Automated parcel lockers are perfect when you don’t have the time to wait for home deliveries or collections but still need to send a package. Find out how parcel lockers work and what are some reliable shipping alternatives.
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An automated parcel locker system, or delivery locker, is an autonomous storage container that allows shipping and receiving packages at any hour of any day. Through unique codes, users can access the parcel lockers to pick-up or receive their package whenever they prefer.
Individuals can pick up their packages according to their availability once it is delivered to the nearest automated parcel locker.
For logistics companies, automated parcel locker systems will reduce their delivery costs, enable them to reach more customers and increase their performance.
For online businesses, using automated parcel locker systems means more flexibility, fewer unsuccessful deliveries and happier final customers.
A safe and convenient alternative to parcel locker deliveries is booking a door-to-door shipment. With this service, the courier will deliver the parcel directly to your address.
Door-to-door shipping services offer more advantages:
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Examples of places where you can find automatic parcel lockers are car parks, supermarkets, train stations, and petrol stations.
Each courier or postal company operates with their own network of parcel lockers. To find the location of the closest parcel locker, visit the website of the courier company you chose.
Eurosender offers mainly door-to-door shipping services, meaning the courier will deliver the parcel to the required address. This will save the sender the time to bring the parcel to the parcel shop or post office and the receiver to carry it back from the parcel locker or post office. Depending on the route, you may have the option to select a parcel locker for your delivery.
As automated parcel lockers are intended for parcels and packages, they may not be suitable for larger deliveries. Generally, parcel lockers come in a few different sizes to suit different-sized packages, from small envelopes to medium-sized parcels.
The courier companies also limit the delivery to parcel lockers to parcels containing items that can get damaged or spoil, like for example food and perishable items. As with any courier delivery, you should first check to make sure the item you wish to receive in the parcel locker is not restricted or prohibited by the courier.
Usually, parcel lockers can hold packages for up to 48 hours after delivery, but this can vary between different companies. In some cases, you can also opt to extend the use of your parcel locker.
Whenever your package is delivered to a parcel locker, the courier company will inform you of how long the parcel will be available for pick-up. If you are unable to collect your parcel within that time, it will usually be taken to a depot or post office where it can be held for a limited time.