"GeoPost will exceed the 10 billion euros turnover mark over the year"
, argued in July 2020 Boris Winkelmann, CEO of this subsidiary of La Poste.
This parcel delivery specialist did better than keep its promise: in 2020, its revenues reached 11 billion thanks to a 42% growth in activity.
"We had to adapt very quickly to the pandemic, set up contactless delivery
," says Boris Winkelmann.
In March, our volumes fell by 30%.
But, from Easter, there was a rebound with historic performances. ”
As a result, the king of parcels for companies and individuals weighs more (35%) in the activity of La Poste than its historic business, mail (18.7%).
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However, this name does not mean anything to the general public.
And for good reason.
In the 47 countries where it deploys its services, the company operates under local brands: Chronopost, Chronofresh and Stuart in France, DPD in Germany and the United Kingdom, Seur in Spain, etc.
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