Cetup

What Cetup does

Cetup is a French dedicated light-vehicle transport company headquartered in Saint-Jean-de-Moirans, Isère, founded in 1988 by Laurence and Jean-Pierre Capossele (originally as Alpes Courses, rebranded in 2003). The company operates 24/7 across France and internationally (Europe, USA) executing more than 60,000 missions annually with a service rate exceeding 99% and a 98.5% on-time delivery rate measured across 35,000 missions in 2025. Its core service portfolio includes Taxi Colis (same-day courier), Course Express (express delivery), Transport Urgent, Transport Express (just-in-time delivery), ADR-certified hazardous and sensitive goods transport, and Hand-Carry accompanied transport for high-value international shipments, supplemented by Transport Combiné (road-rail combined) and Transport PL (HGV via partner network).

The company's technology platform comprises GPS-enabled fleet management and real-time tracking integrated with proprietary operational software, a 24/7 centralized operations center in Saint-Jean-de-Moirans, and the Cetupweb customer portal providing real-time shipment visibility, invoice management, and KPI dashboards. The proprietary fleet of 130+ owned vehicles (expanded to 210 with partners) includes Euro 6 diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and bioethanol vehicles, with approximately 30% of kilometers covered electrically. All 100+ pilots are employed on permanent French contracts (CDI) with continuous training in customer procedures, eco-driving, and ADR chemicals handling — a structural departure from industry subcontracting norms. The company maintains ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications (all renewed 2023), European ADR accreditation, Domestic Transport Licence, and pilot security clearances (P.E.I., F.I.D.A.A.) for access to nuclear and military sites.

Cetup serves enterprise clients in aerospace and defense (Thales, Safran, Nexter), energy and nuclear (EDF, Areva), electrical industry (Schneider Electric since 2003), luxury, healthcare, and research sectors, with mission-based transaction-fee pricing where fuel costs are indexed to CNR/DGEC indices representing approximately 25% of transport costs. Distribution is entirely direct enterprise sales with no intermediaries or marketplace channels. The company is founder-owned and operated with no external funding, private equity, or parent company involvement since inception.

Name

Cetup

Legal name

Cetup

Website

https://cetup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cetup is a French dedicated light-vehicle transport company operating 24/7 across France and internationally, executing 60,000+ annual missions for enterprise clients in aerospace, defense, nuclear, energy, luxury, and healthcare via a proprietary 130-vehicle fleet and 100+ employed pilots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dedicated Light-Vehicle Freight Transport Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Parts & Service‑Critical (Spare Parts, Field Service) (TLAAADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation & Marine Spares / AOG Critical Parts Courier (TLAAAEAH), Airport & Intercity Same‑Day Hand‑Carry / Next‑Flight‑Out (NFO) (TLAAADAL)

Keywords

• Dedicated freight transport
• Urgent courier services
• Hazardous materials transport
• Hand-carry escort transport
• Sensitive cargo logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jean-de-moirans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dedicated Transport Services: Custom transport solutions for urgent, sensitive, high-value goods and hazardous materials. Revenue generated through service fees based on mission specifications, distance, and fuel indices.
2. Hand-Carry International Services: Accompanied transport service where pilots escort high-value cargo internationally, providing end-to-end custody and personal delivery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cetup provides dedicated, time-critical light-vehicle freight transport services across France and internationally, including same-day courier (Taxi Colis), express and urgent transport, ADR-certified hazardous/sensitive cargo transport, personally escorted high-value hand-carry shipments, and customized transport solutions. The company operates 24/7 using a proprietary fleet of 130–210 vehicles staffed by 100+ company-employed pilots on permanent French contracts (CDI), supported by GPS real-time tracking and the Cetupweb customer portal.

Product overview

Cetup is a French dedicated transport company offering a portfolio of specialized transport services: Taxi Colis (same-day courier), Course Express (express delivery), Transport Urgent (priority transport), Transport Express (just-in-time delivery), Transport de Produits Dangereux ou Sensibles ADR (hazardous goods with ADR accreditation), Transport Hand-Carry (accompanied packages worldwide), Transport sur Mesure (custom solutions), Transport Combiné (road-rail), and Transport PL (HGV through partners). These services are supported by Cetupweb, an internal customer portal for tracking and management. The company operates 24/7 across France and Europe with an exclusive fleet of 130-210 vehicles, serving sectors including aerospace, defense, nuclear, research, luxury, healthcare, and energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Taxi Colis Same-day courier service for urgent parcel delivery, providing dedicated transport from pickup to delivery for enterprise customers with time-critical needs.
• Course Express Express delivery service for time-critical shipments, operating 24/7 across France and Europe for enterprise customers needing rapid dedicated transport.
• Transport Urgent Priority transport service for urgent shipments with rapid response and dedicated handling for time-sensitive enterprise cargo.
• Transport Express Express transport service for urgent deliveries, including just-in-time supply chain support and last-minute delivery for events, for enterprise customers.
• Transport de Produits Dangereux ou Sensibles (ADR) Hazardous and sensitive goods transport service with ADR accreditation, including nuclear site access, military base deliveries, and restricted zone access capabilities for nuclear, defense, and chemical enterprise customers.
• Transport Hand-Carry (Accompagné) Hand-carry (accompanied package) service for high-value goods, providing personal pilot escort throughout international transport with real-time tracking, targeted at luxury, high-value, and confidential cargo.
• Transport sur Mesure (Custom Transport) Customized transport solutions tailored to specific requirements including difficult access locations, confidential prototypes, and specialized cargo for enterprise customers with bespoke logistics needs.
• Transport Combiné (Road-Rail) Combined road and rail transport service that optimizes shipping methods to reduce environmental impact for enterprise customers seeking lower-emission dedicated transport.
• Transport PL (HGV) Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) transport delivered through a network of reliable French transport partners that share Cetup's quality and CSR values, for enterprise customers needing larger vehicle capacity.
• Cetupweb (Customer Portal) Online customer portal providing real-time shipment tracking, invoice management, order follow-up, and KPI dashboards for enterprise customers managing their transport missions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.5% on-time delivery rate in 2025 on 35,000 measured missions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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 core and minor.

• Planète UrgencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2018Environmental partnership for reforestation in Madagascar. Cetup plants trees for each mission during European Sustainable Development Week. Over 1,600 trees planted in Mali and Madagascar since partnership began.
• UN Global Compact FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory since 2011 with Advanced status achieved. Commitment to 10 universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. Laurence Capossele serves on Board of Directors.
• Tenerrdis (HYWAY Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRhône-Alpes renewable energy innovation cluster. Cetup participated in hydrogen mobility project, driving 75,000 km in two hydrogen vehicles, representing 22% of the 345,000 km project total.
• ADEME (Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Énergie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth commitment to ADEME under Objective CO2 program for greenhouse gas reduction. Signatory of ADEME charter since 2010.
• Global Compact Advanced NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Advanced-level companies meeting stringent criteria across 21 areas. One of approximately 60 organizations in France to achieve this status.
• Positive Innovation Club (Sparknews)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub bringing together large companies to share positive practices. Laurence Capossele participated in roundtables alongside representatives from Suez, Carrefour, Engie, and Total.
• EliseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for paper sorting and recycling at headquarters to support office sustainability practices.
• French Business Climate PledgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoined 91 signatories including Airbus, Danone, EDF, VINCI ahead of One Planet Summit, committing to reduce planet temperature by 2°C by 2100.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• STEF: French temperature-controlled and contract logistics specialist serving food and industrial customers with dedicated transport routes. Comparable fleet and dedicated-service model to Cetup but primarily temperature-controlled.
• Geodis: Large French logistics operator (SNCF-owned) with extensive road, air, and sea freight services, including dedicated and time-critical offerings in France. Overlaps with Cetup's core dedicated urgent transport but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• DB Schenker: Major European land, air, and ocean freight forwarder and contract logistics provider. Comparable to Cetup through its European road and special-products transport offerings, including urgent same-day services.
• XPO Logistics: European and US LTL freight and last-mile logistics operator with owned fleet capacity across road networks. Comparable in dedicated road transport capabilities though at significantly larger scale than Cetup.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with dedicated road transport and time-critical services in Europe. Comparable through industrial customer base and high-value transport offerings.
• FedEx Custom Critical: Specialist time-critical and high-value transport arm of FedEx providing dedicated door-to-door and air-ride services. Highly comparable to Cetup's high-value hand-carry and urgent transport for sensitive industrial cargo.
• DHL Same Day / DHL Express: Global integrator with dedicated same-day courier and time-critical services worldwide. Comparable to Cetup's express and hand-carry services but operating globally rather than focused on dedicated light vehicles.

Direct peers

• Time:matters: Germany-based time-critical transport specialist (Lufthansa subsidiary) offering same-day and hand-carry services globally. Directly comparable to Cetup's Course Express, Transport Urgent, and Hand-Carry offerings targeting industrial and aerospace customers.
• France Express: French express courier and dedicated transport provider with national B2B coverage. Comparable to Cetup in same-day and urgent dedicated ground transport for enterprise customers across France.
• Heppner: Major French B2B logistics and express transport operator with dedicated vehicle fleets across France and Europe. Closely comparable to Cetup's mission-based dedicated urgent transport model serving industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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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