Waarom we investeren in bakfietsen: een strategische keuze voor Brussel

For over 30 years, Alpha Express has been supporting Brussels-based companies with reliable, flexible, and 24/7 B2B transport solutions.
Several years ago, we integrated cargo bikes into our fleet. This well-considered decision is not a passing trend—it’s a sustainable and deliberate logistics strategy, designed to optimize urban delivery and provide our clients with a faster, greener, and more efficient experience.

The Cargo Bike: A Smart Answer to the Last-Mile Challenge

In Brussels, last-mile delivery has become a real challenge. Traffic jams, low-emission zones (LEZ), pedestrian areas, and circulation restrictions make life difficult for transporters.
According to mobility and cycle-logistics experts from Groupe One, Léa Raymakers and Melina Keroulis, up to 30% of urban freight deliveries could be handled by bike.

That’s precisely where we make the difference. Our cargo bikes enable:

• Faster delivery times in the city thanks to smoother traffic flow,
• Optimal access to pedestrian or restricted areas,
• Enhanced reliability, essential for Express Delivery,
• Reduced carbon emissions, crucial for sustainability.

Already using our Jet, Jet+, or Shuttle formulas?
Good news — these options are now also available by cargo bike delivery, adapting perfectly to your time constraints!

A Delivery Method with a Strong Environmental and Social Commitment

Did you know that a bike delivery emits 40 times less CO₂ than a diesel van delivery, according to figures from the Belgian Cycle Logistics Federation’s Yearly Cycle Logistics Barometer?

The cargo bike reflects our commitment to sustainable logistics.
Today, businesses are striving to reduce their carbon footprint while staying competitive. By entrusting their shipments to Alpha Express, they actively contribute to this responsible transition.

Brussels is strongly supporting this movement: expanding cycling infrastructure, encouraging non-motorized alternatives, and creating adapted delivery zones.
Cargo bike delivery fits perfectly into this dynamic and adds value for our clients, who can, in turn, highlight their own environmental commitment to partners and customers.

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Cargo Bike Delivery Helps Optimize Logistics Costs

The last mile can account for up to 30% of total delivery costs.
With cargo bikes, we help reduce these costs by limiting:

• Parking fees,
• Fuel consumption,
• Time lost in traffic jams.

These savings directly benefit our clients. For regular or scheduled deliveries, such as Non-Urgent Delivery, cargo bike delivery combines performance and cost control.

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A Complementary Service, Not a Replacement

Cargo bikes complement our fleet—they don’t replace it. For each situation, we choose the most suitable solution:

• Express Delivery for speed,
• Non-Urgent Delivery for flexibility,
• Cargo Bike Delivery for urban eco-efficiency,
• International Delivery through our partner network,
• Special Deliveries for luxury, fragile, or oversized items.

This diversity ensures tailor-made logistics, whether it’s an urgent document, a valuable package, or a complex pallet shipment.

Cargo Bikes in Our Global Strategy

At Alpha Express, cargo bikes are not an experiment—they’re a proven strategy. For several years, they’ve been an integral part of our offering, reflecting our commitment to providing ecological, economical, and efficient logistics in Brussels.

Integrating cargo bikes aligns with our long-term vision:

• Modernizing our services,
• Anticipating regulatory changes,
• Supporting our clients’ ecological transition.

Moreover, delivery is not just about transport—it plays a key role in customer relations and fosters closer connections with recipients.
This approach embodies our core values: openness, accessibility, care, and professionalism.

By combining cargo bikes and utility vehicles, we provide a complete logistics solution.
Discover our Cargo Bike Delivery Service and join the companies that choose sustainable logistics with Alpha Express.