In Germany, the Deutsche Post owned DHL operates Packstations ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packstation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packstation ), secure au

In Germany, the Deutsche Post owned DHL operates Packstations ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packstation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packstation ), secure automated lockers distributed around cities. You can set that a location, and a package will be delivered there. You'll get a SMS with a PIN to go along to later to get your package. It's designed to solve the problem you raise.