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Global Automated Parcel Delivery Terminals Market- Recent Developments
- In November 2021, Venipak, a logistics and courier company, announced that it had invested US$ 4.3 Mn for the expansion of automated parcel machines network by 600 Units in Baltics. In response to favorable consumer feedback on automated parcel machines, Venipak, an international parcel service, is allocating US$4.3 million towards the expansion of its parcel delivery network. This investment aims to meet the growing demand for convenient and efficient delivery options, further enhancing the company’s services and customer experience. As part of this investment plan, 600 new parcel terminals will be installed in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
- In April 2021, Cleveron, a parcel delivery robotics company, launched its new unmanned semi-autonomous last-mile delivery vehicle named the Cleveron 701. It is designed for retailers and logistics companies to boost last-mile delivery solutions and efficiencies. Cleveron 701 enables businesses to meet the growing demand for same-day delivery driven by the recent acceleration of e-commerce and rapidly changing retail landscape.
- In November 2022, BEUMER Group, an automated material handling systems provider, received an order from Helthjem, a Norway-based express parcel business. This is the first time Helthjem has introduced automated sorting. This was done in close collaboration with BEUMER Group to select the right automation technology and systems for Helthjem's business.
- Quadient, a global company specializing in mailing equipment, business process automation, and customer experience management, partnered with Purolator, a prominent Canadian logistics provider, to install over 20 Parcel Pending smart locker systems at busy terminals in Canada. These automated lockers offer customers a secure and convenient way to retrieve packages round-the-clock, enhancing the delivery experience and increasing package visibility. During the 2021 holiday season, over 12,000 shipments were kept safe from adverse weather and theft, with customers taking only 15 seconds to collect their packages. The investment in smart parcel lockers demonstrates Purolator's commitment to improving customer experience and handling the surge in e-commerce package volumes.