Allegro and InPost Negotiate New Agreement Amid Arbitration Suspension
Allegro and InPost are currently engaged in negotiations for a new partnership agreement that is set to last until the end of 2031, replacing their existing contract signed in 2020. The firms have signed a non-binding letter of intent, which also marks the suspension of their ongoing dispute.
On Thursday, Allegro announced via a stock market communication that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with InPost. The current delivery agreement using InPost services will be supplanted by a new contract valid until 2031. “The letter reflects the common intention of the parties to develop a new framework agreement over the coming months, which will govern cooperation between the parties regarding out-of-home delivery services,” Allegro stated in a communication cited by Wirtualne Media.
Allegro and InPost Suspend Dispute While Negotiating Agreement
The new agreement is expected to include reduced delivery prices and address issues related to volume, capacity, and service levels. According to Allegro, it aims to provide both parties with “greater predictability and security in long-term operational and financial planning,” as reported by Wirtualne Media.
The letter of intent not only outlines details about the new agreement but also indicates that both companies have decided to pause their ongoing arbitration proceedings during the negotiation period.
The arbitration concerns a dispute that has been ongoing between the two companies since last year. InPost claimed that Allegro was favoring its own delivery options on the platform, making it difficult for customers to choose their preferred delivery method. InPost estimated the penalty for hindering customer choice at 98.7 million PLN. Allegro, the largest e-commerce platform in Poland, deemed the claims unfounded and did not pay the requested amount, leading the matter to be taken to arbitration.
— We are trying to calm things down and not escalate the situation, contrary to actions taken by our colleagues at Allegro a few months ago. However, as management, we have an obligation to protect shareholder interests — said Rafał Brzoska at an InPost press conference in autumn 2025. — As management, we must respond — he added.
The arbitration case was expected to be resolved by the end of 2026, while both companies continued business discussions regarding their collaboration. Now, the dispute has been temporarily suspended.
