Frankierdienst

The Frankierdienst, also referred to as a franking service, is a postal delivery system used in some European countries, particularly in the Benelux region. The term "Frankierdienst" is primarily used in the Netherlands.

In this system, private companies offer postal delivery services to postal authorities, which in turn sell stamps or use pre-printed postage labels for the assigned shipping companies. The stamps or labels are then used for mail delivery between two points within the country or internationally. This model has been used for a long time and has become an integral part of the postal infrastructure.

The Frankierdienst in the Netherlands allows for flexibility in the mail system, allowing private companies to offer distinct services in competition with each other. Their primary function is to enable the delivery of post from sender to recipient. Depending on their agreement with postal authorities, they adhere to international mail standards. These standards regulate dimensions, weights, and contents of mail items. The purpose of the Frankierdienst is to make mail delivery efficient and cost-effective.

At the same time, such a system enables postal services to focus on the handling of packages while pre-sorting packages that are already pre-labeled, it also simplifies the sorting process at the postal offices, making the entire process more efficient.

The efficiency and flexibility in service delivery of private companies in postal services' operations are significantly enhanced by Frankierdienst model.