Columat powers Paack’s Smart Lockers network:

Scaling to 1M monthly orders.

Paack: Scaling a Smart Locker Network for Next-Gen Out-of-Home Logistics

Employees

500

INDUSTRY

Courier networks

USE CASE

Locker hubs

CLIENT FROM

2025

“Thanks to Columat, we offer a delivery alternative that enhances user experience and operational efficiency, while supporting SMEs with world-class technology.”

Carles

Director of OOH (Out-of-Home) at Paack

THE CHALLENGE

Overcoming the Limits of Home Delivery in Urban Logistics

As a leading logistics operator with a strong presence across Spain and Portugal , Paack faced the inherent inefficiencies and growing sustainability challenges associated with traditional home-delivery models in densely populated urban areas. The increasing demand for e-commerce required a transition toward a more agile, connected, and profitable logistics ecosystem that could minimize the friction of the last-mile process.

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High rates of failed delivery attempts due to recipient absence

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High operational costs and lack of profitability in traditional last-mile routes

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Time lost in non-automated physical tasks and manual intervention

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Need for 24/7 flexibility to meet modern e-commerce consumer demands

These systemic hurdles required more than just more drivers; they required a technological leap to digitize the physical exchange of goods and offer a flexible, 24/7 alternative to the customer's doorstep.

THE RESULT

Exceptional efficiency and improved coverage

The strategic implementation of the Columat Smart Locker network has allowed Paack to radically optimize its delivery success rates while significantly enhancing the end-user experience and operational profitability.

-73%

Reduction in failed delivery attempts

+1M

Monthly transactions processed through the system

+58%

Increase in out-of-hours deliveries

+95

Implanted pick-up points across the network

THE SOLUTION

A connected ecosystem for autonomous logistics

To address Paack's complex logistics requirements, Columat implemented a comprehensive 360° ecosystem designed to transform their physical operations through a synergy of modular hardware and intelligent software. This integrated solution automates and manages every stage of the lifecycle—including delivery, collection, returns, and exchanges—ensuring total visibility, real-time control, and maximum operational efficiency for both the logistics operator and the end-user.

OOH Locker Network

A safe, contactless, and convenient 24/7 pick-up service that eliminates time barriers for e-commerce users

B2B Professional Points

Autonomous delivery and collection points integrated into logistics routes to improve coverage and efficiency

Columat Manager & Analytics

A centralized dashboard providing real-time visibility, remote management, and API integration with existing ERPs

Temperature-Controlled Options

Smart lockers with dry and refrigerated compartments to ensure the preservation of sensitive products like cosmetics or food

CONCLUSION

Leading the future of automated logistics

By partnering with Columat, Paack has successfully redefined its operational model, extending its reach across the Iberian Peninsula with key deployments in major hubs like Barcelona and Seville. This collaboration has not only slashed failed delivery attempts by over 70% but has also empowered local SMEs with world-class technology. The result is a more sustainable, scalable, and profitable logistics network that meets the high expectations of the modern digital consumer while maintaining total traceability and zero manual friction.

Use cases

SOLUTIONS APPLIED AT

Paack

Smart locker pickup point for courier and 3PL networks

COURIER NETWORKS

3PLs
Courier networks
Optimize last-mile operations with Smart Locker infrastructure. Consolidate deliveries, reduce failed attempts and improve route efficiency across your logistics network. Transform delivery flows into structured, autonomous exchanges.
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