Mail Boxes Etc. GRAN BILBAO & AIRPORT

What Mail Boxes Etc. GRAN BILBAO & AIRPORT does

Mail Boxes Etc. Gran Bilbao & Airport is a single franchise unit of the Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) network, located in Derio, Bizkaia, Spain. It operates as part of MBE Spain 2000 S.L., the exclusive licensee of the Mail Boxes Etc. brand in Spain, which is headquartered in Barcelona and operates 200+ centers nationally. The global MBE network comprises more than 1,720 independently operated franchise centers across 45 countries and four continents, serving 350,000 enterprise clients. The Gran Bilbao & Airport center provides multi-carrier shipping, professional packaging, ecommerce and logistics solutions, and printing and marketing services to micro, small, and medium enterprises as well as individual consumers.

The unit operates within an integrated technology platform that includes MBE eShip (ecommerce shipping automation integrated with Magento, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shopify, eBay, and Amazon), MBE Fulfillment (storage and order preparation), MBE Online (shipment management portal), and MBE EasyDuty (AI-assisted customs duty calculation). The franchise benefits from network-wide carrier agreements with UPS, DHL, FedEx, GLS, and regional Spanish and Portuguese couriers (Nacex, MRW, SEUR, CTT Express, Correos Express), enabling multi-carrier flexibility for domestic and international shipments. ISO 9001:2015 quality certification is maintained at the network level.

The business model is transactional, with revenue derived from shipping fees, professional packaging services, ecommerce fulfillment (recurring for subscribed SMB merchants), printing and marketing services, mailbox rental/domiciliation, and ancillary services such as Western Union money transfer. Pricing is quote-based and set independently by each franchise center. Go-to-market is channel-partner driven through the franchise network, with localized marketing via the MBE blog, email, and franchisee-led commercial activity. No franchise fees, royalties, or unit-level revenue are publicly disclosed.

Name

Mail Boxes Etc. GRAN BILBAO & AIRPORT

Legal name

MBE Spain 2000 S.L.

Website

https://mbe.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mail Boxes Etc. Gran Bilbao & Airport is a single MBE franchise center in Derio, Bizkaia, Spain, offering multi-carrier shipping, professional packaging, ecommerce fulfillment, and printing services to SMBs and individuals within the 1,720-center global MBE network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics and Shipping Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Chain-of-Custody / High-Value B2B Courier (Electronics, Jewelry) (TLAAAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

PUDO/Parcel Locker Networks for E-commerce (OOH Delivery) (TLAAAFAG), Airport & Intercity Same‑Day Hand‑Carry / Next‑Flight‑Out (NFO) (TLAAADAL)

Keywords

• Shipping services
• Logistics solutions
• Ecommerce fulfillment
• Printing services
• Mailbox rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Derio, Bizkaia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shipping and Packaging Services: Core revenue stream from domestic and international shipping services, professional packaging solutions, and multi-carrier logistics. Services include parcel shipping, wine export, oil transport, art shipping, beauty sector logistics, musical instrument shipping, bicycle shipping, luggage shipping, high-value item protection (MBE SafeValue), pallet transport, and auction lot shipping.
2. Ecommerce and Logistics Solutions: Fulfillment services, logistics automation, and ecommerce integration services for online businesses. Includes order picking, preparation, custom packaging, and drop shipping solutions.
3. Printing and Marketing Services: Offset printing, digital printing, large format printing, graphic design, corporate identity, trade fair communication, web design services, and direct mailing. Communication materials and promotional products.
4. Other Services: Mailbox rental/domiciliation, office supplies, printer cartridges and toners, and money transfer services (Western Union).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mail Boxes Etc. GRAN BILBAO & AIRPORT is a franchise service center providing multi-carrier domestic and international parcel shipping, professional packaging, ecommerce fulfillment and shipping automation (MBE eShip), logistics management (MBE Fulfillment), AI-powered customs duty calculation (MBE EasyDuty), specialized shipping for wine, art, pallets and high-value goods, mailbox rental/domiciliation, printing (offset, digital, large format), graphic design, web design, direct mailing, office supplies, and Western Union money transfer services for businesses and individual customers.

Product overview

Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) is a franchise-based logistics and business services network offering an integrated platform of shipping, logistics, ecommerce, and marketing solutions. The core offering centers on the MBE eShip platform for ecommerce shipping automation and MBE Fulfillment for warehouse and logistics management. Key add-on modules include MBE SafeValue (shipment protection), MBE Import-Export (customs management), MBE Wine (specialized wine shipping), MBE Pallet (pallet transport), MBE Auction (art shipping), MBE Online (shipment management portal), and MBE EasyDuty (AI-powered duty calculation). The platform integrates with major ecommerce platforms (Magento, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shopify, eBay, Amazon) for seamless order processing. Additional services include professional packaging, printing and marketing solutions, mailbox rental (MBE Address), delivery points (MBE Delivery Point), web design, and office supplies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MBE eShip: Digital solution integrating with ecommerce platforms to automate order management and shipment processing.
• MBE Fulfillment
• MBE Import-Export
• MBE SafeValue
• MBE Wine
• MBE Auction
• MBE EasyDuty

Products and services

• MBE eShip Digital ecommerce shipping automation platform that integrates with Magento, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shopify, eBay, and Amazon to automate order management and shipment processing for online businesses.
• MBE Fulfillment Logistics and warehousing solution providing storage, order picking, preparation, and shipping services for ecommerce and business customers.
• MBE EasyDuty AI-powered customs duty, tax, and fee calculation tool for international shipments, integrating with PrestaShop, WooCommerce, and Shopify for duty calculation at checkout.
• MBE SafeValue Comprehensive solution including packaging, shipping, and protection of high-value goods against damage or loss, with delivery coverage and reimbursement.
• MBE Wine Specialized wine shipping solution guaranteeing regulatory compliance for wineries, wine shops, and ecommerce wine sales shipping worldwide.
• MBE Pallet Specialized pallet transport solution for managing and transporting palletized cargo domestically and internationally.
• MBE Auction Art shipping service for galleries and auction houses providing agile shipping of art objects and auction lots via an integrated platform.
• MBE Import-Export Solution simplifying and securing the import and export of raw materials and manufactured products in Europe and globally for businesses engaged in international trade.
• MBE Address Mailbox rental and correspondence domiciliation service providing a second address for receiving shipments, targeting businesses and individuals needing a virtual or physical mailing address.
• MBE Delivery Point Pick-up and delivery point service for receiving and sending packages, acting as a parcel access point.
• MBE Online Shipment management portal for businesses to manage their shipping operations, track parcels, and coordinate logistics activities.
• MBE Print Online Online platform for printing corporate materials and marketing collateral, enabling businesses to order printed products online.
• Domestic and International Shipping Services Multi-carrier domestic and international parcel shipping services via UPS, DHL, FedEx, GLS, Nacex, MRW, SEUR, CTT Express, and Correos Express for businesses and individuals.
• Professional Packaging Service Professional packing service providing expert knowledge and materials for secure packaging of shipments, with sale of packaging materials including boxes, tape, and protective materials.
• Printing and Marketing Services Printing services (offset, digital, large format) and marketing services (graphic design, corporate identity, trade fair communication, web design, direct mailing) for businesses.
• Western Union Money Transfer International money transfer services via Western Union available at the franchise center for individuals and businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% customer satisfaction rate reflecting reliability, quality and precision of services
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• UPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international courier and cargo transportation company. MBE centers utilize UPS for domestic and international shipments, offering customers access to UPS's global network and services.
• GLScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean parcel delivery network. MBE offers GLS shipping services from its centers.
• FedExcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational express transportation company. MBE integrates FedEx services for priority international shipments.
• DHLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal logistics company. MBE provides DHL shipping options for international delivery needs.
• NacexregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish express courier service. MBE offers Nacex for domestic urgent deliveries in Spain.
• MRWregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish courier and parcel service. Available at MBE centers for national shipments.
• SEURregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish parcel distribution company. MBE utilizes SEUR for domestic Spanish deliveries.
• CTT ExpressregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese express courier. MBE offers CTT Express for shipments to and from Portugal.
• Correos ExpressregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish state postal service express division. Available at MBE for national deliveries.
• Western UnionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoney transfer services available at MBE centers for international money transfers.
• Fortidia / MBE Worldwide S.p.A.coreOthersParent company and brand licensor. MBE Spain 2000 operates as exclusive licensee of the Mail Boxes Etc. brand under franchise agreement with MBE Worldwide S.p.A. through Fortidia.
• Magento (Adobe Commerce)coreTechnology or IntegrationEcommerce platform integration through MBE eShip plugin for automated shipping management.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationWordPress ecommerce platform integration via MBE eShip for shipping automation.
• PrestaShopcoreTechnology or IntegrationEcommerce platform integrated with MBE EasyDuty for customs calculation at checkout.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationEcommerce platform integrated with MBE eShip for shipping automation and EasyDuty for duty calculation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• MRW: Spanish national courier serving B2B parcel delivery in Iberia; MBE resells MRW capacity and competes for the same SMB shipping wallet in Spain.
• SEUR (DPDgroup): Leading Spanish parcel carrier and MBE channel partner; competes for the same Iberian SMB shipping demand and operates Pickup points that overlap MBE Delivery Point.

Emerging players

• ShipBob: Tech-enabled ecommerce fulfillment provider for SMB and mid-market brands; competes with MBE Fulfillment on outsourced warehousing and shipping for online sellers.
• Flexport: Digital freight forwarder arranging international shipping via carriers; overlaps MBE Import-Export for cross-border SMB logistics, though focused on larger volumes.
• Pack & Send: Specialist franchised pack-and-send network focused on fragile, oversized, and high-value items, overlapping MBE SafeValue and MBE Pallet offerings.

Direct peers

• The UPS Store: Largest franchise network of carrier-branded shipping, packing, and print centers globally, competing directly with MBE on multi-carrier parcel drop-off and SMB services.
• PostNet: Franchise network of shipping, printing, and business service centers serving SMBs with a similar store-in-store value proposition to MBE.
• PakMail: International packing and shipping franchise specializing in multi-carrier parcel forwarding and custom packaging, closely comparable to MBE's core counter offering.
• Annex Brands (PostalAnnex+): Franchisor of PostalAnnex+ and Pak Mail centers offering mail, shipping, and print services to SMBs and consumers; a direct MBE franchise competitor.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Office: FedEx-owned retail chain offering shipping, printing, and packing in the US; overlapping portfolio but operates inside a larger integrated carrier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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