Biocair, an established global leader in life science logistics, today announces the further expansion of its operations in the APAC region with the opening of a new office in Shanghai, China. The office is collocated with its warehouse to facilitate operations and enable enhanced collaboration between operations, sales, warehouse and transportation teams. Biocair has achieved 25% business growth in APAC in the first half of 2025 and, with double the footprint of Biocair’s previous Shanghai office, the new site will support the company’s ongoing growth.  

Biocair first opened a Shanghai office in 2009 as its primary APAC location and has since opened a further seven offices in the region. This new office is strategically located near Pudong International Airport as well as Pharma Valley in the Zhangjiang High Tech Zone. Following the recent opening of Biocair’s Chengdu office, this expansion further strengthens Biocair’s presence in the region and its position as a leading global logistics provider.  

“The APAC region continues to show strong demand for comprehensive life science supply chain solutions. This new office in Shanghai will enable the Biocair team to continue to support our growing portfolio of APAC clients, as well as our global clients looking to ship goods to the region,”

Kevin Xu, APAC General Manager.

Biocair’s dedicated Shanghai team of logistics experts provide comprehensive knowledge of the APAC region including customs regulations and the local transport network. The company offers a full range of temperature controlled logistics services, including controlled ambient (15-25°C), refrigerated (2-8°C), frozen (-20°C), dry ice (-78°C) and Liquid Nitrogen dry shipper (-196°C). The team will also continue to build on Biocair’s presence in the region, strengthening business development activities. Biocair is committed to investing in its global network in order to provide complete end-to-end logistics solutions as part of its global growth strategy. 

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About Biocair  

Since 1986, Biocair has established a global reputation as a leading GDP logistics specialist within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. Biocair has built up a unique, client-centric approach by employing scientists in front-line logistics positions and assembling a team of best-in-class industry experts in quality, cold chain and regulatory compliance. Biocair focuses on providing the most comprehensive time-sensitive and temperature-controlled logistics services available whilst delivering flexible, tailored, cost-effective solutions to all its clients. It is committed to delivering complete end-to-end logistics solutions through its global network spanning across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. 

Biocair employs 475 people worldwide and provides specialist logistics services to more than 170 countries through a global network of partners. Biocair’s offices are located in the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, USA, South Africa, China and India. 

In 2012 Biocair was acquired as an autonomous division by Geopost. Geopost is the largest parcel delivery network in Europe, which posted sales of €15.8 billion in 2024. Geopost is a holding company owned by Groupe La Poste. 

For further information on Biocair, please visit www.biocair.com. 

In a persistently complex economic environment, marked by continued macroeconomic pressures, Geopost delivered a resilient performance in the first half of 2025. While parcel volumes saw modest growth, Geopost recorded a €253 million operating profit, supported by solid performances in strategic segments such as out-of-home, international flows and food logistics. 

Geopost reported a €7.629 billion revenue as of end-June 2025: 

• Geopost’s parcel delivery activity recorded a +1.8% increase in volumes, and a +0.8% increase of its revenue worldwide.  

• Asendia’s revenue declined by 13%, while maintaining solid and stable operating profit.  

Strategic segments continued to show positive momentum: 

• Out-of-home volumes rose by +26 %, 

• International parcel flows increased by +4%, 

• Food logistics also recorded growth of 11% 

• These segments remain key levers for long-term differentiation and value creation in a transforming logistics market. 

Geopost also maintained progress on its sustainability roadmap, continuing to decouple volume growth from emissions. Preliminary data show a 2.5% reduction in absolute carbon emissions within the SBTi scope in Q1 2025, driven by the expansion of its low-emission fleet and broader deployment of alternative energy solutions.

Yves Delmas, CEO of Geopost, said:

"In a persistently difficult and volatile environment, our first-half results for 2025 confirm Geopost’s ability to stay the course and deliver resilient performance. Despite continued market pressures, we have maintained our focus on serving consumers and businesses with agility and operational discipline across all geographies. Our three growth drivers – out-of-home delivery, food logistics and international flows – once again demonstrated strong results, reinforcing the relevance of our strategic choices. In parallel, we are stepping up our sustainability efforts, with continued progress on the decarbonisation of our operations across Europe. These resilient results and ongoing progress reflect both the strength of our model and the daily commitment of our teams across the business, whom I want to sincerely thank.” 

Delivering results in a competitive landscape 

The first half of 2025 remained challenging for the parcel and logistics industry, which continues to operate in a fragile macroeconomic and geopolitical environment. While inflationary pressures have eased, the sector still faces structural headwinds, including sluggish consumer demand, heightened price competition, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty across several regions. 

Geopost’s operating profit stood at € 253 million as of end-June 2025, compared to € 331 million at the same point in 2024. This decrease reflects a combination of persistent cost inflation, price competition and non-recurring items. 

Continued focus on high-growth segments 

In the first half of 2025, Geopost made significant progress in three strategic segments: out-of-home, international and food deliveries, which continue to reshape parcel delivery across Europe. 

Out-of-home volumes surged by 26% by the end of June, confirming their central role in the group’s service model. Geopost also continued to strengthen its position in cross-border and specialised food deliveries during the first half of 2025, with a solid performance across both food and international segments. 

Several Geopost business units including DPD Poland, Chronopost in France, DPD Latvia and DPD Lithuania significantly contributed to this momentum by deepening their presence in these segments and adapting to local market dynamics.  

Chronopost confirmed also its position as the leading provider of BtoB deliveries in France. With solid growth, rising volumes and continued innovation, the company is reinforcing its role as a key partner for professionals across sectors. 

Geopost has developed one of the densest and most extensive out-of-home networks on the market, enabling out-of-home cross-border deliveries between 28 countries in Europe. This achievement underscores Geopost’s commitment to providing customers with choice, flexibility and convenience through varied out-of-home solutions across Europe. As of June 2025, Geopost’s pan-European out-of-home network spanned 28 countries and totalled 138,000 parcel shops and lockers in Europe. As lockers are also growing fast in Europe, Geopost is accelerating its locker strategy and offers now almost 38,500 lockers (13,000 more than by June 2024). On lockers specifically, DPD UK signed in April 2025 a major strategic partnership with the YEEP! Network, adding 8,000 parcel lockers over the next five years.  

In parallel, as food and temperature-controlled deliveries continue to experience strong and steady growth (+11% versus June 2024), Geopost’s Italian business unit BRT further developed its food delivery capabilities in Italy, strengthening its expertise and supporting the sustained growth of this high-value segment. 

Maintaining sustainability at the core of Geopost’s strategy 

Geopost has reduced its carbon emissions within the SBTi perimeter by 2.5% in absolute terms in the first quarter of 2024, equivalent to a reduction of 4% per parcel, amounting to 910 g/parcel, which demonstrates the ongoing improvements achieved by the Geopost network despite a parcel volume increase. 

In June 2025, Geopost joined the Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ALICE) as a new member, to engage in EU-funded projects, contributing to urban logistics and emissions-focused groups and supporting policy development. In June, Geopost also proudly renewed its commitment to EV100, Climate Group’s global network of corporate leaders driving the transition to zero-emission road transport.  

Geopost announced in its latest sustainability report that it has reached the milestone of 10,000 electric delivery vehicles operating across Europe. To support the charging needs of its current and future fleet, Geopost is actively developing and strengthening its charging infrastructure, including the deployment of smart charging solutions. Most recently, DPD Switzerland partnered with autoSense to become the first to trial the company’s chargeSmart technology. This system dynamically adjusts electric vehicle (EV) charging based on energy market conditions, the availability of renewable energy, and operating times. Key benefits of the solution include automating the charging process to occur when electricity prices are low and grid demand is minimal. This initiative follows DPD UK’s collaboration with BP Pulse to roll out rapid charging infrastructure across 17 sites, aimed at reducing operating costs and improving fleet efficiency. 

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About Geopost  

Geopost, a European leader in parcel delivery and solutions for e-commerce, operates in more than 50 countries across all continents through its network of expert delivery brands, including: DPD, Chronopost, SEUR, BRT, Speedy, Jadlog and Asendia. Leveraging its industry-specific expertise, Geopost is further growing the development of out-of-home services with Pickup, one of the densest parcel shop and locker networks in Europe and is also expanding temperature-controlled solutions for the food and healthcare business. In a world of acceleration and transformation, Geopost engages and embraces new e-commerce territories with ESW via Asendia. 

With 57,000 employees, Geopost endeavours to make commerce more convenient, profitable and sustainable for its customers and communities. Committed to becoming an international reference in sustainable delivery, Geopost is the first global delivery company to have its roadmap to Net Zero by 2040 approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 

Part of the La Poste group, Geopost generated a €15.8 billion revenue and delivered 2.1 billion parcels worldwide in 2024. 

A simplified and rewarding shopping experience 

Now available in France, Singular has already been rolled out in four European countries (Italy, Spain, Croatia, and Slovenia). Its launch in France will allow consumers to discover local, authentic, and high-quality products, carefully selected for their uniqueness and strong French roots. Navigation is seamless: each product page redirects users to the merchant’s e-commerce site, where purchases are made directly. 

The platform is accessible through the DPD France website as well as the myDPD website, which attracts over 900,000 users. 

A growth driver for partner clients 

SMEs are at the heart of the French economy and represent a significant share of DPD France’s business activity. With the launch of Singular, DPD France reaffirms its commitment to supporting these vital companies by offering them free visibility for their products. The goal is to help e-retailers stand out in a highly competitive environment while highlighting their brand identity. This initiative aims to foster SME growth and facilitate their expansion both nationally and internationally. 

Client testimonial - Baiham Paris 

“The new Singular platform from DPD France offers a great opportunity for French SMEs, like Baiham Paris, to grow their e-commerce business by increasing their visibility and attracting new customers.”

A direct link between transport, visibility, and commercial performance 

“At DPD France, we are much more than just a delivery service. We build strong relationships with thousands of merchants and SMEs across France. With Singular, we are taking it even further. This initiative provides a genuine digital showcase to highlight their expertise and the excellence of their products.”

Nicolas Morin, National Sales Director at DPD France 

A curated selection of merchants 

Singular has already attracted 10 French SMEs, including Baiham Paris, Nümorning, Melifera, JNPR Spirits, Eclae, Maison Verdier, Castex, Noham, Savonnerie Artisanale du Jura, Atelier Sophie Janière. 

These partners embody the richness of France’s entrepreneurial landscape, with offerings spanning the most popular categories among online shoppers: fashion, beauty & wellness, home decor, and food. 

More merchants will soon be joining the platform. 

A powerful group dynamic on the rise 

Singular is part of Geopost’s broader strategy to promote local brands on a European scale. Launched in 2024 in other group countries, the platform first debuted in Italy with BRT, then in Spain with SEUR, followed by Croatia (DPD Croatia) and Slovenia (DPD Slovenia). This European approach reflects the Group’s ambition to strengthen the visibility of SMEs in every country where it operates and to gradually expand these brands’ reach to other countries through the upcoming interconnection of all Singular platforms. 

To date, Singular brings together 84 active merchants across all participating countries, 510,000 unique visitors, and a catalog 14,500 products, each carefully selected from SMEs for their expertise, local commitment, and the quality of their offerings. 

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About DPD France 

Founded in 1995, DPD France is part of Geopost’s international parcel delivery network, the European market leader and a subsidiary of La Poste Group. 

Serving businesses, DPD France operates through a network of 80 branches and 5 national sorting centers, supported by over 2,900 employees who handle and deliver more than 415,000 parcels daily. With its DPD CLASSIC Europe and DPD CLASSIC Intercontinental services, DPD France also helps clients expand internationally, leveraging the strength and quality of Geopost’s global network. 

DPD France offers three key strengths to support its clients: a strong local presence, with sales and customer service teams based in each of its 80 branches, its DPD out-of-home delivery service, with more than 10,000 Pickup points across France, as well as its interactive delivery service Predict, allowing recipients to reschedule deliveries to fit their personal needs and constraints. 

In 2024 alone, DPD France delivered over 110 million parcels. 

Explore all available products on Singular 

With over 25 years of experience in logistics, freight, and express services, Andy Van Der Velde brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership expertise. His career spans key roles at UTi, Berco Express, and Aramex, where he has consistently demonstrated a strong track record of driving growth and operational excellence.

Recognized for his entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven approach, Andy Van Der Velde will oversee the strategic direction and performance of DPD South Africa. After the significant turnaround led by his predecessor, Jason Lombard, DPD South Africa is now firmly back on a positive trajectory in terms of performance. Andy Van Der Velde will be tasked with continuing and further accelerating this strong momentum in the years to come.

Commenting on this appointment, Benjamin Démogé, EVP Geopost, Africa, Middle East, Asia said:

“We are embarking on a new chapter for DPD South Africa, building upon the solid foundations established by the late Jason Lombard. With Andy Van Der Velde’s extensive experience and strategic mindset, we are confident in the team’s ability to maintain and enhance the positive momentum DPD South Africa has achieved. Andy's leadership will be crucial in unlocking new opportunities and driving long-term success.”

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SEUR, Spain's leading urgent transport company and Official Transport Provider for the Spanish National Football Team, has launched a moving campaign to reaffirm its support for SMEs and its solidarity with those affected by DANA in Valencia.

In the campaign video, under the slogan "Juntos repartimos ilusión," players from the Spanish National Football Team receive red hair ribbons from a SEUR delivery driver. These ribbons, embroidered with words like "pride" and "effort," were made by the owner of a small haberdashery in Albal, a town in Valencia province affected by the environmental disaster.

These ribbons not only represent the national team's spirit of overcoming challenges, but also the strength of small and medium-sized businesses. Like this haberdashery, they are one of the country's main economic drivers. Similarly, the campaign illustrates the importance of not walking alone, reminding us that behind every shipment the company makes, there are personal stories beyond just packages.

Taking the concept of the invisible thread connecting people, businesses, and dreams, SEUR highlights values like resilience, shared hope, and the effort to keep going despite any adversity. The company positions itself as the helping hand that lifts up Spanish SMEs.

Eugenia Llorca, SEUR's Head of Marketing and Communications, emphasizes:

"This campaign reflects the values that represent SEUR, SMEs, and the Spanish National Football Team alike: perseverance, collaboration, and resilience in the face of challenges we encounter along the way. These are also the pillars upon which all small businesses affected by DANA are admirably rebuilding. Through this campaign, SEUR wants to pay them a small tribute, and we'll continue working with them daily to help them return to normalcy as soon as possible."

Through this initiative, SEUR reaffirms its commitment to supporting those who work hard every day, from the dreams of a local shop to the thrill of a national team that inspires an entire country.

To access the video, click here.

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About SEUR

Our more than 80 years of history have allowed us to be pioneers in urgent transport in Spain, with three main business areas: international, e-commerce, and B2B business.

Thanks to our more than 10,000 professionals and our fleet of 6,500 vehicles, we provide services to businesses of all sizes and sectors. As part of Geopost, one of the largest international urgent transport networks, we make deliveries worldwide.

We constantly invest in innovation and infrastructure to be closer to our customers and offer greater flexibility. We do this through solutions like Predict, an interactive system for scheduling deliveries, and SEUR Now, for super-urgent deliveries within one to two hours. We're also committed to sustainable logistics, integrating alternative delivery systems in major cities. This includes using eco-friendly vehicles, urban hubs, and our Pickup network, which boasts over 9,500 points, including convenience stores and lockers.