International Distributions Services plc, established in 1516 and headquartered in London, UK, functions as a comprehensive postal and delivery service provider through its various operating units. The group, which was formerly known as Royal Mail plc until its name change in October 2022, manages the full cycle of collecting, sorting, and distributing both letters and parcels under its prominent brands, Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide. Beyond these primary offerings, IDS oversees an extensive ground-based parcel delivery network spanning 40 European countries.