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Nya ledamöter i Åland Posts styrelse
At Åland Post’s Annual General Meeting on 16 April, Roger Nordlund and Joakim Blom were re-elected as members of the Board of Directors. Lisa Kittelsen, Oskar Karlström and Josephine Thörnroos were elected as new members of the Board. Lisa Kittelsen (b. 1983) is an economist with extensive experience in e-commerce and business development. She has a background as an entrepreneur, former Sales Manager at Åland Post, and international experience in strategic marketing. Oskar Karlström (b. 1984) (M.Sc. Econ., D.Sc. Tech.) is Professor of Circular Economy at the University of Turku. His expertise includes industrial symbiosis, life cycle assessment, emission reduction strategies, and energy technology with a focus on green energy. He has led sustainability-related research projects in collaboration with companies in the energy, chemical, manufacturing, recycling and maritime industries. Josephine Thörnroos (b. 1987) is a lawyer specialised in transport and maritime law. She has previously worked as Compliance Officer at Åland Post, legal counsel at Advokatbyrå Widman & Co, and Claims Executive at Alandia Insurance and Assuranceforeningen Skuld. She also holds a degree in economics and served as a board member of Långnäs Port from 2020 to 2025. With specialist expertise in areas including business development, sustainability and legal affairs, the new board members strengthen the company’s strategic work. We thank Tanja Sabel, Jim Bergbo and Terese Åsgård as they conclude their assignments on the Board. Continuity in the Board’s work is ensured through the continued leadership of Chair Roger Nordlund and Vice Chair Joakim Blom.
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Mail on the Move – with New E-Bikes in Mariehamn
For mail delivery in Mariehamn, we have long been using e-bikes. Now, our mail carriers have received new bikes that make their delivery rounds a little easier and more efficient. Every morning, they set out on the city’s streets – in sun, rain, and snow. Year-round, regardless of the weather, they make sure the mail reaches its destination. Designed for Mail Delivery The e-bikes are different from regular bikes and are adapted for the job. Among other features, they have a specially designed kickstand that keeps the bike stable when the carrier stops. The bikes are built to handle heavy loads. At the front is a spacious bag, and at the back, there are two more. When there is extra mail to deliver, a bike trailer can be attached. 8,750 Kilometers Without Emissions The bikes are primarily charged using solar energy from the post terminal’s solar panels. On average, the mail carriers cycle almost 35 kilometers together each day. Over a year, that adds up to 8,750 kilometers – all without emissions.
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Scheduled Maintenance April 3–6
Åland Post will carry out a system update from April 3–6, 2026. During these days, several of our online services will have limited functionality, and some services will be temporarily unavailable. The following services will be affected: Customer portal My page The online system update may also affect our postal agents and could result in limited service for certain matters. Parcel lockers will operate as usual. Thank you for your patience!
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Åland Post donates delivery van to Ukraine
Åland Post is donating a delivery van to support relief work in Ukraine. The donation is being coordinated by the Ukraine Group within the Mariehamn Rotary Club and will help transport vital supplies to war-affected areas. Åland Post has decided to donate a diesel-powered delivery van, a Ford Transit, to Ukraine. The vehicle was purchased in 2015 and has been used within the Postal Services division for transporting mail between the Sviby postal terminal and the Mariehamn post office. The delivery van will now take on a new mission in Ukraine. The vehicle will be handed over with a full tank and in its current condition, bearing the Åland Post logo. – It feels very good to be able to donate the van to Ukraine, where it can be put to real use, now that we no longer need it. Åland Post and the Åland community have long stood in support of Ukraine, says Jack Karlsson, Head of Delivery and Vehicle Manager within Postal Services. For the Ukraine Group’s upcoming relief shipment, the donation means that a load of more than 1.000 kilograms of fire-extinguishing foam can be transported in a single vehicle. – We are very grateful for the donation from Åland Post. It means a lot and will be put to good use in Ukraine. Thanks to this van, we can now transport 1.1 tonnes of fire-extinguishing foam in one vehicle and use the other cars being donated to Ukraine for other necessary supplies, says Monica von Frenckell, Chair of the Ukraine Group at the Mariehamn Rotary Club. Vehicle donations are particularly important because vehicles are in short supply in Ukraine, where they are often damaged or destroyed in war-affected areas. Diesel-powered vehicles are especially sought after, as diesel burns differently than gasoline, reducing risk in hazardous areas. At the end of March, the Ukraine Group’s relief convoy will depart. A total of seven vehicles will travel from Åland to Ukraine.
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Situation in the Middle East affects mail services
Due to the security situation in parts of the Middle East, postal delivery chains are affected. Currently, it is not possible to send mail from Åland to to the following countries: Algeria, Australia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, Tanzania, and Vietnam. Delays in postal services Due to canceled flights, significant delays may also occur in postal services to several other countries. Ongoing Updates Transport connections worldwide may change at short notice. Up-to-date information about exceptions in postal services is published on our disruption information page. The page is updated continuously as changes occur, so you can always see the latest information.
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Meet Åland Post Logistics at D-Congress Gothenburg
On March 4–5, 2026, Åland Post Logistics, together with Axla Logistics, will participate in D-Congress in Gothenburg, the Nordic region’s leading meeting place for e-commerce. We will be on-site at booth G49 to strengthen existing collaborations and establish new connections. At the same time, we will bring back fresh insights and ideas to further develop our transport solutions between Sweden, Åland, and Finland.