PostNord to Cease Letter Delivery and Remove Mailboxes in Denmark
København - In a significant shift towards digital communication, PostNord, the postal service provider in Denmark, has announced that it will discontinue letter deliveries starting in 2026. This decision comes as the volume of mailed letters has drastically declined, with a reported decrease of 90% since the year 2000.
As part of this transition, the company plans to eliminate approximately 1,500 jobs and remove all public mailboxes across the country. PostNord, a joint venture owned by the Danish and Swedish governments, cited the ongoing digitalization of communication as a primary factor behind this change.
The rise of electronic communication has transformed the way people connect, leading to a marked reduction in the number of letters sent. In Denmark, the cost of sending a letter domestically has increased significantly, with the current price for a standard letter, which can take up to five days for delivery, set at nearly four euros. Sending a letter or postcard to neighboring countries, such as Germany, incurs a charge of approximately 6.70 euros.
This move is not isolated to Denmark; similar trends are evident across Europe. The German postal service recently announced plans to reduce its workforce by 8,000 positions, reflecting a broader pattern of declining mail volumes. Additionally, the Royal Mail in the United Kingdom has been advocating for changes to its delivery schedule, suggesting that letter deliveries may not occur every day of the week.
PostNord has indicated that the last letters will be delivered on December 30, 2025. However, this does not mean that Danish residents will be entirely without options for sending letters. Other logistics companies exist that will continue to provide letter delivery services, including smaller players such as DAO.
Founded in 2009 through the merger of the Danish state postal service, Post Danmark, and Sweden's Posten AB, PostNord is currently responsible for mail delivery in both Denmark and Sweden. The Danish government holds a 40% stake, while the Swedish government owns 60% of the company.
As the landscape of communication continues to evolve, PostNord's decision underscores the need for postal services to adapt to changing consumer habits and technological advancements. The focus will now shift towards parcel delivery, which remains a growing segment of the logistics industry.