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Business Wire
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Snaile Partners with Virtual.com to Join the Virtual Network
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snaile, Canada's leading smart parcel locker provider, and a premier transportation technology, and pudo (pick up and drop off) network, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. With Snaile joining Virtual Network, North America's largest and fastest-growing Carrier-Agnostic Infrastructure for Last-Mile Logistics. The initiative will deploy over 800 locker locations across Canada within the next 2 months, enabling carriers and local businesses to access shared, scalable infrastructure for deliveries, returns, and pickups. Snaile partners with to join the Virtual Network. Aiming to Deploy 800 Snaile Lockers on the Virtual Network in Q2 and over 1,200 new locations in 2025. Share This Virtual Network of open-access locker and pudo (pick up and drop off) locations is designed to solve one of the last-mile industry's biggest challenges — accessibility and efficiency at scale. By combining Snaile's existing locker network with pudo (pick up and drop off) network and logistics tools, the collaboration offers couriers, retailers, and local businesses a fast, secure and low-cost way to expand delivery and return capabilities with zero infrastructure investment. 'Snaile has been a pioneer in this space from the beginning. Our partnership with Virtual marks an exciting leap forward—unlocking new possibilities for what this technology can achieve. As we continue expanding into new technologies and verticals, this collaboration is a natural evolution. We're energized by what lies ahead and confident that this partnership will help shape the future,' said Jonathan Szucs, CEO of Snaile. Key Highlights of Virtual Network: Canada's leading smart parcel locker company Virtual Network is a general, full carrier agnostic network Snaile is paving the way into new verticals, positioning itself to be first to market with breakthrough solutions. Virtual Network couriers and partners gain instant access to new and existing Snaile locker locations This initiative also opens the door for retailers and logistics partners to join Virtual network, quickly expanding their reach without the operational overhead of standalone locker systems. 'We're excited to partner with Snaile, it will amplify the value our two great brands bring to the Canadian market,' said CEO Jonathan Spence. 'Snaile will benefit from the shared infrastructure, software solutions and footprint that Virtual Network provides.' The deployment of existing Snaile locker locations is scheduled for Q2 2025, with national expansion planned throughout 2025. Locations are being selected based upon data analysis by Virtual and Snaile to carefully select sites with the fastest ROI. About Snaile Snaile is Canada's leading provider of smart parcel locker systems for retail, residential, commercial, and institutional properties in 100+ communities nationwide. Proudly Canadian, Snaile lockers are fully built, installed, and supported in Canada — certified to Canadian electrical and privacy standards, ISO 27001 certified, and rated to -40°C. About Virtual Network is a next-generation agnostic logistics platform, connecting local couriers, national retailers, and e-commerce operations with scalable delivery solutions. Its platform offers smart routing, decision-free optimization, and integrated tech for the future of logistics.
National Post
02-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Snaile Partners with Virtual.com to Join the Virtual Network
Article content Aiming to Deploy 800 Snaile Lockers on the Virtual Network in Q2 and over 1,200 locations before the end of 2025, Virtual Network Offers Scalable, Carrier-Agnostic Infrastructure for Last-Mile Logistics Article content Article content TORONTO — Snaile, Canada's leading smart parcel locker provider, and a premier transportation technology, and pudo (pick up and drop off) network, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. With Snaile joining Virtual Network, North America's largest and fastest-growing Carrier-Agnostic Infrastructure for Last-Mile Logistics. The initiative will deploy over 800 locker locations across Canada within the next 2 months, enabling carriers and local businesses to access shared, scalable infrastructure for deliveries, returns, and pickups. Article content This Virtual Network of open-access locker and pudo (pick up and drop off) locations is designed to solve one of the last-mile industry's biggest challenges — accessibility and efficiency at scale. By combining Snaile's existing locker network with pudo (pick up and drop off) network and logistics tools, the collaboration offers couriers, retailers, and local businesses a fast, secure and low-cost way to expand delivery and return capabilities with zero infrastructure investment. Article content 'Snaile has been a pioneer in this space from the beginning. Our partnership with Virtual marks an exciting leap forward—unlocking new possibilities for what this technology can achieve. As we continue expanding into new technologies and verticals, this collaboration is a natural evolution. We're energized by what lies ahead and confident that this partnership will help shape the future,' said Jonathan Szucs, CEO of Snaile. Article content Key Highlights of Virtual Network: Article content This initiative also opens the door for retailers and logistics partners to join Virtual network, quickly expanding their reach without the operational overhead of standalone locker systems. 'We're excited to partner with Snaile, it will amplify the value our two great brands bring to the Canadian market,' said CEO Jonathan Spence. 'Snaile will benefit from the shared infrastructure, software solutions and footprint that Virtual Network provides.' Article content The deployment of existing Snaile locker locations is scheduled for Q2 2025, with national expansion planned throughout 2025. Locations are being selected based upon data analysis by Virtual and Snaile to carefully select sites with the fastest ROI. Article content Proudly Canadian, Snaile lockers are fully built, installed, and supported in Canada — certified to Canadian electrical and privacy standards, ISO 27001 certified, and rated to -40°C. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Virtual Media Contact: Jonathan Spence CEO, Virtual sales@ 1-888-655-6258 Article content Article content Article content
Ottawa Citizen
25-04-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Expedibox Partners With Virtual.com to Join the Virtual Network
Article content Aiming to Deploy 700 Expedibox Lockers on the Virtual Network in Q2 and 1,000 more locations planned before the end of 2026, Virtual Network Offers Scalable, Carrier-Agnostic Infrastructure for Last-Mile Logistics Article content Article content MONTREAL — Expedibox, a leading Canadian smart locker provider, and a premier transportation technology and pudo (pick up and drop off) network, are excited to announce a strategic partnership with Expedibox joining Virtual Network, North America's largest and fastest-growing Carrier-Agnostic Infrastructure for Last-Mile Logistics. The initiative will deploy over 1,700 locker locations across Canada within the next 12 months, enabling carriers and local businesses to access shared, scalable infrastructure for deliveries, returns, and pickups. Article content This Virtual Network of open-access locker and pudo (pick up and drop off) locations is designed to solve one of the last-mile industry's biggest challenges — accessibility and efficiency at scale. By combining Expedibox's existing locker network with pudo (pick up and drop off) network and logistics tools, the collaboration offers couriers, retailers, and local businesses a fast, secure and low-cost way to expand delivery and return capabilities with zero infrastructure investment. Article content 'This partnership with represents a major step forward in our mission to simplify and secure last-mile logistics across Canada. By joining the Virtual Network, we are not just expanding our footprint — we are building the infrastructure of the future for a more open, collaborative and efficient parcel ecosystem,' said Francis Campbell, CEO of Expedibox. Article content This initiative also opens the door for retailers and logistics partners to join Virtual network, quickly expanding their reach without the operational overhead of stand alone locker systems. Article content 'With Expedibox joining Virtual Network, partners will benefit from their existing locker footprint and 2025 expansion plan,' said CEO Jonathan Spence. 'Expedibox will benefit from Virtual Network software solutions, network footprint, carrier partners and additional revenue streams.' Article content The deployment of in production Expedibox locker locations is scheduled for Q2 2025, with national expansion planned throughout 2025. Locations are being selected based upon data analysis by Virtual and Expedibox to carefully select sites with the fastest ROI. Article content Expedibox is a leading Canadian provider of smart parcel lockers. With over 600 active locations and 150,000 users, Expedibox simplifies last-mile logistics for residential, commercial, and public spaces. Its turnkey hardware and software solutions are trusted by major developers, property managers, and delivery networks across Canada. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Virtual Media Contact: Jonathan Spence CEO, Virtual sales@ 1-888-655-6258 Article content Article content
National Post
25-04-2025
- Business
- National Post
Expedibox Partners With Virtual.com to Join the Virtual Network
Article content Aiming to Deploy 700 Expedibox Lockers on the Virtual Network in Q2 and 1,000 more locations planned before the end of 2026, Virtual Network Offers Scalable, Carrier-Agnostic Infrastructure for Last-Mile Logistics Article content Article content MONTREAL — Expedibox, a leading Canadian smart locker provider, and a premier transportation technology and pudo (pick up and drop off) network, are excited to announce a strategic partnership with Expedibox joining Virtual Network, North America's largest and fastest-growing Carrier-Agnostic Infrastructure for Last-Mile Logistics. The initiative will deploy over 1,700 locker locations across Canada within the next 12 months, enabling carriers and local businesses to access shared, scalable infrastructure for deliveries, returns, and pickups. Article content Expedibox joins Virtual Network, North America's largest and fastest-growing Carrier-Agnostic locker and pudo network for Last-Mile Logistics. Article content This Virtual Network of open-access locker and pudo (pick up and drop off) locations is designed to solve one of the last-mile industry's biggest challenges — accessibility and efficiency at scale. By combining Expedibox's existing locker network with pudo (pick up and drop off) network and logistics tools, the collaboration offers couriers, retailers, and local businesses a fast, secure and low-cost way to expand delivery and return capabilities with zero infrastructure investment. Article content 'This partnership with represents a major step forward in our mission to simplify and secure last-mile logistics across Canada. By joining the Virtual Network, we are not just expanding our footprint — we are building the infrastructure of the future for a more open, collaborative and efficient parcel ecosystem,' said Francis Campbell, CEO of Expedibox. Article content 1,700 lockers planned across Canada to scale out through 2026 Virtual Network is a general, fully carrier agnostic network Expedibox offers customizable locker configurations designed to support residential, commercial, and public access environments. Expedibox ensures carrier and client satisfaction with market-leading uptime, high quality parcel lockers and high end bilingual tech support Virtual Network couriers and partners gain instant access to new and existing Expedibox locker locations Article content This initiative also opens the door for retailers and logistics partners to join Virtual network, quickly expanding their reach without the operational overhead of stand alone locker systems. Article content 'With Expedibox joining Virtual Network, partners will benefit from their existing locker footprint and 2025 expansion plan,' said CEO Jonathan Spence. 'Expedibox will benefit from Virtual Network software solutions, network footprint, carrier partners and additional revenue streams.' Article content The deployment of in production Expedibox locker locations is scheduled for Q2 2025, with national expansion planned throughout 2025. Locations are being selected based upon data analysis by Virtual and Expedibox to carefully select sites with the fastest ROI. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Virtual Media Contact: Jonathan Spence CEO, Virtual sales@ 1-888-655-6258 Article content Article content
Business Wire
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Expedibox Partners With Virtual.com to Join the Virtual Network
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expedibox, a leading Canadian smart locker provider, and a premier transportation technology and pudo (pick up and drop off) network, are excited to announce a strategic partnership with Expedibox joining Virtual Network, North America's largest and fastest-growing Carrier-Agnostic Infrastructure for Last-Mile Logistics. The initiative will deploy over 1,700 locker locations across Canada within the next 12 months, enabling carriers and local businesses to access shared, scalable infrastructure for deliveries, returns, and pickups. Expedibox joins Virtual Network, North America's largest and fastest-growing Carrier-Agnostic locker and pudo network for Last-Mile Logistics. Share This Virtual Network of open-access locker and pudo (pick up and drop off) locations is designed to solve one of the last-mile industry's biggest challenges — accessibility and efficiency at scale. By combining Expedibox's existing locker network with pudo (pick up and drop off) network and logistics tools, the collaboration offers couriers, retailers, and local businesses a fast, secure and low-cost way to expand delivery and return capabilities with zero infrastructure investment. 'This partnership with represents a major step forward in our mission to simplify and secure last-mile logistics across Canada. By joining the Virtual Network, we are not just expanding our footprint — we are building the infrastructure of the future for a more open, collaborative and efficient parcel ecosystem,' said Francis Campbell, CEO of Expedibox. Key Highlights of Virtual Network: 1,700 lockers planned across Canada to scale out through 2026 Virtual Network is a general, fully carrier agnostic network Expedibox offers customizable locker configurations designed to support residential, commercial, and public access environments. Expedibox ensures carrier and client satisfaction with market-leading uptime, high quality parcel lockers and high end bilingual tech support Virtual Network couriers and partners gain instant access to new and existing Expedibox locker locations This initiative also opens the door for retailers and logistics partners to join Virtual network, quickly expanding their reach without the operational overhead of stand alone locker systems. 'With Expedibox joining Virtual Network, partners will benefit from their existing locker footprint and 2025 expansion plan,' said CEO Jonathan Spence. 'Expedibox will benefit from Virtual Network software solutions, network footprint, carrier partners and additional revenue streams.' The deployment of in production Expedibox locker locations is scheduled for Q2 2025, with national expansion planned throughout 2025. Locations are being selected based upon data analysis by Virtual and Expedibox to carefully select sites with the fastest ROI. About Expedibox Expedibox is a leading Canadian provider of smart parcel lockers. With over 600 active locations and 150,000 users, Expedibox simplifies last-mile logistics for residential, commercial, and public spaces. Its turnkey hardware and software solutions are trusted by major developers, property managers, and delivery networks across Canada. Virtual Network is a next-generation agnostic logistics platform, connecting local couriers, national retailers, and e-commerce operations with scalable delivery solutions. Its platform offers smart routing, decision-free optimization, and integrated tech for the future of logistics.
