Belfast Firm ”My Baggage’ acquires London-based competitor Sherpr in significant UK travel logistics consolidation. My Baggage,
Belfast Firm ”My Baggage’ acquires London-based competitor Sherpr in significant UK travel logistics consolidation.
My Baggage, one of the UK’s fastest-growing luggage shipping and personal effects logistics companies, has acquired London-based competitor Sherpr, a strategic deal that strengthens My Baggage’s leadership position in the rapidly expanding international travel-logistics market.
Supported by EY and Millar McCall Wylie, the acquisition was completed in late November for an undisclosed sum. It brings seven-figure additional revenue into the My Baggage Group and sees nine Sherpr employees join the business.
The move enhances My Baggage’s operational footprint across the UK, Ireland, the US, Australia, and France. It accelerates the company’s expansion into travel-industry partnerships across rail, aviation, and tour-operator channels.
Global demand for luggage shipping services has surged in recent years, driven by rising airline baggage fees, capacity constraints, and the rise of door-to-door convenience for travellers, students, and those relocating. The combination of My Baggage’s global network with Sherpr’s strong partnership model positions the group for continued growth and success in a market undergoing rapid professionalisation and consolidation.
Founded in 2017, Sherpr has become one of the UK’s most partnership-focused luggage-shipping operators, securing relationships with major travel brands including Eurostar, LNER and South Western Railway. The company currently delivers excess-baggage transport for Eurostar’s high-volume routes between the UK and France, alongside wider luggage services for the UK rail network and tour operators.
Speaking about the acquisition, Paul Stewart, Founder of My Baggage, said, “Sherpr has built impressive relationships across the UK travel industry, and this acquisition marks an important step in expanding our partnerships line of business into 2026 and beyond. Sherpr’s strong foundations complement our growing portfolio, which includes My Baggage, NI Parcels, Irish Parcels and now Sherpr, which are all focused on simplifying how people move their possessions around the world.”
Cass Warrick, Managing Director of Sherpr, added, “Joining the My Baggage Group marks an exciting new chapter for Sherpr. My Baggage is a market-leading operator, and the scale and operational strength of the Group will allow Sherpr to scale faster, more efficiently and with greater international reach. There is a clear cultural and strategic fit, and we believe this combination unlocks substantial growth opportunities.”Background
Sherpr was founded in 2017 by Andrew Watson and has raised £ 4 million in investment to scale its partnership-driven luggage shipping services across the UK and Europe. For more information, visit www.sherpr.com
My Baggage, established in 2010 by Paul Stewart as Uni Baggage, initially supported student relocation before rebranding in 2019 and expanding into global consumer, business and travel logistics markets. The company is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
My Baggage operates in over 100 countries and passes significant volume-based discounts from couriers to customers, offering competitive shipping rates. In recognition of his entrepreneurship, Paul Stewart was named a finalist in 2022’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for Ireland. For more information, visit www.mybaggage.com.