Intensive Competition in Global Courier, Express & Parcel (CEP) Services Market

Intensive Competition in Global Courier, Express & Parcel (CEP) Services Market

Courier, express and parcel (CEP) services industry holds bright potential for fast market growth. A basic rule for this industry is that volumes will grow at about twice the growth rate of GDP.

Four large delivery companies (FedEx, UPS, DHL and TNT), commonly known as integrators, dominate the worldwide courier, express and parcel market. These companies have strengthened their networks through international alliances, agreements and strategic acquisitions. The opening of the Chinese express delivery market has led to these global delivery companies upgrading their strategy in China. Another notable trend is entry of express delivery companies into supply chain and logistic solutions.

The report begins with a discussion of the segments of the overall mail services market and then goes on to analyze the express services market. All the major geographic regions – US, Europe, Asia and EMEA – are analyzed alongwith their regional markets.

The report profiles the four major express delivery companies, focusing in-depth on their business strategies. The competitive scenario and the forces influencing the competitive landscape have been discussed. It also analyzes the major trends prevalent in the market.

1. Express Delivery Services: An Overview

The courier, express and parcel (CEP) services market includes mail, parcels and other items with a high value-to-weight ratio and a time-sensitive delivery need. The delivery speed varies from same-day to overnight delivery, or other time-definite services.

2. Market Overview

Factors driving CEP market include economic prosperity and growth of online business activity. However, competitive rivalry and price pressure have made market conditions tough and margins are under severe pressure.

2.1 United States

The US is the most mature and largest express market in the world, dominated by FedEx and UPS.

US International CEP Market Share

2.2 Europe

The European market is less mature than the US market, lower in value and more fragmented.

Europe International CEP Market Share

2.2.1 UK
2.2.2 Germany
2.2.3 France
2.2.4 Spain

2.3 Asia

Asia’s major regional markets continue to grow rapidly, especially China and India.

Asia International CEP Market Share

2.3.1 China
2.3.2 India

2.4 EMEA

EMEA International CEP Market Share

2.5 Other Markets

2.5.1 Portugal
2.5.2 Finland
2.5.3 Poland
2.5.4 Lithuania

3. Competitive Landscape

UPS is the world's largest package delivery service in terms of deliveries while FedEx is the leader in number of air shipments.

Top Ten Delivery Companies

4. Market Trends

4.1 Express Delivery: Speed vs. Cost

4.2 Express Companies Diversify into Logistics Business

4.3 World Majors Target Chinese Express Market

5. Company Profiles

5.1 FedEx

Overview
Key Facts
Financial Summary
Business Strategies

5.2 UPS

Overview
Key Facts
Financial Summary
Business Strategies

5.3 DHL

Overview
Key Facts
Financial Summary
Business Strategies

5.4 TNT

Overview
Key Facts
Financial Summary
Business Strategies

List of Tables

International CEP Market
Top 10 Delivery Services
Key Facts – FedEx
Key Facts - UPS
Key Facts - DHL
Key Facts - TNT

List of Charts

Mail Services - Market Segmentation
US International CEP Market Share
Europe International CEP Market Share
Asia International CEP Market Share
EMEA International CEP Market Share