DPD 2021 in full swing
France-headquartered DPD group, an affiliate of Geo Post, has reported its results for 2021. Revenues amounted to EUR 14.7 million, a 14.8% increase compared to 2020, while operating profit went up by 25%, passing the mark of EUR 1 billion (EUR 1.06 billion). 2.1 billion parcels were delivered globally, which equals 8.4 million parcels per day.
Amongst others, the group's takeovers in 2021 were Speedy AD in Bulgaria, DPD Romania and Tipsa in Spain, while stakes were acquired in Ninja Van in Southeast Asia and Aramex in the Middle East.
Investments also aimed at specific market segments such as healthcare and food services, through acquisitions such as Epicery in France and BK Pharma Logistics in the Netherlands. The group wants to achieve a turnover of EUR 252 billion by 2025. (sh)