What Is a Delivery Box?
A delivery box is a personal parcel box designed to receive packages securely. With the rise of online shopping, many people now have their own delivery boxes to accommodate larger packages that traditional mailboxes cannot hold.
These boxes have gained popularity due to their convenience, especially for receiving packages when the recipient is not at home. Innovations in delivery boxes include models with refrigeration or freezing capabilities and installations in public spaces like train stations for easy package retrieval.
As the volume of individual package deliveries increases, delivery boxes have become a solution to the common problem of missed deliveries and the subsequent need for redelivery, benefiting both customers and courier services.
Apartment Delivery Boxes
While traditional mailboxes in apartments are usually too small for packages, some modern apartment complexes now include delivery boxes. These boxes come in various sizes, allowing couriers to deposit packages corresponding to their size.
Individuals in apartments without communal delivery boxes sometimes install their own personal boxes near their doors, though placement may be restricted in shared areas.
Single-Family Home Delivery Boxes
Detached houses often have a dedicated delivery box for the household, placed near the entrance. Homeowners can choose from a range of delivery boxes, varying in size, color, design, and whether they are electric or mechanical, based on their preferences and needs.
How Delivery Boxes Work
Delivery boxes function like secure lockers, with either electric or mechanical locking systems, both requiring a PIN code for access.
The typical process involves the courier placing the package in the box and either using a pre-shared PIN or setting a new PIN after delivery, which is then communicated to the recipient.
- Electric
Electric delivery boxes, equipped with a touch-operated control console, offer various locking methods including PIN entry, card key access, or online management by the delivery company. Some are connected to smartphone apps, allowing recipients to track packages and monitor receipt status. - Mechanical Delivery Boxes
Mechanical delivery boxes use a dial system to set and enter the PIN. These boxes are generally more affordable and simpler to install than electric ones. However, they lack advanced security features like monitoring, making them more susceptible to package theft and tampering.