What DPD Ireland does

DPD Ireland is a private parcel delivery and courier service headquartered in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, founded in 1986 and operating across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It runs a 38-depot network with at least one location in every Irish county and a central sorting hub in Athlone, supplemented by nearly 600 Drop2Shop Pickup Points. Core products include the myDPD web and mobile platform, the proprietary DPD Predict one-hour delivery window notification service, same-day delivery redirect capability, image-based proof-of-delivery, Drop2Shop returns, international shipping to 50+ countries, and customs handling services. Disclosed delivery-technology investment stands at €3 million, with a separate €4.6 million committed to fleet decarbonisation since 2021 against a 90% CO2-per-parcel reduction target by 2030. ISO 27001 certification covers information security, and the company carries recognition as a Great Place to Work in Ireland.

The business operates a transaction-fee revenue model across three primary streams: domestic parcel delivery (B2C and B2B), international shipping, and enterprise logistics solutions including customs handling post-Brexit. DPD Ireland serves two principal segments—individual consumers through a direct-to-consumer model (MyDPD app, website, quote-and-book, and Pickup Points), and business customers (e-commerce retailers, SMEs, and larger enterprises) through regionally-based depots with local contacts and a quote-and-book portal. Leadership is led by Colin Kennedy as Executive Director & CIO. Ownership appears independent and privately held, with no parent company, public listing, or external investor disclosed in available sources. In FY2024 the company reported revenues exceeding €200 million for the second consecutive year and pre-tax profits of €29.07 million, up 14% year-over-year.

Geographically, DPD Ireland holds authorised-carrier status under the UK Carrier Scheme (effective 2026-07-01) under the Windsor Framework, enabling it to move consumer parcels between Great Britain and Northern Ireland without full international customs declarations or physical checks — a regulated post-Brexit advantage in the NI market. Internationally it serves 50+ destinations via its Quote & Book channel and partners operationally with the wider DPD network. Marketing and distribution span the dpd.ie website, iOS/Android mobile applications, LinkedIn and YouTube channels, email/SMS notifications, and a hybrid depot-plus-pickup-point physical footprint of 38 depots and ~600 collection points.

Name

DPD Ireland

Legal name

DPD Ireland

Website

https://dpd.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DPD Ireland is a private parcel delivery and courier service operating 38 depots across Ireland and Northern Ireland, serving consumers, e-commerce retailers, SMEs, and larger enterprises through next-day delivery, international shipping, and approximately 600 Pickup Points.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parcel Delivery & Courier Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

SMB/Commercial B2C Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel (DDP/Delivered Duty Paid) (TLAAANAD), DDP/Delivered Duty Paid Managed Solutions (TLACAKAB)

Keywords

• Parcel delivery services
• Courier services
• International shipping
• Parcel tracking
• Returns management

Headquarters

HQ city

Athlone

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Parcel Delivery Services: Core revenue from B2C and B2B parcel delivery services across Ireland and internationally, with next-day delivery capabilities and a network of 38 depots covering all counties.
2. International Shipping: Revenue from shipping parcels to international destinations worldwide, including distance sales handling and customs clearance services.
3. Business Logistics Solutions: Enterprise logistics solutions for business customers including dedicated depot contacts, quote and booking services, and systems integration capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DPD Ireland operates a nationwide parcel delivery and courier service across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, supported by a central sorting hub in Athlone, 38 regional depots, and nearly 600 Drop2Shop Pickup Points. It sells domestic next-day delivery, international shipping to 50+ countries, returns processing via Drop2Shop, scheduled collections, parcel insurance, and customs handling — all managed through the myDPD web portal, ParcelWizard mobile apps, and a regional depot account-management model.

Product overview

DPD Ireland operates as a parcel delivery and courier service with a network of 38 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The core product portfolio centers on myDPD (web portal and mobile app) providing real-time tracking and delivery management; DPD Predict for one-hour delivery window notifications; and a network of nearly 600 Pickup Points for flexible collection. Key service modules include Drop2Shop for consumer returns, International Shipping to global destinations, Customs Services handling Brexit-related documentation, Proof of Delivery with image capture, and Quote & Book for scheduling shipments. The company has invested €3 million in delivery technology including same-day redirect capabilities and automated notification systems. Sustainability initiatives include fleet decarbonisation targeting 90% CO2 reduction by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drop2Shop: Drop2Shop Pickup Points and returns service offering nearly 600 local pickup locations across the island of Ireland, open 7 days.
• myDPD
• ParcelWizard
• Predict

Products and services

• myDPD Delivery Management Platform Customer-facing web portal and mobile app enabling real-time parcel tracking, delivery rescheduling, redirecting to pickup points, and managing delivery preferences with one-hour Predict window notifications. Targeted at consumers and businesses managing inbound and outbound deliveries.
• DPD Predict One-hour delivery window notification service that provides customers with precise estimated delivery times and enables rescheduling or redirection before delivery. Available to all DPD Ireland parcel recipients.
• DPD Pickup Points Network of nearly 600 local pickup locations across the island of Ireland, open 7 days a week, allowing customers to collect parcels at their convenience.
• Drop2Shop Returns Consumer returns service enabling parcels to be dropped at local DPD Pickup Points for easy, hassle-free returns processing.
• Parcel Tracking Real-time parcel tracking system enabling customers to monitor parcel status and location from dispatch to delivery via web or mobile app.
• Proof of Delivery Image proof-of-delivery service capturing photographic evidence of where parcels were delivered and their condition.
• International Shipping Parcel delivery service to international destinations including UK, Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, and Africa, with instant quotes and booking capability.
• Customs Services Brexit-related customs handling services including customs declaration processing, duty collection, and IOSS (Import One Stop Shop) scheme support for EU imports.
• DPD ParcelWizard Mobile App Mobile application (iOS and Android) for tracking shipments, managing deliveries, routing parcels to preferred pickup locations, and receiving real-time notifications.
• Quote & Book Online shipping quote and booking service for sending parcels domestically and internationally with instant pricing and scheduling.
• Collection Services Scheduled parcel collection service from customer doorsteps, allowing convenient scheduling of pickup for items to be shipped.
• Parcel Insurance Insurance coverage for parcels against loss, damage, or theft during transit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% service reliability
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UK Carrier Scheme (UKC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026The UK Carrier Scheme is designed to streamline parcel shipping between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI). The Scheme allows authorised postal operators and express couriers to move consumer parcels destined for residents in NI without full international customs declarations, tariffs, or physical checks. DPD Ireland participates as an authorised carrier, benefiting from facilitated movement of goods between GB and NI under the Windsor Framework.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdqwFOq5AV03t3kJCgoSh3Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/v
• Xx.com/dpdireland

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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