Geopost has brought together 32 delivery professionals from 24 business units in Warsaw for the fifth edition of its Delivery Excellence Challenge, putting the practical skills behind safe and sustainable parcel delivery under the spotlight.
Held on 16 and 17 September, the international competition is designed around real-life situations faced by delivery professionals every day. Participants were assessed on everything from vehicle checks and precision driving to route management, emergency response and customer experience.
Since its launch in 2022, the event has developed into a Group-wide competition bringing drivers from across Geopost’s international network together to share experience and good practice.
Safety starts before the journey
Health and safety remain at the heart of the Challenge, with participants completing physical warm-ups and pre-departure vehicle checks before taking to the road.
The competition also tests drivers’ ability to respond to unexpected situations, while precision driving and route management exercises focus on the practical skills needed to deliver safely and reliably.
Marie-Ange Debon, Chairwoman and CEO of La Poste Groupe, attended the Warsaw event alongside Yves Delmas, Executive Vice-president of La Poste Groupe and CEO of Geopost.
Marie-Ange Debon said:
“Their professionalism and commitment are remarkable, but what matters above all is that they can carry out their work safely and look after their physical and mental well-being. At Geopost, we are working to make prevention part of everyday operations, through training, safer working practices, vehicle checks and initiatives designed to reduce physical strain.”
Electric vehicles put to the test
Sustainability is also built into the competition. Drivers were assessed on eco-driving techniques including smooth acceleration and braking and anticipating road conditions, all of which can help reduce energy consumption while supporting safer driving.
All pickup and delivery challenges were carried out using electric vehicles. For the first time in 2026, an electric truck was also used in the competition.
Geopost says the exercises demonstrate the connection between driver behaviour, operational efficiency and lower-emission delivery as it works towards its target of Net Zero by 2040.
Ireland and Germany take top honours
Phil Coulter from DPD Ireland won the Pickup and Delivery category, while Mathias Klingebiel from DPD Germany took the Long-distance Transport title.
Coulter and Klingebiel also shared the Sustainability Special Award for their respective categories.
The Safety Special Awards went to Marek Janák and Marek Škorvánek, both from DPD Slovakia.
For Geopost, the Challenge provides more than a competition. It gives delivery professionals from across its international network an opportunity to compare practices and demonstrate the skills that underpin safer, more reliable and more sustainable operations.
Geopost operates in more than 50 countries through delivery brands including DPD, Chronopost, SEUR, BRT, Speedy, Jadlog and Asendia. The group employs 55,000 people and delivered 2.2 billion parcels worldwide in 2025.
