Record-Breaking Swiss Post Holiday Season Operations

Swiss Post achieves unprecedented logistics milestone with 7.5 million parcels processed in nine days, mobilizing 19,000 employees in largest-ever seasonal operation.

Key Takeaways

Swiss Post processed 7.5 million parcels between November 25 and December 3.
Parcel volume increased by nearly 500,000 compared to the same period in 2023.
19,000 employees are mobilized for the peak season operations.
Sorting center conveyor belts are running for 22 hours a day, up from the usual 18 hours.
Postal workers are conducting over 350 additional delivery rounds.

By The Numbers

7.5 million

parcels delivered

19,000

total employees

14,500

delivery staff

500

temporary employees

They Said

"This is a new record."
— Swiss Post

"The 'parcel peak season' will continue until Christmas."
— Swiss Post

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Sources & References

Swiss Post delivered 7.5 million parcels during discount days

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Swiss Post processed 7.5 million parcels between November 25 and December 3.
Parcel volume increased by nearly 500,000 compared to the same period in 2023.
19,000 employees are mobilized for the peak season operations.
Sorting center conveyor belts are running for 22 hours a day, up from the usual 18 hours.
Postal workers are conducting over 350 additional delivery rounds.