TNT Express

What TNT Express does

TNT Express is an international express delivery company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1946 and serving business-to-business customers across 200 countries. Following FedEx's 2016 acquisition, TNT now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary, with US operations fully transitioned to the FedEx brand by April 2017. The company continues to maintain the TNT brand for international shipments paid by overseas TNT customers, providing Express and Economy Express delivery services for documents, parcels, and freight, alongside specialized handling for dangerous goods, lithium batteries, and complex cross-border shipments requiring customs clearance.

TNT's core technology stack centers on a Track & Trace platform processing over 2 million shipments per month, supported by eight-digit tracking numbers recycled on a 3-4 week cycle with 90-day searchability. Customer-facing digital infrastructure includes the myTNT online portal for account management, shipment booking, and proof of delivery access, plus iOS and Android mobile applications with push notification capabilities. The company relies on FedEx as its customs broker for US-bound shipments and leverages FedEx Express couriers for domestic US delivery, creating an integrated cross-border logistics offering.

The business model is built on transaction-fee pricing, with shipping charges calculated by weight or volumetric weight (whichever is higher), supplemented by surcharges for dangerous goods, customs duties, and optional shipment insurance up to 25,000 Euros per parcel. TNT generates revenue primarily from B2B shippers via account-based relationships, online self-service booking, and dedicated customer service channels. The horizontal segmentation approach targets business mail, document, parcel, and freight shippers internationally, with quote-based pricing rather than publicly disclosed rate cards. Post-acquisition, TNT Holdings B.V. retains intellectual property rights to the TNT brand and trademarks.

Name

TNT Express

Legal name

TNT Express N.V.

Website

https://tnt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

TNT Express is a global B2B express delivery company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, serving business customers across 200 countries. Now a FedEx subsidiary since 2016, it provides Express and Economy Express shipping, customs clearance, and specialized dangerous goods handling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Express Delivery Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

International Express (Time-Definite Cross-Border) (TLAAABAB)

Keywords

• Express delivery services
• International parcel shipping
• Logistics and freight
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Shipment tracking solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Express Delivery Services: TNT provides express and economy express delivery services for business-to-business shipments. Revenue is generated through shipping charges based on weight, dimensions, and service level. Additional fees apply for dangerous goods, customs clearance, and specialized handling.
2. Customs Brokerage: FedEx acts as customs broker for TNT shipments, facilitating clearance with US customs and invoicing customers for duties, taxes, and ancillary fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TNT Express provides international express and economy express delivery services for business-to-business shipments, including documents, parcels, and freight. The company offers comprehensive shipment tracking, customs clearance brokerage, myTNT online account management, mobile applications, and specialized handling for dangerous goods and lithium battery shipments. TNT now operates as FedEx in the US market following integration into the FedEx network.

Product overview

TNT Express is an international express delivery and logistics company that provides business-to-business package delivery services. The company offers a portfolio of services including Express and Economy Express delivery, Track & Trace shipment monitoring, and specialized handling for dangerous goods and lithium batteries. TNT operates as FedEx in the US market following integration, offering customers access to the combined FedEx network while maintaining TNT branding for international shipments paid by overseas TNT customers. Key digital touchpoints include the myTNT customer portal, TNT Mobile app for iOS and Android, and online pickup scheduling. The company also provides customs clearance brokerage services and optional shipment insurance coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TNT Express Delivery Service International express delivery service for business-to-business package delivery, including documents, parcels, and freight shipments. TNT operates as FedEx in the US market.
• Express Service
• Economy Express Service Cost-effective international delivery option with longer transit times compared to Express service.
• Track & Trace Online shipment tracking service allowing customers to monitor package status, view delivery updates, and access proof of delivery signatures. Shipments remain trackable for approximately 90 days.
• myTNT Customer Portal Online account management portal for registered TNT customers to book shipments, access shipping tools, and manage their TNT account.
• TNT Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android devices enabling shipment tracking, watchlist management, and delivery notification alerts.
• Dangerous Goods Shipping Shipping service for hazardous materials including nine classes of dangerous goods, subject to IATA, ICAO, IMDG, and ADR regulations. Requires proper declaration, packaging, labeling, and documentation.
• Lithium Battery Shipping Specialized shipping for lithium ion and lithium metal batteries with compliance to PI 966 and PI 967 packaging instructions, applicable to electronics including laptops, phones, medical devices, and power tools.
• Customs Clearance Services Customs brokerage service acting as agent for clearing shipments through customs, handling import/export documentation and compliance.
• Shipment Insurance Optional insurance coverage up to 25,000 Euros per shipment for non-document parcels against all risks of loss and damage, with separate document reconstruction insurance up to 500 Euros available.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FedExflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2017TNT has been integrating into the FedEx network since 2017. In the US market, TNT operates as FedEx, with shipments now handled by FedEx Express couriers. FedEx acts as customs broker for TNT shipments, and customers have been transitioned to FedEx account systems. The integration provides TNT customers access to FedEx's global shipping network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DPD: DPD is a leading European parcel and express delivery network owned by La Poste/Geopost, directly comparable to TNT on intra-European B2B and B2C parcel flows.
• DHL Express: DHL Express is the world's largest international express carrier and the most direct competitor to TNT in cross-border B2B time-definite delivery, customs clearance, and dangerous goods handling.
• FedEx Express: FedEx Express is the global express delivery arm of FedEx and TNT's parent company. It is directly comparable as an international time-definite integrator serving B2B customers with door-to-door cross-border express services.
• SF Express: SF Express is a leading Asia-Pacific integrator offering international time-definite express delivery and customs services, competing with TNT on Asia-to-Europe and intra-Asia lanes.
• Aramex: Aramex is a Middle East–headquartered express and logistics integrator with international B2B cross-border capabilities directly comparable to TNT's emerging-market express lanes.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems): GLS is a European parcel and express carrier with comparable B2B focus and similar geographic footprint overlap with TNT in Europe, also owned by a postal group (Royal Mail/IDS).
• UPS: United Parcel Service operates a global express and parcel network competing directly with TNT in international time-definite B2B shipments, customs brokerage, and supply chain services.
• Evri (formerly Hermes UK): Evri is a UK-headquartered parcel carrier with growing B2B and international capabilities, comparable to TNT on European parcel and express services for SMB and mid-market shippers.

Regional players

• Yamato Transport: Yamato Transport is Japan's leading domestic parcel and express carrier, comparable to TNT in business model (B2B/B2C express, TA-Q-BIN service) but primarily serving the Japanese home market.
• PostNL: PostNL is the Dutch national postal and parcel operator, a regional peer in TNT's home market with overlapping domestic and cross-border e-commerce parcel capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tntnorthamerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/TNTUK.Official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tnt

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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