International Distribution Services
Parcel and letter delivery in the UK and abroad through Royal Mail, Parcelforce Worldwide and GLS
Highlights
- New on EvolcAdded 2026-11-01
About International Distribution Services
International Distribution Services (IDS) is a group that brings together Royal Mail and GLS. Royal Mail is the UK Universal Service Provider and is regulated by Ofcom. GLS operates one of the largest ground-based, deferred parcel delivery networks in Europe. Parcelforce Worldwide is also listed among the group's businesses.
The group serves millions of customers in the UK and worldwide, including individuals and businesses that send and receive parcels and letters. It has announced an agreement to acquire Quadient's UK locker network of around 3,000 lockers, which would become part of Royal Mail's out-of-home network.
International Distribution Services Limited is registered in England and Wales with its registered office in London, and was founded in 2013. Royal Mail traces its origins to 1516. The group has published results for the year 2025-26 and a Royal Mail ESG report for the same year.
Product: Parcel and letter delivery through Royal Mail, Parcelforce Worldwide and GLS, plus a UK locker network being acquired from Quadient.
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