Lyon - Mathez Transports Internationaux S.A. (Lyon)
Lyon - Mathez Transports Internationaux S.A. (Lyon) operates as part of a French family group of forwarding companies with a long-standing presence in Nice and wider France. Established in 1950, the group has grown to employ hundreds of staff across multiple branches and agencies, delivering broad coverage across France and Monaco. The company emphasizes a balanced approach that combines purchasing power with operational flexibility to provide customized, cost-effective logistics solutions for its customers.
The organization maintains active participation in major international freight associations and holds AEO-Full certification, reflecting a commitment to security, compliance, and efficient customs handling. This framework supports a broad portfolio of freight services designed to meet diverse customer requirements in an ever-changing global market.
Across air freight, sea freight, and associated value-added services, the company notes capabilities that encompass standard and time-critical transport options, as well as consolidated shipments for multi-vendor orders. In air freight, offerings include expedited and economy options, out-of-gauge shipments, and specialized handling for dangerous goods where applicable. For sea freight, services highlighted include full container shipments, less-than-container-load (LCL) operations, multi-vendor consolidation, and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) solutions.
Beyond core freight movement, the firm has developed sector-specific departments to support operations in industries such as marine and yachting, aerospace, automotive, garments, cosmetics, events and exhibitions, art logistics, and high-value or sensitive cargo. These dedicated teams address freight planning, packaging, bonded deliveries, regulatory compliance, and security considerations to ensure end-to-end handling that aligns with client expectations.
The company emphasizes a client-centric philosophy, prioritizing long-term relationships and a high level of service quality. Its network extends across a broad geographic footprint within France and Monaco, with partnerships extending to 1104 cities, ports, and airports worldwide, underscoring a global reach complementary to its domestic coverage. While local operations are anchored in France, the organization positions itself as a responsive independent forwarder with international connectivity, aiming to deliver reliable transport, customs expertise, and value-added logistics solutions.
As part of its strategic posture, the organization highlights its participation in industry networks and its willingness to collaborate with fellow members to foster efficient, win-win freight solutions. This approach reflects a balanced, service-oriented model suitable for shippers seeking a combination of local presence and global reach within the freight forwarding landscape.
