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- 7 October 2022
- Transport / Logistics Services
Royal Mail has launched its new large parcel conveyor sorting machine at the Gatwick Mail Centre. This is capable of processing bulky items weighing up to 30kg and offers improved tracking for customers.
The conveyor is capable of handling up to 3,000 large parcels and hour and is fitted with a dimension, weight and scanner system. According to Royal Mail, “This provides Royal Mail with a rich source of more accurate data that enables managers to more efficiently pack and route collection vehicles, thereby helping to reduce operational carbon emissions.”
The move is part of an ambitious programme of automation at the postal operator. In March this year it reached the milestone of 50% of its parcels being automatically sorted, up from 33% last year. By 2023-24, Royal Mail hopes to achieve a 90% automated sorting rate.
Grant McPherson, Chief Operating Officer at Royal Mail, said: “We are working hard to transform the Royal Mail operation to process all parcels more efficiently so that we can deliver an even better experience for our customers. By investing in machines that can process bulkier and heavier parcels, we are putting in place the building blocks for higher levels of customer tracking and transparency. This new large parcel conveyor is just another example of how we are investing in reinventing Royal Mail for the future.”
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