PostLogistics

Name

PostLogistics

Legal name

Die Schweizerische Post AG

Website

https://postlogistics.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Postal and Logistics Services

NAICS

Postal Service (49111), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331)

akta.pro primary industry

Post Office Network & Retail Counter Services (TLAAAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Letter Post (Inbound/Outbound) (TLAAAAAK), International Parcel Post (Inbound/Outbound) (TLAAAAAL), Same-Day / On-Demand Express Courier (TLAAABAG)

Keywords

• Postal delivery services
• Parcel shipping
• Express courier
• Registered mail
• Logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Letter Mail Services: Swiss Post generates revenue from domestic and international letter shipping services including A-Post, B-Post, and various letter formats (Standardbrief, Midibrief, Grossbrief). Pricing ranges from CHF 1.00 to CHF 2.50 for domestic letters.
2. Parcel Delivery Services: Revenue from parcel shipping within Switzerland and internationally, including same-day express services (SameDay Swiss), Swiss-Express Mond, and standard package delivery.
3. Express and Courier Services: Same-day delivery services (SameDay Swiss Nachmittag/Abend) at CHF 64.00 flat rate, Swiss-Express Mond for next-morning delivery, and Swiss-Kurier Permanent for scheduled courier pickups.
4. Registered Mail Services: Einschreiben (Registered Mail) with signature confirmation at CHF 5.80-6.80 for domestic, plus add-on services including Eigenhändig (personal delivery) and Rückschein (return receipt).
5. Customized Postage (Firmenbriefmarke): Custom corporate stamps starting at CHF 0.50 per stamp above face value (CHF 1.20) with minimum order of 5,000 units.
6. Retail Space Rental: Revenue from renting promotional and retail space in post branches to third-party businesses, including 1m²/4m² promotion areas, Shop-in-Shop solutions (8-12m²), and digital advertising screens.
7. Business Customer Solutions: Enterprise solutions including mass mailing, DataTransfer API integration, PP-Frankierung, and customized pricing for high-volume shippers with annual revenue exceeding CHF 50,000-100,000.
8. Global Response International: Prepaid international reply mail service enabling global customers to respond, priced at CHF 0.10 per returned item plus document international base rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Die Schweizerische Post operates Switzerland's national postal and logistics network, providing domestic and international letter mail (A-Post, B-Post, Registered Mail), parcel shipping, same-day and overnight express courier services (SameDay Swiss, Swiss-Express Mond, Swiss-Kurier), and specialized document delivery for elections, biological samples and bulk business mail. For enterprise customers, the company offers API-based integration (DataTransfer, Webservice Barcode, Track & Trace), volume-based pricing, custom corporate stamps, and in-branch promotional space rental reaching 250,000 daily visitors.

Product overview

PostLogistics (Die Schweizerische Post) operates as a comprehensive postal and logistics platform offering integrated letter, parcel, and business communication services. The core portfolio includes A-Post and B-Post letter services with various delivery speeds, domestic parcel shipping, and express/courier services (SameDay Swiss, Swiss-Express Mond, Swiss-Kurier). The platform extends through multiple specialized products including registered mail (Einschreiben), add-on services (Eigenhändig, Rückschein), corporate solutions (Firmenbriefmarke, Geschäftsantwortsendung), and digital integration tools (DataTransfer API, Webservice Barcode, Track Consignment API). Business solutions include branch presence marketing, document mailing (Dispomail), election materials shipping, and identity verification services (Brief mit ID-Check). The Meine Post customer portal provides unified access via SwissID authentication to all online services, while the Developer Portal enables programmatic integration for enterprise customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PostFinance: Financial services including banking and insurance products offered by Swiss Post's subsidiary PostFinance AG
• PostAuto
• SwissSign
• ePost
• WebStamp
• DigitalStamp
• PostCard Creator
• Swiss-Kurier
• DirectPoint
• DocuCenter
• PostShop
• Meine Post
• Meine Sendungen

Products and services

• A-Post Priority letter service with next business day delivery including Saturdays for domestic shipments. Available in Standard (B5), Midi, Gross (B4), and Maxibrief formats with tracking capability via A-Post Plus. Priced from CHF 1.20 (Standardbrief 1-100g) up to CHF 2.50 (Grossbrief).
• B-Post Economy letter service with delivery within 3 business days. Lower cost option for non-urgent correspondence without tracking capability. Priced from CHF 1.00 (Standardbrief 1-100g) up to CHF 2.00 (Grossbrief).
• SameDay Swiss Same-day delivery service within Switzerland with afternoon (by 17:00) or evening (by 21:00) options. Flat rate CHF 64.00 for items up to 30kg. Nachmittag covers 70% of Swiss households; Abend covers 95%.
• Swiss-Express Mond Express overnight delivery service with next-day morning delivery by 9:00, including Saturdays. Available for letters and packages up to 100x60x60 cm. Priced from CHF 17.00 (up to 2kg) up to CHF 29.00 (up to 30kg).
• Swiss-Kurier Permanent Standing-order courier service for regular urgent transports. Post arranges pickup and delivery days, times, and volumes for business customers requiring recurring courier needs.
• Pakete Schweiz Domestic parcel shipping service within Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Includes label creation, tracking, and various delivery options including pickup services.
• Einschreiben (Registered Mail) Registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt. Letters delivered only against signature or delivery authorization. Includes electronic tracking, next-day delivery, and liability coverage up to CHF 500. Priced CHF 5.80 (versandfertig) or CHF 6.80 (nicht versandfertig) domestically.
• Geschäftsantwortsendung (GAS) Business reply mail service allowing customers to respond to surveys, offers, and promotions with postage paid by the business sender. Available with A-Post or B-Post return options.
• Global Response International prepaid reply mail service enabling global customers to respond at no cost. Only available combined with Documents International service. Surcharge of CHF 0.10 per returned item with Datamatrix code.
• Dispomail Bulk document mailing service for business customers sending multiple documents to the same PO box address. Delivers next business day including Saturday, up to 5 kg, with tracking included.
• Wahl- und Abstimmungssendung Specialized mailing service for political communities and cantons for election and voting materials. Prices align with B-Post bulk mail rates with flexible submission and free storage of unsorted shipments.
• Biologische Laborsendung Medical sample shipping service for transporting biological specimens to laboratories. Delivers next business day including Saturday. Subject to dangerous goods transport regulations with specific packaging requirements.
• Firmenbriefmarke (Corporate Stamps) Custom-branded postage stamps that transform postal mail into brand ambassadors. Companies can design personalized stamps in official Swiss Post format with minimum order of 5,000 units. Pricing starts at CHF 0.20-0.50 per stamp upcharge above CHF 1.20 face value.
• WebStamp Online stamp creation service allowing users to design, pay, and print stamps for A-Post, B-Post, A-Post Plus, and Registered Mail. Includes single and bulk letter options with printing and delivery by Post.
• DigitalStamp Mobile app stamp service allowing users to request a letter code via Post app and handwrite it on envelope. Available for A and B-Post, Standard and Large letters.
• DataTransfer Electronic data exchange interface for sending shipment and billing data. Supports SFTP and sedex protocols. Enables automated declaration and shipping processes with status reports for both letters and packages.
• API Track Consignment REST/JSON API for retrieving tracking data for packages, letters with barcode, and international shipments. Returns processing events, signatures, shipment images, and master data in machine-readable format. OAuth-authenticated.
• Webservice Barcode SOAP-based web service for generating shipping labels with integrated barcodes directly from business systems. Supports packages, Swiss-Express, and letter shipments. Print preview functionality available.
• Brief mit ID-Check Identity verification service allowing contracts to be signed or ID copies created via physical mail delivery. FINMA-compliant with physical signature and electronic ID copy obtained at recipient's location.
• Meine Post Customer portal accessible via SwissID login. Provides access to all online services including shipment tracking, address management, postal services, and account administration. Features chat support and personalized activity dashboard.
• DocuCenter Online service for ordering postal forms, brochures, and labels free of charge. Delivers items within 2-3 business days. Also offers Dispobox reusable shipping containers.
• Drucken und Verpacken Print and packaging service where Post handles printing, packaging, mailing, and delivery of documents. Turnkey solution for businesses needing complete document processing.
• Präsenz in Filialen (Branch Presence) Marketing and retail space rental in Post branches including promotional surfaces (1-4 m²), shop-in-shop solutions (8-12 m²), digital advertising screens, and consultation rooms. Reaches approximately 250,000 daily branch visitors across 400+ locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• SameDay Swiss Nachmittag covers 70% of Swiss households
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AsendiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsendia is a joint venture between Swiss Post and French La Poste, specializing in international mail distribution. The partnership enables Swiss Post to offer global delivery services to over 200 destinations worldwide.
• SwissSign AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwissSign AG is a data security specialist and Swiss Post subsidiary that operates SwissID, the secure Swiss login solution providing access to over 200 online applications. SwissSign is a federally recognized Trust Service Provider.
• Direct Mail CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect Mail Company is a Swiss Post subsidiary that provides machine-based preparation of commercial advertising mailings for weekly or bi-weekly deliveries to over 1 million households, offering processing Vergütungen for qualifying customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Österreichische Post: Austria's national postal operator offering letter, parcel, banking, and branch network services. Similar in scale, regulatory regime, and diversification pattern to Swiss Post, making it the most tightly comparable mid-sized European postal peer.
• PostNL: Dutch national postal and parcel operator with a regulated letter monopoly and growing e-commerce parcel focus. Comparable to Swiss Post in regulated letter + competitive parcel mix, though without banking diversification.
• Groupe La Poste: France's national postal operator and Swiss Post's joint venture partner via Asendia for international mail. Operates an identical full-service postal, parcel, and banking (La Banque Postale) model — the closest direct comparator in size and structure.
• Deutsche Post DHL Group: Germany's national postal operator and the world's largest logistics group, combining letter mail (Deutsche Post) with global integrator scale (DHL). Most directly comparable to Swiss Post given the combined national-postal + international-logistics business model.
• Royal Mail (IDS): UK's designated universal service provider for letters, now part of International Distributions Services alongside GLS parcels. Closely comparable to Swiss Post on letter-mail regulation and parcel diversification.
• PostNord: Swedish-Danish national postal operator combining letter, parcel, and logistics. Comparable to Swiss Post as a smaller European national postal with cross-border parcel expansion ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• DPD (GeoPost): Le Groupe La Poste's parcel-only subsidiary and one of Europe's largest parcel networks. A direct competitor in the Swiss parcel market via DPD Switzerland, but does not operate the letter or counter-services business.
• UPS: Global integrator with established Swiss operations competing in domestic parcel and international express. Adjacent peer — competes in parcel but has no Swiss retail/branch counter presence.
• DHL Express: Global integrator with significant Swiss domestic parcel and same-day presence. Competes directly with Swiss Post's express and international parcel services but lacks the regulated letter and branch-network business.

Regional players

• Liechtensteinische Post: National postal operator for Liechtenstein, which Swiss Post serves under bilateral arrangement. Compares on scale but operates in a separate micro-jurisdiction; relevant as a regional complement rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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