Device for sorting parcels (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4), the device comprising: a sliding device defining a transport surface (125, 125-1, 125-2, 125-3) configured to transport packages (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4) from an upstream point of the sliding device to a downstream point of the sliding device, the transport surface (125, 125-1, 125-2, 125-3) comprising a plurality of surface segments (135, 135-1, 135-2, 135-3) disposed between the upstream point and the downstream point, each of the plurality of surface segments (135, 135-1, 135-2, 135-3) having selected geometry and surface properties for controlling speeds of the packages (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4) when conveyed from the upstream point to the downstream point, wherein the sliding device further defines an opening (140, 140-1, 140-2) in the transport surface (125, 125-1, 125-2, 125-3),which is dimensioned to receive one or more of the packages (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4) therethrough; at least one door (205) arranged in the sliding device, the door (205) being selectively positionable at least between: a first position in which the door (205) closes the opening (140, 140-1, 140-2) and forms at least a portion of the transport surface (125, 125-1, 125-2, 125-3), and a second position in which the door (205) opens the opening (140, 140-1, 140-2) to allow the one or more packages (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4) to pass therethrough, the door (205) comprising: a first door region (430) defining a first portion of the portion of the transport surface (125, 125-1, 125-2, 125-3), the first portion having a first
coefficient of friction; and a second door region (435) defining a second portion of the portion of the transport surface (125, 125-1, 125-2, 125-3), the second portion having a different, second
coefficient of friction; and a
route distributor (145, 145-1, 145-2) arranged below the opening (140, 140-1, 140-2) and comprising: a diverter
system (215, 315) comprising one or more diverter devices (330, 340-1, 340-2) operable to divert individual packages (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4) to a selected one of a plurality of outlets (320-1, 320-2, 320-3, 320-4).