What Twv Group does

TWV Group (legal entity SAS T.W.V EXPRESS) is a privately held French logistics and road transport operator headquartered in Labourse, near Calais, with operating history of more than 25 years. The company runs an integrated one-stop platform built around a single site, combining express and international road transport (LTL/FTL, ADR, UK specialist routes), over 10,000 m² of warehousing with bonded (entrepôt sous douane) capability, a 200-space Level 4 security truck park with 24/7 video surveillance, customs clearance (import/export declarations, tariff classification, fiscal representation), a professional truck wash station, and an Escrow Payment Service positioned as a first-of-its-kind offering for goods in storage. The operational core is supported by GPS-tracked transport, a Control Tower visibility service, a dedicated client portal (winfret.fr), and a self-serve parking booking platform (trucksnb.eu), all anchored by a 1,500+ carrier partner network across France, Europe, and the UK.

TWV Group serves four primary customer segments: transport companies moving freight through the Calais corridor, logistics operators needing warehousing and supply chain optimization near the Channel, truck drivers and owner-operators requiring secure parking and rest facilities, and import/export businesses needing customs clearance and bonded storage. Secondary segments include high-value goods shippers (artwork, luxury, vintage cars) and specialty verticals such as retail, aerospace, beverages, and chemicals served through the Control Tower offering. Pricing is mixed: quote-based with scalable rates for recurring flows in transport and logistics, unit-based pay-as-you-go fees for truck wash (€38-325) and parking (€15-66 per stay), and transaction-based escrow fees. Go-to-market is sales-led with enterprise field sales teams organized per service line and dedicated phone numbers, supplemented by online quote request forms, a self-serve booking channel, and brand-building content including a corporate podcast and social media presence under President Walter Charpentier.

Name

Twv Group

Legal name

SAS T.W.V EXPRESS

Website

https://www.twvgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TWV Group is a privately held French logistics and road transport operator near Calais providing integrated transport, warehousing, secure truck parking, customs clearance, truck wash, and escrow payment services to European freight carriers, logistics operators, and import/export businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB), Carrier TMS (Trucking Dispatch & Back-Office) (TLAEAAAC), Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) TL Carriers (TLADADAH)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Logistics warehousing
• Customs clearance
• Truck parking services
• Escrow payment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Labourse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: Express and international transport services from Calais to UK and Europe, including LTL/FTL freight services and dedicated express services. Revenue generated through freight charges based on distance, weight, and service type.
2. Logistics and Warehousing: Storage, order preparation, and supply chain management services. Revenue generated through warehouse storage fees and logistics service charges based on space used and services required.
3. Secure Truck Parking: Level 4 security truck parking with 200 spaces. Revenue generated through hourly/daily parking fees (ranging from €15 for 2-4 hours to €66 for 24-48 hours).
4. Customs Clearance: Full management of import and export declarations, tariff classification analysis, and fiscal representation. Revenue generated through customs declaration fees (5,000+ declarations per year mentioned).
5. Truck Wash Services: Professional interior and exterior truck cleaning services. Revenue generated through wash service fees (€44-74 for full packages, €10 for disinfectant add-on, €13 for wheel/tank renovation).
6. Escrow Payment Services: Payment protection service for secure sales transactions, first logistics platform in France to offer this service worldwide. Revenue model not explicitly stated but likely transaction-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TWV Group provides an integrated logistics service platform anchored near Calais, France, offering international road transport (LTL/FTL, ADR, UK specialist routes), 10,000+ m² of secure warehousing and bonded storage, customs clearance and fiscal representation, 200-space Level 4 secure truck parking, a professional truck wash station, and a logistics escrow payment service. The combined offering targets European freight operators and shippers needing a single-vendor solution for cross-border transport, storage, customs, driver rest, and transaction security.

Product overview

TWV Group is a logistics and transport services company offering an integrated platform of services for international freight operations. The core portfolio consists of Transport (express and international road transport from Calais to UK/Europe), Logistics (10,000+ m² secure warehousing with bonded storage), Secure Truck Parking (200 spaces with Level 4 security), Customs Clearance (import/export declarations and bonded warehousing), Truck Wash Station (professional interior/exterior cleaning), Escrow Payment Service (secure transaction verification), and a Podcast content channel. The Control Tower Service provides additional supply chain management. The company operates as a unified service ecosystem centered around its strategic location near Calais, with over 1,500 partner connections across France, Europe, and the UK, serving industries including retail, luxury, aerospace, beverage, and chemicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport Express and international road transport services from Calais to the UK and across Europe, including LTL/FTL freight, secure transportation with real-time GPS tracking, hazardous materials (ADR) transport, medical emergency transport, and UK specialist routes for European road freight operators.
• Logistics and Warehousing Secure logistics platform near Calais providing 10,000+ m² of warehousing storage, inventory management, order preparation, bonded warehousing, cross-docking, palletization, and supply chain optimization for businesses operating across Europe and the UK.
• Secure Truck Parking (Parking PL Sécurisé) Level 4 secured truck parking facility offering 200 parking spaces with 24/7 surveillance, access control, secure perimeter, driver relaxation areas, kitchen facilities, bike rental, and proximity to Calais, international ports and major European capitals, available via hourly to 48-hour tiered pricing and self-serve online booking.
• Customs Clearance (Douane) Customs services including import/export declarations, tariff classification (HS codes), bonded warehousing, fiscal representation, temporary admission, and inward/outward processing for goods traded across the European Union, processing 5,000+ declarations per year.
• Truck Wash Station (Station de Lavage) Professional truck wash station offering exterior and interior cleaning for articulated trucks, rigid trucks, tankers, and buses, with specialized food-grade tipper cleaning, disinfectant add-ons, and aluminum/steel wheel and tank renovation, sold at published per-vehicle unit prices (EUR 38-74 plus add-ons).
• Escrow Payment Service (Entiercement) Secure escrow payment service enabling suppliers to store goods in TWV's warehouse and market them across web channels while customers are assured of physical presence of the goods, with verification via photos, videos and expert reports.
• Control Tower Service End-to-end supply chain visibility and management service providing 24/7 support, scalable solutions, reduced delays, and enhanced operational efficiency for retail, luxury, aerospace, beverage and chemicals industry customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ customs declarations processed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• 1,500+ Transport and Logistics PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of over 1,500 partners across France, Europe, and UK enabling comprehensive logistics coverage. Partners benefit from 25 years of expertise, route optimization systems, smart operations management, and access to freight across Europe.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CEVA Logistics: French-roots global logistics provider (now majority-owned by CMA CGM) offering freight management, contract logistics and cross-border transport including strong European road and customs capability. Directly comparable service mix to TWV, though at multi-national scale.
• Wincanton: UK-headquartered contract logistics and transport specialist with explicit cross-Channel expertise, including dedicated UK–EU corridor freight and customs services. Closely comparable to TWV in cross-Channel focus and integrated transport/logistics offering, though operating from the UK side of the corridor.
• Gefco: French automotive and finished-vehicle logistics specialist (now owned by Russian Railways/RZD Logistics historically, more recently independent) with deep expertise in cross-border finished vehicle and supply-chain logistics. Comparable to TWV in Calais-adjacent French logistics presence, automotive/finished-vehicle expertise and customs support.
• Heppner: French family-owned logistics group with strong cross-Channel and Nord-Pas-de-Calais presence, offering transport, warehousing and customs services. Closely comparable to TWV in regional focus, mid-market size, and bundled service offering.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global freight forwarding and road transport group with deep European road, air and sea freight operations. Overlaps TWV's transport, warehousing and cross-border capabilities, but DSV operates a pan-European network versus TWV's Calais-centric footprint.
• Geodis: Major French logistics provider (Geodis is a SNCF subsidiary) operating freight forwarding, contract logistics, road transport and customs clearance across Europe. Overlaps TWV's transport, warehousing and customs lines, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• DB Schenker: European-headquartered freight forwarding and contract logistics group with dense road, rail and customs operations across France, Germany and the UK. Comparable integrated transport + warehousing + customs offering to TWV, but on a continental network.
• XPO Logistics: European and North American truckload and contract logistics provider with strong LTL and cross-border capabilities, including a significant French/Nord operating base after the Norbert Dentressangle acquisition. Comparable to TWV in transport and warehousing, but at substantially larger scale.
• Dachser: German family-owned logistics group with European road transport and warehousing operations and growing UK–EU cross-Channel activity. Comparable bundled European road + warehousing model to TWV, but at materially larger scale and network density.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with significant European road, contract logistics and customs operations. Comparable to TWV across the freight arrangement, transport and customs value chain, but operating at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TwvGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/twv-express

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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