing B2B- and B2C-focused parcel delivery across France and Europe with pickup-point (Pickshop) networks. Comparable to CIBLEX on domestic B2B parcel density and European cross-border reach via partner hubs.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Express: Global integrator offering time-definite international express with strong healthcare and high-value verticals. Overlaps with CIBLEX on time-definite service levels and regulated-sector expertise, but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• FedEx: Global integrator with strong air-express and European parcel capability through TNT legacy. Comparable to CIBLEX on time-definite international and B2B service levels.
• UPS: Global integrator with parcel, freight, and supply-chain services. Comparable in time-definite express and B2B contract logistics, but with vastly larger international capability.

Others

• Relais Colis: Sister company of CIBLEX under Walden Group, operating a French pickup-point/relay network. Not a competitor but an adjacent ecosystem participant that CIBLEX leverages for B2C and out-of-home delivery.

Emerging players

• Stuart: On-demand urban same-day delivery platform active in France. Comparable to CIBLEX's Coliflash urgent same-day service but focused on dense intra-city rather than nationwide next-day.

Regional players

• Star's Service: French same-day and urgent courier specialist. Comparable to CIBLEX on time-critical French B2B urgent delivery (akin to Coliflash), but smaller scale and regionally focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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