Paketeria, the German parcel shipping and office services retail chain, has opened its firstlogistics centre to cope with rising volumes.
The base is located in Hofgeismar, close to Kassel in central Germany. “Due to our nationwideexpansion we are bundling logistics for parcel services in the centre of Germany. The planning isto expand the new site in the coming months,” said Paketeria founder and managing director AndyRösch.
Logistics expert Tony Prchal, who is developing the Paketeria logistics system, added: “Inthe opinion of leading industry experts, parcel volumes in Germany alone will grow by 300% in thecoming years through the ongoing revolution in online retailing. A few years ago it was the majorgroups which drove change in the market, but in the future it will be mostly consumers and smallbusinesses.”
Paketeria stores operate as retail outlets for mail, parcels and express services throughcooperation deals with Pin AG, GLS and TNT Express, and also offer office services. The franchisechain now has more than 50 outlets.
