What Pall-Ex France does

Pall-Ex France is the French franchise of the UK-origin Pall-Ex Group, operating a hub-and-spoke palletized freight distribution network since its official launch in May 2013. Headquartered in Saint-Florent-sur-Cher in central France, the company coordinates national distribution through four strategic hubs (Brittany, Paris region, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and a new €8M central hub operationalized in September 2024), delivering 24–48 hour service across 100% of French territory. The network comprises 60+ independent transport company members in France and connects to 450+ partners across 30 European countries, enabling international freight flows and customs management.

The company's core technology is the proprietary Nexus logistics management platform (with the MyNexus customer-facing portal), which provides real-time pallet tracking, multi-language and multi-currency support, EDI and REST API integration, Google Maps geolocation, electronic proof of delivery, and integrated billing. Hub-and-spoke consolidation delivers a stated 90% vehicle fill rate versus 51% for traditional road transport, supporting both cost efficiency and a claimed 60% greenhouse gas reduction at the new hub.

Pall-Ex France generates revenue through three streams: transaction fees on freight distribution services (domestic ECO/PREMIUM and international shipments of 1–10 pallets), recurring membership fees from independent transport carriers joining the network, and managed 3PL services including storage, inventory management, order preparation, and returns. Go-to-market relies on recruiting transport carriers as members (channel-partner motion) and direct quote-based sales to shippers via website, phone, and email. The customer base spans SMBs to mid-market shippers, transport carriers, and 3PL clients, with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts. Pall-Ex France is owned by Netherlands-based De Rijke following the 2012 acquisition of the Pall-Ex Group, and operates with approximately 18–27 employees at its central site, processing ~300,000 pallets annually with a stated growth target of 500,000 within three years.

Name

Pall-Ex France

Legal name

Pall-Ex France

Website

https://pallex.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pall-Ex France operates a hub-and-spoke palletized freight distribution network in France via 60+ member carriers and four national hubs, serving domestic and European shippers with proprietary Nexus tracking technology and 3PL services. The franchise is owned by Netherlands-based De Rijke.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC)

Keywords

• Palletized freight distribution
• Hub and spoke logistics
• Freight network services
• Third-party logistics
• Pallet delivery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Florent-sur-Cher

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Distribution Services: Pall-Ex France generates revenue by organizing palletized freight distribution through its network of member transport companies. The company coordinates collection, consolidation, cross-docking at hubs, and final delivery. Revenue is derived from freight fees charged for transportation services across domestic France and international European routes.
2. Network Membership Fees: Independent transport companies pay to join the Pall-Ex network as members, gaining access to infrastructure, technology platform, volume flows, and operational support in their defined geographic zones.
3. 3PL / Third-Party Logistics Services: Integrated logistics services including goods reception and control, storage, inventory management, order preparation, packaging, transport and distribution, and returns management. Services are provided through the company's integrated logistics center connected to the cross-dock hub.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pall-Ex France organizes and sells palletized freight distribution services through a hub-and-spoke network of 60+ independent transport company members operating across France and connected to 450+ partners across Europe. The company coordinates collection, consolidation, cross-docking at national and regional hubs, and final delivery for shipments of 1-10 pallets, providing 24-48 hour domestic delivery and cross-border European distribution with customs management.

Product overview

Pall-Ex France operates a hub-and-spoke network for palletized freight distribution, offering both domestic and international services. The core offering includes Nexus/MyNexus (proprietary logistics management platform for shipment tracking and management), 3PL services (comprehensive third-party logistics including storage, inventory management, and distribution), and domestic/international distribution services with various pallet format options. The network comprises over 60 member transporters in France and 450+ partners across Europe, with national coverage and connections to 30 European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nexus: Proprietary logistics management IT system providing real-time tracking, EDI/API integration, instant quotes, and integrated billing for palletized freight operations.
• MyNexus

Products and services

• Domestic Distribution Services National palletized freight distribution across France with ECO and PREMIUM service tiers, accommodating 1-10 pallets and oversized items up to 2m40 height and 4m length. Offers 24-48 hour delivery windows with full French territory coverage through 4 national hubs.
• European/International Freight Services Cross-border palletized freight distribution to 30 European countries with daily and weekly departures, customs formalities management, optimized transit times, and real-time Track & Trace via the Nexus platform. Delivery to major European cities within 24 hours and remote areas within 48 hours from destination country hub.
• 3PL Third-Party Logistics Comprehensive third-party logistics services including goods reception and inspection, storage, inventory management, order preparation, packaging, transport and distribution, and returns management. All operations managed through a flexible Warehouse Management System (WMS) with direct user access, connected to the cross-dock hub.
• Pallet Conditioning and Labeling Pallet packaging and conditioning services ensuring optimal protection during transport. Includes labeling via MyNexus, EDI, or REST API with barcode scanning capabilities for tracking and identification.
• Network Membership for Transport Carriers Franchise-based membership program for independent transport companies to join the Pall-Ex France network, gaining access to hub-and-spoke infrastructure, the Nexus technology platform, volume flows, and operational support within defined geographic zones.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pall-Ex Europe / Pall-Ex GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Pall-Ex France operates as a franchise territory under the Pall-Ex Group (founded 1996 in Birmingham, UK; acquired by De Rijke from Netherlands in 2012). The Group provides the proven hub-and-spoke model, Nexus technology platform, and European network connectivity. Pall-Ex Group coordinates 550+ independent transport companies across multiple European territories.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics giant. Competes with Pall-Ex France for European palletized freight customers, especially those needing cross-border and customs-managed solutions.
• STEF: French-listed temperature-controlled logistics specialist with strong European cold-chain network. Adjacent comparable given French logistics scale, cross-dock infrastructure, and European reach.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics incumbent offering European land transport, contract logistics, and air/ocean freight. Overlaps with Pall-Ex France's palletized European distribution and 3PL offerings at much larger scale.
• Geodis: Major French global logistics provider offering road, freight forwarding, contract logistics, and parcel distribution. Overlaps with Pall-Ex France's domestic distribution and 3PL services at a much larger scale.
• XPO Logistics: Large North American and European LTL and logistics operator. Comparable as a major asset-based LTL freight network competing in the same palletized general-freight market Pall-Ex France serves.
• Dachser: German-headquartered global logistics company with strong European road freight and contract logistics networks. Competes with Pall-Ex France in palletized European distribution through its European Logistics business.

Direct peers

• Pall-Ex Iberia: Pall-Ex Group franchise covering Spain and Portugal with the same palletized LTL network model. Sister operation providing direct peer comparison in another European geography.
• Heppner: French logistics company operating domestic and international freight forwarding and distribution services with a strong French network. Directly comparable as a French-headquartered multi-modal freight operator.
• Pall-Ex Group (UK): The UK parent network from which Pall-Ex France derives its hub-and-spoke model, Nexus technology platform, and European franchise structure. Operates the same palletized freight distribution model with member carriers across the UK.
• Pall-Ex Italia: Sister franchise within the Pall-Ex Group, providing palletized freight distribution across Italy using the same Nexus platform and hub-and-spoke model. Directly comparable franchise operation in an adjacent European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PallExFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pall-ex-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/pallex.group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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