{
  "id": 15623598,
  "title": "Ceva Logistics puts Paack in charge of last-mile parcel delivery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ceva-logistics-puts-paack-in-charge-of-last-mile-parcel-delivery",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:11:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ceva-logistics-puts-paack-in-charge-of-last-mile-parcel-delivery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ceva Logistics, a leading global logistics company, recently announced its integration of France-focused last-mile delivery subsidiary Colis Privé into its newly acquired parcel delivery firm, Paack. The merger aims to present a unified brand identity across the European market. Ceva Logistics, part of the Marseilles-based CMA CGM Group, acquired Paack in August to bolster its last-mile delivery business in Europe, while Colis Privé, which operates in Belgium and Luxembourg, was bought by Ceva in 2022.\n\nThe combined Paack brand will be gradually introduced to customers and partners starting in January 2023. Announced last summer, the expectation was initially that Colis Privé would absorb Paack. Together, the businesses deliver 150 million parcels annually through a network of 17,000 out-of-home delivery points, with 8,000 each in France and Spain, and 1,500 in Belgium. Paack has around 490 employees and operates six urban delivery stations in France, providing deliveries to individual residences.\n\nCeva Logistics claims that the merger of Colis Privé and Paack's networks will streamline delivery management for e-commerce retailers operating in multiple European markets, offering a more consistent delivery experience for local and international packages. Paack's advanced technology suite, including end-to-end parcel planning, real-time tracking, precise time-slot management, and route optimization, will enhance Colis Privé's capabilities, Ceva said.\n\nThe e-commerce logistics sector in Europe is currently undergoing consolidation, with the industry expected to grow significantly in the coming years. According to research firm ECDB, Europe's e-commerce revenue is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2029, with an estimated 36% growth in the second half of the decade. Online retail sales are anticipated to increase by 8.6% this year, maintaining the same growth rate globally. Portugal is the seventh fastest-growing market in Europe, with a growth rate of 9.1%. Europe's e-commerce market is driven by a robust digital infrastructure, high internet penetration, and a steadily growing online shopper population. The online share of total retail sales in Europe stands at 18.2%, and it is projected to reach 18.7% by 2027.",
  "summary": "Recently acquired Paack will be the last-mile delivery brand under Ceva Logistics, which also owns courier Colis Privé. The post Ceva Logistics puts Paack in charge of last-mile parcel delivery appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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}