What France Distribution Express does

France Distribution Express (operating as F.D.E. Transports) is a French private road-freight and logistics operator founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mitry-Mory, Île-de-France. The company provides six integrated transport services to B2B professional shippers: regular scheduled transport between major European cities, 24/7 express urgent delivery, last-mile distribution, specialized environmental and hazardous-goods transport (through subsidiary FDE Environnement), freight brokering (affrètement), and warehousing/logistics with 2,000m² of video-monitored storage. Operations are delivered via a fleet of 400+ vehicles ranging from light Break vans (450 kg payload) to heavy SPL trucks (38T payload), including natural gas-powered units for ESG-aligned work, supported by 8 agencies across France and continuous 24/7 operational centers. Revenue mechanics are based on custom-quoted, pay-as-you-go pricing per shipment, with no public pricing tiers, complemented by managed-services warehousing revenue and transaction-fee brokering margins.

The go-to-market is enterprise direct sales targeting shippers across retail, electronics, postal, and third-party logistics. The disclosed client base of 900+ active accounts includes Samsung, La Poste, DHL, UPS, Geodis, Chronopost, DPD, Decathlon, Darty, CEVA Logistics, Panalpina, and Mediapost — a mix of global logistics integrators, large retailers, and postal operators. The proprietary Quickweb client portal, launched in 2019, enables online order entry, real-time GPS shipment tracking, and POD/invoice download, providing a modest digital workflow layer over the underlying physical-freight business. The company holds ADP (Paris Airports) and ADR (Dangerous Goods) certifications and has been an ADEME Environmental Charter signatory since 2016. Ownership is privately held by management, structured as a SAS with €75,000 capital, led by Directrice générale Mme Imen Mehenni, with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds.

Name

France Distribution Express

Legal name

FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS

Website

https://transport-fde.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

France Distribution Express (F.D.E. Transports) is a French B2B road-freight operator founded in 1999, offering regular, express, distribution, specialized, brokering, and logistics services across France through 8 agencies and a 400-vehicle fleet serving 900+ professional clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight Transport and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload (484122)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Handling Express (High-Value, Secure, Temperature-Controlled) (TLAAABAH), Airport & Intercity Same‑Day Hand‑Carry / Next‑Flight‑Out (NFO) (TLAAADAL), Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Express delivery services
• Last-mile distribution
• Freight brokerage
• Contract logistics storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Mitry-mory

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transport Services: Transport of goods via diversified fleet ranging from light vehicles to heavy trucks, including regular routes, express deliveries, and specialized transport
2. Logistics and Storage: Warehousing services in 2000m² facilities with video surveillance, order preparation, and distribution capabilities
3. Freight Brokerage (Affrètement): Brokering services connecting clients with a network of vetted carriers for freight transport

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

France Distribution Express (F.D.E. Transports) operates as a French road transport and logistics provider offering scheduled regular transport, 24/7 express freight delivery, last-mile distribution, special/environmental cargo transport, freight brokering, and warehousing/logistics across France and Europe. Services are delivered via a 400+ vehicle fleet spanning Break, Fourgon, GV Hayon, PL 5T, PL 10T, and SPL vehicles, supported by real-time GPS tracking, the Quickweb client portal, ADP and ADR certifications, and 2,000m² of video-surveilled warehouse space.

Product overview

France Distribution Express (FDE) operates as a transport and logistics operator offering a coordinated portfolio of six core services: regular transport (scheduled European city shuttles), express transport (24/7 urgent delivery with the widest vehicle range), last-mile distribution, special transport (FDE Environnement), freight brokering (affrètement), and logistics/storage (2,000m² warehouses). These services are supported by a proprietary Quickweb client portal for order management and tracking, and backed by a diverse fleet spanning Break, Fourgon, GV Hayon, PL 5T Hayon, PL 10T Hayon, and SPL vehicle types. The company was founded in 1999 and operates 8 agencies across France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FDE Environnement: Environmental transport services with specialized fleet including Semi-benne, Ampiroll, Camion à chaine vehicles
• Quickweb

Products and services

• Transport régulier (Regular Transport)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 operational availability for urgent shipments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ADEMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDE is a signatory to the ADEME environment charter since 2016, demonstrating commitment to environmental standards and sustainable transport practices including fleet renewal to Euro norms, investment in natural gas vehicles, and driver eco-driving training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Geodis: French-headquartered global logistics and road freight operator with full LTL/express/distribution services. Geodis is both a direct competitor to FDE in French road freight and one of FDE's listed integrator customers, making it the most relevant benchmark.
• Chronopost: La Poste-owned French express and parcel delivery specialist with 24/7 operations. Both competes with FDE on express freight and is a listed FDE customer, making it a head-to-head comparable.
• Dachser France: German-owned European road freight and logistics operator with strong French network. Comparable to FDE on long-distance European trucking, warehousing, and B2B shipping services.
• DB Schenker France: Global freight forwarder and road transport operator with French domestic road freight capabilities. Overlaps with FDE on European trucking, express, and brokering services.
• STEF: Major French temperature-controlled and multimodal logistics operator offering road, warehousing, and distribution services. Comparable as a French mid-/large-cap carrier with a multi-service portfolio overlapping FDE's regular transport, distribution, and logistics offerings.
• DSV (formerly Panalpina / UTi) France: Global road, air, and sea freight provider with French road freight operations. Comparable to FDE on road freight, brokerage, and contract logistics for B2B shippers.
• Groupe Mousset (Mousset-Jetransport): French mid-market transport and logistics group specializing in urgent, regular, and specialized freight (livestock, ADR, oversize). Closely comparable to FDE on service mix, geographic focus on France, and presence of specialized environment/ADR divisions.
• XPO (now part of RXO) / XPO Logistics France: Large road freight and last-mile carrier with significant French operations. Overlaps with FDE on LTL truckload, last-mile distribution, and B2B enterprise contract logistics.
• Heppner: French family-owned logistics group providing national and European road freight, express, and warehousing services. Closely comparable to FDE in size, service mix, and mid-market positioning in France.
• Kuehne+Nagel France: Global logistics integrator with substantial French freight forwarding and contract logistics operations. Comparable to FDE's express, distribution, and warehousing offerings, while also being a potential customer/partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FDE60
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/france-distribution-express-fde

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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