The long history of Naxco
NAXCO is one of the largest fully integrated shipping and logistics providers. The French private Group, founded in 1967, is a leading and innovative global partner, present in all segments of the transport chain.
With an extensive experience and through a reliable network, we offer complete, top-quality services tailored to our client’s needs and expectations.
With 560 employees worldwide, Naxco Group is active in Shipping, Forwarding & Logistics, NVOCC and Port & Marine services, NAXCO Group continues to expand through organic growth, acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships, to serve you better.
Over 50 years in the transport business
1967
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NAXCO is founded with the creation of Agena, representing owners in the shipping industry
2000
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Acquisition of the shipping agency DKT in Belgium
2005
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Acquisition of the shipping agency MADSHIP in Martinique.
2006
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Acquisition of the shipping agency SLAVENBURG‐EN‐HUYSER in the Netherlands
2007
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Acquisition of the shipping agency UNAMAR‐TRIMAR in Belgium
2008
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Acquisition of the forwarding company SBTC in Belgium
2008
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Acquisition of SOGEMCO in Algeria
2008
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Acquisition of the project cargo inland transport agency EL AMANA in Algeria
2009
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Establishment of the shipping agency AGT in the Suez Canal in Egypt
2010
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Establishment of NAXCO Asia in Singapore
2011
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Establishment of NAXCO Shipping and Logistics in Morocco
2011
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Acquisition of THORESEN Shipping and Logistics in Asia
2012
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Acquisition of stakes in Africamar Shipping & Logistics
2014
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Acquisition of the air cargo and logistics agency DAS LOGISTICS in Belgium and establishment of DKT‐ALLSEAS UK Company
2019
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Acquisition of the air cargo and logistics agency SCTIL located in Roissy CDG
2021
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Acquisition of Herfurth France and Handico France
2022
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Incorporation of an affiliate company in Poland, NAXCO Poland
2023
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Incorporation of an affiliate company in Ukraine : Naxco Ukraine
2023
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Acquisition of Galardi Group
2024
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NAXCO acquires Qualitair & Sea in Frankfurt and creates NAXCO Germany