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E-commerce sector logistics provider InPost Group has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Bloq.it, a European smart locker network technology provider.
The partnership, which includes a minority investment from InPost, will see the installation of more than 20,000 Bloq.it NEXT locker units for InPost throughout Europe.
InPost’s commitment will support Bloq.it’s aim to transform last-mile delivery throughout the region.
In early 2025, Debenhams Group and Asos reached collaborations with InPost to expand their delivery services.
Bloq.it’s premier off-grid locker unit, NEXT, is powered by batteries and functions without relying on the power grid or solar panels.
This technology allows for installation in previously inaccessible locations.
Bloq.it founder and CEO Miha Jagodic stated: “Bloq.it is laser-focused on accelerating Europe’s shift to out-of-home delivery. Partnering with InPost allows us to roll out NEXT, our flagship off-grid locker, wherever people live and work, giving consumers true pick-up freedom.
“This partnership also represents an important step toward our long-term goal: building a truly independent company, prepared for the next chapter in our journey, and who can serve all the customers in the market and help them accelerate their OOOH [out-of-home] plans.”
The initial installation of NEXT lockers took place in France and the UK in July 2025, and the company will extend this deployment to Italy, Portugal and Spain by the end of the year.
InPost aims to expedite the distribution of these lockers throughout its principal European markets by 2030.
Bloq.it will deliver end-to-end services to support the expansion and management of InPost’s automated parcel machine (APM) network, aiming for efficiency and scaleability.
InPost founder and CEO Rafał Brzoska stated: “Our strategic investment in Bloq.it is a game-changer for our European expansion. This partnership not only gives us access to next-generation technology but also allows us to solidify our market leadership by offering unprecedented convenience to our customers. We expect this to have a positive impact on our growth trajectory and long-term profitability.”
This agreement underscores Bloq.it’s role as a technological leader in the smart locker industry, trusted by major logistics and e-commerce players in Europe.
“InPost and Bloq.it partner to deploy 20,000 locker sites across Europe ” was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand.
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