For cities & municipalities: cost- and climate-neutral infrastructure

A smart city - right out of the box

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Urban logistics are facing unprecedented pressure. As metropolitan areas grow and out-of-home deliveries continue to rise, the volume of parcels is increasing rapidly. This surge is pushing city infrastructure to its limits. Failed doorstep deliveries contribute to traffic congestion, noise, parking difficulties, stress and increased CO₂ emissions. Therefore, developing sustainable last-mile solutions is becoming essential to achieving climate targets and goals. The question is: How can public spaces and urban infrastructure be developed in a way that is both practical and climate-friendly?

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Facing challenges

Making the last mile smarter

The challenge

As the number of parcels increases, the number of delivery vehicles on the roads also rises significantly. Most of these vehicles are powered by combustion engines. This trend is progressively visible across urban landscapes. Delivery vans often park in second rows due to lack of space which can lead to traffic jams. They are also frequently parked on sidewalks, increasing the risk of accidents. To put it briefly: It's tight on the last mile.

The solution

With the use of parcel lockers by myflexbox, deliveries become significantly more efficient. According to one study, a single delivery van can deliver up to 13 times more parcels per day to a parcel locker than through doorstep deliveries¹. However, it is not only delivery traffic that is being reduced because the benefits go beyond delivery efficiency. Another study reveals that bundled parcel deliveries can reduce traffic in city centers by a factor of 4 to 9 compared to individual deliveries, substantially easing urban congestion².

¹ Cf. report by TOR ZDG, 2020
² Cf. Oliver Wyman: E-commerce with CO2 efficiency through delivery bundling, April 2021

The challenge

The mobility transition is well underway and municipalities play a vital role in achieving meaningful CO₂ reductions and meeting climate protection targets. To succeed, the transportation system must be developed in ways that are environmentally friendly. Many cities have already committed to ambitious goals and targets but the challenges remain. Where should action start and how can we reduce traffic and emissions quickly, without great effort and expenses?

The solution

With myflexbox, the largest open smart locker network in the German-speaking region, you gain access to a next-generation last mile infrastructure that promotes resource efficiency, reduces emissions and enhances urban quality of life. Seamlessly integrated into public spaces, myflexbox enables sustainable parcel delivery with minimal effort, serving as a key component of modern smart city ecosystems. The environmental benefits are significant: Each myflexbox saves up to 2.2 tons of CO₂ per year compared to doorstep deliveries¹, representing a 75 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions per parcel. A different way of putting it : A parcel driver can deliver up to 13 times more parcels per day while covering just half the distance when using a myflexbox compared to doorstep deliveries¹.

¹ Cf. report by TOR ZDG, 2020

The challenge

How can we encourage people to move through cities without generating and producing emissions? The answer lies in creating smart incentives for efficient, car-free mobility. At the same time, the development of sustainable spatial and settlement structures, particularly in areas of local supply, is a major issue. Can traffic and pedestrian flows be actively managed? Can regional economic structures be strengthened in a sustainable way? How can measures be implemented without disrupting the harmony of urban landscape?

The solution

Through strategically selected locations such as intersections or train stations, myflexbox parcel lockers actively support sustainable mobility. When integrated with cycling infrastructure or e-bike sharing systems, they help strengthen emission-free transport networks and promote multimodal urban mobility. Locations close to retail companies increase customer frequency and create convenient one-stop shopping experiences. At the same time, myflexbox contributes to a more cohesive and uncluttered urban environment. Due to our provider-open concept, there is no need for multiple competing parcel lockers at a single site. Just one well-placed, provider-open locker that blends seamlessly into the urban landscape is enough.

¹ Cf. report by TOR ZDG, 2020

Your key benefits

Advantages for cities & municipalities

Cost- and climate-neutral infrastructure

Planning, installation, maintenance, operation and support are provided and handled by myflexbox. We also pay an annual rent and cover the electricity costs.

Sustainable living spaces with reduced traffic

By avoiding or shortening routes, we can reduce emissions, noise and stress. Additionally, this results in less delivery and parking chaos, fewer traffic jams and a lower risk of accidents.

CO₂ reduction and climate targets are achievable

Reducing motorized delivery traffic is essential to minimizing the carbon footprint and advancing the transition to sustainable mobility systems.

myflexbox - for cities where everything is within easy reach

Added value for your locations

Become our location partner now. It is simple: maximum convenience with minimal effort. Benefit from our parcel lockers which are placed at well-frequented and strategically favorable locations. Join us with your city or municipality and become part of the largest open smart locker network in the German-speaking region - without risks and free of charge. We offer the following services:

Additional services at all times
Receive, send and return parcels and goods from various providers and online stores in a convenient, contactless and secure way.

Unlocked for all
The myflexbox platform is available for all logistics, location and business partners. Our state-of-the-art technology, which was developed in-house, connects a large number of users.

All-in-one
Equipped with flexible software, our parcel lockers support the automatic activation of new features and application options (OVER-THE-AIR UPDATES). We are constantly expanding our network and our service portfolio.

Much more than just a parcel locker
Our network is entirely provider-independent. Inclusive, flexible and sustainable. Open standards are central to our philosophy, as they enable universal access and inclusive participation.

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The whole package, free of charge for you

Location analysis, power supply, foundation
Assembly, installation, commissioning
Maintenance, cleaning & operation
Service hotline, support, system maintenance
Payment of annual rent and electricity costs

What we need from you

A stable surface (4 x 1.20 m)
230 V power connection available outdoors
Guaranteed 24/7 accessibility for parcel services & retailers
Clearance and gritting of the area
Traffic safety

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Working together to shape the infrastructure of the future

Insights from our location partners

We chose myflexbox because we want to offer the citizens of Braunschweig modern living spaces and the essential infrastructure required for sustainable and liveable urban environments. Furthermore, we strive to empower everyone to take action and reduce their individual carbon footprint.

Torsten Voß
Managing Director
Nibelungen Wohnbau GmbH Braunschweig

We have observed and noticed an increasing number of parcel service providers being integrated into the network. This was a key reason why we selected myflexbox as the operator for the parcel lockers at our mobility hubs. From the very beginning, our goal has always been to prevent the urban landscape from being cluttered with a multitude of different parcel lockers. Therefore, we hope that even more providers, especially those who currently rely on closed systems, will start using and delivering to parcel lockers owned by myflexbox.

Wolfgang Hafner
Head of Climate and Environmental Protection Department
Municipal Authority of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

The deliberate selection of myflexbox as our partner was made with the goal of maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Munich and its surroundings. We aim to transform Munich into a digitally connected smart city, offering our employees immediate added value and the opportunity to actively reduce their own carbon footprints through our company apartments. This contributes to a more livable region holistically. Additionally, we believe that this is an excellent opportunity to support Munich's mobility transition.

Tina Greifzu
(Former) Head of Asset Management Company Apartments
Munich Municipal Works

Vienna's smart city framework strategy is distinct from those of other cities. While technology plays an important role, our primary focus remains on real human beings. The goal in Seestadt is the creation of a smart city in collaboration with its residents. Seestadt is a place where collaboration and community are essential. That is why we were looking for a logistics solution that is open to all systems and offers benefits to traditional retailers.

Lukas Lang
Project Manager
aspern Urban Lakeside

My vision for the future is a digitally networked city where everything is within easy reach. At Value One we firmly believe that a carbon-free urban future is possible. As developers, we see it as our responsibility to take an active role in shaping and realizing this vision. Due to our cooperation with myflexbox, customers can have their parcels delivered at a time that is convenient for them and suppliers are spared additional trips.

Sabine Müller
Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer
Value One

Smart lockers demonstrate how climate protection can be effortlessly integrated into daily life within a smart city. Smart pick-up stations enhance urban living by enabling contactless parcel collection and drop-off at any time - completely free of charge. Open systems such as myflexbox offer a variety of additional practical applications and functions.

Susanne Haslinger
Project Manager Cape 10

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A smart city - right out of the box

Making the last mile smarter

The challenge

The solution

The challenge

The solution

The challenge

The solution

Advantages for cities & municipalities

Added value for your locations

The whole package, free of charge for you

What we need from you

Insights from our location partners

Become a location partner

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