DPD Group’s parcel delivery network DPD UK will acquire same day distribution company CitySprint, subject to regulatory clearance. 

This follows a period of growth for CitySprint, which has seen continued demand for its services as businesses require more urgent and time critical same day deliveries.

Once completed, DPD UK’s customers will be able to access CitySprint’s same day and specialist delivery services in the UK, while CitySprint will be able to offer its customers access to DPD UK’s domestic next day and international expertise.

The existing CitySprint leadership team will remain in place.

Elaine Kerr, CEO of DPD UK, said: “Same day delivery is one of the fastest growing segments of the logistics market and so we are delighted to announce the intention to offer this new and exciting service to our customer offering. 

“Even before the pandemic, demand for both next day and same day deliveries was soaring, and this trend has only escalated, something which we see continuing.”

Gary West, CEO of CitySprint, added: “This move is testament to both the continued strong demand for same day delivery and our successful growth strategy. 

“We look forward to working with DPD Group to explore new opportunities for our same day expertise and services.” 

DPD Group topped CILT’s Top 30 UK Logistics Service Providers for 2021 earlier this month.