Different terms used to describe parcel lockers worldwide
Smart lockers
A term often used when lockers have digital interfaces or IoT capabilities.
Worldwide
Parcel lockers
A generic term used globally.
Worldwide
Automated parcel machines (APM)
A generic term.
UK
Delivery lockers
A generic term used globally.
Worldwide
Self-service lockers
A generic term used globally.
Worldwide
Access point lockers
UPS term for their self-service lockers.
US
Click & collect lockers
A term used to describe lockers where customers can pick up online purchases.
UK, Australia
Automated parcel terminals
A generic term used globally.
Worldwide
Amazon lockers
A term used to refer to Amazon's self-service parcel delivery service.
US, UK
InPost lockers
A term used to refer to InPost's locker service.
Poland, UK
PUDO points (Pick Up Drop Off)
A generic term, can refer to both manned locations and automated lockers.
UK, Europe
Packstations
A term used by DHL, especially in Germany.
Germany
Post office lockers
A term used where the local postal service operates parcel lockers.
Various
Parcel lockers in different world languages
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خزانة الطرود / صندوق الطرود
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包裹柜
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Parcel locker
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Consignes à colis / Casier à colis
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Paketfach / Paketstation
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पार्सल लॉकर
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Armadietti per pacchi / Casella dei pacchi
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パーセルロッカー
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택배 보관함
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Armários para encomendas / Caixa de encomendas
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Пакетные ячейки / Почтовые ячейки для посылок
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Taquillas para paquetes / Casillero de paquetes