By Maria Kalamatas | The Logistic News | April 3, 2025
Paris, France – Time-critical logistics specialist time:matters has officially launched operations in France, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across Western Europe. The new office, located near Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, aims to provide faster, more tailored services for industries where every second counts.
The French branch will be overseen by Pieter-Jaap Zijlstra, Regional Director for Western Europe, with a dedicated country manager for France and teams in sales, operations, customer service, and business development.
“France is a strong airfreight market with a high demand for time-critical logistics services,” said Zijlstra. “With our in-depth industry knowledge and strong global network, we are able to offer our customers smarter, faster, more customized, and highly competitive solutions.”
Serving High-Stakes Industries
France’s role as a logistics hub — especially for sectors like life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace — makes it a strategic location for time:matters, whose service model is built around urgency, precision, and reliability.
From the new Paris base, the company offers its flagship services including:
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Next Flight Out (NFO)
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On Board Courier (OBC)
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Customised Charter Solutions
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End-to-End Door-to-Door Transport
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Pickup, Delivery & Customs Clearance
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Local Invoicing & Air Waybill Generation
The CDG office enhances the company’s capability to deliver fully integrated, time-sensitive transport solutions that span the entire supply chain—from initial pickup to final delivery, including customs brokerage.
Accelerating with Digital Innovation
Alongside its physical expansion, time:matters has been ramping up its digital transformation strategy. Last year, the company partnered with cargo.one, a leading digital booking platform, enabling its teams to quote and reserve capacity from more than 60 airlines 24/7.
This strategic alliance allows time:matters to significantly reduce quote times while ensuring access to real-time capacity data — a critical factor for businesses managing high-value, time-sensitive shipments.
A Strategic Step in a Growing Market
The opening of the Paris office signals time:matters’ intention to strengthen its footprint in key European air cargo markets. France ranks among the continent’s largest economies and plays a vital role in transatlantic and intra-European trade.
CDG Airport, as one of Europe’s top cargo hubs, provides a robust platform for time:matters to serve customers requiring high-frequency, short-lead-time shipping — particularly in the pharmaceutical and tech sectors, where delays can cost millions.
By combining local expertise with global reach, time:matters aims to fill a critical gap in the French logistics landscape, offering solutions that are not only faster, but also more flexible and customer-focused than traditional freight providers.
