Geopost
Corporate brand
UnclaimedGeopost is an international express and parcel delivery company.
Last updated August 31, 2026
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Overview
Geopost is an international express and parcel delivery brand under the French La Poste group, offering global parcel transportation and logistics solutions.
History
The DPD network began in 1977 in Aschaffenburg, West Germany, as Deutscher Paketdienst. The business later adopted the name Dynamic Parcel Distribution, and the DPD identity became associated with a road-based parcel network designed around standardized, machine-sortable shipments. Geopost, the logistics subsidiary of France’s La Poste Groupe, expanded its position in the sector through acquisitions and shareholdings. In November 2000, Geopost acquired the United Kingdom parcel company Parceline and Ireland’s Interlink. In 2001 it became DPD’s principal shareholder and began extending the DPD identity beyond Germany. Parceline was rebranded DPD, with the transition completed in 2008. Geopost also acquired a substantial position in Spain’s SEUR network in 2004 and bought Exapaq in France in 2006. A 2007 partnership with Yurtiçi Kargo gave Geopost a minority position in the Turkish parcel market. A major organizational change took place in 2015, when the DPD, Chronopost and SEUR brands were brought together under the DPDgroup umbrella. Exapaq became DPD France, while Chronopost’s identity was adjusted to show its relationship with the group. The structure allowed local brands to retain market recognition while sharing international capabilities, technology and strategic direction. The following years brought further geographic and service expansion. Geopost increased its SEUR interest to 94% in 2018 and acquired a minority stake in Ninja Van, a Southeast Asian last-mile specialist. In 2019 it raised its ownership of Italian operator BRT to 85%, acquired a majority stake in cross-border provider Lenton, and developed a relationship with Geis Parcel in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It also expanded specialist logistics through investments and acquisitions connected with food, healthcare, laboratory and temperature-sensitive delivery. In 2017, the group acquired Stuart, a technology-enabled rapid delivery company serving merchants and e-commerce businesses. Its Brazilian position in Jadlog reached 98% in 2020. The group’s operating model spans domestic parcel services, intra-European road delivery and intercontinental flows supported by partnerships. Its customer mix includes retailers, manufacturers, online marketplaces, small businesses and private senders. The growth of e-commerce shifted strategic attention toward home delivery, parcel shops, lockers, delivery-time choice, predictive notifications, weekend delivery and same-day services. The group also developed major sorting and urban-depot infrastructure, including a large European hub in Eindhoven. Environmental policy became a prominent corporate theme. DPDgroup committed to carbon-neutral deliveries in 2012 and combined vehicle-efficiency measures, alternative-fuel and electric fleets, urban consolidation and carbon-credit purchases. In 2019 it introduced a group-wide air-quality monitoring program using sensors on delivery vehicles and pickup locations. It also announced an ambition to serve major European cities with zero- or low-emission delivery methods. In 2023, the corporate organization was rebranded Geopost, making the former DPDgroup name primarily a historical or transitional designation. DPD continues as a major operating brand within the portfolio, alongside Chronopost, SEUR, BRT and other regional businesses. In 2024, the broader Geopost organization reported 2.1 billion parcels delivered, €15.8 billion in revenue and 55,000 full-time-equivalent employees. The company remains owned by La Poste Groupe and is active internationally.
- 2024
2.1 billion parcels delivered
[1]The wider Geopost organization reported 2.1 billion parcels delivered worldwide and €15.8 billion in revenue.
- 2023
Rebranded as Geopost
[1]The DPDgroup corporate name and logo were replaced by Geopost, with DPD retained as an operating brand.
- 2020
Jadlog stake increased
[1]Geopost increased its interest in Brazilian parcel operator Jadlog to 98%.
- 2019
BRT and Lenton expansion
[1]Geopost became the major shareholder of BRT, acquired a majority stake in Lenton and expanded regional partnerships.
- 2018
SEUR stake increased and Ninja Van investment made
[1]Geopost increased its SEUR ownership to 94% and took a minority stake in Southeast Asian delivery company Ninja Van.
- 2017
Stuart acquired
[1]The group acquired Stuart to strengthen technology-enabled same-day and rapid last-mile delivery.
- 2015
DPDgroup umbrella created
[1]DPD, Chronopost and SEUR were combined under the DPDgroup corporate umbrella, and Exapaq became DPD France.
- 2012
Carbon-neutral delivery commitment
[1]The group committed to carbon-neutral deliveries through emissions reduction and offsetting programs.
- 2004
Stake acquired in SEUR Internacional
[1]Geopost acquired 40% of Spain’s SEUR Internacional, expanding its Iberian presence.
- 2001
Geopost became DPD’s principal shareholder
[1]The transaction gave Geopost a central role in the development of the international DPD network.
Products and positioning
A large, multi-brand European and international parcel network focused on road-based express and standard delivery, e-commerce fulfillment, flexible last-mile services and increasingly lower-emission urban logistics.
Parcel delivery · 1977
DPD parcel delivery
The principal DPD service portfolio covers domestic and international parcel delivery for business, consumer and e-commerce shipments. Services generally use road-based networks and automated sorting for parcels below the light-parcel threshold. Depending on market, customers can select standard, express, scheduled, weekend or interactive delivery, with access to pickup points and lockers.
Express delivery
Chronopost
Chronopost is the group’s prominent French express-delivery brand. It provides time-sensitive domestic and international services and has developed specialist offerings such as temperature-controlled food logistics. The brand operates within the Geopost portfolio while retaining its own market identity.
Parcel and express delivery
SEUR
SEUR is the group’s major Spanish delivery business, serving domestic parcels, express shipments and e-commerce logistics. Its services include home delivery, pickup options and temperature-sensitive delivery capabilities, including food-related logistics.
Delivery technology
Predict
Predict is an interactive delivery service designed to give recipients more visibility and control over delivery timing. It supports notifications and delivery-choice features intended to reduce failed deliveries and improve the home-delivery experience.
Last-mile infrastructure
Pickup network
The group’s pickup-point and locker network provides alternatives to direct home delivery. These locations support collection and, in some markets, returns, helping retailers and consumers manage delivery density and recipient availability.
Rapid urban delivery · 2017
Stuart
Stuart is a technology-enabled last-mile delivery business acquired by the group in 2017. It focuses on rapid delivery for merchants and online retailers, supporting same-day and short-window fulfillment in urban areas.
Controversies
2018
Don Lane affair
DPD UK faced public and political criticism after courier Don Lane died from diabetes-related complications. Reports focused on a policy that fined couriers for missing work, including for medical appointments, and on the pressure associated with covering delivery routes. DPD UK later announced the removal of the fines and offered workers the option of employee status.
Marketing campaigns
- 2020Low-emission city delivery ambition
Major European cities
The group announced an objective to serve 225 large European cities with zero- or low-emission delivery methods.
Outcome. The initiative reinforced the transition toward electric vehicles, urban depots and alternative delivery models.
- 2019Air-quality monitoring program
Europe and other participating markets
Sensors placed on delivery vans and pickup locations were used to collect local air-quality data, which the group said would be made available to cities and citizens.
Outcome. The program linked delivery operations with urban environmental monitoring.
- 2012Carbon-neutral deliveries
International
DPDgroup committed to balancing delivery emissions through operational reductions and carbon-offset projects, including renewable-energy initiatives.
Outcome. The commitment became a long-term environmental pillar of the group’s positioning.
Brand decisions
2023
Corporate rebrand to GeopostStrategyBackground
The group had developed into a multi-brand international logistics organization whose DPD identity was only one part of its portfolio.
Action taken
The corporate name and visual identity were changed from DPDgroup to Geopost, while DPD, Chronopost, SEUR and other brands continued operating.
Aftermath
Geopost became the principal corporate reference for the La Poste Groupe logistics business.
2017
Acquisition of StuartM&ABackground
Online retail increased demand for rapid, precise and flexible urban delivery.
Action taken
The group acquired Stuart and used its technology and operating capabilities to expand same-day and rapid last-mile services.
Aftermath
Rapid urban delivery became a more visible part of the group’s e-commerce and last-mile strategy.
2015
Unification under the DPDgroup umbrellaStrategyBackground
Geopost controlled a portfolio of established parcel and express brands operating across different national markets.
Action taken
DPD, Chronopost and SEUR were placed under the DPDgroup corporate umbrella, while Exapaq was renamed DPD France.
Aftermath
The structure combined shared international strategy with continued use of locally recognized operating brands.
Recent events
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