# Parcel Lockers Transform Westphalia Gas Stations Into Small Logistics Hubs **Category:** Industry News | **Source:** myflexbox | **Published:** 2026-10-06 | **Updated:** 2026-10-23 **Tags:** Westfalen, myflexbox, Paketstation, Tankstelle, Last Mile, Paketlogistik, Retouren, Deutschland, Logistik News, Transport News, Fracht News, Speditions News, Supply Chain News, Zoll News, Frachtportal News, Schienentransport, Digitalisierung, E-Commerce > Pick up, ship, and return packages at the gas station: Westfalen and myflexbox expand their network further. --- Gas stations are increasingly becoming small service and logistics hubs. The Westfalen Group and myflexbox are jointly expanding open parcel lockers at gas stations. 19 facilities are already in operation in North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Hesse. Ten additional locations are being implemented. "Open" means that the station is not designed for a single parcel service provider only. Depending on connected partners, customers can receive, send, or return shipments from various providers. Access is available around the clock, provided the location itself remains accessible. Gas stations are attractive for parcel logistics because they are easily accessible and many people pass by them anyway. This makes it possible to combine parcel pickup, refueling, and shopping. In the last mile, consolidated deliveries to a station can replace individual home delivery stops. However, this is not without effort. Compartments must fit the shipment size, pickup deadlines must be met, and full stations can lead to rerouting. Returns also require correct labels and accurate digital recording. For drivers, consolidated delivery can save stops, provided access routes and parking areas remain clear. --- Parcel service providers gain additional handover points, gas stations increase customer frequency. For shippers, it is important to know which carriers are connected at each station and whether hazardous goods or temperature-sensitive shipments are excluded. In short: The gas station becomes a parcel pickup point, but not every shipment fits in the locker. --- Westfalen and myflexbox are collaborating on station expansion. 19 locations are already active. The locations are situated in North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Hesse. Ten additional stations are currently being implemented. Pickup, dispatch, and returns services are provided. The system is designed as an open parcel infrastructure. Parcel lockers consolidate deliveries on the last mile. ## Related Entities ### Countries - [Germany](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/de) ### Glossary - [Pickup](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/pickup) - [Diversion](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/diversion) --- *Canonical URL: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/paketstationen-machen-westfalen-tankstellen-zu-kleinen-logistikpunkten-20260929174529](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/paketstationen-machen-westfalen-tankstellen-zu-kleinen-logistikpunkten-20260929174529)* *Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/paketstationen-machen-westfalen-tankstellen-zu-kleinen-logistikpunkten-20260929174529](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/paketstationen-machen-westfalen-tankstellen-zu-kleinen-logistikpunkten-20260929174529)*