Business Forum • 4 November, 2024 at 5:08 PM
For customers in Romania, delivery of internationally ordered products becomes considerably more efficient during Black Friday 2024, even as parcel volumes increase significantly. Thanks to the various delivery services offered by Packeta Romania, integrated within the platform, such as home delivery, pick-up points, and lockers, customers will receive international orders more quickly.
Interest in international expansion continues to grow among Romanian retailers. According to Packeta Romania's estimates, 7 out of 10 Romanian online stores have plans to expand to international markets, with preferred destinations being countries with large Romanian communities such as Italy, Spain, Germany, England, Hungary, and Poland. This opportunity allows retailers to increase their international visibility and capitalize on the growing interest of foreign consumers in Romanian products.
Thus, Packeta Romania becomes a strategic partner in supporting this expansion with a vast logistics network, including home delivery in 33 countries, over 167,000 pick-up points, and 8,000 Z-BOX lockers across Europe. Flexible delivery and return solutions allow Romanian stores to efficiently handle an increased volume of international orders and offer customers a smooth and fast shopping experience.
Recommendations for Fast and Efficient Black Friday Deliveries
To avoid delays caused by the high volume of parcels during Black Friday, Packeta recommends that online stores and sellers opt for "Out of Home Delivery" services to pick-up points (PUDO) and lockers. Due to the congestion specific to the Black Friday period, delivery to pick-up points and lockers provides a fast and efficient alternative, offering customers additional options for collecting parcels.
The same advice applies to Romanian stores that deliver cross-border, connecting to Packeta's network of international pick-up points and lockers to ensure a quick and efficient delivery experience during peak periods.
To support the increased parcel flow this season, Packeta has increased its network capacity in 2024, doubling it in some countries like the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, and strengthening the international transport network (Line Haul). The company has also established new partnerships, ensuring that all parcels arrive on time, both nationally and internationally.
Advanced Technologies for Efficient Deliveries
Packeta Group constantly invests in modern technologies to improve the delivery experience. The Packeta mobile app, with over 10 million downloads, facilitates order tracking and offers an intuitive user experience. Additionally, in warehouses in the Czech Republic, PackMan robots, specialized in automated sorting, manage a flow of over 10,000 parcels per hour, doubling the efficiency of manual sorting and ensuring fast processing even during peak times, such as Black Friday.
"Reducing delivery times is a key component for the success of online commerce during the busy Black Friday period. Through the extensive network of local and international pick-up points and advanced technological solutions, we support Romanian online stores in their expansion into international markets, providing reliable logistics accessible to international customers", says Alexandr Jeleascov, Managing Director of Packeta Romania.
Black Friday – An Opportunity for Growth in International Markets
This extended discount period is essential for Romanian retailers looking to grow their customer base in foreign markets. In Europe, the Black Friday event takes place over several weeks, giving consumers more time to compare prices and access desired discounts.
With Packeta's services, Romanian stores can promptly meet the varied needs of international consumers, whether through multiple delivery options or simplified return services and multilingual customer support.
Packeta Romania continues its mission to facilitate access for Romanian stores to foreign markets and to ensure a fast, secure shopping experience for customers, thus supporting their success and expansion during Black Friday and throughout the year.
In 2023, Packeta Group transported nearly 106 million parcels and currently collaborates with over 49,000 online stores and sellers, while the Packeta mobile app has already been downloaded by over 10 million users. Online stores can ship parcels not only nationally but also internationally, in all 27 EU countries, plus the United Kingdom, USA, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Turkey.