The parcel sorting capacity at bpost’s Antwerp X center will increase significantly thanks to a new machine, the postal company welcomed in a press release on Wednesday.
Antwerp X has adapted to the continuous increase in parcel traffic since 2019. On the postal side, it only handles mail destined for the Antwerp region. To increase the capacity of the center without disrupting its activities, a new machine was gradually installed. The first part went live last month and we will start assembling the second part at the beginning of 2023. The machine will be fully operational by the end of 2023 and will be able to sort 20,000 parcels per hour.‘, which is double the current number, explains Tom Geerinckx, Setup Manager at Antwerp X.
The entire infrastructure of the sorting center has also been modified: 2,000 square meters have been added to the existing building and 19 new truck berths are planned.
E-commerce is in decline
Even if it still works fine, for e-commerce, the time of blessed confinement is overbpost CEO Dirk Tarez notes.
Consumer confidence is midway through, “and that’s a source of uncertainty, but I’m convinced we’re on the right track.”says Mr. Paul. “We want to take A more important role in e-commerce logistics In Belgium, but also to remain a strong postal operator and grow in Europe and North America, ”continues the CEO.
Bpost is also evolving Its network of automatic parcel distributorswith 100 installations this year and About seventy plans for 2023Especially at stations.
The new install isn’t motivated by Amazon’s arrival in DCAccording to Mr. Schott. “We have always had a good relationship. They are still our customers today.”
Antwerp X has adapted to the continuous increase in parcel traffic since 2019. On the postal side, it now only handles mail intended for the Antwerp region. To increase the capacity of the center without disrupting its activities, a new machine was gradually installed. “The first part ran last month. We will start assembling the second section at the beginning of 2023. The machine will be fully operational by the end of 2023 and will be able to sort 20,000 parcels per hour,” explains Tom Geerinckx, preparation manager at Antwerp X. It has also been done Modification of the entire infrastructure of the sorting center: 2,000 square meters have been added to the existing building and 19 new truck berths are planned. Losing Speed Even if it’s still doing well, for e-commerce the blessed time of confinement is over, bpost CEO Dirk Therese points out. Consumer confidence is halfway through, “which is a source of uncertainty, but I’m convinced we’re right,” said Mr. Therese. “We want to take a more important place in e-commerce logistics in Belgium, but also remain a strong postal operator and grow in Europe and America.” North.” Bpost is also developing its network of automatic package distributors, with 100 installations this year and about seventy planned in 2023, mainly at stations. “We have always had a good relationship. They are still our customers today.”