DHL eCommerce to acquire Baltic parcel carrier Venipak

“The Baltic states are among the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in Europe today, which is why we were looking for a partner with deep local market expertise, a trusted brand and the ambition to continue growing,” said Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce, in a news release. “Together, we will be able to create even more opportunities for both local businesses and international customers.”

[Why It Matters: Last-mile delivery carriers are consolidating to quickly expand their footprint in Europe and tap less-expensive out-of-home delivery networks.]

The acquisition, terms of which were not disclosed, is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Venipak will continue to operate under its existing brand identity during the subsequent period of integration into DHL eCommerce. The current management, including Venipak CEO Andrius Ladauskas, and existing employees will remain in their roles. 

DHL’s e-commerce logistics division continues to eye acquisitions as part of its expansion plan  for Europe and the Middle East. Last year, DHL took a minority stake in Ajex Logistics Services, a courier based in Saudi Arabia, acquired U.K.-based courier Evri and bought out partners to take full control of its parcel locker network in Poland.  

DHL is part of a broader consolidation trend within the European parcel logistics market. Ceva Logistics early this month agreed to acquire parcel delivery service Paack’s operating units in France, Spain and Portugal and fold them into Colis Privé, its European last-mile delivery business.  And last year, Colis Privé acquired MIPI, strengthening its coverage of major metropolitan areas in France.  

Also in 2025, Poland-based InPost acquired Spanish courier and fulfillment provider Sending and Yodel, a delivery company in the United Kingdom. Before that it took over Mondial Relay in France. In February, FedEx agreed to take a one-third stake in InPost.  

Venipak next year plans to move its Lithuania operations into a new logistics terminal in Vilnius, with more capacity and a modern conveyor system. The courier is investing $18.2 million of its own money for a modern conveyor system and other features in the leased facility, which will be able to process about 5,000 to 6,000 packages per hour. It is designed with 24 docks for trucks and about 70 loading spaces for vans.

In 2025, Venipak opened a 118,000-square foot terminal in Kaunas — the company’s largest terminal to date. It handles up to 50,000 shipments per day. About 100 trucks transport shipments to all Baltic countries and Poland every night. 

Venipak currently operates 25 logistics terminals, 12 of which are in Lithuania. 

Last year, Venipak also opened a new 11,000 sq m terminal in Kaunas, in the Kumpiai Logistics Park developed by Sirin Development, which is the company’s largest terminal to date. It handles up to 50,000 shipments per day, and about 100 trucks transport shipments to all Baltic countries and Poland every night.

Adjusted revenue for DHL eCommerce, excluding currency and other one-time effects, increased 4.9% during the first quarter. 

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