Bnode
Bnode (formerly bpostgroup, ticker bpost) is a Belgian publicly traded parcel and e-commerce logistics company operating last-mile delivery, cross-border transport, and 3PL services — serving consumers, e-commerce businesses, and enterprises across Western Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1840
- HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Bnode does
Bnode (formerly bpostgroup, legal entity Bpost SA/NV) is a Belgian publicly traded parcel, e-commerce logistics, and cross-border delivery company headquartered in Brussels and listed on Euronext Brussels (ticker: bpost). The company operates a three-pillar architecture: Bpost runs the last-mile mail and parcel network in Belgium and the Benelux with 4,000+ service points, 650+ retail offices, and 2,500+ Bbox automated lockers; Landmark Global handles cross-border transport via partner networks covering 200+ countries; Paxon provides third-party logistics (3PL), consolidating Active Ants, Staci, Base Logistics, and Radial into a pan-European fulfilment platform serving enterprise clients. Underneath these divisions sits a portfolio of sub-brands covering e-commerce fulfilment (Radial, Active Ants, Apple Express), specialised and healthcare logistics (HealthLink Europe, Staci Create), document management (Speos, processing 120 million archived documents annually), and press distribution (Aldipress).
Bnode employs 37,000+ people globally — 26,000+ in Belgium — across 15 countries on four continents, supported by 80+ operational hubs. The underlying platform combines physical delivery infrastructure with digital convenience features (Bbox lockers, parcel tracking, multi-service hub colocation with DIGI telecom and Verisure home-security partners). Certifications held by Speos (ISO 9001, 14001, 27001) anchor the regulated document-processing capability.
Bnode makes money through four streams: regulated consumer mail and parcel delivery (B2C, statutory pricing in Belgium); enterprise cross-border logistics fees via Landmark Global; managed-services 3PL revenue via Paxon (X2C and B2B contracts, multi-year terms); and proximity/licensing-type revenue from co-located partner services inside post offices. The Belgian State holds 51.04% (controlling ownership) through SFPIM and the Ministry of Public Enterprises, with BlackRock historically a 3-4% minority holder. Distribution combines an owned retail network (post offices, Bbox), a partner-reseller channel (SPAR Colruyt, other retailers), and direct field-sales for enterprise 3PL and government contracts. The current strategic posture is defined by the Reshape2029 plan announced at the June 2025 Capital Markets Day, anchored on three operating divisions (Bpost, Landmark Global, Paxon) and the multi-service hub transformation of post offices.
Bnode firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bnode
- Legal name
- Bpost SA/NV
- Website
- https://bnode.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1840
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Bnode (formerly bpostgroup, ticker bpost) is a Belgian publicly traded parcel and e-commerce logistics company operating last-mile delivery, cross-border transport, and 3PL services — serving consumers, e-commerce businesses, and enterprises across Western Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bnode industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Parcel and Postal Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Warehousing and Storage (493)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Air Courier Services (4513)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Courier, Parcel & Last‑Mile Delivery Platforms (BPAMAHAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cross-Border PUDO & Parcel Locker Networks (International) (TLAAANAI), International Parcel Post (Inbound/Outbound) (TLAAAAAL), Secure Chain-of-Custody / High-Value B2B Courier (Electronics, Jewelry) (TLAAAEAJ)
Keywords
Where Bnode is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brussels
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Bnode business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Parcel and Mail Delivery: Core revenue from mail and parcel delivery services across Belgium and internationally through Bpost brand. Includes last-mile delivery, international shipping, and cross-border logistics
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL): End-to-end logistics solutions through Paxon (formerly 3PL activities) serving X2C and B2B markets across Europe, Americas, and Asia. Includes warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services
- Cross-border Logistics: International transport services through Landmark Global, providing best-of-class transport focused on specific offerings and lanes
- Proximity Services: Multi-service offerings at post offices including government services, identity verification, telecom partnerships (DIGI), home security (Verisure), and financial services
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Standard postal services with regulated pricing for consumers |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Customized logistics solutions for enterprise clients |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Bnode product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bnode provides parcel delivery, mail services, third-party logistics (3PL), cross-border transport, e-commerce fulfillment, and document management services. It operates through three business units: Bpost (BeNe last-mile and proximity services via 650+ post offices and 2,500+ Bbox lockers), Landmark Global (international cross-border logistics via partner networks in 200+ countries), and Paxon (end-to-end 3PL operations across Europe, Americas, and Asia, consolidating Active Ants, Staci, Base Logistics, and Radial).
Product overview
Bnode (formerly bpostgroup) operates as a parcel-size logistics company with a platform-plus-divisions architecture. The company is organized into three business units: Bpost (BeNe last-mile delivery, mail services, and proximity services with 4,000+ service points and 2,500+ bbox lockers), Landmark Global (cross-border logistics via partner networks), and Paxon (3PL operations consolidating Active Ants, Staci, Base Logistics, and Radial). Under Bpost, the company operates sub-brands including Aldipress, Amp, DynaGroup, Euro-Sprinters, Leen Menken, Speos, and SLS. The portfolio also includes Bbox parcel lockers. The three business units work together to provide end-to-end parcel logistics from e-commerce delivery to cross-border transport and last-mile fulfillment across Western Europe, North America, and Asia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Bpost: Preferred last mile and mail network in Belgium and provider of proximity services
- Landmark Global
- Paxon
- Bpost Belgium
- Aldipress
- Amp
- DynaGroup
- Euro-Sprinters
- Leen Menken
- Speos
- SLS
- Active Ants
- Apple Express
- Base Logistics
- HealthLink Europe
- LM2S
- Pixel Inspiration
- Radial
- Sepia
- Staci
- Staci Create
- Eurodislog
Products and services
- Bpost last-mile and mail network The preferred last-mile and mail network in Belgium and provider of proximity services to Belgian citizens, with 4,000+ service points, 650+ retail offices, and 2,500+ Bbox lockers. Serves individual consumers and businesses across Belgium with mail, parcel, government, and identity services.
- Landmark Global cross-border logistics Cross-border logistics service providing best-of-class transport focused on specific offerings and lanes through a network of partners, helping customers accelerate international growth across 200+ countries.
- Paxon third-party logistics (3PL) Third Party Logistics (3PL) operator designing end-to-end solutions (X2C, B2B) for high-value markets with complex logistics flows. Consolidates Active Ants, Staci, Base Logistics, and Radial into a unified pan-European network across Europe, Americas, and Asia.
- Bbox parcel lockers 24/7 automated parcel locker network with over 2,500 lockers across Belgium, enabling convenient self-service parcel pickup and delivery for consumers and businesses.
- Speos document management services Document management services that streamline administrative and financial document flows—scanning, processing, generating, and delivering documents securely across paper and digital channels. Processes 120 million archived documents per year and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 certifications.
- Aldipress press distribution Entity under Bpost focused on press distribution services.
- DynaGroup parcel delivery services Entity under Bpost BeNe last-mile operations, providing logistics services in the Benelux region.
- Euro-Sprinters express delivery Entity under Bpost BeNe last-mile operations, providing express delivery services.
- Leen Menken specialized logistics Entity under Bpost focused on specialized logistics services.
Quantifiable outcome
- 4.3 billion euros turnover in 2024
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Bnode
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bnode technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Bnode partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- VerisurecoreBpost and Verisure partnership launches home security services at post offices, making security accessible to all Belgian citizens through trusted post office locations. Part of Bpost's ambition to transform post offices into service hubs.
- SPAR Colruyt GroupcoreBboxing service expands across SPAR Colruyt Group neighbourhood store network, bringing convenient parcel collection options to SPAR customers through Bbox locker installations.
- DIGIcoreBpost and DIGI partnership brings telecom services to post offices, enabling citizens to access DIGI telecommunications services through the extensive post office network. This transforms post offices into multi-service hubs offering convenience services.
- Claes Retail Group (JBC)coreClaes Retail Group, known for JBC and other retail brands, centralizes logistics operations with Paxon, leveraging Bnode's logistics expertise for their supply chain needs.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Bnode competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- InPost: European automated parcel locker network operator (2,000+ lockers across multiple EU countries). Direct competitor and peer to Bnode's 2,500+ bbox locker network, competing for locker-based last-mile differentiation.
- PostNL: Dutch national postal operator with mail, parcel, and e-commerce logistics across the Netherlands and Belgium. Directly comparable as a Benelux national postal operator transitioning into parcel logistics, competing head-to-head with Bnode in cross-border Dutch-Belgian flows.
- GLS (Royal Mail Group parcel arm in Europe): European parcel delivery network operating across continental Europe. Highly comparable as a B2C/B2B parcel competitor to Bpost's last-mile operations across the Benelux and broader EU.
- Swiss Post: Swiss national postal operator with mail, parcel, and international logistics services. Comparable as a European state-influenced national postal operator with regulated domestic services and parcel logistics expansion.
- Royal Mail / International Distributions Services: UK national postal operator with parcel and international logistics operations. Comparable as a state-influenced European national postal operator pivoting toward parcel logistics amid letter volume decline.
- La Poste / Geopost (DPDgroup): French national postal service with Geopost (DPD, Chronopost, SEUR, Bpost's parcel competitors). Highly comparable as a European national postal operator that has aggressively built parcel and cross-border e-commerce logistics through DPD.
Regional players
- Mondial Relay: French parcel pick-up/drop-off (PUDO) network operator and InPost subsidiary. Comparable as a PUDO and parcel-locker-style network operating primarily in France and adjacent markets where Bnode is not the dominant local player.
Broad incumbents
- Deutsche Post DHL Group: German national postal operator with the world's largest logistics portfolio (DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain, DHL eCommerce). Comparable as the dominant European postal-logistics incumbent whose parcel, 3PL, and cross-border operations overlap directly with Bpost, Landmark Global, and Paxon.
- UPS: Global integrator with express parcel, freight, and supply chain solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for cross-border e-commerce and 3PL contracts that Bnode targets via Landmark Global and Paxon.
- FedEx: Global integrator providing express transportation, e-commerce, and supply chain services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in cross-border parcel and 3PL where Landmark Global and Paxon compete.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Bnode social profiles
Digital presenceBnode compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Bnode financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bnode leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Bnode subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries21 records
Bnode funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bnode M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bnode
What does Bnode do?
Bnode provides parcel delivery, mail services, third-party logistics (3PL), cross-border transport, e-commerce fulfillment, and document management services. It operates through three business units: Bpost (BeNe last-mile and proximity services via 650+ post offices and 2,500+ Bbox lockers), Landmark Global (international cross-border logistics via partner networks in 200+ countries), and Paxon (end-to-end 3PL operations across Europe, Americas, and Asia, consolidating Active Ants, Staci, Base Logistics, and Radial).
Is Bnode a public or private company?
Bnode is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Bnode founded?
Bnode was founded in 1840. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Bnode based?
Bnode is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Bnode make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Parcel and Mail Delivery is the primary driver. The others are third-Party Logistics (3PL), cross-border Logistics and proximity Services.
Who are Bnode's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are InPost, PostNL, GLS (Royal Mail Group parcel arm in Europe), Swiss Post, Royal Mail / International Distributions Services and La Poste / Geopost (DPDgroup). Mondial Relay is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Deutsche Post DHL Group, UPS and FedEx.
Does Bnode have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bnode.
What industry is Bnode in?
Bnode's product category is Parcel and Postal Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMAHAD, Courier, Parcel & Last‑Mile Delivery Platforms, with a secondary code of TLAAANAI, Cross-Border PUDO & Parcel Locker Networks (International). Its NAICS code is 4921 and its SIC code is 4731.