Parcel lockers and the service station of the future
Ian Kerr
Finnish postal operator Posti has unveiled a new OmaPosti kiosk as part of a low-emission service station.
The service station, featuring the new self-serve kiosk, is in the Tuusula Housing Fair 2020 area. The futuristic service station also features a self-service deli, fuel pumps for renewable diesel, and fast charging for electric vehicles.
In early autumn, biogas and natural gas filling points will also be opened at the station.
From the OmaPosti self-service kiosk, customers can pick up, return and send domestic and international packages and registered letters. It will be open seven days a week, 7am to 10pm, and features 163 locker doors. The service point complements South Tuusula’s existing postal services. Personal video chat support is also available when necessary.
“The growth in e-commerce and parcel volumes has been enormous during the past spring. To support the growth, we need to offer our customers flexible service options close to their everyday routes. This will also reduce emissions from deliveries.” – Heiko Laubach , Director of Posti's service point network .
This is Posti’s eighth OmaPosti kiosk.
The energy used by the service station comes from solar panels installed on the deli roof, as well as electricity generated by wind power and hydroelectric power.
“Posts and carriers need to look at how to gain more synergy and efficiency in the last mile. Moves like this one from Posti are a step in the right direction.” - Marek Różycki, Last Mile Experts and co-host of Last Mile Prophets
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