Parcel carpooling in Europe: now or never?
5 August 2020
Being able to travel in Europe remains uncertain, even though the Covid-19 pandemic, which we have been facing for several months, has not disappeared. However, it is still possible to carpool parcels within Europe via Cocolis. How?
Cocolis delivers everywhere in Europe
It's a fact. You may not have known, but the Cocolis platform doesn't stop at France. It allows you to send and transport parcels all over Europe! Many listings are looking for journeys starting from or going to Spain, the Netherlands, or Italy, for example.
Currently, parcel carpooling is a way to avoid risky or unnecessary trips and to optimise those that are unavoidable. It's also a way to help those who are vulnerable and prefer to avoid travelling. However, be sure to stay informed about the situation as it evolves in each country.
Measures that change depending on the situation…
Indeed, as this article explains, new measures have been taken in Belgium as well as in France. In Germany, travellers from high-risk areas must undergo screening tests. Some countries have established lists to determine which travellers are welcome or not, or have introduced tests and quarantines upon arrival. If you want to know the latest on border situations in each European country, we recommend checking this website.
Take advantage of summer travel to carpool parcels
Need to collect items in a country other than the one you're currently in? The summer period is ideal because it's the time of year when 'Europe' journeys on the platform are most numerous. Having one of our users deliver for you means you don't increase the risk of contamination, and you help reduce pollution by minimising the number of trips.
On the other hand, travellers whose trans-European journey is still going ahead can take charge of a parcel and thus avoid an unnecessary trip. Whether travelling by train, car, coach or plane, entering your journey before you leave is also a gesture of solidarity, as it helps someone vulnerable who cannot risk travelling. Finally, for the carrier, it's a way to save all or part of their travel costs. This is especially important at a time when every tip to increase your purchasing power is appreciated.
If you haven't done so yet, yes, now is the time to try trans-European parcel carpooling.
