PostNord has announced it will invest SEK1.1bn (US$112m) in a new state-of-the-art, sustainably built terminal for parcel and pallet handling in Vaggeryd, Jönköping County, Sweden.

The terminal is scheduled to open in 2028 and is the company’s largest construction project ever, with a handling capacity of 25,000 parcels per hour – the highest capacity in Sweden, according to PostNord.

“We see a trend where parcel volumes are growing and we need to expand our terminal network in Sweden,” explained Peter Gisel Ekdahl, CEO of PostNord Sweden. “We have established new terminals in Växjö, Örebro, Helsingborg and, most recently, in Norrköping over a number of years. We see an expanding e-commerce market and the establishment in Vaggeryd will create good conditions for us to continue to be the leading player in parcels and logistics in Sweden.”

The new terminal will have a high-tech sorting machine with over 1,000 sorting directions to enable productive and faster handling of goods flows from all over the country. The roof is being prepared for solar panels with possible associated battery storage, and the site will also be equipped with charging infrastructure to contribute to PostNord’s goal of having a fossil-free vehicle fleet by 2030. The building is designed to enable a higher degree of automation than any previous terminal.

“This is more than just a new terminal – it’s an investment in smarter, more sustainable and futureproof logistics. We are not only building for today’s needs but also for the future,” commented Bengt Viktorsson, principal project manager for the construction project.

The terminal will be certified according to BREEAM Very Good or Miljöbyggnad Silver, which ensures that the building meets high standards of energy performance, indoor environment and sustainability. The property company Infrahubs has been commissioned to build the terminal.

“Infrahubs is very proud to be working with PostNord to develop and build this modern and sustainable parcel terminal in a very good strategic location. The collaboration with PostNord confirms that Infrahubs has a leading position and an attractive offer for the logistics and distribution of the future,” said Andreas Ekberg, co-owner of Infrahubs.

Author Credits- HAZEL KING, Parcel and postal technology INTERNATIONAL