Dimotrans

What Dimotrans does

Dimotrans Group is a privately held French multimodal transport and logistics provider founded in 1980, headquartered in Pusignan (Lyon metropolitan area). The company reported €663.4M of 2024 sales revenue and employs more than 2,200 people across more than 50 offices in France, with international reach delivered through a partner network covering 160 countries. Its service platform spans six core activities — international road transport, sea freight, air freight, national road transport, contract logistics, and customs clearance — supplemented by four specialized practices: event logistics, aviation and Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) logistics, oversized/industrial project logistics, and customs engineering.

The business operates an integrated service model rather than discrete product lines: customers can engage Dimotrans for individual legs or for end-to-end supply chain management, supported by the MyDIMOTRANS customer portal for account access and quoting. Technology is described as a multimodal transport and logistics management platform; no proprietary software products, APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Customer acquisition is enterprise-focused, executed through direct field sales across the French office network and channel partnerships for cross-border coverage, with demand generation supported by trade show participation (notably the Transport Logistic fair in Munich) and direct inbound quote requests.

Revenue is generated transactionally on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go billing model across B2B companies (primary), B2C shippers, and vertical-specific buyers in events, aviation, and industrial projects. In March 2025 the group acquired All Solutions, an acquisition intended to consolidate its position among the leading road freight forwarders in France. Ownership appears to be founder/family-led with no disclosed institutional investors or public listing.

Name

Dimotrans

Legal name

DIMOTRANS Group

Website

https://dimotrans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Dimotrans Group is a French privately held multimodal transport and logistics provider founded in 1980, offering road, sea, and air freight, contract logistics, and customs services to B2B and B2C customers across more than 50 French offices and 160 partner countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Air–Ocean Multimodal Forwarding (TLACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Direct-to-Consignee (DTC) / Deconsolidation & Breakbulk Distribution (TLACALAE)

Keywords

• Multimodal transport
• Freight forwarding
• Contract logistics
• Customs services
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Pusignan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Transport and Logistics Services: Revenue generated through multimodal transportation services (road, air, sea), contract logistics, customs services, and specialized logistics for events, aviation, and industrial projects. Services are provided to B2B and B2C customers requiring supply chain management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dimotrans is an international multimodal transport and logistics provider offering integrated freight forwarding (international road, sea, and air), national road transport, contract logistics (B2B and B2C warehousing and distribution), and customs clearance services. It complements these core activities with specialized solutions for events, aviation/AOG (Aircraft on Ground), oversized/industrial projects, and customs engineering, operating through 50+ offices in France and a partner network spanning 160 countries.

Product overview

DIMOTRANS Group offers a unified multimodal transport and logistics platform providing four complementary service categories: core transport services (International Road Transport, Sea Freight, Air Freight, National Road Transport, Contract Logistics, and Customs), specialized sector-specific solutions (Event Logistics, Aviation and AOG Logistics, Oversized/Industrial Projects, and Customs Engineering), and customer portal access via MyDIMOTRANS. The portfolio operates as an integrated service offering rather than separate modular products, enabling customers to access comprehensive supply chain management from a single provider. The recent acquisition of All Solutions in March 2025 expanded the company's road freight forwarding capabilities in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyDIMOTRANS: Customer portal/account for accessing DIMOTRANS services

Products and services

• International Road Transport International road freight forwarding services connecting France and Europe with global destinations, supporting import and export operations across borders for businesses requiring cross-border road transport.
• Sea Freight Ocean freight services for international shipping of goods via sea transport, supporting supply chain operations worldwide for businesses moving cargo across continents.
• Air Freight Air cargo services for time-sensitive shipments and urgent freight requirements in international transport, serving customers with critical delivery timelines.
• National Road Transport Domestic road transport services within France, including parcel and pallet delivery operations, serving businesses and consumers requiring domestic distribution.
• Contract Logistics B2B and B2C logistics solutions for comprehensive supply chain management, including warehousing and distribution services for businesses outsourcing their supply chain operations.
• Customs Customs clearance and customs engineering services facilitating international trade compliance and regulatory procedures for businesses engaged in cross-border trade.
• Event Logistics Specialized logistics solutions for events, providing transport and handling of event-related equipment and materials for companies and organizations in the events sector.
• Aviation and AOG Logistics Aircraft on Ground (AOG) logistics and aviation-specific supply chain services for the aerospace industry, addressing urgent parts delivery and time-critical shipments.
• Oversized / Industrial Projects Heavy haulage and industrial project logistics for oversized cargo and complex engineering transport requirements, serving industrial companies with specialized transport needs.
• Customs Engineering Advanced customs consultancy services for strategic customs planning and trade compliance optimization, supporting businesses navigating complex international regulatory environments.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• All SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIMOTRANS Group acquired All Solutions in early March 2025, becoming one of the leaders in road freight forwarding in France. This acquisition represents a significant step in the company's growth strategy, expanding their road freight capabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider, one of the world's largest. Overlaps Dimotrans across all core multimodal and customs services but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• CEVA Logistics: French-headquartered global 3PL controlled by CMA CGM, offering multimodal transport, contract logistics, and freight management. Direct overlap with Dimotrans, particularly in French and Mediterranean markets, but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• DSV: Danish global transport and logistics group with road, air, sea, and contract logistics and a track record of large-scale acquisitions. Highly comparable multimodal forwarder with similar M&A-driven growth strategy.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global logistics and multimodal freight forwarder offering road, air, sea, contract logistics, and customs services. Directly comparable to Dimotrans in geography, service mix, and target mid-market shippers.
• Bolloré Logistics: French-headquartered multimodal logistics arm of the Bolloré Group, offering road, air, sea, contract logistics, and customs expertise. Comparable service portfolio with strong French and international presence.
• ZIEGLER Group: Belgian-headquartered family-owned multimodal logistics group with road, air, sea, and customs operations across Europe, including strong French activity. Highly comparable mid-sized European multimodal forwarder.
• Dachser: German family-owned logistics provider combining road freight forwarding, air and sea freight, and contract logistics. Closely comparable multimodal forwarder profile with a strong European road network like Dimotrans.
• Heppner: French family-owned multimodal transport and logistics company with road, air, sea, and customs services across France and Europe. Closely comparable mid-market French forwarder with similar heritage and service profile.
• ID Logistics: French-headquartered international contract logistics specialist with significant warehousing and distribution operations. Comparable in French heritage and contract logistics scope, though more focused on warehousing than forwarding.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global forwarder offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics with industry-specific verticals (automotive, healthcare, fashion). Comparable mid-market multimodal forwarder competing in similar European lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DIMOTRANSGROUP
• Facebookfacebook.com/DimotransGroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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