Evri Group acquired Cross Border Connect, a U.S.-based logistics provider, to strengthen its international operations and enable customers to reduce cross-border delivery costs by up to 30% through advanced technology and established U.S. market expertise.
- Evri acquired Cross Border Connect, a U.S. logistics enablement provider specializing in cross-border delivery and returns management
- The acquisition enables customers to achieve cost reductions of up to 30% in cross-border shipping operations
- CBC operates six U.S. ports of entry with end-to-end customs clearance capabilities and a network of strategic logistics partners
- The combined entity strengthens delivery capabilities between the UK, Europe, and United States through integrated technology and local networks
- Chris Lentjes, CBC co-founder and CEO, will continue leading the business under Evri ownership
Evri Group announced plans to acquire Cross Border Connect (CBC), a U.S.-based logistics enablement provider specializing in delivery and returns.
The acquisition marks another significant step in Evri's international growth strategy, strengthening its capabilities in North America and expanding the solutions available to retailers, marketplaces and logistics partners trading across borders.
“This acquisition is an important step in the continued growth of Evri's international business. Cross Border Connect brings deep expertise in the U.S. market, strong carrier relationships and innovative technology that enables customers to improve cross-border delivery speed and achieve cost reductions of up to 30%. Combined with CBC’s established network, integrated customs capabilities and Evri’s best-in-class air freight rates, customers will have even greater flexibility to make smarter shipping decisions and optimize their international delivery operations,” says David Saenz, chief commercial officer at Evri Group. “By combining CBC's specialist capabilities with Evri's scale and reach, we are further strengthening our international proposition and creating new opportunities for retailers, marketplaces and logistics partners looking to grow across borders. We are delighted to welcome Chris and the team to Evri.”
“We built CBC to make cross-border delivery easier to manage, giving customers greater control over how their parcels reach consumers. Joining Evri will give us the scale and backing to take that further, expand our capabilities and support more customers. I’m excited to continue leading CBC as we bring together our U.S. expertise and Evri’s international ambitions,” adds Chris Lentjes, co-founder and CEO of Cross Border Connect.
“This agreement is a proud milestone for CBC and reflects the hard work of our team and the trust our customers and partners have placed in us. Evri shares our ambition for the business and brings the reach, reputation and resources to help us build on what we have created,” says Glen Ford, co-founder of Cross Border Connect.
Key takeaways:
· The addition of CBC will enhance Evri's ability to support customers moving parcels between the UK, Europe and the United States through a combination of technology, delivery expertise and established local networks.
· CBC operates a cross-border logistics enablement platform that powers circular e-commerce solutions for international merchants entering the U.S. market.
· CBC combines advanced technology, six U.S. ports of entry, end-to-end customs clearance capabilities, and a network of strategic logistics partners to optimize parcel routing.
· CBC co-founder and CEO Chris Lentjes will continue to lead the business through its next phase of development.
