Der Kurier

What Der Kurier does

Der Kurier Česká republika spol. s r.o. is a privately held Czech courier and cross-border logistics company headquartered in Prague, operating as a specialist in express parcel delivery from the Czech Republic to Germany, Austria, and other EU destinations. Founded in Germany in 1979, the company expanded into Slovakia in 2002 and into the Czech Republic in 2004, building its core franchise around overnight cross-border lanes supported by a partner network of 250 depots in Germany that handle approximately 20,000 parcels per night with a reported 98% on-time delivery rate. Its core products are time-definite B2B courier services, with the company operating with a lean 11-50 person core staff.

The company has progressively broadened its offering beyond ground courier into higher-value and adjacent services: an air freight product launched in September 2024, a premium next-day Slovakia service launched in January 2026, and Switzerland-bound parcel delivery initiated in 2025. It has also extended its domestic pickup footprint (Plzeň route in 2025) and moved into integrated supply chain services through a warehouse and fulfillment partnership with NuSpring, alongside digital channel expansion via Touchstore technology integration in February 2022. Underlying technology centers on API-based tracking, digital shipping integration, and partner-depot network orchestration rather than proprietary AI systems.

The business model is B2B cross-border express logistics sold primarily to enterprise and mid-market shippers across verticals including automotive, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. Revenue is generated per-parcel on premium cross-border lanes, with service-tier differentiation (standard vs. premium next-day) and product extension into air freight and fulfillment providing margin levers. The company is privately held and family/founder-controlled, reinvesting operating cash into geographic and product expansion without disclosed external funding.

Name

Der Kurier

Legal name

DER KURIER Česká Republika spol. s r.o.

Website

https://derkurier.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Express Courier and Parcel Delivery

NAICS

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

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

SMB/Commercial B2C Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAB), Building Materials & Oversized E-commerce (Residential) Delivery (TLAAAKAH)

Keywords

• Express parcel delivery
• Cross-border logistics
• Temperature-controlled transport
• ADR dangerous goods shipping
• International air freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Express Parcel Delivery: Core revenue from express delivery services to Germany, Austria, and EU countries with next-day delivery guaranteed. Pricing based on weight and dimensions with transparent final prices, no hidden fees or border crossing surcharges.
2. Shipment Insurance: Add-on insurance for shipments covering full declared value, available for air and ground transport with individual customization based on shipment type and value. Enables higher compensation than standard CMR limits.
3. Specialized Transport Services: Revenue from specialized services including oversized/long shipments (up to 309 cm length), refrigerated transport, ADR/dangerous goods transport, and fresh food exports
4. Premium Slovakia Delivery: Premium express delivery to Slovakia with defined terms: western Slovakia next business day, eastern Slovakia within 2 business days

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Der Kurier provides express courier and parcel delivery services between the Czech Republic and Germany, Austria, and EU countries, with guaranteed next-day delivery using its own network of 250 depots in Germany. The company specializes in cross-border B2B shipments (electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, food, construction elements) and also offers specialized handling for oversized items (up to 309 cm), refrigerated and dangerous goods, plus worldwide air freight and document delivery services.

Product overview

Der Kurier is a courier and logistics company specializing in express delivery services primarily between the Czech Republic and Germany, Austria, and other EU countries. The portfolio includes Premium Der Kurier (express delivery with next-day guarantee), Der Kurier Express do 200 kg, Der Kurier Worldwide (global air freight), and DER KURIER Easy Doxx (document transport). Additional specialized services include refrigerated transport, ADR/dangerous goods transport, oversized shipment handling, personal courier, virtual warehouse/fulfillment, and LTL freight. The company operates through its own depot network in the Czech Republic combined with the Der Kurier Germany network of 250 depots across Germany for delivery optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DER KURIER Easy Doxx: Express document delivery service with guaranteed delivery times for sensitive or important documents worldwide.
• Premium Der Kurier
• Der Kurier Worldwide

Products and services

• Premium Der Kurier Express delivery service to Germany, Austria, and EU countries with guaranteed next-day delivery and time-definite options (by 12:00 or 17:00). Serves Czech and Slovak businesses exporting to neighboring markets.
• Oversized and Long Shipments (Nadrozměrné a dlouhé zásilky) Transport service for oversized and long shipments handling packages up to 309 cm in length or 600 cm in total circumference, without requiring palletization. For companies shipping non-standard dimension items.
• Refrigerated Transport (Chlazená přeprava) Refrigerated transport for temperature-sensitive shipments including pharmaceuticals, fresh foods, and laboratory samples, with both passive cooling (thermal boxes, cool packs, dry ice) and active cooling (refrigerated vehicles) options.
• ADR & Dangerous Goods Transport Transport of dangerous goods classified under ADR regulations across 9 hazard classes, including lithium batteries (UN 3480, 3481, 3090, 3091). For industrial and electronics shippers.
• Fresh Food Transport (Přeprava čerstvých potravin) Fresh food transport service for international shipments requiring temperature control and freshness maintenance. Targets food producers and exporters.
• DER KURIER Easy Doxx Express document transport with guaranteed worldwide delivery times, including morning delivery options for European destinations and delivery to own hands with return of signed documents. For law firms and professional services.
• Der Kurier Worldwide Worldwide air freight service for express and economic shipments to USA, China, Africa and other global destinations, including door-to-door delivery with customs clearance.
• Praha Overnight Overnight delivery within Prague with guaranteed delivery by 10:00 or 12:00 the next business day.
• Personal Courier (Osobní kurýr) Personal courier service where a dedicated courier picks up and delivers a single shipment directly to the recipient without going through sorting facilities.
• Virtual Warehouse (Virtuální sklad) Virtual warehouse and fulfillment service for e-commerce businesses, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and international shipping.
• LTL Transport (Doprava dokládkou) LTL (less-than-truckload) transport for oversized shipments combining shipments from multiple customers where a full trailer is not needed.
• Shipment Insurance (Připojištění zásilek) Add-on insurance for shipments covering full declared value for both air and ground transport, with individual customization based on shipment type and value, enabling higher compensation than standard CMR limits.
• Premium Delivery to Slovakia (Premium doručení na Slovensko) Premium express delivery to Slovakia with guaranteed delivery timeframes: Western Slovakia next business day, Eastern Slovakia within 2 business days. Includes dangerous goods, long atypical shipments, and perishable goods.
• Delivery to Switzerland in 1 Day (Doručování do Švýcarska za 1 den) New service expansion to Switzerland with delivery within 1 day.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% on-time delivery rate for express service
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sculpture Line FestivalminorOthersCultural sponsorship partnership transporting bronze Buddha sculpture to Prague Airport (2015) and steel sculptures Meteorite and E.T. from Italy to Prague (2016) as part of public art festival.
• Sculpture Line FestivalminorOthersArt transportation partnership for annual sculpture festival. Transported Buddha sculpture to Prague Airport and Italian steel sculptures (Meteorite 80kg, E.T. 400kg) from Turin to Prague.
• NuSpringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarehouse and logistics partnership where Der Kurier manages complete external warehouse operations, order fulfillment, and same-day/next-day delivery to Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toptrans: Czech and Central European logistics group specializing in groupage, LTL, and full-load transport between CZ, SK, Germany, and Austria. Competes with Der Kurier on LTL (doprava dokládkou) and oversized industrial shipments.
• GLS Czech Republic: Pan-European parcel and express delivery operator with strong Czech Republic presence and dense German network. Closely comparable to Der Kurier in B2B cross-border parcel flows between CZ and DACH.
• DPD Czech Republic: Major European parcel network operating pickup, transport, and delivery across CZ and DACH. Competes head-to-head with Der Kurier on B2B express parcels and offers comparable next-day service levels.
• Zásilkovna (Packeta): Czech-founded parcel network with extensive pickup-point model and growing cross-border capability to Germany and Slovakia. Most comparable domestic Czech peer in terms of B2B and B2C parcel flows.
• Raben Czech Republic: European contract logistics and groupage operator with dense CZ-DE trade lane presence. Comparable to Der Kurier on B2B cross-border transport for manufacturing customers.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Czech Republic: Global integrator with air-express capability from Prague to Europe and worldwide. Competes with Der Kurier's air freight and Der Kurier Worldwide product on time-sensitive international shipments.
• Dachser Czech Republic: German-headquartered logistics provider with European road freight and groupage network. Competes with Der Kurier on industrial B2B flows from CZ to DACH and on oversized/heavy goods handling.
• DHL Express: Global integrator with the dominant Czech-to-Germany express parcel network and broad international capability. Directly competes with Der Kurier on next-day CZ-DE shipments but offers a much wider service portfolio and global reach.
• UPS Czech Republic: Global integrator offering express parcel, air freight, and supply chain solutions from Czech Republic to DACH and worldwide. Competes with Der Kurier on time-definite international express and worldwide air service.

Regional players

• Messenger (Messenger.cz): Czech same-day messenger and courier service primarily serving Prague and domestic CZ routes. Partial overlap with Der Kurier's Praha Overnight and Osobní kurýr products in the local delivery segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/derkurier.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/derkurier

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 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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