Posti plans to expand the alternate-day delivery of day mail to Valkeakoski. According to the plans, the changes would take effect in February 2025.
The change applies to the postcode areas: 37600, 37630, 37700, 37720, 37740, 37770, 37850 ja 37860.
In alternate-day delivery, delivery days for day mail alternate between postal code areas, which means that mail may be delivered on different days in neighboring districts. Printed mail is delivered on weekdays in alternating two-week periods: on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday one week, and on Tuesday and Thursday the following week.
In the first week of alternate-day delivery, the delivery days in the postal code area can be either Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday. The following week, the days are swapped.
Along with the mail delivered during the day, we deliver addressed magazines and newspapers, the delivery times of which may change. For example, the ordered magazine may arrive on a different day of the week and at a different time than before.
A large part of the ordered newspapers is delivered on the same day as before. You can check the delivery dates on the search service posti.fi/deliverydays or, if necessary, ask the customer service of the magazine or newspaper you ordered.
We continue delivering newspapers in the early morning delivery as well. The change is that we can also deliver other mail early in the morning. In addition to the actual delivery days, we deliver the most urgent shipments on other days as well. In this way, we ensure that the shipments arrive at the speed agreed with the senders.
In alternate-day delivery, universal service items, i.e. stamped items, are delivered in accordance with the Postal Act. Alternate-day delivery does not apply to the delivery of parcels, except for small parcels that fit in the mailbox or slot, which are delivered with day mail.
We will inform mail recipients in more detail about the changes to delivery with a public notification in January 2025.
In Finland, regional alternate-day delivery is already in use in many areas. Similar delivery models are also used across the Nordic Region. The reason for this is the dramatic decrease in the volume of printed mail.
By renewing delivery, Posti can continue to offer traditional delivery services alongside digital services.
Route optimization also makes it possible to reduce the mileage, fuel costs and CO2 emissions. Posti is committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.
The planned changes will first be negotiated with personnel, and the possible needs for changes regarding personnel will also be specified as the negotiations proceed. The alternate-day model provides better opportunities for full-time work.