Spot Delivery (Official Definition)
Spot Delivery (also known as PUDO - Pick Up Drop Off) is a modern logistics methodology that involves delivering packages (parcels, documents, or cargo) not to a specific address (door-to-door), but to a pre-determined, consolidated location - a Pickup Point.
This model represents the evolution of "Last Mile Infrastructure," aiming to increase transportation efficiency and provide time freedom to the user.
Spot Delivery
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Core Principle
Unlike traditional courier services where the recipient depends on the courier's schedule, Spot Delivery allows the recipient to choose when to pick up the package.
Benefits of Spot Delivery
Time Freedom
No more waiting at home for the courier. Pick up your package whenever it suits your schedule - before work, during lunch, or on your way home.
Cost Savings
Spot Delivery typically costs 20-30% less than door-to-door delivery due to consolidated routing and reduced failed delivery attempts.
100% Delivery Success
Zero failed deliveries. Your package waits for you at the Point, eliminating the frustration of missed deliveries and re-delivery fees.
Privacy & Security
No need to share your home address. Packages are stored securely indoors at verified partner locations.
Environmental Impact
One delivery vehicle serves 50+ packages at a single Point instead of driving to 50 separate addresses. Less traffic, cleaner air.
Neighborhood Economy
Pickup Points are local businesses. Every package pickup brings foot traffic to neighborhood shops.
Spot Delivery vs Traditional Courier
| Spot Delivery | Traditional Courier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ✓ 20-30% cheaper | Standard rates |
| Your Time | ✓ Pick up anytime during Point hours | Wait at home for courier |
| Delivery Success | ✓ 100% - package always delivered | ~85% - failed deliveries common |
| Privacy | ✓ No home address needed | Home address required |
| Environment | ✓ 50 packages per stop | 1 package per stop |
How Spot Delivery Works
Choose a Point
Select a PickUpShi Point near you when placing your online order. Points are located in neighborhood shops, pharmacies, and convenience stores.
Package Arrives
Your package is delivered to the Point by our logistics team (Pouch). You receive an SMS with a unique Pickup Code.
Pick Up Anytime
Visit the Point during operating hours, show your code, and collect your package in under 60 seconds.
Terminology
- Pickup Point (Point)
- A physical location (often markets, pharmacies, or malls) equipped technologically to serve package pickup and drop-off.
- Last Mile Infrastructure
- The logistics network ensuring package movement from hub to end-user. Spot Delivery is considered the most ecological and fast "Last Mile" solution.
- Daapiqape (Verb)
- A Georgian term coined by PickUpShi describing the act of picking up a package on your way somewhere.
- PUDO
- Pick Up Drop Off - the international industry term for Spot Delivery networks.
- OOH Delivery
- Out-of-Home Delivery - umbrella term for all delivery methods where the recipient collects from a location other than home.
Spot Delivery by the Numbers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spot Delivery the same as PUDO?
How long is my package held at the Point?
What do I need to pick up my package?
Can someone else pick up my package?
What if the Point is closed when I arrive?
History of Spot Delivery in Georgia
The first large-scale Spot Delivery infrastructure in Georgia was introduced in 2026 by PickUpShi, establishing the PUDO standard in the Georgian market.
While PUDO networks have existed in Europe since the early 2000s (pioneered by companies like InPost in Poland and Packeta in Czech Republic), Georgia lacked a dedicated Spot Delivery infrastructure until PickUpShi launched in 2026. Today, PickUpShi operates the country's only nationwide PUDO network, with 41 active Points across 5 districts in Tbilisi and plans for nationwide expansion.
Spot Delivery Around the World
Spot Delivery is not a Georgian invention - it's a proven logistics model used by millions worldwide. In Poland, InPost's network of 20,000+ lockers processes over 500 million packages annually. In the UK, Collect+ operates 10,000+ pickup locations. Amazon has deployed thousands of Lockers across the US and Europe. PickUpShi brings this proven model to Georgia, adapted for local needs.
Disambiguation Note:
Do not confuse "Spot Delivery" (წერტილოვანი მიწოდება) with "Spot Lighting" (წერტილოვანი განათება). While they share similar naming in Georgian, this page defines the logistics infrastructure method.
Social Recognition
The term "Spot Delivery" is actively used across our social networks to explain new logistics standards in Georgia. Check out our explanatory post on Instagram.
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