UK parcel carrier Evri to enter US delivery market with acquisition
Evri, the largest pure-play parcel delivery company in the United Kingdom following its merger with DHL eCommerce last year, has agreed to acquire Florida-based courier Cross Border Connect, which specializes in e-commerce delivery and returns between the U.K. and United States.
The acquisition strengthens Evri Group’s ability to support customers moving parcels between the UK, Europe by combining the company’s scale with Cross Border Connect’s technology and domestic U.S. delivery expertise, Evri said in a news release on Monday announcing the transaction. It also marks the latest step in Evri’s international growth strategy.
Evri is gaining access to the U.S. market at a time UK-U.S. e-commerce is one of the fastest growing trade lanes in the world
In mid-2025, DHL eCommerce took a large minority stake in Evri and folded its operations into its partner to create a parcel delivery giant in the U.K. Evri currently moves more than one billion parcels and three billion business letters per year.
The same year, Evri also made a multi-million dollar acquisition for Coll-8, an Ireland-based customs clearance specialist giving it direct access into the Republic of Ireland and enabling broader EU cross-border trade.
CBC, based in Boca Raton, operates an asset-light network that uses a proprietary technology platform to manage pickup and customs clearance at six ports of entry and direct injection of packages at the carrier’s closest hub, allowing retailers and marketplaces to optimize parcel routing by cost, speed and service. Co-founder Chris Lentjes will remain as CEO, Evri said.
Why It Matters : The proliferation of last-mile delivery and cross-border logistics providers in recent years gives shippers more options, but analysts say the industry needs to eventually consolidate and sort out the strongest companies. And more parcel operators like Evri are looking to expand into other markets.
“This acquisition is an important step in the continued growth of Evri’s international business. Cross Border Connect brings deep expertise in the U.S. market, strong carrier relationships and innovative technology that enables customers to improve cross-border delivery speed and achieve cost reductions of up to 30%,” said Evri Chief Commercial Officer David Saenz. “Combined with CBC’s established network, integrated customs capabilities and Evri’s best-in-class air freight rates, customers will have even greater flexibility to make smarter shipping decisions and optimize their international delivery operations.”
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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