Singapore Post (SingPost) has completed its acquisition of Border Express through its PEP subsidiary, adding one of Australia’s established B2B road freight networks to its growing logistics portfolio.

Transaction Details

The acquisition brings together complementary capabilities:

Border Express: 40+ years of Australian road freight experience
Acquirer: SingPost via PEP (Pacific E-commerce Properties)
Existing SingPost assets: Couriers Please, Famous Pacific Shipping

Border Express Profile

Founded in 1981 and headquartered at Melbourne Airport, Border Express operates:

National coverage: Depots across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, NT, ACT
Service types: Bulk Express (B2B distribution), Parcel Express
Customer profile: Mid-market to enterprise with $3,000+ monthly spend
Technology: Established API and EDI integration capabilities

Strategic Rationale

For SingPost, the acquisition provides:

B2B capabilities: Complements Couriers Please’s B2C parcel focus
Bulk freight: Capacity for larger shipments beyond parcel size
Enterprise relationships: Access to mid-market and enterprise customers
Network density: Additional depot infrastructure across Australia

Market Implications

The acquisition reflects continued consolidation in Australian logistics:

Vertical integration: Carriers building end-to-end capabilities
Scale advantages: Network density improving unit economics
Asian investment: Regional logistics groups expanding Australian presence

Customer Continuity

Border Express has confirmed:

Existing contracts and service levels maintained
No immediate operational changes planned
Integration with SingPost systems to be phased over 18-24 months
Account management relationships preserved

Businesses using Border Express should see no immediate service disruption, with potential future benefits from SingPost’s broader network and technology investments.