What Gestion 2000 does

Gestion 2000 is a freight and logistics services company headquartered in Lachine, Quebec, operating since 1997 with a team of 20 employees. The company specializes in four tightly coupled service lines — air freight, ocean freight, bonded warehouse storage, and distribution — primarily serving businesses in the Greater Montreal area with capability extending throughout Quebec, eastern Canada, and the United States. It is a key member of the A1 Intermodal Group of Companies, which extends its reach into intermodal transportation and full logistic programs across the broader North American market.

The company's core technology is a proprietary Custom Software Program that integrates all aspects of air, ocean, warehouse, and bonded activities into a single operational platform, complemented by a CARGO TRACE system for shipment tracking. As of 2024, the company is developing a new Client Access portal to provide self-serve tracking for customers. The technology stack otherwise relies on standard web infrastructure (Google Analytics, Facebook remarketing) with no disclosed AI, API, or SDK capabilities.

Gestion 2000 generates revenue through transaction fees on freight and logistics services, with pricing determined quote-by-quote based on shipment requirements, volumes, and service type rather than through publicly disclosed rate cards. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer (direct-to-business), relying on its website (gestion2000.ca) and a single Lachine office as the primary customer touchpoints, with no disclosed sales team, channel partners, or named customer relationships. The customer base is segmented by vertical (businesses requiring specialized freight and logistics services), with no further segmentation detail available.

Name

Gestion 2000

Legal name

Gestion 2000

Website

https://gestion2000.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gestion 2000 is a 20-employee freight and logistics company in Lachine, Quebec, providing air freight, ocean freight, bonded warehouse, and distribution services to businesses in the Greater Montreal area, with reach extended across Quebec, eastern Canada, and the US via the A1 Intermodal Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight & Logistics Services

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (493190), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Network Operators & Marketing Companies (IMCs) (TLADAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Freight Consolidation (Air Consol) (TLACALAB), Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC) / Regional Hub Consolidation (TLACALAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding
• Air freight services
• Ocean freight services
• Bonded warehouse storage
• Intermodal transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

LACHINE, Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Freight and Logistics Services: Revenue generated through providing specialized freight services including air freight, ocean freight, bonded warehouse storage, and distribution services to businesses in the Greater Montreal area and broader eastern Canada region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gestion 2000 provides freight and logistics services including air freight, ocean freight, bonded warehouse storage, and distribution services, primarily in the Greater Montreal area. As a member of the A1 Intermodal Group of Companies, it also offers intermodal transportation and full logistic programs throughout Quebec, eastern Canada, and the US. Operations are managed through a proprietary custom software program that integrates air, ocean, warehouse, and bonded activities.

Product overview

Gestion 2000 is a freight and logistics services company operating as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio consists of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Bonded Warehouse, and Distribution Services, all managed through a proprietary Custom Software Program that integrates all operational aspects (Air, Ocean, Warehouse, and Bonded activities). As a member of the A1 Intermodal Group, the company also offers Intermodal Transportation and Full Logistic Programs. The company is developing a Client Access Portal as a new module for customer self-service tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Services Air freight transportation services for cargo shipments, primarily serving businesses in the Greater Montreal area with coverage extending throughout Quebec, eastern Canada, and the US.
• Ocean Freight Services Ocean freight transportation services for international cargo shipments, part of the comprehensive logistics offerings in the Greater Montreal area and broader regions.
• Bonded Warehouse Services Customs-bonded storage facilities for cargo awaiting customs clearance, integrated with the company's custom software program for tracking and management.
• Distribution Services Distribution and delivery services for freight shipments, primarily focused on the Greater Montreal area and extending across Quebec, eastern Canada, and the US.
• Intermodal Transportation Intermodal transportation services provided through A1 Intermodal Group of Companies, enabling seamless transfer between different transportation modes for businesses throughout Quebec, eastern Canada, and the US.
• Full Logistic Programs Comprehensive logistics program offerings covering the entire supply chain from origin to final delivery, available throughout Quebec, eastern Canada, and the US.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• A1 Intermodal Group of CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGestion 2000 is a key member of the A1 Intermodal Group of Companies. As part of this group, Gestion 2000 provides complementary and comprehensive service offerings including intermodal transportation and full logistic programs. The group operates throughout Quebec, eastern Canada, and the US market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• TFI International: Canadian-headquartered transportation and logistics conglomerate with LTL, truckload, logistics, and package delivery across North America. Comparable as a major Canadian-headquartered multi-modal logistics operator, though much larger and asset-heavy in trucking rather than air/ocean forwarding.
• Day & Ross Freight: Canadian LTL and freight services provider (part of the McCain group) serving eastern Canada and the US Northeast. Comparable as a regional Canadian freight operator with cross-border US reach, overlapping with Gestion 2000's Quebec/eastern Canada distribution footprint.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and ground distribution. Comparable in service breadth (air, ocean, road, warehousing) to Gestion 2000, but with worldwide operations and a much larger asset base.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of DHL covering air, ocean, road, and customs services. Directly comparable multi-modal forwarder offering to Gestion 2000, but with worldwide infrastructure and enterprise IT integrations that Gestion 2000 cannot match.
• Mainfreight: New Zealand-headquartered global logistics provider with air, ocean, road, and warehousing operations across North America, including Canada. Comparable in multi-modal forwarder service mix to Gestion 2000, with a stronger digital platform and larger scale.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage and warehousing. Overlaps directly with Gestion 2000's air, ocean, and bonded service mix, though at vastly larger scale and global footprint.
• Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering air, ocean, and contract logistics across all major trade lanes. Comparable to Gestion 2000 as a multi-modal forwarder, but operating at vastly greater scale with global carrier procurement and digital shipper platforms.
• Yusen Logistics (Canada): Global logistics arm of NYK Group offering air, ocean, contract logistics, and customs brokerage in Canada. Directly comparable to Gestion 2000 as a multi-modal forwarder with bonded warehouse and customs capability, though with much broader global reach.

Direct peers

• Metrofreight: Canadian freight forwarder specializing in cross-border Canada/US trucking, intermodal, and logistics services. Comparable to Gestion 2000 as a Canadian-headquartered regional forwarder with cross-border US lane expertise and intermodal capabilities.
• A1 Intermodal Group of Companies: The parent group of which Gestion 2000 is a key member, providing intermodal transportation and full logistic programs across Quebec, eastern Canada, and the US. Highly comparable as the same operational network and customer set, with overlapping intermodal and cross-border service lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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