Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The new parcel machine on the Philips site in Leuven was assembled in just six hours using 23 parts. Leuven, which will become an ‘eco zone’ from 2022, promotes zero-emission deliveries, increasing convenience and sustainability for residents.
The installation of the ‘giant machine’ at the Philips site in Leuven was a huge task that took six hours. It was assembled using 23 different parts that were carefully connected. The location was chosen because many people pass by it every day, and the nearby offices and sports complex made it a good place to install the facility. The parcel machines are so popular in Leuven that there are now 29 of them installed around the city. The machines fit well into the busy life of the city, allowing people to easily pick up their parcels. According to Post spokesman Mathieu Goedfroy, more and more people want these machines because urban areas like Leuven need an easy and efficient way to receive their parcels.
How is Leuven’s Ecozone initiative changing sustainable delivery?
From 2022, bpost has named Leuven an ‘ecozone’. This means that all deliveries in the city will be made without emissions. This is part of bpost’s plan to become more environmentally friendly by using delivery methods such as electric vehicles, cargo bikes and other zero-emission options. The goal is to reduce the carbon footprint of parcel deliveries and make the city cleaner. By making Leuven an ecozone, bpost wants to bring people closer to the city and make it easier to access parcel services in an environmentally friendly way. This will encourage residents to pick up their parcels on foot or by bike, reducing car trips and supporting more sustainable ways of getting around the city.
The city’s focus on sustainability and convenience is evident in how popular its parcel lockers are. Reuben Four of the ten most used parcel lockers in Belgium are there, which shows that the ecozone strategy is working well. These lockers are located in easily accessible locations, allowing residents to quickly collect their parcels without using polluting transport. This not only improves delivery, but also pleases the local community, which values the convenience and environmental benefits of a zero-emission parcel service. The location already had a parcel machine, but a new one has been installed. “The old machine has been replaced with a larger and better model to make it easier for customers,” says Goedefroy. “Sending a parcel is now very fast. There is no need to wait in line. All you have to do is scan the barcode on the app and send your parcel. And you can collect your parcel at any time, any time, all day long.”
