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Sernam is heir to a long tradition of business services and 40 years of expertise, and since 2005 has been a private company

2009

  • Sernam and Rhenus Freight Logistics sign an international partnership agreement (read the press release)
  • Opening of the fourth multimodal platform at Marseille - Miramas

2008

  • Ongoing renewal of its property stock with the opening of five new branches (Garonor, Le Mans, Angers, Lille, Annecy)
  • 1,300 drivers equipped with a new delivery traceability solution based on a mobile terminal usable by the general public and a barcode reader. This system allows Sernam to ensure feedback from its clients within 15 minutes of delivery
  • Renewed CLIQ certification
  • Renewed ISO 9001:2008 certification for its logistics operation

2007

Opening of two multimodal hubs at Bordeaux and Valenton

2006

Butler Capital Partners becomes majority shareholder in Sernam with a 52% holding

2005

Bought in an MBO (Management Buyout) by Philippe Chevalier and his management group, Sernam becomes a private transport and logistics company

2003

  • First Client Relations Certification (CLIQ) achieved in the transport sector
  • First branch opened in Arras, marking the start of an ambitious property project to transform and modernise the network

1999

Sernam becomes the French partner for the Euro Express network: 23 European countries served by a network of eleven independent express transport companies which are leaders in their respective countries

1998

Establishment of Delivery By Night services and national and European deliveries by high-speed train

1988

Express 24 hour parcel delivery established

1970

Creation of the National Parcel Delivery Service as part of the French railway system