Koloni and Virtual.com Join Forces to Launch North America’s Largest Parcel Locker Network
Koloni, a leading smart locker software platform, and Virtual.com, a premier transportation technology and PUDO (pick-up and drop-off) network, have announced a strategic partnership to launch North America’s largest and fastest-growing parcel locker network. This initiative aims to deploy over 5,000 locker locations across the U.S. and Canada within the next 12 months, providing carriers and local businesses with shared, scalable infrastructure for deliveries, returns, and pickups. citeturn0search0
The collaboration, named the “Virtual Network,” is designed to address one of the last-mile delivery industry’s most significant challenges: accessibility and efficiency at scale. By integrating Koloni’s multi-tenant smart locker platform with Virtual.com’s PUDO network and logistics tools, the partnership offers couriers, retailers, and local businesses a rapid, cost-effective means to expand delivery and return capabilities without the need for substantial infrastructure investments.
“This is the infrastructure play the industry has been waiting for,” said Brian Dewey, CEO of Koloni. “We’re giving couriers and businesses a national locker network they can access immediately—with powerful tools to deploy, monetize, and scale.”
Key Highlights of the Locker Network:
- Deployment of 5,000 Lockers: Strategically placed across urban, suburban, and rural markets in North America to maximize accessibility.
- Multi-Tenant Platform: Supports any courier or business, offering a fully agnostic solution that can be integrated seamlessly into existing operations.
- Locker Ownership and Monetization: Locker owners can order, deploy, and monetize lockers with built-in transaction management, providing new revenue streams.
- Financing and Leasing Options: Koloni offers financing and leasing options to expedite deployment for locker owners, reducing upfront costs.
- Expanded Access for Virtual.com Partners: Virtual.com’s couriers and partners gain instant access to new drop-off, pickup, and return locations, supplementing their existing 1,300 PUDO locations across North America.
This initiative also opens the door for retailers and logistics partners to join the network, allowing them to quickly expand their reach without the operational overhead associated with standalone locker systems.
“Together, Koloni and Virtual are building the last-mile network of the future,” said Jonathan Spence, CEO of Virtual.com. “Our mission with Virtual Network is to provide a modern automated solution that creates value and revenue growth opportunities. This partnership makes that vision possible—and fast.”
Locker deployments are scheduled to begin in Q2 2025 in key cities, with a national rollout planned throughout the year. Locations are being selected based on delivery volume, consumer density, and existing partnerships to ensure optimal impact.
About Koloni:
Koloni’s platform enables agnostic locker networks accessible to couriers, e-commerce platforms, and local businesses. The platform supports various use cases, including deliveries, luggage storage, and asset management, providing flexible solutions for diverse operational needs.
About Virtual.com:
Virtual Network is a next-generation PUDO network and logistics platform that connects local couriers, national retailers, and e-commerce operations with scalable delivery solutions. Its platform offers smart routing, decision-free optimization, and integrated technology designed to meet the evolving demands of the logistics industry.
This partnership between Koloni and Virtual.com represents a significant advancement in last-mile delivery infrastructure, promising to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction across the retail and logistics sectors.
