Australia Post to invest $320M for parcel super hub

Core Insights - Australia Post Group will invest US$324 million to construct an ultra-large parcel processing center in South Australia, marking its largest investment in the region to modernize its network for e-commerce delivery [1][2] Investment and Facility Details - The new facility will span 893,400 square feet, making it the largest parcel processing center in Australia and a model for future automated sorting facilities [2] - Scheduled to open in 2028, the facility will utilize advanced sortation technology, capable of processing up to 400,000 parcels per day, effectively doubling the current capacity at the Adelaide Airport Parcel Facility [3] Operational Efficiency and Market Demand - The facility will integrate operations of Australia Post and its subsidiary StarTrack, enhancing parcel processing and customer experience in South Australia [3][4] - With 80% of South Australians shopping online in the past year, the new facility aims to meet the growing e-commerce demand over the next two decades [4] Expansion Plans - Australia Post is also developing a multimillion-dollar parcel facility on the Sunshine Coast, expected to open in late 2026, which will process up to 16,000 parcels daily, increasing to 21,000 during peak seasons [5] - The Sunshine Coast has seen a 10% annual increase in parcel volumes, outpacing the national average of 6% [6] - Recent expansions include plans for six new parcel facilities in New South Wales and a new international commercial facility at Melbourne Airport to expedite international parcel clearance [6][7]