- CEO
- Christiaan Peeters
- Full Time Employees
- 33,532
- Sector
- Commercial services
- Industry
- Miscellaneous commercial services
- Address
- Anspachlaan/Boulevard Anspach 1 Brussels BU Belgium 1000
- IPO Date
- Jul 22, 2013
- Business
- bpost NV/SA is a Belgium-based postal and logistics company providing a comprehensive range of mail and parcel services, including collection, transport, sorting, and distribution of addressed and non-addressed mail, printed documents, newspapers, periodicals, and parcels. Its core offerings include transactional, advertising, and press mails; domestic and international parcels; e-commerce logistics and fulfillment services such as warehousing, handling, and cross-border services with customs duties management; express delivery; retail products including bank and insurance products through its affiliated bpost bank; document management; data digitization; electronics repair; and preventive and corrective maintenance services for medical devices. The company serves individuals, businesses, and public institutions primarily in Belgium, Europe, the United States, and internationally, operating through distinct business units covering mail and retail solutions, parcels and international logistics, and third-party logistics. Founded in 1830 and headquartered in Brussels, bpost also runs an extensive network of automated parcel lockers, pick-up points, and post offices.
In a major strategic development in 2024, bpost completed the acquisition of Staci SAS, a European leader in third-party logistics, for approximately €1.3 billion, accelerating its transformation from a traditional postal operator into a global third-party logistics provider. This acquisition expands bpost’s B2B logistics capabilities, offering enhanced services including detailed logistics, return management, multi-carrier transportation, and omni-channel solutions both B2B and B2C. The integration of Staci's technology, expertise, and management into the group has enabled bpost to deepen its portfolio, increase operational synergies, and strengthen its position as a regional leader with flexible, high-value logistics services, especially targeting growth in B2B segments and SMEs. This move aligns with bpost's ongoing strategy to diversify from declining traditional mail volumes into innovative digital and logistic solutions, leveraging its established last-mile network and scale across multiple geographies. The company continues to expand its market reach and invest in customized logistics and e-commerce fulfillment across Belgium, the Netherlands, and broader Europe.
bpost operates primarily through two business segments: Mail and Retail Solutions which caters to business and residential customers with mail, financial, and retail products; and Parcels & International, which specializes in parcel delivery, international mail, and e-commerce logistics solutions. The addition of Staci enhances its Third-Party Logistics (3PL) capabilities, supporting bpost’s broader goal of becoming a significant player in the global logistics market while maintaining its traditional mail and parcel delivery services. With a workforce exceeding 36,000 employees, bpost remains committed to innovation, customer-centric solutions, and sustainable growth in the evolving postal and logistics industry.