LP Express

What LP Express does

LP Express is a Lyon-based courier and express transport company founded in 2010 by Laurent Patonnier, originally headquartered in Saint Fons and relocated to 43 Boulevard des États-Unis in Lyon's 8th arrondissement following its 2020 acquisition by 2H Transports, a French express transport group with presence in Île-de-France and Strasbourg. The company operates a diversified vehicle fleet — bicycles, motorcycles, cars, vans (12m³ and 20m³), and trucks up to 1500 kg pallet capacity — delivering parcels, pallets, and specialized freight across Lyon, all of France, and into Geneva (Switzerland) on a 24/7 basis.

Core service lines include same-day express delivery, dedicated transport with a single chauffeur-logisticien accompanying each parcel, pallet and freight transport, regular shuttle routes for recurring business needs, taxi-colis for discreet sensitive goods, courier rental, and event logistics (trade show setup and dismantling). Since 2014 the company has operated an ADR-certified temperature-controlled transport capability covering mono-, bi-, and tri-temperature solutions for thermosensitive medications, blood products, and Class 6.2 infectious biological materials, serving as the regulatory anchor for its healthcare vertical.

Commercially, LP Express runs a direct-sales, quote-based model with no public pricing — customers contact the company by phone or email for transactional pricing on each job. Its customer base is concentrated in healthcare providers (clinics, hospitals, biotech, and medical technology firms such as Sysmex, Adocia, Premier Research, and EDAP TMS), with additional enterprise work in water utilities, professional services, and event organizers. Real-time GPS satellite tracking (implemented since 2011) is positioned as a transparency and reliability feature across all vehicle classes. The company won the Talents des Cités 2010 entrepreneurship award from the French Senate.

Name

LP Express

Legal name

LP Express

Website

https://lp-express.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LP Express is a Lyon-based courier and express transport company offering same-day delivery, temperature-controlled medical transport, and pallet shipping via a diversified vehicle fleet (bike, motorcycle, car, van, truck) to healthcare providers, professional services firms, and event organizers across France and Geneva. It operates under 2H Transports following a 2020 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Express Courier and Transport Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Same-Day / On-Demand Express Courier (TLAAABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Medical STAT Courier (Specimens, Blood, Pharma) (TLAAADAE)

Keywords

• Express courier services
• Medical transport logistics
• Pallet delivery
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Same-day delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-fons

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Livraison express: Same-day and urgent delivery services within Lyon and across France, with pricing based on distance, urgency, and parcel characteristics. Service available 24/7.
2. Transport dédié: Dedicated transport service where a courier (chauffeur-logisticien) accompanies the parcel exclusively from pickup to delivery, ensuring maximum security and personalized service.
3. Transport palettes et fret: Pallet and heavy freight transport using 12m3 and 20m3 vans and trucks, with capacity up to 1500 kg per trip for commercial stock replenishment and distribution.
4. Transport médical urgent: Specialized medical transport services including medical samples, blood products, thermosensitive medications, and biological specimens with temperature control and ADR compliance.
5. Location de coursier: Flexible courier rental service allowing businesses to hire couriers with vehicles for specific periods or tasks, ideal for one-time or variable delivery needs.
6. Logistique événementielle: Event logistics services for exhibitions and trade shows, including transport and installation of equipment (screens, stands, furniture) at venues like Centre de Congrès de Lyon and Halle Tony Garnier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LP Express is a Lyon-based courier company providing same-day and urgent express delivery services within Lyon and across France using a diversified fleet (bicycle, motorcycle, car, van, truck). Its offering spans standard courier services, dedicated transport with a single chauffeur-logisticien, temperature-controlled medical transport (ADR-certified for biological materials Class 6.2), pallet/freight transport up to 1500 kg, regular shuttle routes, event/post-trade-show logistics, and flexible courier rental — all monitored via real-time GPS satellite tracking available 24/7.

Product overview

LP Express is a Lyon-based express transport and courier company operating a modular service portfolio centered on same-day delivery across Lyon and France. The core offering consists of vehicle-based courier services (bike, motorcycle, car, van, truck) for parcels, pallets, and medical goods, complemented by specialized modules including dedicated transport, regular routes/shuttles, temperature-controlled medical transport, event logistics, and courier rental. The platform integrates real-time GPS tracking across all vehicles to provide transparency and reliability. Since 2020, LP Express has been part of the 2H Transports group, extending coverage beyond Lyon to Île-de-France and Alsace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coursier Vélo Bicycle courier service for urgent local deliveries in Lyon, particularly suited to administrative documents and confidential papers.
• Coursier Moto Motorcycle courier service delivering parcels up to 10 kg in less than one hour across Lyon.
• Coursier Voiture Car courier service for medium-sized parcels and packages in Lyon.
• Coursier Gros Volume Large-volume courier service for bulky items, providing secure deliveries within 2 hours.
• Livraison Express Express delivery service with 24/7 availability, real-time satellite GPS tracking, and delivery confirmation for urgent shipments in Lyon and across France.
• Transport de Palettes Express pallet transport service across Lyon and all of France using 12m3 and 20m3 vans and trucks with capacity up to 1500 kg per trip, compliant with EN 12640 and EN 12195 cargo-securing standards.
• Transport Dédié Dedicated transport service where a single chauffeur-logisticien accompanies the parcel exclusively from pickup to delivery, providing maximum security for sensitive items.
• Tournée Régulière Regular shuttle and route service for daily, weekly, or monthly recurring transport needs between multiple sites, for documents, merchandise, or personnel.
• Transport Médical

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery of parcels up to 10 kg in less than 1 hour via motorcycle courier in Lyon
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 2H TransportscoreOthers · 1 January 2020In 2020, LP Express was acquired by 2H Transports, a key player in the express transport sector in France with strong presence in Île-de-France and the Strasbourg region. This strategic acquisition allows LP Express to extend its reach beyond the Lyon region while maintaining its Lyon identity. The shared ambition is to become one of the leaders in express transport in France, combining LP Express's local expertise with 2H Transports's broader network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: Large global logistics and transport operator with extensive French parcel, freight and healthcare logistics capabilities. Competes with LP Express across express and pallet services and adjacent in medical logistics.
• Colissimo (La Poste): Universal postal parcel service of France, offering tracked, signed-for and express delivery options nationwide. Broad incumbent alternative to LP Express for business parcel and document shipments.

Direct peers

• Top Chrono: French national express courier specializing in same-day and urgent deliveries across France. Closely comparable to LP Express on dedicated transport, urgent parcel and pallet services.
• GLS France: Pan-European parcel and express delivery provider with strong French coverage for B2B shipments. Overlaps with LP Express on national express and pallet transport for SME and enterprise customers.
• DPD France: Major European parcel and express delivery network operating across France with B2B pickup-and-delivery services. Competes with LP Express in time-sensitive, business-oriented parcel and pallet transport.
• Chronopost: French leader in express parcel delivery for B2B and B2C, covering same-day, next-day and time-definite shipments nationally. Direct competitor to LP Express in the French express courier market, with broader scale and density.
• Coursier.fr: French on-demand urban courier marketplace aggregating bike, motorcycle and van couriers across major cities including Lyon. Closest digital-native analogue to LP Express's same-day local delivery service.

Emerging players

• Eurotranspharma: European specialist in temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics with French operations. Directly comparable to LP Express's ADR-certified medical transport line.
• Stuart: Digital urban courier platform operating in France with on-demand same-day delivery for businesses. Comparable to LP Express on same-day Lyon service but differentiates via app-based instant booking rather than phone/email quotes.

Others

• 2H Transports: French express transport company and parent of LP Express since 2020, with presence in Île-de-France and Strasbourg. Closely comparable business model and is effectively LP Express's platform partner for national expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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