XPO Logistics Europe S.A.

What XPO Logistics Europe S.A. does

XPO Logistics Europe S.A. is the European operating subsidiary of XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), headquartered in Lyon, France, providing B2B transport, contract logistics, and freight forwarding services across at least eight European countries including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Romania, and Italy. The company's service portfolio is organised around four pillars: road transport (palletised loads, full truckload, bulk, dedicated fleets, last-mile delivery, and the Connect Europe cross-border service); contract logistics and warehousing (storage, order preparation, cross-docking, reverse logistics); value-added services (4PL supply-chain orchestration, event logistics, and ExpressNow time-sensitive delivery); and global forwarding integrated with customs brokerage. The LESS – Decarbonising Solutions service line addresses shipper sustainability requirements through multimodal and alternative-energy options. Vertical focus spans food and beverage, retail, construction and building materials, automotive, manufacturing, industrial, healthcare and pharma, energy and chemical, aerospace and defence, and technology and consumer electronics.

Technology underpins the operating model via two main layers: the XPO Connect™ carrier platform (load discovery, transport and load management, route optimisation for carrier partners) and a set of customer-facing portals providing shipment visibility and 4PL management (My XPO Portal, XPO Connect EU for LTL/FTL, EU Web Tracker for forwarding, and WTS for 4PL activities). No public APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the available data. Operations are supported by an asset-intensive footprint including modern three-year fleet replacement, multi-site contract depots, and the XPO University training academy offering Level 2 to Level 7 programmes including a dedicated driver training pathway.

Revenue is generated through negotiated, contract-based pricing tied to multi-year enterprise agreements, with services monetised via transaction fees for transport and forwarding and managed-service fees for warehousing and 4PL. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by inside sales handling inbound quote requests routed through the website. The customer base comprises large blue-chip shippers across multiple verticals — including PepsiCo, Tesco, Arla, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Saint Gobain (Isover), Kingspan, British Gypsum, Ibstock Brick, Weetabix, Omega Kitchens, and Jewson — typically operating dedicated fleets or dedicated contract warehousing through XPO European depots. No revenue figure is disclosed at the European entity level.

Name

XPO Logistics Europe S.A.

Legal name

XPO Logistics Europe S.A.

Website

https://europe.xpo.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

XPO Logistics Europe S.A. is the European transport, contract logistics, freight forwarding, and 4PL subsidiary of NYSE-listed XPO, Inc., serving enterprise customers across at least eight European countries via dedicated fleets, warehouses, and the XPO Connect technology platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shipper-Carrier Direct Contracting Networks (TLAEAJAC), Real-Time Delivery Tracking & Customer ETA Communications (TLAEAGAC), Carrier/Mode Connectivity & EDI/API Network Platforms (TLAEADAD)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Contract logistics services
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• Global freight forwarding
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Road Transport Services: Full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) road transport services across Europe. Includes pallet and partial load delivery, bulk transport, dedicated services, and last mile delivery.
2. Logistics and Warehousing: Contract logistics services including warehousing, order preparation, cross-docking, reverse logistics, and value-added services. Revenue generated through warehouse management and handling fees.
3. Global Forwarding and Customs: International freight forwarding services covering air, rail, sea, and road modalities, plus customs brokerage services.
4. 4PL and Supply Chain Management: Fourth-party logistics services providing end-to-end supply chain management and optimization.
5. Event Logistics: Specialized logistics services for events including exhibition equipment and materials handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

XPO Logistics Europe S.A. provides road freight transport, contract logistics, warehousing, global forwarding, customs brokerage, 4PL supply-chain management, express delivery, event logistics, and decarbonising logistics services. Its network supports dedicated, international and multimodal transportation, storage, fulfillment, reverse logistics, and end-to-end supply-chain operations for European enterprise and mid-market shippers.

Product overview

XPO Logistics Europe S.A. is a logistics and supply chain management company offering a broad portfolio of services organized around four core pillars: Road Transport (palletised loads, full truckload, bulk, dedicated, last mile, and Connect Europe international road transport); Logistics Services (warehousing, order preparation, cross-docking, and reverse logistics); Value-Added Services (4PL, event logistics, ExpressNow express delivery); and Global Forwarding with integrated Customs services. The company also offers a LESS (Decarbonising Solutions) programme for sustainability. Technology-enabled operations are supported through the XPO Connect™ carrier platform and customer-facing portals including the My XPO Portal, XPO Connect EU for LTL/FTL tracking, EU Web Tracker for Global Forwarding, and the WTS Portal for 4PL management. All services span multiple industry verticals including aerospace, automotive, construction, energy and chemicals, food and beverage, healthcare, retail, and technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LESS - Decarbonising Solutions: Decarbonising solutions service offering multimodal transport and alternative energies.
• Connect Europe
• ExpressNow
• XPO Connect

Products and services

• Road Transport Road transport services covering pallet and partial-load delivery, full-truckload shipping, bulk transport, dedicated service, last-mile delivery, and international road transport through Connect Europe.
• Logistics Services Contract logistics services for businesses, including warehousing, order preparation, cross-docking, and reverse logistics.
• Warehousing Storage and inventory-management services within XPO's contract-logistics offering, with value-added handling for customers.
• 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) End-to-end supply-chain management and orchestration of multiple logistics providers on behalf of the customer, supported by the WTS customer portal.
• Event Logistics Specialized logistics service for events, including handling exhibition equipment and materials.
• Dedicated Service Dedicated road-transport arrangements using specified vehicles and operating resources for recurring customer requirements.
• Reverse Logistics Logistics services for managing returned goods and other reverse product flows.
• ExpressNow Express delivery service for time-sensitive shipments moving through the XPO network.
• Global Forwarding International freight-forwarding services across air, sea, rail, and road modes, with customs-brokerage support.
• Customs Services Customs brokerage and compliance services supporting international trade flows for freight-forwarding and transport customers.
• Connect Europe International road-transport service connecting European countries for less-than-truckload and full-truckload shipments.
• LESS - Decarbonising Solutions Sustainability-focused logistics service line offering multimodal transport options and alternative-energy solutions to reduce carbon emissions across customer supply chains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trucks replaced every three years ensuring modern fleet
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WeetabixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing warehousing partnership for cereal product storage and distribution. Partnership extended due to success and strong operational performance. XPO provides comprehensive warehousing services including order fulfillment and inventory management.
• PepsiCocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership for ambient product delivery. XPO drivers deliver palletised products direct to stores and Distribution Centres, operating curtain sider and box trailers from Leicester depot.
• TescocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for caged product delivery from Widnes depot. Routes cover North West England from Cumbria to Aberystwyth, delivering to retail stores with double deck and rigid trailers.
• ArlacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy product delivery contract across multiple depots (Aylesbury, Hatfield). XPO provides full operational management including drivers, vehicles, and route optimization for retail distribution.
• British GypsumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple site operations (Sherburn, Leeds, Nottingham/Gotham, Barrow Upon Soar) for gypsum product delivery. XPO operates Gold FORS compliant fleet with modern equipment for direct deliveries to construction sites.
• KingspancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsulation product delivery from Pembridge/Holywell site. XPO provides dedicated fleet with driver trainer support for compliance and development.
• Saint Gobain (Isover)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsulation product delivery from Runcorn site. XPO operates dedicated fleet with guaranteed hours, delivering to Isover customers across the network.
• Mercedes-BenzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium night network contract for vehicle parts delivery to dealerships. XPO operates fixed routes delivering to secure locations with guaranteed minimum hours and career progression opportunities.
• Omega KitchenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-end kitchen delivery to construction sites and private homes. XPO provides drivers and porters working in two-person crews for safe delivery of premium products nationwide.
• Ibstock BrickcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrick delivery using HIAB crane vehicles from Nottingham/Stoke sites. XPO delivers to new build housing sites, construction sites, and builders merchants.
• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMechanical handling equipment delivery from Leicester/Old Dalby site. XPO operates FORS Silver compliant fleet for parts distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Geodis: France-headquartered global contract logistics and freight forwarding provider with deep European road, warehousing, and 4PL operations. Directly comparable to XPO Logistics Europe across service portfolio, multi-modal capability, and enterprise customer base.
• ID Logistics: France-headquartered contract logistics specialist operating across European and emerging markets with warehousing, co-packing, and transport. Comparable mid-tier player competing for similar enterprise multi-depot contracts as XPO.
• DB Schenker: European-headquartered integrated logistics provider offering road, rail, ocean, air freight, and contract logistics. Recently acquired by DSV, making it highly comparable on European road/rail forwarding and contract logistics footprint.
• DHL Supply Chain: Contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL, Europe's largest contract logistics provider with multi-vertical warehousing and value-added services. Direct competitor to XPO's warehousing, 4PL, and dedicated transport offerings across Europe.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics provider originally spun out from XPO, Inc. Highly comparable on dedicated warehousing, value-added services, and enterprise customer base across European and global operations.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics group with substantial European road, contract logistics, and air/sea forwarding operations. Closely comparable on multi-modal service mix and enterprise freight forwarding after multiple large European integrator acquisitions.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest freight forwarder with significant European contract logistics and road transport operations. Comparable to XPO on multi-modal forwarding, customs, and contract logistics scale in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Global contract logistics and forwarding arm of UPS. Comparable on multi-modal forwarding, customs, contract logistics, and serving enterprise industrial/retail customers in Europe.
• XPO, Inc. NYSE-listed parent company of XPO Logistics Europe. Comparable as the broader LTL North American freight platform; not a direct competitor in Europe but the consolidating parent and source of strategic decisions.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated container logistics arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk offering end-to-end supply chain management including inland transport, contract logistics, and customs. Comparable on integrated multi-modal forwarding and 4PL ambitions in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/XPOLogisticsUK
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• Instagraminstagram.com/xpologistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

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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