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.