Mercury acquired King Courier, a logistics provider of healthcare, biotech, and legal customers throughout Northern California.
The acquisition expands Mercury’s on-the-ground operations and logistics services in biotech and healthcare hubs, while giving King Courier customers access to Mercury’s international and cold chain shipping services, a proprietary customer portal and 24/7 “squad” service teams.
“We’ve had a partnership with King Courier for nearly ten years, based on mutual trust and providing the best service for our customers,” says Josh Medow, CEO of Mercury. “To continue this and provide even more comprehensive service to our customers, combining our teams was a natural next step. We’re now expanding our on-the-ground presence in San Francisco while giving King Courier’s customers access to Mercury’s broader healthcare, cold chain, domestic, and international shipping capabilities.”
“For years, I’ve been planning my retirement and looking for the right team to carry forward the legacy we built at King,” says Chris Snell, owner of King Courier. “When I met Josh and the Mercury team, it was clear they were the right fit. Mercury isn’t owned by private equity; they’re in it for the long run: building technology, taking care of their employees, and serving their customers well. Our values are aligned, and I’m proud to tell our team and customers that they’ll be in good hands.”
Key takeaways:
· King Courier employs nearly 30 drivers, dispatchers, and operations personnel, primarily serving customers throughout San Francisco and the surrounding region.
· Through the acquisition, existing King Courier customers will continue receiving local service while gaining access to Mercury’s global logistics infrastructure.
· While Mercury remains focused on healthcare and life sciences logistics, the company will continue supporting King Courier’s existing customer relationships across industries, including legal and professional services.
