As part of its development strategy and its ambition to strengthen its international positioning, La Route, a long-established player in road transport and freight brokerage in France, has acquired FLI – Fredon Logistique Internationale. This strategic transaction aims to reinforce La Route’s expertise in international transport organization and to enhance its logistics offering for clients both in France and abroad.
La Route: a leading transport and logistics player
Founded in 1934, La Route has established itself as a key partner for companies seeking integrated transport solutions. With a comprehensive service offering including transport, freight brokerage, groupage, and logistics management, the company operates across France and Europe, delivering responsiveness, flexibility, and tailored support.
The company currently employs 30 people, operates two branches in France, and relies on a logistics network covering the entire European territory. It generated approximately €18 million in revenue in 2025.
The combination with FLI enables La Route to strengthen its expertise in managing international flows and to offer increasingly tailored solutions to meet client needs, while improving operational efficiency and service quality.
FLI – Fredon Logistique Internationale: a freight forwarding specialist
FLI is recognized as a “pure player” freight forwarder, capable of organizing and executing complex logistics flows without directly transporting goods. The company relies on a team of six employees and, unlike a traditional carrier, leverages a network of partners to design and deliver customized logistics solutions.
Its niche positioning in the sports equipment sector, which represents nearly half of its client base, is complemented by diversification into medical, leisure, leather goods, and photovoltaic equipment. FLI has built a strong reputation for the quality and reliability of its services.
A strategic and synergistic transaction
This acquisition generates key synergies:
- Enhanced expertise: integration of FLI’s know-how in freight forwarding, specialized small parcel shipments, and international transport organization.
- Expanded client portfolio: access to a high-value, specialized client base, particularly in the equine sector.
- Operational optimization: resource pooling and strengthened logistics processes for more efficient operations.
- Growth opportunities: expansion into new European markets and extension of service offerings.
This transaction reflects La Route’s ambition to strengthen its strategic positioning and to provide clients with innovative, reliable solutions tailored to the challenges of modern logistics.
Beyond economic and operational synergies, this project is above all built on a strong cultural fit between two family-owned businesses sharing common values, where teams and expertise will remain at the core of future development.
The role of AURIS Finance
As exclusive advisor to the buyer, AURIS Finance supported La Route throughout the entire transaction process, from opportunity identification to structuring and completion. AURIS Finance’s expertise in the Transport & Logistics sector ensures secure and strategically relevant M&A transactions for business leaders.
This collaboration illustrates our commitment to supporting companies in their growth ambitions by combining sector expertise, strategic advisory, and hands-on execution.
