Australia post mail network diagram
Australia Post's mail network is a complex system that involves various stages and processes to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of mail and parcels across the country. Here is a simplified diagram of the Australia Post mail network:
Mail Collection
- Mail is collected from post offices, mailboxes, and businesses across Australia.
- Mail is sorted and processed at local post offices or mail centers.
Mail Processing
- Mail is transported to a regional mail processing center (RPMC) for further sorting and processing.
- RPMCs are located in major cities and are equipped with automated sorting machines and manual sorting areas.
- Mail is sorted by destination, zip code, and type (e.g., letters, parcels, etc.).
Mail Transportation
- Mail is transported from RPMCs to major mail hubs (MHs) via trucks, trains, or planes.
- MHs are located in major cities and are equipped with automated sorting machines and manual sorting areas.
- Mail is sorted and consolidated at MHs for onward transportation to its final destination.
Mail Hubbing
- Mail is transported from MHs to smaller mail hubs (SHs) or delivery centers (DCs) via trucks or planes.
- SHs and DCs are located in smaller cities, towns, and rural areas.
- Mail is sorted and consolidated at SHs and DCs for final delivery.
Delivery
- Mail is delivered to customers' mailboxes or addresses via postal vehicles (trucks, vans, etc.).
- Delivery is typically done by postal workers or contractors.
Network Components
- Regional Mail Processing Centers (RPMCs): 14 locations across Australia
- Major Mail Hubs (MHs): 6 locations across Australia
- Smaller Mail Hubs (SHs): 20 locations across Australia
- Delivery Centers (DCs): numerous locations across Australia
- Post Offices: over 4,000 locations across Australia
Network Flow
- Mail flows from local post offices to RPMCs, then to MHs, SHs, and DCs, and finally to customers' mailboxes or addresses.
- Mail can also be transported between RPMCs, MHs, SHs, and DCs via trucks, trains, or planes.
Note: This is a simplified diagram and actual network components and flow may vary depending on the specific location and type of mail being processed.