Evri Acquires Cross Border Connect to Expand US Delivery Network

Evri, the UK's largest pure-play parcel carrier following its 2025 merger with DHL eCommerce, has acquired Cross Border Connect, a Florida-based specialist in UK-US e-commerce delivery and returns. This strategic move positions Evri to capture growth in one of the world's fastest-expanding trade lanes while leveraging Cross Border Connect's proprietary technology platform, domestic US network, and customs clearance expertise across six major ports of entry. The acquisition represents Evri's continued international expansion strategy, following its 2025 acquisition of Irish customs specialist Coll-8.

For supply chain professionals, this development signals accelerating consolidation in the parcel and cross-border logistics sector. Evri now offers integrated services spanning air freight, customs clearance, last-mile delivery, and technology-enabled routing across multiple regions. Cross Border Connect's reported cost reductions of up to 30% demonstrate the operational efficiency gains companies can achieve through optimized cross-border routing.

Shippers moving e-commerce goods between the UK and US now have a credible alternative to traditional carriers, particularly for optimizing speed, cost, and service level flexibility. The timing is significant given the UK-US e-commerce trade lane's rapid growth and the ongoing consolidation of last-mile and cross-border providers. Supply chain teams should evaluate how this expanded Evri offering could improve their own cross-border operations, especially for retailers and marketplaces leveraging direct injection capabilities at hub points nearest their destinations.