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Allegro.eu S.A.InPost logistics initiates arbitration proceedings against Allegro seeking PLN 100 mln
Amsterdam-listed parcel locker operator InPost has brought a case against listed e-commerce platform Allegro to arbitration court. The owner of the parcel locker network has imposed a penalty of PLN 98.7 million (EUR 23.1 mln) on Poland's largest e-commerce platform for making it difficult for customers to choose their delivery method. Allegro rejects the allegations and refuses to pay the penalty.
"This is not only contrary to the spirit of the agreement, but also against the interests of end customers, who very quickly noticed that their preferences had been manipulated at the transaction stage, and we learned about this from users. We are trying to calm things down, tone things down, and not stir things up, contrary to what our colleagues at Allegro did and what actions they took a few months ago," InPost's CEO Rafal Brzoska told the press conference on Tuesday.
"On the other hand, as the management board, we have a duty to look after the interests of our shareholders. If we enter into agreements with a supplier or customer, and these are agreements that are, by definition, long-term agreements signed in good faith, then if one of the parties breaches the terms of such an agreement, we, as the management board, have a duty to respond," he added.
Brzoska continued that InPost calculated a penalty of nearly PLN 100 million (more precisely PLN 98.7 million or EUR 23.1 mln), which has not been paid by Allegro.
"So, in accordance with the contractual path, we went to the arbitration court, which provides a fairly quick path to resolution. Independent arbitrators will assess who violated the terms of the agreement," he added.
InPost expects the arbitration court to settle the case by the end of 2026.
CEO Brzoska pointed out that despite the dispute with Allegro, the company is conducting business talks ahead of the holiday peak in the fourth quarter.
"Allegro continues to violate the terms of the agreement, regardless of the fact that we have called on our partner to cease and pay a contractual penalty, and this continues to affect end customers," he said.
"On the other hand, we have a normal business dialogue, we are planning for the holiday peak, and this dialogue on the operational side is being maintained. We are not commenting on how further cooperation will unfold and what it will look like, we are doing our job and doing it effectively, looking at the numbers," Brzoska added.
When asked if the contract with Allegro will be extended after 2027, the CEO of InPost replied that he was ready for any scenario.
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