Green mobility for postal automation
Another technological revolution in the logistics segment is energy-saving logistics solutions for the postal service. Large-scale sorting systems process up to 50,000 items of mail per hour using up to 30 percent less energy than previous methods. The postal redirection system PARS reduces the number of mail deliveries to outdated addresses, thus saving fuel, and consequently, reduces CO2 emissions.
Postal redirection system
The United States Postal Service saves USD 1,000,000 a day with the Postal Address Redirection System (PARS). With this intelligent system from Siemens, letters to addresses that are no longer current, for example, due to a move, are sent quickly and with no detours to the new address. This reduces unnecessary transport and delivery attempts. And it also noticeably improves the company’s ecobalance while reducing the amount of energy used for transportation and logistics.
Flat sorting systems
The new Open Mail Handling System (OMS) reduces energy use by 32 percent thanks to more efficient processes, including the sorting of flats, newspapers and catalogs. Such savings are the result of the consistent use of energy-saving drives and the latest LED/LCD components.
Reading and video coding systems
When sorting standard letters, the new integrated reading and video coding systems from Siemens use 55 percent less energy than predecessor models. Better system designs and the use of the latest technologies boost sorting throughput. At the same time, minimized system layouts take up less space, thus resulting in lower incidental expenses.