Direct4.me Transforms Last-Mile Delivery and Promotes Sustainability with 400 Multispace Parcel Lockers in Serbia
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Direct4.me Transforms Last-Mile Delivery and Promotes Sustainability with 400 Multispace Parcel Lockers in Serbia

Lean Battery-Operated Lockers Enhance Convenience and Reduce CO2 Emissions

Direct4.me, a leading provider of innovative last-mile delivery solutions, is thrilled to announce the successful delivery and installation of a batch of 400 Multispace parcel lockers to JP Pošta Srbije, the national postal service of Serbia. This momentous achievement marks a significant step forward in revolutionizing the last-mile delivery experience in the country.

The majority of these state-of-the-art, lean battery-operated lockers have already been installed, with the remaining units scheduled for installation in prime locations across Serbia in the coming days. The performance of the network has exceeded expectations, with utilization rates soaring above projected levels. Notably, the lockers are experiencing a peak utilization rate of over one parcel per compartment per day, demonstrating the high demand and convenience they provide to users.

At Direct4.me, our mission is to optimize logistics operations and transform the last-mile delivery landscape. Our Multispace parcel lockers offer a secure and convenient solution for both parcel delivery and pickup, ensuring a seamless experience for customers and couriers alike. With our advanced technology and user-friendly design, we are empowering individuals and businesses to enjoy an efficient and hassle-free delivery process.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to JP Pošta Srbije for their trust in our technology and partnership. Together, we are making significant strides in enhancing the delivery infrastructure in Serbia and elevating the overall customer experience.

Direct4.me, a leading provider of innovative last-mile delivery solutions, is excited to announce the successful delivery and installation of a batch of 400 Multispace parcel lockers to JP Pošta Srbije, the national postal service of Serbia. This achievement not only revolutionizes the last-mile delivery experience but also reinforces Direct4.me's commitment to promoting sustainability in the logistics industry.

With the majority of these lean battery-operated lockers already installed and strategically placed across Serbia, the remaining units are scheduled for installation in prime locations in the coming days. The performance of the network has surpassed expectations, with utilization rates exceeding projections. Users are embracing the convenience and efficiency of the lockers, resulting in utilization rates peaking at over one parcel per compartment per day.

Beyond convenience, the Direct4.me Multispace parcel lockers play a vital role in reducing CO2 emissions and promoting green delivery practices. By consolidating deliveries in centralized locations, the need for multiple individual trips by delivery vehicles is significantly reduced. This optimization minimizes congestion on city streets and contributes to a greener and more sustainable last-mile delivery ecosystem.

At Direct4.me, our dedication to optimizing logistics operations aligns seamlessly with our commitment to environmental responsibility. Our Multispace parcel lockers provide a secure and user-friendly solution for both parcel delivery and pickup, ensuring a seamless experience for customers and couriers while reducing carbon footprints.

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OPTIMIZING last-mile LOGISTICS

WITH:

  • Package No more missed deliveries.
  • Data over voiceNo Contact handovers.
  • Payment Payment at pickup.
  • Battery 24/7 delivery.
  • Data over voice 24/7 pickup.

Out-of-Home stretched to Home delivery – one solution does it all.

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No external power required.

Battery-powered lean parcel lockers can be placed virtually anywhere, with no infrastructure required. Energy efficiency by design can be further extended with optional solar panels to provide years-long operations.

Setup in minutes.

Direct4.me parcel spaces can be either placed on a firm ground, mounted on the wall, or installed in stands. Limitless possibilities to adapt to any situation. Deliveries can start immediately after installation.

Accessible to anyone with a phone number.

Any mobile phone can be used to pick up or drop a parcel – with or without a mobile app. A single phone call or a mobile app will do the job.

MANY OPTIONS of stackable spaces to fit customers’ needs.

 


Start small. Go BIG.

Optimize your last-mile logistics with D-Spaces, no integration is required.
Start deliveries instantly, no IT integration is required.

Get your delivery network up and running in a matter of minutes.

Versatile Power Options to Fuel Your Parcel Lockers

Explore our Direct4Smart and Direct4Lean parcel lockers, designed to offer seamless solutions for modern logistics needs. Each model provides tailored options to suit various environments, ensuring reliable, 24/7 service without compromising efficiency or flexibility.

Power Option Direct4Lean Model Direct4Smart Model
Battery Only Yes No
Solar + Battery Yes Yes
Grid + Backup Battery Yes Yes

Scale Your Network with Direct4Smart & Direct4Lean

Start with Direct4Smart as the master unit, then expand effortlessly by adding Direct4Lean lockers. Wireless, autonomous and fully scalable - your network grows with your business, without limits. Thanks to their energy autonomy and wireless connectivity, each Direct4Lean unit integrates seamlessly without the need for external power sources or cables.

This unique feature is a significant advantage - allowing you to scale your network without the limitations of traditional systems. Direct4Smart and Direct4Lean provide a flexible, energy-efficient solution that grows with your needs, offering unmatched adaptability and freedom.

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Direct4.me Ecosystem

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Cloud Native Processing System

Backend system to manage parcels, sites, users, and spaces

Encrypted access token generator

Parcel Delivery Tools

Parcel redirect services

Business Portal for parcel management and customer support

Business Mobile App for parcel delivery and pick-ups

Network Management Tools

Business Portal to manage network – sites, permissions, rules, and reports

Manager Mobile App to manage Direct4.me spaces in the field – activation, geopositioning, rearranging spaces

Integration Interfaces

Direct4.me functionalities are available through a public Open API

Mobile app deep-linking

Custom APIs

End users

Direct4.me Customer App to handle parcels seamlessly and manage private parcel spaces

IVR Phone Service to handle parcels without an app (or even without a smartphone)

Parcel Spaces

A whole range of parcel spaces to adapt to any situation – from single space @home to MultiSpaces as part of a public network

The possibilities are LIMITLESS.

Delivery services
Delivery services
Small and medium companies
Small and medium companies
Corporations
Corporations
Startups
Startups
Organizations
Organizations
Municipalities
Municipalities
Neighbourhoods
Neighbourhoods

We have all the touch points COVERED.

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Multiple Access Options

  • Anyone can pick up a parcel – with or without a mobile app, and with or without an account.
  • Access options include PIN codes, barcodes, Bluetooth and our patented Data-Over-Voice (DoV) technology.

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Any courier, any eCommerce - with or without integration

  • Couriers and logistic companies, virtually anyone can deliver to private D-Spaces using the ”anyone can deliver” method. Simply scan the QR code on D-Space and if the locker is free, initiate the delivery process. No dedicated mobile app or other devices are required.
  • eCommerce using D-Spaces as a Click & Collect solution can start using Direct4.me immediately, with no integration needed. All tools from Direct4.me Business Portal to the Business Mobile app are ready-made and come with D-Spaces.
  • Integration via APIs to optimize processes, especially when the number of parcels, couriers, and D-Spaces grow. Even integration can be done gradually. Integrated Direct4.me with your IT systems brings additional benefits like reservation of spaces, full parcel traceability, as well as reporting and analytics.

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Igor Jakovljević, CEO, DPD Croatia and DPD Slovenia

"DPD Croatia and Slovenia use an open courier-agnostic network of Direct4.me parcel lockers and private boxes for home deliveries and for out-of-home deliveries. This technologically advanced solution that provides consignees flexibility and convenience greatly supports last-mile parcel delivery in both countries. The network of self-service Direct4.me parcel lockers enables our consignees to quickly and discreetly pick up their parcels 24/7, wherever and whenever it suits them best."

Post of Serbia

"Unattended delivery is the key in last-mile delivery transformation to follow the requirements of parcel volume growth. Pošta Srbije is deploying Direct4.me lean parcel lockers throughout Serbia, to create a high density network and enable our customers to receive parcels where it is most convenient for them. Simple to use and install along with full feature software package is Direct4.me biggest advantage."

Rudolf Gartner, CEO, Express One SI (Post Austria Group)

"Convenient and flexible 24/7 parcel pickup possibilities for the recipients are the goal of Express one as quality leader. Meantime we offer, together with Direct4.me - courier-agonsitc network of parcel lockers in public spaces as well as private home parcel lockers – our pick-up and drop-off service on various locations throughout Slovenia. The soultion is simple for the couriers, convenient for the recipients and contributes to the sustainable parcel delivery - the reduction of our a carbon footprint."

Igor Salopek, CEO, PowerMode

"It all started by ordering one D-Space for testing purposes. Now, PowerMode is a Direct4.me partner in Slovakia and the Czech Republic developing a new, digital infrastructure for last-mile parcel delivery. Direct4.me flexible technology enables us to set new business models such as »parcel locker as a service« and gain a unique competitive advantage. It is exciting to participate in last-mile industry (r)evoultion!"

Aleš Klemen, MA, Mestna knjižnica Ljubljana

"At the city Library we now have a network of several parcel pick-up points in urban areas. Cooperation with Direct4.me is exemplary, all problems are solved quickly, proposals for improvement are regularly reviewed and most of them are implemented in a very short time. We look forward to further cooperation."

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