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Latvijas Pasts Adapts to Digital Age, Implements Tariff Adjustments to Ensure Efficient Service

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As the postal industry continues to evolve, Latvijas Pasts, VAS has made significant investments in infrastructure and digital tools to meet changing customer habits. Despite a declining demand for traditional postal services, such as the delivery of letters and press releases, the company is adapting to the trend by reviewing processes and implementing tariff adjustments. The new tariffs aim to balance operational costs, including labor and foreign postal administration fees, while maintaining competitive prices for popular services.

Key Takeaways:

  • Latvijas Pasts has introduced digital tools, including a self-service website and parcel machines, to improve customer experience.
  • The company has automated letter sorting and moved post offices to municipal premises in less populated areas.
  • The decline in demand for traditional postal services, such as UPP (unaddressed postal items), is expected to continue, with a 10% decrease in Latvia compared to 2023 and 2024.
  • Average delivery costs per shipment unit are increasing due to decreased UPP volumes, requiring timely review of tariffs.
  • The new tariff draft provides for an increase in the delivery cost of one press unit from 0.80 euros to 0.93 euros, or 15%.
  • The total average UPP tariff increase is planned to be 9%, while the discount for registered, tracked, or insured shipments processed on self-service websites is planned to increase by 5%.
  • The price of sending a simple domestic letter up to 20 g will remain at 2.35 euros in 2026.

Statistics:

  • 10% decline in UPP shipments in Latvia compared to 2023 and 2024.
  • 13.5% decrease in the volume of printed press publications in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
  • Future prospects show a continued decline in demand for traditional postal services.
  • Estimated 9% increase in average UPP tariffs.
  • Planned 5% increase in discount for registered, tracked, or insured shipments processed on self-service websites.
  • 15% increase in delivery cost of one press unit.
  • 2.35 euros price for sending a simple domestic letter up to 20 g in 2026.
  • 0.46 euros (excluding VAT) planned discount for registered, tracked, or insured shipments after the tariffs come into effect.

Sources:

  • Latvijas Pasts, VAS news release (undated)
  • https://www.pasts.lv/

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