CitySprint and DPD UK join forces

Last Friday, DPD UK announced that CitySprint is set to become part of DPDgroup, subject to regulatory clearance.

DPD is the second-largest express parcel courier service and successfully deliver over 5.2 million parcels worldwide every day. CitySprint is the leading choice for UK businesses and individuals who need to send documents and small parcels for urgent same-day delivery.

The acquisition is one of DPD's most significant investments to date. The investment results from increased demand for same day and next day deliveries, a trend that has accelerated since the pandemic. Joining DPD will enable CitySprint to expand its same-day delivery offering.

How will the acquisition affect me?

Luckily, Interparcel customers will not be affected by this change because they already get the best of both worlds; economical next-day delivery and speedy same-day delivery all in one platform!

When will the acquisition take place?

The contract is subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority but is expected to be complete later this year.

Why book a CitySprint or DPD service through Interparcel?

When you book a parcel delivery with CitySprint or DPD through Interparcel, you can be confident that your parcel is in safe hands. Our long-term partnerships with both couriers enable us to offer their fantastic services at the most competitive rates.

Our Shipping Manager can also help you organise, fulfil and send orders from multiple couriers all in one place!! Our shipping services integrate with multiple market platforms, providing your business with a streamlined tool for all your parcel sending needs. Interparcel users can benefit from:

• Advanced shipping manager: collate orders from multiple eCommerce platforms into one place
• Multi-channel fulfilment: organizes orders from multiple e-marketplaces into one place
• In-built address verification and correction, no more manual errors or unprofessional mistakes
• Parcel Presets to save parcel details for faster sending
• 'Send Again'and 'Return Parcel' actions to streamline repeat and return orders

Our parcel delivery experts are always prepared to answer questions from 8 am - 8 pm Monday to Friday and between 9 am - 1 pm on weekends. Get in touch via live chat, email and telephone!

Book a CitySprint or DPD service through Interparcel today!