Portuguese smart locker company Bloq.it has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with InPost Group, a leading Polish e-commerce logistics provider in Europe, covering the deployment of more than 20,000 NEXT locker units across Europe and a minority equity investment by InPost.
The deal combines long-term commercial cooperation with strategic investment, marking a milestone in the ambition of Bloq.it to become the independent infrastructure layer of the parcel locker industry.
By integrating Bloq.it’s locker technology with InPost’s distribution network, both companies aim to expand out-of-home delivery options and improve consumer convenience.
InPost joins other major logistics and e-commerce players already working with Bloq.it, including Vinted Go, GLS, and DHL.
The partnership focuses on NEXT, Bloq.it’s flagship off-grid locker unit. Powered by batteries and operating independently of the power grid or solar panels, the units can be installed in locations previously unsuitable for parcel lockers. NEXT is designed with a 10-year lifespan and durability standards aimed at sustainability.
The first NEXT lockers for InPost were installed in France and the United Kingdom in July. Further deployment in Italy, Portugal, and Spain is scheduled before the end of 2025, with wider expansion planned across InPost’s European markets over the following five years.
Comprehensive service package
As part of the agreement, Bloq.it will provide end-to-end services for the growth and management of InPost’s Automated Parcel Machine (APM) network. The services cover design, deployment, tech-driven support, and operational management, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and scalability.
Miha Jagodic, founder and CEO of Bloq.it, says they are 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.”
InPost’s expansion strategy
For InPost, the partnership supports the advancement of its European growth strategy. Rafał Brzoska, founder and CEO of InPost Group, described the investment as “a game-changer” for their 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,” Brzoska said.
He added that the partnership is expected to positively influence the company’s growth trajectory and long-term profitability.
The deal comes at a critical time for the smart locker industry. In Europe, the market for smart parcel delivery lockers was valued at $213.31 million in 2021 and is forecast to grow to $531.13 million by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%.
Globally, the smart parcel locker market was valued at $902.6 million in 2023 and is expected to increase from $1.01 billion in 2024 to $2.55 billion by 2032, with a projected CAGR of 12.3%.
Featured image: A Bloq.it NEXT unit installed for InPost in the UK, July 2025 (Photo courtesy of Bloq.it)
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