Fastway Couriers Receivership: What Irish SMEs Need to Know

7th November 2025, 3:03pm in News by Dan Jones

Irish businesses are dealing with new delivery challenges following the announcement that Fastway Couriers has gone into receivership. Fastway Ireland, which formed part of the wider Nuvion Group (including Parcel Connect and Nügo), ceased trading on 28 October 2025, meaning no further deliveries are being processed across the Fastway network.

While this has caused disruption for many retailers and e commerce sellers, it's important to highlight that Interparcel does not offer Fastway Couriers as a delivery option. This means our customers are not directly affected, and existing shipments booked through Interparcel continue to move as normal. However, we understand that many Irish businesses still rely on Fastway through other channels, so the wider impact is substantial.

How the Fastway receivership affects Irish businesses

When a courier network stops operating, the impact is immediate. Many businesses are now dealing with:

Delayed or undelivered parcels
Increased costs due to rerouting
Higher customer service demand from tracking queries and refund requests
A dip in customer confidence during key trading weeks

With the receivership affecting Fastway, Parcel Connect, and Nügo under the Nuvion Group, the disruption spans multiple services commonly used across Ireland.

What customers should do if their parcel swere sent via Fastway

Based on the official guidance, here’s what affected customers should do depending on how the delivery was originally booked:

If the parcel was booked through a retailer or third party courier

You should contact the retailer directly, even if you have a Fastway tracking number. Retailers are responsible for managing next steps and arranging stock recovery.

If you booked directly with Fastway Ireland

You are advised to contact the Fastway customer mailbox at nuvioncustomers@interpath.com for updates on collections and outstanding deliveries.

Finding alternatives to Fastway Couriers in Ireland

With the Fastway Ireland receivership stopping parcel processing entirely, many businesses are looking for stable courier alternatives. A multi-courier delivery setup gives you more control and reduces the risk of disruption when one network experiences issues.

Key steps for continuity include:

Checking active shipments to see which parcels are affected
Updating customers early about potential delays
Using multiple couriers instead of relying heavily on one
Reviewing delivery performance regularly
Automating bookings and tracking to reduce manual effort

Building long-term delivery resilience

Courier failures may be uncommon, but the Fastway collapse shows how quickly disruption can occur. A diversified delivery strategy helps keep your business operational when the market shifts unexpectedly.

Interparcel connects Irish sellers with a wide range of trusted delivery partners across Ireland, the UK, and worldwide. And because Fastway is not part of our courier offering, Interparcel bookings are unaffected by this receivership, giving businesses reassurance and consistency during an uncertain period.