Observed Signal · Sep 7, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: Retail-News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Myflexbox Expands to Over 1,000 Municipalities in Germany and Austria
Austrian parcel locker operator Myflexbox has surpassed 1,000 municipalities in its German-Austrian network with a new station in Rostock, Germany. The expansion highlights the growth of open, carrier-neutral parcel locker infrastructure as an alternative to closed networks. Currently, Myflexbox operates in more than 800 German and over 270 Austrian towns. The company's growth relies on partnerships with real estate and high-traffic location operators. Amazon joined the network in July 2026, adding to carriers like DPD, GLS, UPS, and FedEx. Industry forecasts suggest out-of-home delivery could account for 25-30% of urban deliveries by 2030, with open networks becoming increasingly important.
The expansion of Myflexbox indicates growing importance of carrier-neutral last-mile infrastructure in Europe, relevant for e-commerce and logistics operations, but not a major shift in ad tech.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Myflexbox has reached over 1,000 municipalities in Germany and Austria with a new station in Rostock.
- The network is present in more than 800 German and over 270 Austrian municipalities.
- Amazon joined the Myflexbox network in July 2026 as a delivery partner.
- DPD and GLS are building a joint out-of-home network under the inboxx brand, targeting 20,000 points by 2027.
- According to BPEX, Germany had about 23,000 parcel lockers in 2025, with DHL operating over 18,500.
Connected Companies & Entities
4 Entities mapped“Seit Juli 2026 ist auch Amazon an das deutsche Netzwerk angeschlossen....”
“Neben DPD, GLS, UPS und FedEx ist seit Juli 2026 auch Amazon an das deutsche Netzwerk angeschlossen....”
“Neben DPD, GLS, UPS und FedEx ist seit Juli 2026 auch Amazon an das deutsche Netzwerk angeschlossen....”
“DHL verfügt inzwischen über mehr als 18.500 Pack- und Poststationen....”
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Deutsche Post Acquires myflexbox, Expands Parcel Locker Network
Deutsche Post (DHL Group) is acquiring Austrian parcel locker operator Myflexbox and merging it with its subsidiary DeinFach, operated by AZL GmbH. The deal, announced in October 2026, creates the largest carrier-neutral parcel locker network in the German-speaking region, to be rebranded under Myflexbox. Myflexbox operates about 3,000 lockers (2,000 in Germany, 1,000 in Austria), employs around 100 people, and accepts parcels from competitors such as GLS, DPD, UPS, FedEx, and Amazon. Deutsche Post has raised its German expansion target to 50,000 lockers by 2030, with at least half being open-access Myflexbox units. The purchase price was not disclosed, but is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions, following a €75 million investment by Star Capital in 2023. This move responds to growing competition from GLS, DPD, and Amazon.
DHL's DeinFach and myflexbox merge open parcel stations
Deutsche Post's subsidiary DeinFach and Austrian parcel station provider myflexbox are merging their open parcel station networks under the myflexbox brand. The combined network will be the largest open parcel station network in the German-speaking region, with myflexbox contributing around 3,000 stations in Germany and Austria, complementing the existing ~19,000 DHL Packstations and DeinFach machines. Deutsche Post plans to expand the network to approximately 50,000 locations in Germany by 2030, with more than half being open myflexbox stations. The goal is to make a parcel station reachable within five to ten minutes' walk for most of the population. The DeinFach brand will be gradually phased out, while myflexbox becomes the central platform for open parcel stations. Classic delivery methods like home delivery and DHL Packstations remain unchanged.
Amazon to Invest €300M+ and Expand Pforzheim Site
Amazon will significantly expand its logistics site in Pforzheim, Germany, investing more than €300 million and more than doubling staff from just over 1,000 to over 2,000 by the end of 2029. The site will shift to storing small-to-medium items (e.g., USB sticks to irons), create capacity for about 20 million articles, and introduce hundreds of transport robots that bring mobile shelving to employees. Amazon currently operates ten locations in Baden-Württemberg with around 3,000 employees. The local mayor described the investment as a strong commitment to the city’s economic location.
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