DHL eCommerce acquires Baltic parcel carrier Venipak Group

By: Eric Kulisch Reading Time: 4 min

DHL has agreed to acquire Lithuania-based Venipak Group, expanding its parcel delivery reach in the Baltic states and advancing the consolidation trend in the European last-mile delivery sector.

According to an announcement on Monday, DHL Group will integrate Venipak's operating companies in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into its DHL eCommerce division. DHL eCommerce specializes in cross-border and domestic B2C shipping services for e-commerce merchants.

Key Details of the Acquisition

• Target: Venipak Group, one of the largest independent parcel operators in the Baltic region
• Assets: Approximately 800 parcel lockers, an extensive network of out-of-home pick-up points, and B2B and B2C delivery capabilities
• Strategic Value: Provides DHL with full ownership in the Baltics, a region experiencing strong e-commerce growth, rather than relying on contractors
• Future Investment: DHL plans to invest in personnel, parcel lockers, sorting capacity at key facilities, and IT capabilities across the Venipak network

Leadership and Branding

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

Executive Comment

"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. Together, we will be able to create even more opportunities for both local businesses and international customers."

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— Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce

Broader Consolidation Context

DHL's e-commerce logistics division continues to pursue acquisitions as part of its expansion strategy for Europe and the Middle East. Recent moves include:

• A minority stake in Ajex Logistics Services (Saudi Arabia)
• Acquisition of UK-based courier Evri
• Full control of its parcel locker network in Poland

The European parcel logistics market is undergoing broader consolidation:

• Ceva Logistics agreed to acquire Paack's operating units in France, Spain, and Portugal, folding them into Colis Privé
• Colis Privé acquired MIPI, strengthening coverage in major French metropolitan areas
• InPost acquired Spanish courier Sending, UK-based Yodel, and previously Mondial Relay in France
• FedEx agreed to take a one-third stake in InPost in February

Venipak's Expansion Plans

2026 (Next Year): Venipak plans to move its Lithuania operations into a new logistics terminal in Vilnius, featuring:

• A modern conveyor system
• Capacity to process 5,000–6,000 packages per hour
• 24 docks for trucks and approximately 70 loading spaces for vans
• Investment of $18.2 million

2025 Milestones:

• Opened a 118,000 sq ft terminal in Kaunas — the company's largest to date
• Handles up to 50,000 shipments per day
• Approximately 100 trucks transport shipments to all Baltic countries and Poland every night
• Opened a new 11,000 sq m terminal

Current Operations:

• 25 logistics terminals total
• 12 terminals located in Lithuania