UK parcel carrier Evri acquires Florida-based Cross Border Connect
· Logistics · United Kingdom · United States
UK parcel carrier Evri announced on Monday the acquisition of Florida-based Cross Border Connect, marking its entry into the US delivery market and advancing its cross-border e-commerce strategy. The deal strengthens Evri's capabilities on the fast-growing UK-US e-commerce lane, adding US-based cross-border logistics operations to its international business. Evri said the acquisition reflects its push to invest for growth internationally. Cross-border e-commerce volumes between the UK and the US have expanded rapidly, drawing parcel carriers to build end-to-end networks spanning both markets. The move intensifies competition among UK and international couriers positioning for transatlantic parcel flows.
Why it matters:The acquisition shows parcel carriers racing to build end-to-end UK-US e-commerce networks, a segment growing faster than domestic delivery and reshaping cross-border logistics competition.
Key points
- Evri acquires Florida-based Cross Border Connect to enter the US delivery market
- Deal targets the fast-growing UK-US e-commerce lane
- Evri frames the acquisition as part of its international growth strategy
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