Clamageran

What Clamageran does

Clamageran Expositions is a privately held French logistics company founded in 1970 by Philippe Clamageran, specializing exclusively in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, on-site handling, and warehousing for trade fairs, congresses, and events. The company operates as a one-stop logistics provider for exhibitors, stand builders, event organizers, and exhibition venues, managing more than 600 exhibitions and congresses annually in France and abroad. Its service portfolio spans air, ocean, and road freight forwarding; in-house customs clearance via its own broker license; on-site material handling using a proprietary fleet of 35 forklifts (3–8 ton capacity), cranes, platforms, trucks, and trailers; and pre-, during-, and post-event warehousing.

The company is differentiated by its regulatory credentials — full AEO certification (AEOC + AEOS, since 2010), ISO 20121:2012 for sustainable event management (since 2015), and IATA agent status — alongside its position as a founding member of IELA. It maintains seven permanent agencies across France covering Paris (Porte de Versailles and Villepinte/Le Bourget), Lyon Eurexpo (Chassieu), Nantes, and Monaco, with multilingual staff numbering 30+ permanently and scaling to over 100 in high season. Its technology stack is centered on international computerized shipment tracking and tracing rather than AI-driven optimization.

Clamageran's revenue model is professional services-based, with project-by-project quote-based pricing and no publicly listed rate cards. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (dedicated project managers per client) with an event-driven motion tied to the trade fair calendar. The export service acts as a channel for French exhibitors participating in international shows, coordinated through a global network of partner agents.

Name

Clamageran

Legal name

CLAMAGERAN EXPOSITIONS

Website

https://clamageran-expositions.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clamageran Expositions is a privately held French logistics firm specializing in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, on-site handling, and warehousing for trade fairs, congresses, and events, serving exhibitors and event organizers through seven agencies across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exhibition Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Packing and Crating (488991), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Show, Exhibit & Event Logistics Moving (HSAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fine Art & Exhibition Cargo Forwarding (TLACAJAH), Trade Show / Event Expedited Freight (TLADANAN)

Keywords

• Exhibition logistics services
• Trade show freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• On-site event handling
• Event transport logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Air freight, ocean freight, and road freight forwarding for exhibition materials. Services include collection, documentation, marking of crates, customs formalities, organization of transport, and handling from arrival at port to delivery on exhibition stand, as well as return after the show.
2. Customs Brokerage Services: In-house customs brokerage license enabling all customs formalities to be handled internally. Services include commercial invoices, packing lists, ATA Carnet processing, import/export customs clearance, and tariff consulting.
3. On-Site Logistics and Handling: On-site handling assistance with a fleet of 35 forklifts, cranes, and platforms. Includes storage before and after shows, long-term warehousing between multiple shows, and eco-driving trained forklift drivers with an average of 15 years of experience.
4. Special Projects Logistics: Tailored logistics solutions for special projects including valuable items, worldwide demo tours, corporate events, and annual meetings. Covers packing, crating, and warehousing to ensure on-time delivery in perfect condition worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clamageran Expositions is a specialized freight forwarder and logistics provider dedicated exclusively to trade fairs, congresses, and events. The company delivers an all-in-one logistics solution covering air, ocean, and road freight forwarding, in-house customs brokerage, on-site handling with specialized equipment, and warehousing for exhibition materials before, during, and after events. With permanent offices in all major French exhibition venues and a multinational team, it handles more than 600 exhibitions and congresses per year for exhibitors, event organizers, and stand builders.

Product overview

Clamageran Expositions is a comprehensive exhibition logistics company offering an all-in-one logistics solution for trade fairs, congresses, and events. The company operates as a freight forwarder and carrier with eight core service products: Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Road Freight (transport services); Trade Shows in France and Trade Shows Worldwide (exhibition logistics); On-site Logistics Services (handling and warehousing); Customs Brokerage (customs clearance); and Special Projects (custom solutions). These services work together as an integrated offering, with the company providing end-to-end logistics from collection to final delivery, including customs handling and on-site support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight (Fret aérien) Air freight forwarding services for trade shows and exhibitions, including priority handling and direct coordination with airlines as an IATA agent to ensure time-sensitive delivery of exhibition materials to event venues.
• Ocean Freight (Fret maritime) Sea freight forwarding for oversized exhibition shipments, including LCL (groupage) and FCL (full container) solutions, as well as open top, flat rack, and temperature-controlled container services, provided through partnerships with NVOCC operators in European ports.
• Road Freight (Fret routier) Road transport services using the company's own fleet of vans, trucks, and trailers for collections and deliveries in Paris and throughout France, including groupage, full truck, and oversized transport services for exhibition materials.
• Trade Shows in France (Salons en France) Comprehensive logistics services for national and international trade shows held in France, including customs clearance, transport organization, on-site handling, and storage, with permanent offices at all major French exhibition venues.
• Trade Shows Worldwide (Salons dans le monde entier) Export agent services for French exhibitors and stand builders participating in trade fairs abroad, including international transport coordination, customs formalities, and multi-show transfer solutions, delivered in collaboration with local partners worldwide.
• On-Site Logistics Services (Services logistiques) Complete on-site logistics services including a fleet of 35 forklifts (3–8 tons), cranes, platforms, and warehouse storage before, during, and after trade shows, with eco-driving trained operators averaging 15 years of experience.
• Customs Brokerage (Commissionnaire en douane) In-house customs clearance services backed by the company's own customs broker license, handling temporary and permanent imports, ATA Carnet procedures covering 87 countries, and international customs formalities without outsourcing.
• Special Projects (Projets spéciaux) Customized logistics solutions for special projects including valuable items, worldwide demo tours, corporate events, and annual meetings, with tailored packing, crating, and warehousing services to ensure on-time delivery in perfect condition worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles more than 600 exhibitions and congresses per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreOthersClamageran Expositions is a member of IATA under Agent code N° 2047859/9514. Membership enables the company to work directly with all airlines, access competitive shipping prices, and ensure priority handling for trade show freight. The company is in constant contact with airlines to find the best prices for shipping exhibition freight to destination in time for shows.
• IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Associates)coreOthersClamageran Expositions is one of the seven founding members of the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA/EILA). As a founding member, the company has played a key role in establishing industry standards and best practices for exhibition logistics globally.
• UNIMEV (Union Française des Métiers de l'Événement)coreOthersClamageran Expositions is a member of UNIMEV, the only professional association in France representing trade shows, fairs, congresses, exhibition sites, and trade show service providers. Membership connects the company with the broader French events industry.
• Local Partners for International Trade ShowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor export exhibitions, Clamageran Expositions supports French companies participating in trade fairs in Europe and around the world in collaboration with local partners. These local partners provide destination-specific logistics expertise, complete shipping instructions, and deadlines for arrival at ports and airports.
• BSI (British Standards Institution)minorOthersReferenced as a partner for sustainable events management resources on the company resources page. BSI provides standards and guidance relevant to sustainable event management practices aligned with Clamageran's ISO 20121:2012 certification.
• UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry)minorOthersReferenced on the resources page under Business France / UFI links. UFI is the global association of the exhibition industry, providing networking and industry intelligence relevant to Clamageran's trade show logistics operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Large US-headquartered specialist in trade show and event logistics, freight forwarding, on-site handling and exhibit services. Directly comparable to Clamageran as a specialist exhibition-logistics provider serving exhibitors and event organizers with end-to-end freight, customs, and on-site services.
• Willwork Global Event Services: US-based specialist in exhibition freight, warehousing, and on-site labor serving convention centers and trade shows. Directly comparable in business model — dedicated exhibition logistics rather than general forwarding.
• Heritage Worldwide: Heritage is one of the largest pure-play exhibition logistics companies in the US, providing freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and on-site handling for trade shows. Closely comparable to Clamageran as a specialized freight forwarder serving exhibition clients across multiple venues.
• Grob & Co. German specialist freight forwarder focused on trade show and exhibition logistics with own fleet, customs capability and on-site handling. Closest European peer to Clamageran in service mix and customer profile, though operating in DACH markets rather than France.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder with growing exhibition and event logistics capability. Comparable on freight forwarding and customs but is a generalist rather than a dedicated trade-show logistics specialist.
• CEVA Logistics: Global freight management and contract logistics provider with multimodal forwarding and customs services. Overlaps with Clamageran on exhibition freight forwarding for large international events but is not a dedicated specialist.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and logistics arm of DHL, with capabilities in air, ocean and road freight plus customs brokerage — including for exhibition/event shipments. Competes with Clamageran on large enterprise exhibition accounts but does not specialize.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global top-tier freight forwarder with a dedicated event and trade-show logistics product. Overlaps with Clamageran on international exhibition freight forwarding but offers Clamageran's services only as a slice of a much broader portfolio rather than as a niche focus.
• Geodis: France-headquartered global logistics provider with freight forwarding, customs and contract logistics capabilities. Comparable to Clamageran on French forwarding and customs capabilities but operates as a broad-line logistics business rather than an exhibition specialist.
• Bolloré Logistics: French-headquartered global logistics provider with freight forwarding and customs brokerage capability, including for events and projects. Closely comparable on French market presence and customs services, but competes as a broad-line logistics company rather than a pure exhibition specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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