DHL Group's Iberian express carrier — specialist in Spain and Portugal shipments with same-day and next-day options across the peninsula.
Nacex is an express courier company specialising in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar), acquired by DHL Group in 2021. As part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, Nacex leverages DHL's technology and logistics infrastructure while maintaining its own Iberian route specialist identity. Nacex is particularly strong for Spain-Portugal corridor shipping — one of Portugal's most important trade lanes — offering next-day (Nacex 24h), morning (Nacex 14h) and pre-10am (Nacex 10h) delivery options across the peninsula. For Portuguese businesses shipping regularly to Spain, Nacex offers competitive rates and transit times that often outperform general EU road carriers like GLS and DPD specifically on the Iberian route. Nacex also connects to the broader DHL network for shipments beyond the peninsula.
Pre-10am delivery to business addresses across Spain and Portugal. Premium urgent service for critical B2B shipments where morning delivery is required. Available to major cities and industrial zones.
Morning delivery before 2pm to most Spanish and Portuguese urban/suburban addresses. Strong choice for B2B shipments that need confirmed morning delivery without the premium of 10h.
Next-day B2C and B2B service across the Iberian Peninsula. Residential and business delivery. Tracking and delivery notification included. Standard choice for Portugal-Spain e-commerce.
Economy road option for non-urgent Iberian shipments. Lower price point than 24h but relaxed transit SLA. Good for high-volume non-urgent B2B replenishment.
Nacex connects to DHL's European road and air network beyond the peninsula. Parcels are handed to DHL for onward delivery to the rest of Europe. Less competitive than pure DHL or GLS for non-Iberian EU routes.
| Destination | Economy | Express |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 days | Next day |
| 🇪🇸 Madrid | — | Next day (24h) |
| 🇪🇸 Barcelona | — | Next day (24h) |
| 🇪🇸 Andalusia | — | Next day (24h) |
| 🇪🇸 Canary Islands | 3–4 days | 2–3 days |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | 2–3 days | 1–2 days |
| 🇬🇮 Gibraltar | 2–3 days | 1–2 days |
| 🇫🇷 France (via DHL) | 3–5 days | 2–3 days |
Transit times are business days. EU destinations do not require customs clearance.
Yes — Nacex was acquired by Deutsche Post DHL Group in 2021 and now operates as part of DHL's portfolio. Nacex continues to operate under its own brand and specialises in Iberian Peninsula (Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar) express delivery, while accessing DHL's broader logistics infrastructure and technology. For international shipments beyond the peninsula, Nacex connects to DHL's European and global network.
Nacex's standard service (Nacex 24h) delivers from Portugal to most Spanish addresses next business day. From Lisbon or Porto: next-day delivery to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and most other major Spanish cities. Morning delivery options: Nacex 14h delivers before 2pm; Nacex 10h before 10am — both available to major Spanish business addresses. The Portugal-Spain corridor is Nacex's strongest route. Compare Nacex rates vs GLS, DPD and DHL for your Spain shipments on Cargosender.
Nacex's core coverage is the Iberian Peninsula (Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar). For EU destinations beyond the peninsula (France, Germany, Netherlands, etc.), Nacex connects to DHL's European network — effectively becoming a DHL service for those routes. For non-Iberian EU destinations, GLS or DPD are typically more cost-effective options since they are purpose-built for pan-European road delivery. For international express (Americas, Asia), use DHL Express or FedEx directly rather than routing via Nacex.
Nacex operates B2C pickup points (Nacex Puntos de Conveniencia) primarily in Spain, with some coverage in Portugal. For Portugal B2C pickup point delivery, CTT's Lojas CTT network or DPD's Pickup point network offer more comprehensive Portuguese coverage. Nacex's B2C strength is primarily on the Spanish side of the peninsula. For B2B business-to-business shipments within Portugal and Spain, Nacex's door-to-door services are the primary product.
Nacex parcels are tracked via nacex.com or via carriers like Cargosender using the carrier tracking number. Since DHL's acquisition in 2021, Nacex tracking has been integrated with DHL's technical systems, improving tracking visibility. Parcels receive scan events at Nacex depots and delivery confirmation. Recipients receive delivery notification by SMS or email on most services. For e-commerce integration: Nacex offers API connectivity for real-time tracking data in your platform.
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