DPD group

What DPD group does

DPD group operates as part of Geopost, one of the world's leading parcel delivery networks, delivering more than 8 million parcels per day and approximately 2.1 billion parcels annually across more than 50 countries through 57,000 delivery experts and a multi-brand portfolio comprising DPD, Chronopost (France), SEUR (Spain), BRT (Italy), Speedy (Bulgaria), and Jadlog (Brazil). The company's core platform includes DPD Business (B2B parcel shipping across Europe), DPD Home (residential delivery), DPD Shop (pickup point delivery), DPD Express/Guarantee (time-definite express before 10am, 12pm, or 6pm), DPD Classic (standard day-definite shipping), and DPD Fresh (temperature-controlled delivery under 4°C for food and perishables). Underlying technology comprises route optimization, real-time Live Tracking, Predict one-hour delivery window notifications, automated sorting facilities capable of processing up to 80,000 parcels per day per site, and a 58,000+ Pickup parcelshop network augmented by StoreConnect+ retail integration and the myDPD mobile application.

The business generates revenue through transaction fees for parcel delivery services, priced by weight, dimensions, destination, and service level, with pay-as-you-go unit pricing (e.g., starting from €3.90–€4.40 per parcel in Luxembourg) and supplementary revenue from the managed Pickup parcelshop network. Go-to-market combines direct sales to enterprise business customers, self-serve online shipping via myDPD, Web Parcel 2.0, and the Hub-ez e-commerce logistics platform, alongside channel distribution through the Pickup parcelshop network and cross-border logistics partnerships with marketplaces such as Temu. Customer segments span B2B, B2C, e-commerce retailers, and specialized food/perishables shippers. DPD is privately held as a brand under Geopost, which is owned by Groupe La Poste (France's national postal group); the network continues to invest in regional infrastructure (a planned seven-site UK distribution centre expansion through 2026/27) and vertical expansion into food, healthcare, and out-of-home delivery.

Name

DPD group

Legal name

DPD (Luxembourg) Sàrl

Website

https://dpd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

DPD group is an international parcel delivery network operating in 50+ countries, handling 2.1 billion parcels annually through 57,000 delivery experts and a 58,000+ Pickup parcelshop network, serving B2B, B2C, and e-commerce shippers under Geopost ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parcel Delivery Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel (DDP/Delivered Duty Paid) (TLAAANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

DDP/Delivered Duty Paid Managed Solutions (TLACAKAB)

Keywords

• Parcel delivery services
• Last-mile delivery
• E-commerce logistics
• Express shipping
• Cross-border delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Issy-les-moulineaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parcel Delivery Services: DPD generates revenue through charging customers for parcel delivery services, both domestically and internationally. Pricing is based on parcel weight, dimensions, destination, and service level (standard, express, express with time guarantees).
2. Pickup Parcelshop Network: Revenue from retail partners who operate Pickup parcelshops within the DPD network, offering parcel collection and returns services to end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DPD group is an international parcel delivery company operating a multi-brand delivery network across more than 50 countries, handling over 8 million parcels daily. Core services include B2B parcel shipping (DPD Business), residential home delivery (DPD Home), pickup point delivery through Europe's largest Pickup parcelshop network of 58,000+ locations, time-definite express shipping (DPD Express, DPD Classic, DPD Guarantee), and temperature-controlled fresh food delivery (DPD Fresh). Revenue is generated through service fees on shipments priced by parcel weight, dimensions, destination, and service level.

Product overview

DPD group operates as a multi-brand parcel delivery platform under Geopost, offering a comprehensive portfolio of delivery services across more than 50 countries. The core offering includes DPD Business (B2B), DPD Home (residential), DPD Shop (pickup point delivery), DPD Express/Guarantee (time-definite express), and DPD Classic (standard day-definite shipping). Specialized services include DPD Fresh for temperature-controlled fresh food delivery. The platform is supported by the Pickup Parcelshop Network of over 58,000 locations, and customers interact through digital platforms including myDPD (recipient app), Hub-ez (e-commerce platform), and Web Parcel 2.0 (online shipping). Additional features include Predict (time-slot notifications), Live Tracking, StoreConnect+ (retail integration), and Safe Place delivery options. The network includes regional brands Chronopost (France), SEUR (Spain), BRT (Italy), Speedy (Bulgaria), and Jadlog (Brazil).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DPD: Primary parcel delivery brand operating in over 50 countries worldwide
• Chronopost France
• SEUR
• BRT
• Speedy
• Jadlog

Products and services

• DPD Business B2B shipping solution connecting businesses for parcel delivery across Europe, with up to 3 delivery attempts, CMR insurance, track & trace, and 1-6 working day transit times.
• DPD Home Residential delivery service for private customers with delivery control features and 1-4 working day transit times.
• DPD Shop Pickup point delivery service delivering parcels to local pickup shops, with maximum 20kg weight and 250cm combined dimensions.
• DPD Express / DPD Guarantee Express shipping with guaranteed delivery times before 10:00, 12:00, or 18:00 for urgent shipments across Europe.
• DPD Classic Day-definite shipping solution for reliable and cost-effective parcel delivery across Europe.
• DPD Fresh Temperature-controlled parcel delivery service using actively refrigerated network (temperature under 4°C) for fresh food and perishable goods, supporting both B2B and B2C delivery.
• Pickup Parcelshop Network Europe-wide network of over 58,000 pickup points where customers can send, receive, or return parcels with flexible opening hours.
• myDPD Recipient-facing platform and mobile app providing live parcel tracking, delivery change options, and pickup point finder. Available on iOS and Android.
• Hub-ez E-commerce logistics platform allowing customers to access e-commerce solutions, generate shipping labels and commercial invoices, and manage shipments to Europe (ezEurope service).
• Web Parcel 2.0 Online shipping platform enabling users to create shipping labels, pay online, and drop off parcels at pickup shops.
• Chronopost France Express delivery brand operating in France, part of the Geopost network.
• SEUR (Spain) Spanish parcel delivery brand, part of the Geopost/DPDgroup network.
• BRT (Italy) Italian parcel delivery brand (Bartolini), part of the Geopost network.
• Speedy Bulgarian express delivery and logistics brand, part of Geopost.
• Jadlog Brazilian logistics and parcel delivery brand, part of the Geopost network.

Named customers2 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KyndrylcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026Kyndryl and DPD Portugal expanded their IT partnership to modernize DPD's mission-critical IT infrastructure and improve operational resilience. Kyndryl delivers managed services including infrastructure monitoring, platform management, backup and recovery, storage, and disaster recovery through Private Cloud solutions.
• EpiceryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Geopost acquired 88.9% stake in French startup Epicery, which specializes in online food and product delivery services for local food retailers. Epicery operates in several French cities and partners with over 1,000 merchants.
• TemuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTemu relies on partnerships with Swiss Post and DPD for distribution in Switzerland. Temu achieved estimated CHF 350 million in sales during the first nine months of 2023 in Switzerland.
• Delhaize LuxembourgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelhaize Luxembourg installed Mondial Relay parcel lockers operated by InPost (with DPD affiliation in Luxembourg market) at nine supermarkets, enabling customers to pick up or drop off parcels during grocery shopping.
• Hinckley Rugby ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDPD extended its sponsorship partnership with Hinckley Rugby Club in the UK.
• UK Home Office (Immigration Enforcement)minorOthersUK immigration enforcement officers conducted raids at DPD parcel delivery depots in Basingstoke and Newbury, resulting in arrests of suspected illegal workers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PostNL: Dutch postal and parcel operator with cross-border ambitions into Belgium and Germany; overlaps directly with DPD Netherlands and DPD Belgium in Benelux parcel lanes.
• FedEx: Global parcel and freight competitor in European and cross-border lanes; comparable priority, international, and B2B parcel product offerings to DPD's Classic and Express tiers.
• UPS (United Parcel Service): Global parcel and express delivery competitor with deep European presence; directly comparable B2B parcel product set, cross-border capabilities, and time-definite service tiers to DPD's Express/Guarantee products.
• Colissimo (La Poste): Domestic French parcel delivery service from DPD's own parent group, La Poste; the closest peer in the French home market, sharing parent ownership and competing for the same B2B/B2C shipper base.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems): European parcel delivery network operating across 40+ countries with B2B focus; the closest pan-European direct competitor to DPD in continental parcel volumes and pickup-network model.
• Evri (formerly Hermes UK): UK-focused parcel delivery competitor with a comparable parcelshop/ParcelShop network; directly competes with DPD in the UK B2C and e-commerce returns market.
• InPost: European leader in out-of-home parcel lockers and pickup points; competes head-to-head with DPD's 58,000+ Pickup parcelshop network, particularly in Poland, UK, France, and Italy, and is a partner in select DPD markets.
• Royal Mail: UK national postal operator and direct competitor in UK domestic and international parcel delivery; also the owner of GLS, making it a broader European peer to Geopost/DPD.
• DHL Express (Deutsche Post DHL Group): World's largest express and parcel delivery network and DPD's primary competitor across European and global B2B/B2C parcel lanes; comparable cross-border e-commerce capabilities and pickup/locker infrastructure.
• Mondial Relay: Pickup-point and relay-network specialist in France, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands; directly comparable to DPD's Pickup parcelshop proposition in the French and Benelux markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments4 records

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