Courier Service Express

What Courier Service Express does

Courier Service Express (КСЭ / CSE) is a Russian logistics operator founded around 2000 and headquartered in Moscow, offering a vertically integrated suite of courier, freight, fulfillment, and customs brokerage services to 20,000+ business clients across large, medium, and small enterprises as well as individual consumers. Its core product portfolio spans same-day, ultra-urgent (2-4 hour), and express courier delivery within Moscow and St. Petersburg; nationwide parcel and cargo delivery to 34,000+ populated localities across Russia; international delivery to 218 countries via air, sea, rail, and road; specialized cargo handling including temperature-controlled, dangerous goods (all UN classes 1-9), and oversized/heavy shipments; and licensed customs brokerage as a registered customs representative under EAEU law.

CSE's underlying technology stack centers on a SOAP-based API with WSDL documentation for automated order creation, cost calculation, waybill printing, and tracking; integration modules for 1C, Apiship, and WordPress; a proprietary warehouse management system (WMS); iOS/Android mobile applications for courier dispatch, calculator, and tracking; and smart sensor monitoring for cold-chain shipments. Fulfillment operations are anchored by owned warehouses in Moscow (5,040 m², 10,000+ orders/day) and St. Petersburg (4,200 m², 8,000+ orders/day), with broader infrastructure totaling 95,000 m². A franchise network of 160+ branches and representative offices extends reach beyond owned assets, while corporate clients also use on-site mailroom outsourcing as an additional managed service.

The business model is predominantly transaction-based (per-shipment unit pricing on courier, freight, and marketplace delivery), supplemented by managed-service and subscription revenue from fulfillment, mailroom organization, and customs brokerage. Pricing is differentiated by weight, dimensions, destination, urgency, and cargo type, with optional commission-based cash-on-delivery handling and cargo insurance up to 3 million rubles via a partnership with Ingosstrakh. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with personal account managers, self-serve onboarding through an online calculator and personal account (LK), API-driven enterprise integration, and tender participation on major Russian e-procurement platforms including Sberbank-AST, Roseltorg, Fabrikant, B2B-Center, and RTS-tender. The operating entity is ООО «КС Холдинговая компания» (KS Holding Company LLC), a Moscow-registered limited liability company (INN 7725772399).

Name

Courier Service Express

Legal name

Курьер Сервис Экспресс (Kurier Servis Ekspress)

Website

https://cse.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Courier Service Express is a Russian logistics operator offering same-day, express, and international courier delivery, fulfillment warehousing, customs brokerage, and specialized cargo transport to 20,000+ B2B and B2C clients across 34,000+ Russian localities and 218 countries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (49221)

SIC

Air Courier Services (4513), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Same-Day / On-Demand Express Courier (TLAAABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Handling Express (High-Value, Secure, Temperature-Controlled) (TLAAABAH), Clinical Specimen & Lab Diagnostics Courier (Blood, Tissue, Pathology) (TLAAAIAA), Internal Logistics & On-site Courier Services (BPABAEAH), International Express (Time-Definite Cross-Border) (TLAAABAB)

Keywords

• Courier delivery services
• Freight transportation
• Warehouse fulfillment
• Customs brokerage
• Last-mile logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Courier Delivery Services: Core revenue from courier delivery services including same-day, express, and economy options for documents and parcels. Pricing based on weight, dimensions, distance, and urgency level.
2. Fulfillment Services: Complete logistics package including storage, order processing, picking, packing, last-mile delivery, cash on delivery handling, and returns management for e-commerce businesses.
3. Freight Transportation: Transportation services for various cargo types including consolidated cargo, temperature-controlled goods, dangerous goods, and oversized cargo. Revenue based on cargo type, weight, and distance.
4. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance services for import/export including document preparation, customs declarations, and compliance support for international shipments.
5. Insurance Services: Cargo insurance up to 3 million rubles for physical damage or loss, provided in partnership with Ingosstrakh.
6. Marketplace Delivery: Delivery services to marketplace warehouses (FBO/FBS) including packaging control and time-slot delivery.
7. Mailroom Organization: Outsourcing service for internal office mail operations including incoming/outgoing correspondence processing and distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Courier Service Express is a Russian logistics operator that delivers documents, parcels and cargo domestically and internationally via its own fleet and warehouses. Core offerings include same-day/urgent courier delivery, nationwide delivery to 34,000+ Russian localities, international delivery to 218 countries, fulfillment, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and specialized transport for temperature-controlled and dangerous goods.

Product overview

Courier Service Express (КСЭ / CSE) operates as a professional logistics operator offering a comprehensive suite of courier, freight, and supply chain services. The core portfolio is built around same-day and express courier delivery (with ultra-urgent 2-4 hour options), supplemented by nationwide delivery to 34,000+ Russian localities and international delivery to 218 countries. The platform integrates a modular set of services including temperature-controlled transport, consolidated cargo (LTL), dangerous goods, oversized cargo, customs brokerage, and fulfillment warehousing. E-commerce capabilities center on marketplace delivery (FBO/FBS), the Vam Posylka individual parcel product, and cash-on-delivery collection. A SOAP-based API enables enterprise automation. The company also offers corporate mailroom outsourcing and a WMS-powered fulfillment service with facilities in Moscow (5,040 m²) and St. Petersburg (4,200 m²).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Courier Delivery (Express, Urgent, Same-Day) Same-day, urgent, and express courier delivery of documents and parcels within Moscow, Moscow Region, and across Russia, including ultra-urgent 2–4 hour delivery within Moscow and St. Petersburg. Customers contract or self-serve through the website/app.
• Delivery Across Russia Nationwide parcel and cargo delivery to 34,000+ populated points across Russia, covering all regions with standard and express options. Sold to businesses and individuals.
• International Courier Delivery International delivery to 218 countries worldwide, including customs clearance and multimodal transport options (air, sea, rail, road), and full forwarding services under a single contract.
• Temperature-Controlled Delivery Delivery of temperature-sensitive cargo (pharmaceuticals, biologics, food) with continuous monitoring via smart sensors for temperature, humidity and integrity. Targeted at pharma, biotech and food producers.
• Consolidated Cargo (LTL) LTL (less-than-truckload) consolidated cargo service combining shipments from multiple clients into a single transport unit, with individual tracking and cost-sharing.
• Delivery to Marketplaces (FBO/FBS) Delivery of goods to marketplace warehouses (FBO) and pick-up points (FBS) across Russia, including packaging control and time-window scheduling.
• Fulfillment Service End-to-end fulfillment including goods storage, order picking and packing, last-mile delivery, marketplace delivery, cash-on-delivery processing and returns handling. Warehouse facilities in Moscow (5,040 m²) and St. Petersburg (4,200 m²) with 10,000+ and 8,000+ orders/day capacity.
• Dangerous Goods Transportation Transportation of hazardous materials across all UN danger classes (1–9), using specially equipped vehicles and providing full documentation, loading/unloading, and temporary storage.
• Oversized and Heavy Cargo Delivery Transportation of oversized and heavy cargo (from 80 kg or combined dimensions ≥280 cm) with own fleet, route planning and GIBDD permit handling.
• Customs Clearance and Customs Representative Full customs brokerage for import, export, express, diplomatic, and medical cargo, including TD/GDT declarations, TN VED coding and certification services available 24/7/365, with CSE acting as a registered customs representative under EAEU customs code.
• Cash on Delivery Collection of cash or card payments from recipients upon delivery, with regular fund transfers to the client's account and full financial reporting; commission can be split between buyer and seller.
• Vam Posylka (For You Parcel) Economical door-to-warehouse parcel delivery using CSE branded boxes, with box and insurance included in the flat rate based on destination and box size.
• Mailroom Organization On-site mailroom outsourcing service handling incoming/outgoing correspondence sorting, dispatching, internal office delivery, and consumables management for corporate clients.
• Warehouse Logistics Storage and handling services for food products, e-commerce orders, industrial goods, excisable items and medical equipment across CSE-owned warehouse facilities with video surveillance and climate control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coverage of 34,000 settlements in Russia
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ingosstrakh (Ингосстрах)coreOthersInsurance partnership for cargo insurance services. Company offers insurance coverage up to 3 million rubles for physical damage or loss, provided in partnership with Ingosstrakh insurance company.
• Logistics Companies and CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany invites logistics companies and carriers with their own vehicles to cooperate on contractual basis. Offers optimal conditions and clean business relationships for expanding delivery network.
• Warehouse ComplexescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership invitation extended to warehouse complexes throughout Russia for storage and logistics collaboration.
• Sergey Gorshkov (Photographer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year sponsorship of photographer Sergey Gorshkov's environmental projects including 'Russian Arctic' photo series. КСЭ has helped produce photo albums documenting Russia's northern regions and wildlife. Partnership includes support for 2026 exhibition 'Under One Sun' featuring African wildlife photography.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PickPoint: Russian pickup-point network for e-commerce parcels, providing last-mile handoff and locker services — comparable to CSE's pickup-point delivery and 'Vam Posylka' product.
• Boxberry: Russian parcel delivery and pickup-point network operator focused on e-commerce last-mile, serving online retailers with delivery to pickup points — overlapping with CSE's marketplace (FBO/FBS) and 'Vam Posylka' offerings.
• SPSR Express: Established Russian express courier specializing in time-definite domestic and international shipments — competes head-to-head with CSE on B2B document and parcel express.
• Pony Express: Russian courier and logistics company providing express parcel delivery, international shipping, and supply chain services — a direct competitor in CSE's core express and cross-border segments.
• CDEK: Russia's largest privately-held express delivery and logistics company, offering parcel, fulfillment, and international services with broad pickup-point coverage — directly comparable to CSE across both B2B and B2C courier.

Broad incumbents

• SberLogistics (Sber ecosystem): Logistics arm of Russia's largest bank/ecosystem, offering parcel, fulfillment, and last-mile services — competes with CSE for SMB and e-commerce clients while leveraging Sber's distribution and capital advantages.
• Ozon Rocket: Logistics arm of Ozon marketplace operating fulfillment centers, pickup points, and last-mile delivery — competes for the same e-commerce volumes CSE addresses via its FBO/FBS and fulfillment services.
• DHL Express Russia: Global integrator with a Russian domestic and international courier operation; competes with CSE on international time-definite and enterprise accounts while operating a much broader global portfolio.

Emerging players

• SF Express (顺丰): China-headquartered global express logistics company with international parcel, freight forwarding, and supply chain services — relevant comparable for CSE's temperature-controlled, dangerous goods, and international multimodal offering from a non-Russian base.
• Aramex: Middle East-based international courier and logistics operator offering express parcel, freight, and e-commerce fulfillment — comparable to CSE in cross-border express and B2B fulfillment, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cse.russia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csegroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Courier Service Express