The Danish postal service, PostNord, announced it will discontinue letter deliveries starting next year and cut one-third of its workforce. This decision stems from a dramatic 90% decline in letter volume since 2000 and a 30% drop in 2024 alone. After losing its obligation to deliver mail nationwide due to market liberalization, PostNord is shifting its focus to parcel services. The move mirrors broader challenges faced by postal operators across Europe, as digitalization significantly impacts traditional mail services, prompting job cuts and restructuring across the industry.
The Danish postal service, PostNord, has announced it will cease letter deliveries starting next year, cutting one-third of its workforce to focus on parcel services.
PostNord's restructuring decision is driven by a staggering 90% reduction in letter volume since 2000, a trend worsened by the 30% drop in 2024.
With digitalization impacting mail volumes, European postal services like PostNord and Deutsche Post are making significant staff cuts to manage operational costs.
The company is focusing on parcel delivery, indicating a shift in operations as it lost its obligation to ensure letter delivery across Denmark.
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