Spurring switch away from door delivery key for 1,000 parcel stations to be effective

PARCEL lockers could make e-commerce logistics more efficient, industry players agree, but there are some concerns about whether demand can hit adequate scale, given that consumers are used to doorstep delivery.

This is the view that has emerged in the industry, ahead of Singapore's roll-out of 1,000 parcel-locker stations by the end of this year.

The outlook among e-commerce and logistics players is mixed: Some are cautious that many consumers may stick with doorstep delivery; others are bullish that locker adoption will pick up, easing off initial costs.