DHL and Vinted are now expanding their cooperation to drive the continued growth of the second-hand market in Germany.
The partnership combines Vinted’s broad reach with DHL’s nationwide presence. Vinted is one of Europe’s largest peer-to-peer marketplaces for pre-owned goods.
The two companies aim to significantly expand and simplify the shipping and collection of Vinted parcels through DHL’s network of Packstations, Poststations and DeinFach lockers.
A particular focus is on the locker-to-locker shipping option, which is expected to be used more widely on the platform in the future.
Using DHL Packstations, Vinted sellers can drop off parcels around the clock, while buyers can collect them whenever it suits them. Shipping via Packstations is already available without prior registration.
In addition, Vinted buyers do not need to register for the Packstation service in order to receive parcels at a Packstation.
The collection code required for pickup is sent by DHL via email and will also be available directly through Vinted in the future.
DHL already operates around 41,000 parcel drop-off and collection points across Germany, including post offices, parcel shops and automated facilities.
The network of Packstations, Poststations and DeinFach lockers is expected to grow from 18,500 to more than 30,000 locations by 2030.
Benjamin Rasch, head of sales and products, post & parcel Germany, DHL Group, said: “Reselling used goods online has evolved from a niche activity to an everyday phenomenon within just a few years.
“As a result, expectations regarding shipping are rising. People buying and selling privately want shipping to involve as little effort as possible.
“It should be just as easy as purchasing from an online store. Many people want to send or collect parcels independently of opening hours.
“This is exactly why automated solutions such as Packstations are becoming increasingly important. That is also why we will continue to invest heavily in expanding our automated network in the years ahead.
“Vinted is one of the companies driving Europe’s booming second-hand market. We are delighted to continue Vinted’s success story in Germany together.”
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