FoxPost, the leading parcel locker service provider in Hungary, operates in one of the most competitive markets in Europe. In an interview with Ádám Bengyel, the company's founder and CEO, we discussed how Foxpost has fared in the country, the differences between the Hungarian market and others in Europe, and whether same-day and next-day delivery are sustainable services.

Hungary has one of the most competitive parcel delivery markets in Europe, says FoxPost CEO

After announcing a $40m Series B a year ago, logistics scale-up InstaFreight has lured senior DHL staff to take on key roles in the shape of Olivier Prigent, who recently became Vice President Freight Forwarding.

Instafreight’s Maximilian Schaefer & Olivier Prigent open up on Mobility Package’s sustainability shortcomings

InPost, the company that sparked Poland's parcel locker revolution, recently announced its UK parcel locker network had hit 5,000 units. Despite reaching this significant milestone, the company's UK network still lags behind its Polish equivalent. The company is nonetheless upbeat about growing its presence in the UK. Pete Blackburn, International Commercial Director at InPost, says that the parcel locker and last mile delivery company are seeing “sustained growth" for out-of-home delivery options in the UK.

InPost seeing “sustained demand” for out-of-home parcel deliveries in the UK

It’s no secret that the electrification of road freight cannot succeed without the charging infrastructure to meet the needs of growing electric truck fleets. Virta, the fastest-growing electric vehicle charging platform in Europe, is one of the players that is striving to address this demand. The company is currently working with Swedish charging station operator Nimbnet on a national HGV charging network with stations in Gothenburg, Söderhamn, Sundsvall, and Nordmaling.

Tech & etiquette just two of the factors key to road haulage electrification, says Virta’s Martin Lundgren

Despite the pandemic proving to be a shot in the arm for digitalisation across the supply chain and logistics sector, huge strides still need to be made in some areas. One relevant example here is arguably shipping, where only a small percentage of bills of lading are currently being issued in an electronic format.

DCSA CEO Thomas Bagge outlines key steps and challenges on the road to full shipping digitalisation

In-mid November, a piece outlining the results of a 2021 study involving 3 major UK universities shed light on how Covid and Brexit had impacted EU key workers living in the UK. The study, which included employees from the logistics industry, found that essential workers in logistics-related work categories were more likely to feel equal in the UK than in some other market sectors.

Study reveals impact of Brexit & Covid on EU key workers living in the UK

Noel Nolan sheds light on Nolan Transport’s expansion and Ireland’s post-Brexit logistics landscape

Post-pandemic, one of the prevailing themes in road transport circles has been the drive towards low and zero-emission transports. The last 6 months in particular have seen multiple announcements of both hydrogen and electric HGV orders. However, the push towards sustainability inevitably involves a lot more than just non-fossil fuel-powered engines. HVO is seen by some as a solution for making existing diesel fleets greener, while other biogas fuels are part of the picture too. On top of this, there is potential for eTrailers to enhance the green credentials of pretty much every truck on the market.

Trailer Dynamics co-founder Michael Nimtsch on eTrailers’ contribution to haulage decarbonisation

Alcott Global’s Fei Yu on which IT employment trends are prevalent in supply chain

Piotr Roczniak, Head of Business Consulting at Trans.eu Global, is one of the many experts contributing to CargoOn's quarterly Market Insights ON reports, which cover the key developments in the road transport sector as well as what challenges may await in the near future.