astre

What astre does

Astre Benelux-UK is a Belgian cooperative (Cvba/SCRL) headquartered in Saintes, Belgium, established in 2010 as a subsidiary of Astre Europe (founded in France in 1992). The group is a federation of 10 medium-sized, independently operating transport and logistics companies across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom, which together field 1,344 vehicle registrations, 430,000 m² of logistics warehouse space, and 2,870 employees. It sits within the broader Astre Europe pan-European network of 161 SME members, 27,000 vehicle registrations, 3.4 million m² of warehousing, and 20,000 employees spanning Portugal to Russia and the UK to Italy.

The group's service portfolio spans international and domestic road transport (groupage, FTL, LTL, express with 24–48h European delivery), air freight (IATA-certified at Brucargo), sea freight (through AOP Air & Ocean Partners membership), customs agency (AEO-certified), contract logistics (bonded and non-bonded warehousing, handling, packaging, picking, stock management, voice-picking), and specialty transport (ADR dangerous goods, temperature-controlled cold chain with GDP certification, tank transport, multimodal with Railport Lanaken, and waste transport). Platform-level products include the Palet System (12 European transit platforms for palletized freight), Control Tower (a 3PL orchestration solution managing access to the Astre Group's 13,000-vehicle fleet for large shippers), and Astre Overseas for international transport integration. Operational systems include a Track & Trace platform and Astre Académie, a multilingual e-learning system serving the grouping's 22,000 collaborators.

Commercially, Astre Benelux-UK operates a sales-led B2B model with revenue generated via transaction-based fees for transport services and managed-services contracts for warehousing and value-added logistics. Customer acquisition relies on direct B2B relationships, member-company referrals, industry events, and the Astre network's pan-European brand presence. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around customized solutions. The cooperative model preserves member autonomy while delivering shared services such as collective procurement (via the Astre Purchase Commission), standardized training, and cross-border operational coordination, allowing mid-sized carriers to compete with multinational 3PLs on breadth of capability and geographic reach.

Name

astre

Legal name

Cvba Astre Benelux-UK

Website

https://astrebnl.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Astre Benelux-UK is a Belgian cooperative of 10 medium-sized transport and logistics companies across Benelux and the UK, part of the pan-European Astre network, offering road, air, and sea freight, contract logistics, and specialty transport services to B2B shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transport and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLADAEAA

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Motor Carriers

SECONDARYTLADAMAN

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Freight Brokerage Services

SECONDARYTLACABAB

LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Logistics warehousing services
• International freight forwarding
• Cooperative logistics network
• Contract logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Saintes

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: International and domestic road transport, distribution services, groupage, FTL, LTL freight services provided by member companies
2. Logistics and Warehousing: Contract logistics, warehousing, storage, handling, packaging, order picking, and stock management services
3. Specialized Transport Services: Air freight, sea freight, customs agency, ADR hazardous goods transport, temperature-controlled transport, tank transport, multimodal transport

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Astre Benelux-UK coordinates and delivers transport and logistics services through a cooperative network of 10 medium-sized member companies across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the UK. The group offers international and domestic road transport (FTL, LTL, groupage), air and sea freight, customs agency, warehousing and contract logistics, ADR hazardous goods, cold chain, and multimodal transport. Operations are supported by a unified Track & Trace system, the pan-European Palet System network, and a Control Tower 3PL solution.

Product overview

Astre Benelux & UK is a logistics groupement (network) comprising 10 medium-sized transport and logistics companies offering comprehensive logistics solutions across Europe. The portfolio consists of core transportation services (international road transport, air freight, sea freight), supported by value-added services including customs agency, warehousing, cold chain transport, and ADR dangerous goods transport. The network leverages platforms including Palet System (European palletized freight network with 12 transit platforms), Control Tower (3PL management solution for major shippers), and Astre Overseas (international transport integration). Additional services encompass Track & Trace tracking systems, Voice-Picking warehouse management, and training via Astre Académie. The group operates 1,344 vehicle registrations, 430,000 m² of logistics warehouses, and employs 2,870 people across the Benelux and UK regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Road Transport Full truck load (FTL) and partial truck load (LTL) transportation services across Europe, specializing in groupage/shared container services. Provided by member companies for B2B shippers requiring cross-border road freight.
• Air Freight Services Air cargo services from parcels to full charter door-to-door, operated through Brucargo site with IATA agent certification. Targets customers requiring time-sensitive international shipments.
• Sea Freight Services Worldwide container transport with direct partnerships with shipping companies and membership in AOP Air & Ocean Partners network for ocean freight coordination.
• Customs Agency Services Handling of all types of customs formalities with AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification, providing simplified customs procedures for import/export customers.
• Warehousing & Logistics Services Bonded and non-bonded warehousing, handling, packaging, picking, stock management, and logistics outsourcing services for B2B customers across 430,000 m² of combined member warehouse space.
• Express & Express Delivery Express transport services ranging from 1 kg to 24 tonnes with 24-48 hour delivery across Europe for time-sensitive shipments.
• Tank Transport Liquid product transport within the EU using ADR-certified tanker services for chemical, food-grade, and industrial liquid cargo customers.
• ADR Dangerous Goods Transport Certified dangerous goods transport with ADR licensing for hazardous materials and waste, including waste transport services.
• Cold Chain Transport Temperature-controlled transport for pharmaceuticals and temperature-sensitive goods with GDP (Good Distribution Practices) certification.
• Palet System (European Palletized Freight Network) European palletized freight transport network from quarter pallet to 10 pallets, organized around 12 European transit platforms with guaranteed quality, delivery times, and traceability.
• Control Tower (3PL Solution) Third-party logistics solution for large shippers providing access to the Astre Group's fleet of 13,000 vehicles, managed by transport organization specialists.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-48h delivery times across Europe
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Astre EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Astre Benelux-UK is a subsidiary of Astre Europe, the parent European transport and logistics group founded in 1992. Astre Europe comprises 161 SME members across Europe with 27,000 vehicle registrations, 3,400,000 m² warehouses, and 20,000 employees.
• AOP Air & Ocean PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarsou-Angenot member is a member of the AOP Air & Ocean Partners network for air and ocean freight services
• European ASTRE NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGheeraert Transport has been cooperating with the European ASTRE network since 1998

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ewals Cargo Care: Dutch-headquartered multimodal transport and logistics provider offering FTL/LTL, intermodal, warehousing and specialized services across Europe. Directly comparable as a Benelux-rooted, multimodal road-and-warehousing operator competing in overlapping lanes and customer segments.
• Girteka Logistics: One of Europe's largest road transport operators with a large FTL/LTL fleet serving Western and Eastern Europe. Comparable to Astre's network model as a pan-European truckload and groupage provider reliant on scale and asset density.
• Hartmann International: German family-owned logistics group offering European FTL/LTL forwarding, multimodal transport, and contract logistics. Comparable to Astre as a privately held, family/SME-rooted European freight and logistics group with similar service mix.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with deep road, air, sea and contract logistics operations across Europe. Overlaps with Astre across road, air/sea, and contract logistics but operates at vastly larger scale as a publicly listed acquirer.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World-leading freight forwarder with strong road, sea, air, and contract logistics offerings in Europe. Overlaps with Astre's air freight, sea freight, customs, and warehousing capabilities but as a global incumbent rather than a cooperative network.
• DHL Freight: Deutsche Post DHL Group's European road freight division offering domestic and cross-border road transport, groupage, and LTL/FTL. Directly comparable to Astre's core Benelux/Europe road services but with substantially greater scale and brand recognition.
• Geodis: France-based global logistics provider offering road freight forwarding, contract logistics, air & sea freight across Europe. Comparable in service portfolio (road, air/sea, contract logistics) and Benelux/UK customer base but operates at multinational incumbent scale.
• XPO Logistics (European business): Major European LTL and truckload carrier following the Norbert Dentressangle acquisition. Comparable to Astre in LTL/FTL road transport across Europe but as a much larger, publicly listed specialist.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider offering European land transport, air/sea freight, and contract logistics. Overlaps significantly with Astre's road, air/sea and warehousing portfolio and competes for the same European B2B shipper segment.

Emerging players

• Waberer's International: Hungarian-headquartered road transport and logistics group expanding across Europe with FTL, LTL, and contract logistics services. Comparable to Astre in its European-wide road and contract logistics footprint and its reliance on asset-heavy truckload operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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