Evri acquires Coll-8

Evri, the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company, has announced the acquisition of Coll-8, one of Ireland’s leading independent customs clearance and logistics specialists

The acquisition will strengthen Evri’s end-to-end capabilities in the Republic of Ireland and wider European Union by integrating its parcel delivery services with Coll-8’s bespoke, digital customs clearance platform, which automates and streamlines cross-border trade.

This transaction is part of Evri’s long-term growth strategy to deliver more than a billion parcels a year, supported by its recent merger agreement with DHL eCommerce in the UK, and driven by its continued growth in parcel volumes from new retail clients, expansion in SMEs and online marketplaces, and international inbound and outbound opportunities.

Martijn de Lange, CEO of Evri, said: “This landmark acquisition will significantly accelerate the speed of Evri’s parcel delivery and return times for our customers in the Republic of Ireland. We look forward to collaborating with Coll-8’s talented team to elevate our end-to-end service offering across the region, as their cutting-edge customs clearance platform will give Evri a seamless gateway into European markets. This transaction will be a win-win for our customers and clients.”