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Lithuanian logistics company Venipak says it is building a network of 151 parcel machines in Estonia to be completed this year. More than half of the machines are already in operation.
The parcel lockers already installed are located in cities such as Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Narva, Haapsalu as well as in smaller towns like Märjamaa, Aseri, Ülenurme, Pärnu-Jaagupi.
The company stresses that the lockers are all in “easily accessible and walkable places” to make the machines easy for customers to use.
Commenting on the news, Justas Šablinskas, CEO of Venipak, said:
“We have installed more than half of the planned new parcel machines in Estonia within two months. This is an important milestone that demonstrates our ability to expand and grow at the planned pace. We will continue to commit ourselves to provide our customers a fast, reliable, and convenient service.”
Martten Kaldvee, Sales Director of Venipak Estonia, added:
“Although the Estonian market is highly competitive, there is plenty of room for growth. E-commerce is not showing signs of slowing down, but on the contrary, it continues to grow. According to the E-Commerce Union, the volume of e-commerce parcel machines in the first quarter was 3.3 million, more than 400 000 parcels more than in the same period a year ago. This means that more and more goods are being ordered through parcel machines.”
Venipak users can also pick up their parcels using a QR code scanner to reduce the time it takes to pick up a parcel from the locker to just three seconds. The lockers can also be used to send and return items.