What Ageneau Group does

Ageneau Group is a family-owned French road transport and logistics company headquartered in Cholet, founded in 1962. It operates a fleet of more than 350 vehicles ranging from 2 m³ light commercial vehicles to semi-trailers with curtainsiders, cranes, and onboard forklifts, alongside over 130,000 m² of warehousing and logistics space. The company provides classic freight transport, temperature-controlled transport (-25°C to +18°C) for perishable goods, specialized transport (glass carriers, car transporters, crane-equipped), and international services across Europe. Its technology stack centers on GPS geolocation tracking installed fleet-wide since 2004, real-time temperature monitoring with alert systems, and the Ageneau-Online self-service portal for palletized shipping with instant quotes and tracking. The company is a member or founder of multiple cooperative transport networks including Pall-Ex, Tred Chariot, POLE, Tred Union, Hortitrace, PFM, and B2P Web, and operates an internal training center (Ageneau Formation) training approximately 1,500 persons annually.

Ageneau's revenue model is primarily transaction-fee based on road transport services (freight charges varying by distance, weight, and transport type), supplemented by managed services revenue from warehousing and logistics, truck rental with driver, professional training fees, and truck washing services. Pricing is quote-based rather than published, with a fuel indexing mechanism for diesel price adjustments. GTM motion is B2B direct sales to enterprise clients (building and construction, agri-food and large retail, horticulture, defense, events) through dedicated account managers, paired with a self-service digital channel (Ageneau-Online) targeting SMB and transactional pallet shipping. The company also distributes through freight network memberships that extend national and European reach.

The group is led by third-generation family members Guillaume and Arnaud Ageneau and Charlène Jaunay-Ageneau, alongside non-family co-directors Alexandre Pasquier and Ludovic Brin. The company has remained 100% family-owned across three generations, with no external private equity or institutional investor involvement, and operates 11 sites across 9 French departments covering Pays de la Loire, Île-de-France, Bretagne, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions.

Name

Ageneau Group

Legal name

Ageneau Group

Website

https://ageneau.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ageneau Group is a family-owned French road transport and logistics company operating 350+ vehicles and 130,000 m² of warehousing across 11 sites, serving construction, agri-food, horticulture, defense, and event-sector B2B clients with classic, temperature-controlled, and specialized freight services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cholet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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: Core transport services including classic transport, temperature-directed transport, specific/specialized transport, and international transport. Revenue generated through freight charges based on distance, weight, and transport type.
2. Logistics and Storage: Warehouse storage and logistics management services. Over 130,000 m² of storage space across all locations.
3. Truck Rental with Driver: Vehicle rental services with professional drivers for transport needs
4. Professional Training: Internal training center (Ageneau Formation) providing professional training services, including training 1,500 persons per year
5. Truck Washing Services: Heavy truck washing services for fleet maintenance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ageneau Group is a family-owned French road transport and logistics company that provides freight transport (classic, temperature-controlled, specialized, and international) for businesses across multiple verticals. It supports these services with over 130,000 m² of warehousing, a fleet of 350+ vehicles, driver-equipped truck rental, professional driver training (Ageneau Formation), heavy vehicle washing, and the Ageneau-Online digital booking and tracking platform. The group operates 11 sites across 9 French departments and is a member of multiple national and European freight networks (Pall-Ex, POLE, Tred Chariot, Tred Union).

Product overview

Ageneau Group is a family-owned French transport and logistics company founded in 1962, operating as a platform of interconnected services: core road freight transport (classic, temperature-controlled, specialized, and international), supported by an owned fleet of 350+ vehicles and over 130,000 m² of storage capacity. The company also provides logistics and warehousing, driver rental, vehicle washing, and a professional training division (Ageneau Formation). Online ordering and tracking are available through ageneau-online.com. The group participates in several specialized networks — Pall-Ex (palletized courier), Tred Chariot (bulky goods delivery), Hortitrace (horticultural packaging), PFM (pallet management), and B2P Web (freight exchange) — and holds stakes in Tred Union. Recent expansions include a new 7-hectare flagship site at Trélazé (2025), a 20,000 m² warehouse, a new agency in Les Herbiers, and integration of B100-fuel trucks for sustainable transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PFM Solutions: Mutualized pallet wood management service for industrial and food sectors
• Hortitrace
• Tred Chariot
• B2P Web

Products and services

• Classic Road Transport (Transport classique) Standard road freight transport services for all types of goods, leveraging a fleet of over 350 vehicles to serve national and international routes for B2B customers.
• Temperature-Controlled Transport (Transport à température dirigée) Refrigerated and temperature-controlled transport services maintaining conditions from -25°C to +18°C, with integrated thermometers, real-time alerts, and HACCP-trained drivers serving the horticulture, food, and perishable goods sectors.
• Specialized Transport (Transport spécifique) Custom transport solutions for non-standard, oversized, or complex freight, including glass carriers, car transporters, and crane-equipped vehicles.
• International Transport (Transport international) Cross-border freight services throughout Europe, including temperature-controlled international transport for perishables.
• Driver-Equipped Vehicle Rental (Location avec chauffeur) Heavy goods vehicle rental with professional driver, providing flexible temporary transport capacity for clients.
• Logistics and Warehousing (Logistique / Stockage) Warehousing and logistics services with over 130,000 m² of storage space, supply chain optimization, and distribution solutions for retail, agro-food, and industrial sectors.
• Ageneau-Online Pallet Shipping Platform Online platform for ordering and organizing pallet freight shipments, providing instant personalized quotes, real-time shipment tracking, and invoice download.
• Ageneau Formation Professional Training Professional training center for truck drivers and transport operators, with a dedicated multi-functional training semi-trailer, training approximately 1,500 persons per year.
• Heavy Vehicle Washing (Lavage poids lourds) In-house heavy vehicle cleaning and washing services for truck fleet maintenance.
• Palletized Courier and Express Distribution (Pall-Ex Network Messagerie) Palletized and non-palletized courier services via the Pall-Ex network, covering France and Europe with 24-72 hour delivery timeframes and handling up to 5 pallets per shipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature-controlled transport range from -25°C to +18°C
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• P2I (Property Developer)minorOthers · 1 January 2020Angevin property developer investing 32+ million euros to transform former slate quarries at Trélazé into activity zones. Ageneau Group is the principal occupant installing logistics buildings on 7 of 11 hectares.
• PFM (PFM Solutions)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Mutualized wooden pallet management service (EUR/SNCF) for industrial and food sectors. Ageneau Group is an associate since January 2013 with 2 relocalization platforms for pallets at St Germain Les Arpajon (91) and Sainte Luce sur Loire (44).
• Horti TracecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Mutualized service for managing horticultural packaging. Created in April 2011 by an IT specialist, logistics expert, and 4 transport companies. Ageneau Group offers this service for managing horticultural packaging through a national network.
• B2P WebminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Freight exchange/bourse created by transport professionals as an alternative to existing monopoly. Ageneau invested in B2P Web capital and mobilized collaborators for its success. B2P Web serves as their freight exchange platform.
• Pall-ExcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPall-Ex is a freight network covering France and Europe. Ageneau Group, through its Pasquier Transport entity, is affiliated with Pall-Ex for palletized distribution services. Provides 24-72 hour delivery timeframes.
• POLEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution network for merchandise in 44, 49, and 85 departments. Ageneau uses POLE for distribution from and to France and Europe.
• Tred UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport grouping/network. Ageneau Group is a member of Tred Union, collaborating with other transport companies for mutual benefit.
• Tred ChariotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst integrated network for direct home delivery (LDD) with onboard handling equipment. Ageneau Group is a founding member and active participant, providing comprehensive transport solutions for heavy and bulky goods nationally and in Europe.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heppner: French mid-market transport and logistics group with national and European reach, including temperature-controlled and specialized services. Closest size-and-mix comparable to Ageneau in the French market.
• ID Logistics: French-listed international contract-logistics specialist serving retail, FMCG, and e-commerce customers. Closely comparable to Ageneau on warehousing (130,000 m²) and integrated transport-plus-logistics customer offerings.
• STEF: French specialist in temperature-controlled transport and logistics for food products, with national and Iberian networks. Closest direct peer to Ageneau's temperature-directed (-25°C to +18°C) and agri-food capability.
• Olano: French family-owned group specialized in temperature-controlled transport and logistics for food and pharma. Comparable to Ageneau in family ownership structure, French footprint, and cold-chain capabilities.
• Norbert Dentressangle (now XPO): French-originated road transport and logistics group (acquired by XPO in 2015). Operates European LTL and transport services directly comparable to Ageneau's classic and international transport offering.

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: SNCF-owned French global logistics operator offering road freight, contract logistics, freight forwarding, and distribution. Far larger than Ageneau but competes head-to-head for French road-freight and warehousing contracts.
• XPO Logistics: Large US-listed less-than-truckload (LTL) and transport provider with major European presence. Competes with Ageneau in palletized LTL across France and Europe, though at significantly greater scale.
• Dachser: German family-owned European road-freight and contract-logistics giant with extensive European network. Competes with Ageneau in palletized distribution and European linehaul through partner-network footprints.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics group (now integrated with DB Schenker). Competes with Ageneau across European road freight and contract logistics, particularly for large enterprise accounts.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with deep European road-freight capability. Overlaps with Ageneau on European palletized distribution and full-truckload transport for large customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ageneau
• Instagraminstagram.com/ageneau_group
• TikToktiktok.com/@ageneau_group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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