Belgian postal operator Bpost said it has completed the transition to emission-free parcel and letter delivery in Brussels, making the EU capital the first major European city to rely entirely on electric transport for last-mile logistics.
The company said it now delivers exclusively with electric vans, e-bikes, trailers, and on-foot services, while also expanding its network of 350 pick-up stations to improve convenience for customers in inner-city areas.
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Bpost estimates the shift will cut around 750 tonnes of CO2 annually, while also reducing air pollution and noise. The fleet includes 565 electric vans and 57 e-bikes supported by 409 charging points across depots in the city.
The move builds on Bpost’s earlier initiative in 2022, when it switched to fully electric deliveries in the 1000 postcode area of central Brussels. The program has since been extended to all 19 municipalities of the metropolitan region. Nationwide, however, emission-free logistics remain limited, accounting for just 14% of deliveries.
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“The Brussels-Capital Region aims for cleaner air and calmer mobility. Extending bpost’s emission-free model for daily postal rounds to all 19 municipalities shows that high-performance logistics and a more breathable city can go hand in hand,” said Karin Enzlin, Head of Sustainability Belgium at bpostgroup.
