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LYON, France – On November 6, La Poste officially inaugurated its new parcel delivery center in Lyon, a facility that underscores the group’s commitment to sustainable logistics and operational modernization. Located within the Port Edouard Herriot’s Urban Logistics Hotel, the site has been operational since this past spring and serves as a critical component of a €450 million nationwide investment plan.
Advanced Logistics and Capacity
The facility operates six days a week and is designed to handle high volumes of e-commerce traffic. It currently processes 15,000 parcels daily, with the capacity to scale up to 30,000 during peak periods. The center serves 455,000 residents across Lyon and Villeurbanne, providing logistical support to an extensive network of 66 contact points and 260 Pick Up points.
All Colissimo parcels destined for Lyon and Villeurbanne are now processed through this hub. The distribution network involves 100 daily delivery routes, with 20 circuits operated entirely by electric cargo bikes departing from the Confluence district.
Commitment to Decarbonization
A central pillar of the new hub is its focus on environmental responsibility. By utilizing an all-electric vehicle fleet for last-mile delivery, La Poste has achieved a carbon footprint of 258g of CO2 per parcel, which the company claims is the best in the market. Philippe Dorge, Deputy Director General of the Services-Courrier-Colis branch, stated that this investment is essential to meeting the growing consumer demand for fast, reliable, and environmentally conscious delivery services.
Key Project Statistics:
- Investment: €2 million
- Surface Area: 4,400 m²
- Peak Capacity: 30,000 parcels per day
- Electric Fleet: 100 routes served by electric vehicles
- Carbon Efficiency: 258g CO2 per parcel
Improved Working Conditions
Beyond environmental goals, the facility integrates advanced technology to improve working conditions for staff. This includes the use of automated ‘encamionneurs’ to reduce heavy lifting, state-of-the-art 6-sided scanning sorting machines for enhanced traceability, and specialized storage bags designed to minimize repetitive physical strain.
Source: La Poste Press Release
