CLASQUIN: management transactions · France · AMF

About CLASQUIN

CLASQUIN is a French specialist in international freight management and overseas logistics, with a business model focused on air and sea freight engineering. The group positions itself as a “pure player” in global transport orchestration, managing complex supply chains for customers facing tight deadlines, diverse cargo profiles and multiple destination constraints. Its model is built on high-value-added services rather than asset-heavy operations: CLASQUIN does not rely on its own fleet, and instead leverages service quality, expertise, flexibility and customization. The company’s history dates back to 1983, when CLASQUIN was acquired with just one office in Lyon and 15 employees. It then pursued a long-term international expansion strategy. According to the company’s own materials, the group opened its first offices in Asia as early as 1984 and subsequently expanded across Europe, the Americas and Africa. This strategy helped build an integrated international network that now spans 25 countries and 85 offices, supported by more than 1,600 employees of over 25 nationalities. Commercially, CLASQUIN acts as the architect and prime contractor for the “Overseas” transport chain, organizing goods flows between France and the rest of the world, with a particular focus on Asia-Pacific, North America, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Its service portfolio includes air freight, sea freight, roll-on/roll-off solutions, rail transport, custom solutions, overseas logistics, supply chain management and risk management. The group serves a diversified set of end markets such as fashion and luxury, industry, e-tech and telecom, household goods, food, wine and spirits, cosmetics, healthcare and art. A notable feature of CLASQUIN’s positioning is its combination of multinational scale and mid-cap agility. Management highlights the ability to offer personalized client service, fast response times and innovative solutions, backed by strong internal expertise and integrated IT tools. In that regard, the company has invested in digitalization through “LIVE by CLASQUIN,” a platform that provides shipment tracking, CO2 emissions monitoring, operational summaries and a financial overview of logistics costs. This strengthens customer visibility and supports supply-chain performance. Geographically, the group remains anchored historically in Asia while also maintaining a broad footprint in Europe and growing exposure in North America, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. This international reach, combined with a specialist niche and a network-based operating model, makes CLASQUIN a recognized reference in value-added freight forwarding and overseas logistics.