Pan-European freight and logistics network connecting 40+ countries
Heppner operates a multinational freight and logistics business spanning ground transport across 40+ European countries plus air and sea services to 157 countries worldwide. The company runs 80+ agencies across France, Germany, Spain, and eight other nations, with €970M revenue (2024) and 3,570+ employees. Active hiring is concentrated in logistics and sales roles across France, Germany, and the Netherlands—a pattern aligned with their stated focus on client acquisition and margin optimization, both flagged as primary pain points.
Notable leadership hires: Regional Sales Director
Heppner is an independent specialist in international transport and logistics founded in 1925. The company operates overland networks linking 40+ European countries with 24–72-hour delivery to major cities, and manages ocean and air freight globally through exclusive partnerships. Operating footprint includes direct presence in nine countries, 80+ agencies in France alone, and partnerships with 10,000+ clients. Service portfolio spans ground, air, and sea freight, customs clearance, and supply-chain coordination. Revenue of €970M and 3,570+ staff reflect a mid-market logistics operator with significant geographic and modal diversification.
Direct presence in France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Hungary, United Kingdom, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire. Ground transport network covers 40+ European countries; ocean and air services reach 157 countries globally.
Core systems include CargoWise, TMS (Transport Management System), WMS (Warehouse Management System), Oracle Data Integrator, and legacy AS/400. Integration relies on EDI, REST, SOAP, and XML; development uses Node.js and JavaScript on Linux infrastructure.
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