hentested
Hentested is a term used in Norwegian and Danish logistics to denote a location where parcels and shipments can be collected by the recipient. A hentested can be a post office, a parcel locker, a retailer counter, or another service point operated by a carrier or retailer. When ordering online, customers may be offered a hentested as an alternative to home delivery. The carrier provides a tracking number and a pickup code or barcode, which the recipient uses at the hentested to retrieve the package.
To collect, the recipient typically presents government-issued ID and the pickup code; some locations require the
Hentesteder are common in Nordic countries and other parts of Europe. The term may be used interchangeably
Advantages include delivery flexibility and reduced risk of failed home deliveries; limitations include additional travel, potential