6 January 2018 | Press release

DPD now delivering parcels by bike too

DPD Netherlands is now delivering parcels by bike too, having joined forces with Fietskoeriers.nl to create a new delivery option. The service is now available in Eindhoven, for both business and private customers. It enables DPD and Fietskoeriers.nl to strengthen their market position in the field of sustainable parcel delivery, particularly given the prospect of this service’s expansion to the rest of the Netherlands in the future.

To compensate for the emissions produced by the company's vehicles, DPD is buying emissions rights to finance green and renewable energy projects. DPD and EcoAct, the European leader in the CO2 market, have come together to create a compensation programme that meets the strictest international standards.

DPD's cooperation with Fietskoeriers.nl is in the same vein, but does more too: this delivery option is ideal for the achievement of smart deliveries to customers in towns and cities. Fast delivery can be guaranteed even in situations where congestions would delay other delivery options. More than 74% of the Dutch population live in a town or city. Fietskoeriers.nl is now delivering parcels to four areas of Eindhoven, using electric cargo bikes for standard parcels and an electric car for big parcels. Delivering parcels to a growing number of customers every day, DPD is reducing its impact on roads via its cooperation with Fietskoeriers.nl.

“We do everything we can, every day, to make sure that parcels are delivered quickly and in lines with the wishes of our customers. Our cooperation with Fietskoeriers.nl enables us to improve the quality of life in towns and cities and also to honour the commitment we have made to the environment. It's another important step towards the achievement of sustainable, CO2-neutral delivery to our customers.”

Eric Dietz, CEO DPD Nederland

“This cooperation fits in perfectly with our strategy, which is to be the ultimate last-mile carrier. You could see us as the ultimate last-mile white label. We deliver to everyone. This reduces the number of fossil-fuel vehicles in towns and cities and makes them more pleasant places to live in too. I think it’s really great that we are helping an international player like DPD to achieve its sustainability targets!” 

Marketing Director at Fietskoeriers.nl.