Strong growth of GeoPost results
GeoPost continues to grow, reporting revenue of €6.2 billion, an increase of 8.6% (up 9.3% on a like-for-like basis).
This performance was driven by an increase in volumes (up 9.4%) compared to 2015, bringing the total number of parcels delivered worldwide to 1.1 billion.
Thanks to strong growth results, and through its international network DPDgroup, GeoPost has consolidated its No. 2 position on the European CEP (Courier Express Parcel) market:
- With a significant presence in all key European markets, DPDgroup showed strong sales performance, primarily in the United Kingdom[1] (up 13.2%), France (up 10.8%), Spain (up 10%), Benelux (up 9.2%), Germany (up 7.8%) and Poland1 (up 7.2%)
- With volume gains of 21.8%, DPDgroup remains the most dynamic European player in terms of BtoC activity growth; thereby over 36% of DPDgroup volumes now come from BtoC.
- Another growth driver for DPDgroup is the increase in intra-European volumes, which increased by 13.1%, and the group maintains its position as No. 1 in this segment thanks to the largest European road delivery network
- GeoPost is Le Groupe La Poste's Express Parcels business unit, making up 26% of its announced 2016 revenue of €23.294 billion.
A year of external growth
In 2016, the company continued its external growth strategy, with a number of investments:
- Acquisition in January 2016 of the not yet held 50% stake in DPD Russia, operating in Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
- Acquisition in March 2016, of the not yet held 40% stake in British operator wnDirect, which specialises in supporting e-tailers in their international growth.
- Acquisition in July 2016 of 100% of Biologistic: one of the leading players in France in temperature-controlled transport of healthcare/pharmacy products
- Acquisition in October 2016 of 100% of DPD Zeitfracht, thereby holding 100% of the DPD franchise network in Germany by the end of 2016.
- Acquisition in December 2016 of 60% in JadLog: No. 2 in the express parcel market in Brazil
- Acquisition in January 2017, GeoPost acquired a minority stake of 37.5% in BRT, the Italian Express market leader.
GeoPost also aims to continue its development in Russia, and in December 2016 requested permission from the Russian competition authority for a merger between its subsidiary DPD Russia and SPSR Express.
DPDgroup, a major player in cross-border e-commerce
One in every two Europeans have previously made online purchases from a foreign site. Of those, 69% have previously purchased from a foreign site located in Europe (33% in the UK, 39% in neighbouring countries) and 66% from a site located outside Europe (40% in China and 34% in the USA)[2].
In addition to its No. 1 road network in Europe, DPDgroup has developed unique and seamless services across its network:
- Pickup: a network of over 28,000 parcel shops in 23 countries. Parcel shops are gaining ground in the customer habits of e-shoppers in Europe. Representing the second most popular delivery option for 16% of them, with 52% saying they intend to use it in the future, offering potential for significant growth.
- Predict: with a presence in 20 countries, Predict is a unique interactive delivery service that guarantees home delivery within a 1-hour window. Predict also offers the option to re-schedule delivery for another date or to another location: to a different address, a neighbour or a Pickup point of their choosing.
DPDgroup, an actor at the forefront of innovation
By constantly innovating to offer more and more services, more choice and more convenience
- By developing distinctive services: thereby DPDgroup has developed a parcel concierge solution (Mister Pasha with DPD France), and delivery by appointment with a definite time window with Precise in the UK and Chrono Rendez-vous in France.
- By targeting specific markets, such as same day delivery (SEUR Now in Madrid and Barcelona) and the delivery of food products (SEUR Frio in Spain, ChronoFresh in France, DPD Food in the United Kingdom and Germany).
About DPDgroup
DPDgroup is the second largest international parcel delivery network in Europe. DPDgroup combines innovative technologies and local expertise to provide simple, flexible services for both senders and recipients. Through its Predict service, DPDgroup has established new service standards by placing customers’ at the centre of the delivery process.
With more than 60,000 delivery experts and a network of more than 28,000 pick-up points, DPDgroup delivers 4 million parcels to 230 countries and territories every day through its brands: DPD, Chronopost and SEUR.
DPDgroup is the parcel delivery network of GeoPost, which reported revenues of €6.2 billion in 2016. GeoPost is a holding company owned by Le Groupe La Poste.