Denmark is officially saying goodbye to its traditional letter delivery service as PostNord, the national postal service, announced its plan to end letter deliveries by the end of this year. This decision comes in response to a steady decline in mail volumes, primarily driven by digital communication and e-commerce.
Herman Moyano, a postman for PostNord, shared that his delivery loads have been decreasing, filled mostly with bills instead of personal letters. With the average Dane receiving just one letter per month, it’s clear that traditional mailing is becoming a rarity.
PostNord, which has seen a staggering 90% drop in letter counts since 2000, is focusing its resources on its more profitable parcel delivery services, laying off a third of its workforce. As a part of this transition, approximately 1,500 red post boxes will be removed from streets to adapt to diminishing demands.
Danes have embraced a digital lifestyle, relying on electronic communications and cashless transactions. A new law effective next year will further shift usage, as the postal market opens to private competitors, leading to higher postage costs.
While PostNord is exiting the letter delivery business, the private company DAO will step in to provide mail services across Denmark. Concerns persist, particularly among the elderly population, who may struggle with reduced access to letter services, as raised by advocacy group DaneAge.
Danes appreciate the nostalgia of sending letters, and individuals like Jette Eiring Williams continue to cherish the personal touch of handwritten letters. As letter deliveries fade into history, they symbolize a larger shift towards a digital-only future.
Herman Moyano, a postman for PostNord, shared that his delivery loads have been decreasing, filled mostly with bills instead of personal letters. With the average Dane receiving just one letter per month, it’s clear that traditional mailing is becoming a rarity.
PostNord, which has seen a staggering 90% drop in letter counts since 2000, is focusing its resources on its more profitable parcel delivery services, laying off a third of its workforce. As a part of this transition, approximately 1,500 red post boxes will be removed from streets to adapt to diminishing demands.
Danes have embraced a digital lifestyle, relying on electronic communications and cashless transactions. A new law effective next year will further shift usage, as the postal market opens to private competitors, leading to higher postage costs.
While PostNord is exiting the letter delivery business, the private company DAO will step in to provide mail services across Denmark. Concerns persist, particularly among the elderly population, who may struggle with reduced access to letter services, as raised by advocacy group DaneAge.
Danes appreciate the nostalgia of sending letters, and individuals like Jette Eiring Williams continue to cherish the personal touch of handwritten letters. As letter deliveries fade into history, they symbolize a larger shift towards a digital-only future.
