Europe Domestic Courier Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030

The Europe Domestic Courier Market is segmented by Speed Of Delivery (Express, Non-Express), by Shipment Weight (Heavy Weight Shipments, Light Weight Shipments, Medium Weight Shipments), by End User Industry (E-Commerce, Financial Services (BFSI), Healthcare, Manufacturing, Primary Industry, Wholesale and Retail Trade (Offline), Others), by Model (Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Consumer (B2C), Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)) and by Country (Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom). Key Data Points observed include Number of Parcels; Production Trends (Manufacturing, E-Commerce etc. in USD); Import and Export trends (in USD).

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 88.49 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 110.46 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by End User Industry E-Commerce
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) 3.76 %
svg icon Largest Share by Country Germany

Major Players

Europe Domestic Courier Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Key Players

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The Europe Domestic Courier Market size is estimated at 88.49 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 110.46 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.76% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

88.49 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

110.46 Billion

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

2.76 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

3.76 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Fastest Growing Market by End User Industry

4.07 %

Projected CAGR, E-Commerce, 2024-2030

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The growth in e-commerce due to a shift in consumer behavior to online shopping has led to a corresponding increase in the demand for courier and parcel delivery services.

Fastest Growing Market by Shipment Weight

3.87 %

Projected CAGR, Light Weight Shipments, 2024-2030

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Pharmaceutical goods delivery is dominating the segment in countries like France and Germany, wherein 97.4% of German pharmacies used courier services in 2022.

Largest Market by Shipment Weight

59.76 %

value share, Light Weight Shipments, 2023

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The delivery of goods like pharmaceutical products, online personal care goods, and beauty products is capturing a significant share of lightweight shipments in the region.

Largest Market by End User Industry

34.32 %

value share, E-Commerce, 2023

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E-commerce players in Europe are expanding their respective regional delivery networks to cater to the increasing demand generated through online shopping.

First leading Market player

14.57 %

market share, La Poste Group, 2022

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LA Poste operates in 70,000 pickup points in Europe. In 2022, more than 80% of LA Poste's revenue was generated in Europe. It also provides transport of fresh food and frozen products.

E-commerce companies are expanding their networks in Europe to provide better services to customers

  • Domestic courier services are becoming increasingly important in the e-commerce industry as consumers expect their orders to arrive quickly and conveniently. The pandemic brought a drastic change in shopping behavior over the past years, shifting the shopping process toward online shopping. Moreover, e-commerce companies are expanding their networks in Europe to provide better services to customers. For instance, the Spanish retailer DIA is expanding its delivery services to all towns along the Spanish coastline, from Girona to Huelva, reaching more than 5 million new customers.
  • In 2022, Portugal, Turkey, and Poland had the highest rise in sales in terms of volume in Europe at 13.3%, 10.2%, and 10.1%, respectively. In 2021, retail spending constituted a large proportion of private consumption in all European countries, i.e., typically between 30% and 50%. The German market in Europe was the largest and most important retail market in terms of turnover. After Germany, the largest economies in Europe were France, the United Kingdom, and Italy, the major demand generators for domestic courier services.
  • Courier services for healthcare products are expected to grow in the coming years in the region due to several factors, including the increasing demand for medical supplies, rising healthcare spending, and the need for faster and more efficient delivery services. Also, From 2023 onward, it is expected that the total retail sales in Europe-5 countries (Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain) will grow at pre-pandemic levels and drive the growth of the market. As a result, the European domestic courier market is expected to grow positively during the forecast period.
Europe Domestic Courier Market

Italy's domestic delivery demand fuels CEP growth, revenue hits USD 11.6 billion with 22% increase

  • Germany's parcel service providers moved a volume of 725 million parcels during the Christmas period in 2022. B2C parcel shipments were the largest segment, with 395 million parcels delivered to private recipients. On average, deliveries included 20 million shipments per day during peak times and 14.5 million parcels daily, including 8 million to private residences. The demand for domestic CEP in the German market is expected to increase due to the projected growth of e-commerce at a rate of 9.36% from 2023 to 2027.
  • The e-commerce segment is expected to be the primary driver of growth in the French domestic courier market. In 2022, the French domestic courier market was valued at approximately USD 83 billion, and it is projected to reach USD 152 billion by 2027. The increased demand in e-commerce has led to significant parcel deliveries, with France's national postal service, La Poste Group, alone delivering 2.6 billion parcels in 2022. Other significant players in the French CEP market, such as DHL Global Forwarding France SAS, General Logistics Systems France SA, and United Parcel Services France SAS, also make substantial contributions.
  • Domestic delivery demand plays a major role in driving CEP deliveries in Italy. Revenue from CEP also experienced a significant increase, rising by 22% to USD 11.6 billion in 2021 from USD 9.6 billion in 2020. The number of parcels delivered per person also grew, rising from 21 in 2020 to 24 in 2021, representing a 17% increase. This resulted in households receiving 55 parcels on average.

Europe Domestic Courier Market Trends

European Union allocated USD 5.76 billion to 135 transportation projects to boost economic recovery

  • In Europe, the GDP of the transport and storage sector rise by 10.48% in 2021 due to rise in trade and travel. In 2022, around 135 transport infrastructure projects were selected for EU grants totaling USD 6 billion.The transportation and warehouse sector plays a crucial role in supporting operations across various industries, with Germany leading as the dominant player, surpassing France and the United Kingdom. Globally, Germany ranks third in both imports and exports of goods. The German federal government expressed its intention to increase investments in transportation infrastructure, allocating over EUR 12 billion (USD 12.80 billion) for federal highways and around EUR 1.7 billion (USD 1.81 billion) for waterways in 2022, thereby demonstrating its commitment to improving transportation networks.
  • The German government intends to invest more in rail than roads. In 2022, Deutsche Bahn, the federal government, and the local and regional governments invested roughly EUR 13.6 billion (USD 14.51 billion) in rail infrastructure projects. Lower Saxony, Hamburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and Schleswig-Holstein are partnering with DB to invest in modernizing their rail network by 2030.
  • In 2022, the European Union approved EUR 5.4 billion through grants for approximately 135 transport infrastructural projects. These projects aim to aid post-pandemic economic recovery in the EU Member States, enhance transport links, promote sustainable transportation, boost safety, and create job opportunities. All supported projects are part of the Trans-European Transport Network, which connects EU Member States and aligns with the European Union's goal of completing the TEN-T core network by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050.
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Since February 2023, diesel imports from the Middle East, Asia, and North America have increased due to the ban on imports from Russia

  • Gasoline prices surpassed EUR 2 (USD 2.13) per liter in most of the 19 eurozone countries in Q1 2022. The main reason behind the increased prices was supply issues due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as Russia supplied more than a quarter of the EU's petroleum needs. In 2021, the average price for a liter of gasoline in the eurozone was EUR 1.30 (USD 1.38); at the start of 2022, the price was about EUR 1.55 (USD 1.65) per liter.
  • Russia has been Europe’s largest supplier of diesel. In 2023, diesel prices declined in Europe. Since February 2023, when the European Union implemented the ban on petroleum product imports from Russia, diesel exports from Russia to Europe have averaged 24,000 barrels per day (b/d), down by 96% from the 630,000 b/d Russia sent to Europe in 2022. From February through May, diesel exports to Europe increased by 51% (160,000 b/d) from the Middle East, by 97% (147,000 b/d) from Asia, and by 65% (47,000 b/d) from North America.
  • Denmark is the most expensive country for petrol, and Finland is the most expensive for diesel. Austria has the cheapest petrol, and Spain is the cheapest for diesel. Fuel prices in the United Kingdom reached record highs in 2022, with the average price of petrol hitting USD 245.55 per liter and diesel reaching USD 251.79 per liter in July. The average cost of petrol at UK forecourts has risen to break 150 p a liter (USD 1.88.02) since the start of 2023, and diesel has risen to 152.41p a liter (USD 191.04). Spanish fuel prices were lower than in the United Kingdom by about 20 cents per liter for petrol and 40 cents per liter for diesel in January 2023.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • The manufacturing sector is driving European economies on the back of massive investments from public and private players
  • Supply chain bottlenecks due to Russia Ukraine war largely led to significant price increases
  • Manufacturing industry's contribution grew by over 7% YoY in 2022, led by the automobiles sub-segment
  • European economies are diversifying their LNG import channels around the world, with a focus on reducing Russian imports
  • The construction industry and oil & gas production are boosting GDP growth amid lingering challenges arising from the Russia-Ukraine war
  • United Kingdom, France, and Germany together account for 60% of the total e-commerce revenue of Europe
  • Automobiles and agricultural exports were among the top export contributors to the regional economy in 2022
  • EU's investing USD 250.92 billion into Italy by 2025, focusing on real estate projects and infrastructure upgrades

Europe Domestic Courier Industry Overview

The Europe Domestic Courier Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 36.18%. The major players in this market are DHL Group, International Distributions Services (including GLS), La Poste Group, Post NL and United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS) (sorted alphabetically).

Europe Domestic Courier Market Leaders

  1. DHL Group

  2. International Distributions Services (including GLS)

  3. La Poste Group

  4. Post NL

  5. United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS)

Europe Domestic Courier Market Concentration

Other important companies include FedEx, GEODIS, Logista, Otto GmbH & Co. KG, Poste Italiane.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Europe Domestic Courier Market News

  • September 2023: The Otto Group plans to deploy Covariant robots to increase operational efficiency, build resilience against labor market challenges, and improve the overall quality of work within their fulfillment centers.
  • February 2023: DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, successfully implemented sustainable logistics solutions for its customer Grundfos.
  • February 2023: DPD UK, part of the DPDgroup, announced the acquisition of a longstanding final mile courier company with a fleet of circa 200 couriers serving more than 2,500 clients.

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Europe Domestic Courier Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. INTRODUCTION

  • 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 3.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 3.3 Research Methodology

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Demographics
  • 4.2 GDP Distribution By Economic Activity
  • 4.3 GDP Growth By Economic Activity
  • 4.4 Inflation
  • 4.5 Economic Performance And Profile
    • 4.5.1 Trends in E-Commerce Industry
    • 4.5.2 Trends in Manufacturing Industry
  • 4.6 Transport And Storage Sector GDP
  • 4.7 Export Trends
  • 4.8 Import Trends
  • 4.9 Fuel Price
  • 4.10 Logistics Performance
  • 4.11 Infrastructure
  • 4.12 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.12.1 Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
    • 4.12.2 France
    • 4.12.3 Germany
    • 4.12.4 Italy
    • 4.12.5 Netherlands
    • 4.12.6 Nordics
    • 4.12.7 Russia
    • 4.12.8 Spain
    • 4.12.9 Switzerland
    • 4.12.10 United Kingdom
  • 4.13 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes Market Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 5.1 Speed Of Delivery
    • 5.1.1 Express
    • 5.1.2 Non-Express
  • 5.2 Shipment Weight
    • 5.2.1 Heavy Weight Shipments
    • 5.2.2 Light Weight Shipments
    • 5.2.3 Medium Weight Shipments
  • 5.3 End User Industry
    • 5.3.1 E-Commerce
    • 5.3.2 Financial Services (BFSI)
    • 5.3.3 Healthcare
    • 5.3.4 Manufacturing
    • 5.3.5 Primary Industry
    • 5.3.6 Wholesale and Retail Trade (Offline)
    • 5.3.7 Others
  • 5.4 Model
    • 5.4.1 Business-to-Business (B2B)
    • 5.4.2 Business-to-Consumer (B2C)
    • 5.4.3 Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)
  • 5.5 Country
    • 5.5.1 Albania
    • 5.5.2 Bulgaria
    • 5.5.3 Croatia
    • 5.5.4 Czech Republic
    • 5.5.5 Denmark
    • 5.5.6 Estonia
    • 5.5.7 Finland
    • 5.5.8 France
    • 5.5.9 Germany
    • 5.5.10 Hungary
    • 5.5.11 Iceland
    • 5.5.12 Italy
    • 5.5.13 Latvia
    • 5.5.14 Lithuania
    • 5.5.15 Netherlands
    • 5.5.16 Norway
    • 5.5.17 Poland
    • 5.5.18 Romania
    • 5.5.19 Russia
    • 5.5.20 Slovak Republic
    • 5.5.21 Slovenia
    • 5.5.22 Spain
    • 5.5.23 Sweden
    • 5.5.24 Switzerland
    • 5.5.25 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.26 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 DHL Group
    • 6.4.2 FedEx
    • 6.4.3 GEODIS
    • 6.4.4 International Distributions Services (including GLS)
    • 6.4.5 La Poste Group
    • 6.4.6 Logista
    • 6.4.7 Otto GmbH & Co. KG
    • 6.4.8 Post NL
    • 6.4.9 Poste Italiane
    • 6.4.10 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS)
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CEP CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Global Overview
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
    • 8.1.5 Technological Advancements
  • 8.2 Sources & References
  • 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 8.4 Primary Insights
  • 8.5 Data Pack
  • 8.6 Glossary of Terms
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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY GENDER, COUNT, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY DEVELOPMENT AREA, COUNT, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POPULATION DENSITY, POPULATION/SQ. KM, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) SHARE OF FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE (IN CURRENT PRICES), SHARE % OF GDP, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE, ANNUAL GROWTH (%), EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY MAJOR CITY, COUNT, EUROPE, 2022
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  2. DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SHARE %, EUROPE, 2022
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  2. GROWTH OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, CAGR %, EUROPE, 2017 – 2022
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  2. WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV) OF E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2027
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  2. SECTORAL SHARE IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV), SHARE %, EUROPE, 2022
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  2. GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (IN CURRENT PRICES), USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. SECTORAL SHARE IN GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, SHARE %, EUROPE, 2022
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  2. VALUE OF TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), USD, EUROPE, 2017 – 2022
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  2. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), SHARE % OF GDP, EUROPE, 2022
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  2. VALUE OF EXPORTS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. VALUE OF IMPORTS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. FUEL PRICE BY TYPE OF FUEL, USD/LITER, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. RANK OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE, RANK, EUROPE, 2010 - 2023
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  2. LENGTH OF ROADS, KM, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CATEGORY, %, EUROPE, 2022
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  2. SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY ROAD CLASSIFICATION, %, EUROPE, 2022
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  2. RAIL LENGTH, KM, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. CONTAINERS HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS, TWENTY-FOOT EQUIVALENT UNITS (TEUS), EUROPE, 2022
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  2. CARGO WEIGHT HANDLED AT MAJOR AIRPORTS, TONS, EUROPE, 2022
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  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF EXPRESS DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF NON-EXPRESS DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF E-COMMERCE DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF E-COMMERCE DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (BFSI) DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (BFSI) DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF HEALTHCARE DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF HEALTHCARE DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF MANUFACTURING DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF MANUFACTURING DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE (OFFLINE) DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE (OFFLINE) DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHERS DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OTHERS DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY COUNTRY, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, ALBANIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, ALBANIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, BULGARIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, BULGARIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, CROATIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, CROATIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS, CZECH REPUBLIC, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, CZECH REPUBLIC, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, DENMARK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, DENMARK, 2017 - 2030
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Europe Domestic Courier Industry Segmentation

Express, Non-Express are covered as segments by Speed Of Delivery. Heavy Weight Shipments, Light Weight Shipments, Medium Weight Shipments are covered as segments by Shipment Weight. E-Commerce, Financial Services (BFSI), Healthcare, Manufacturing, Primary Industry, Wholesale and Retail Trade (Offline), Others are covered as segments by End User Industry. Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Consumer (B2C), Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) are covered as segments by Model. Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom are covered as segments by Country.

  • Domestic courier services are becoming increasingly important in the e-commerce industry as consumers expect their orders to arrive quickly and conveniently. The pandemic brought a drastic change in shopping behavior over the past years, shifting the shopping process toward online shopping. Moreover, e-commerce companies are expanding their networks in Europe to provide better services to customers. For instance, the Spanish retailer DIA is expanding its delivery services to all towns along the Spanish coastline, from Girona to Huelva, reaching more than 5 million new customers.
  • In 2022, Portugal, Turkey, and Poland had the highest rise in sales in terms of volume in Europe at 13.3%, 10.2%, and 10.1%, respectively. In 2021, retail spending constituted a large proportion of private consumption in all European countries, i.e., typically between 30% and 50%. The German market in Europe was the largest and most important retail market in terms of turnover. After Germany, the largest economies in Europe were France, the United Kingdom, and Italy, the major demand generators for domestic courier services.
  • Courier services for healthcare products are expected to grow in the coming years in the region due to several factors, including the increasing demand for medical supplies, rising healthcare spending, and the need for faster and more efficient delivery services. Also, From 2023 onward, it is expected that the total retail sales in Europe-5 countries (Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain) will grow at pre-pandemic levels and drive the growth of the market. As a result, the European domestic courier market is expected to grow positively during the forecast period.
Speed Of Delivery Express
Non-Express
Shipment Weight Heavy Weight Shipments
Light Weight Shipments
Medium Weight Shipments
End User Industry E-Commerce
Financial Services (BFSI)
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Primary Industry
Wholesale and Retail Trade (Offline)
Others
Model Business-to-Business (B2B)
Business-to-Consumer (B2C)
Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)
Country Albania
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Romania
Russia
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
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Market Definition

  • Courier, Express, and Parcel - The Courier, Express, and Parcel services, often called as CEP Market, refers to the logistics and postal service providers which specialize in moving small goods (parcels/packages). It captures the overall market size (USD) and market volume (number of parcels) of (1) the shipments/parcels/packages which are under 70kgs/ 154lbs weight, (2) Business Customer packages viz. Business-to-Business (B2B) & Business-to-Consumer (B2C) as well as private customer packages (C2C), (3) non-express parcel delivery services (Standard and Deferred) as well as express parcel delivery services (Day-Definite-Express and Time-Definite-Express), (4) domestic as well as international shipments.
  • Demographics - To analyse total addressable market demand, population growth & forecasts have been studied and presented in this industry trend. It represents population distribution across categories like gender (male/female), development area (urban/rural), major cities among other key parameters like population density and final consumption expenditure (growth and share % of GDP). This data has been used for assessing the fluctations in demand & consumption expenditure, and the major hotspots (cities) of potential demand.
  • Domestic Courier Market - Domestic Courier Market refers to the CEP shipments wherein the origin and destination is within the boundary of the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report). It captures the market size (USD) and market volume (number of parcels) of (1) the shipments/parcels/packages which are under 70kgs/ 154lbs weight, including light weight shipments, medium weight shipments and heavy weight shipments (2) Business Customer packages viz. Business-to-Business (B2B) & Business-to-Consumer (B2C) as well as private customer packages (C2C), (3) non-express parcel delivery services (Standard and Deferred) as well as express parcel delivery services (Day-Definite-Express and Time-Definite-Express).
  • E-Commerce - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the e-tailers, through online sales channel, on Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) services. The scope includes (i) the supply chain of a company's online customer orders being fulfilled, (ii) the process of getting a product from the point of manufacturing to the point at which it is delivered to consumers. It involves managing inventory (deferred as well as time critical), shipping, and distribution.
  • Export Trends and Import Trends - Overall logistics performance of an economy is positively and significantly (statistically) correlated to its trade performance (exports and imports). Hence, in this industry trend, total value of trade, major commodities/ commodity groups and the major trade partners, for the studied geography (country or region as per the scope of report) have been analysed alongside the impact of major trade/logistics infrastructure investments & regulatory environment.
  • Financial Services (BFSI) - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the BFSI players, on Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) services. CEP is important to the financial services industry in shipping of confidential documents and files. The establishments in this sector are engaged in (i) financial transactions (that is, transactions involving the creation, liquidation, or change in ownership of financial assets) or in facilitating financial transactions, (ii) financial intermediation, (iii) the pooling of risk by underwriting annuities and insurance, (iv) providing specialized services that facilitate or support financial intermediation, insurance and employee benefit programs, and (v) monetary control - the monetary authorities.
  • Fuel Price - Fuel price spikes can cause delays and diruption for logistics service providers (LSPs), while drops in the same can result in higher short-term profitability and increased market rivalry to offer consumers with the best deals. Hence, the fuel price variations have been studied over the review period and presented along with the causes as well as market impacts.
  • GDP Distribution by Economic Activity - Nominal Gross Domestic Product and distribution of the same, across major economic sectors in the geography studied (country or region as per scope of the report) have been studied and presented in this industry trend. As GDP is positively related to the profitability and growth of logistics industry, this data has been used in adjunction to the input-output tables/ supply-use tables for analyzing the potential major contributing sectors towards the logistics demand.
  • GDP Growth by Economic Activity - Growth of Nominal Gross Domestic Product across major economic sectors, for the geography studied (country or region as per scope of the report) have been presented in this industry trend. This data has been utilized for assessing the growth of logistics demand from all the market end users (economic sectors considered here).
  • Healthcare - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the Healthcare players (Hospitals, clinics, mrdical centres) , on Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) services. The scope includes CEP services involved in the defrerred as well time critical movement of medical goods & supplies (surgical supplies and instruments, including gloves, masks, syringes, equipment). The establishments in this sector (i) include the ones providing medical care exclusively (ii) deliver services by trained professionals (iii) involve processes, including labor inputs of health practitioners with the requisite expertise (iv) are defined based on the educational degree held by the practitioners included in the industry.
  • Inflation - Variations in both Wholesale Price Inflation (YoY change in producer price index) and Consumer Price Inflation have been presented in this industry trend. This data has been used to assess the inflationary environment as it plays a vital role in smooth functioning of the supply chain, directly impacting the logistics operational cost components e.g., pricing of tyres, driver wages & benefits, energy/fuel prices, maintenace costs, toll charges, warehousing rents, custom brokerage, forwarding rates, courier rates etc. hence impacting the overall freight and logistics market.
  • Infrastructure - As infrastructure plays a vital role in an economy's logistics performance, variables like length of roads, distribution of road length by surface category (paved v/s unpaved), distribution of road length by road classification (expressways v/s highways v/s other roads), rail length, volume of containers handled by major ports and tonnage handled by major airports have been analysed and presented in this industry trend.
  • International Express Service Market - International Express Service Market refers to the CEP shipments wherein the origin or destination is not within the boundary of the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report). It captures the market size (USD) and market volume (number of parcels) of (1) the shipments/parcels/packages which are under 70kgs/ 154lbs weight, including light weight shipments, medium weight shipments and heavy weight shipments (ii) Inter-Region as well as Intra-Region Shipments
  • Key Industry Trends - The report section named "Key Industry Trends" include all the key variables/parameters studied to better analyze the market size estimates and forecasts. All the trends have been presented in the form of data points (time series or latest available data points) along with analysis of the paramter in the form of concise market relevant commentary, for the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report).
  • Key Strategic Moves - The action taken by a company to differentiate from its competitor or used as a general strategy is referred to as a key strategic move (KSM). This includes (1) Agreements (2) Expansions (3) Financial Restructuring (4) Mergers and Acquisitions (5) Partnerships, and (6) Product Innovations. Key players (Logistics Service Providers, LSPs) in the market have been shortlisted, their KSM have been studied and presented in this section.
  • Logistics Performance - Logistics Performance and Logistics Costs are the backbone of trade, and influences trade costs, making countries compete globally. Logistics performance is influenced by market wide adopted supply chain management strategies, government services, investments & policies, fuel/ energy costs, inflationary environment etc. Hence, in this industry trend, the logistics performance of the geography studied (country/ region as per the scope of report) has been analysed and presented over the review period.
  • Manufacturing - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the Manufacturing industry (including Hi-Tech/Technology) players, on Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) services. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in the chemical, mechanical or physical transformation of materials or substances into new products. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) play a crucial role in maintaining a smooth flow of raw materials across the supply chain, enabling timely delivery of finished goods to distributors or end customers and storing & supplying the raw materials to clients for just-in-time manufacturing.
  • Other End Users - Other end user segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the construction, real estate, educational services, and professional services (administrative, waste management, legal, architectural, engineering, design, consulting, scientific R&D), on Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) services. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) plays a crucial role in the reliable movement of time critical supplies and documents to/from these industries such as transporting any equipment or resources required, shipping confidential documents and files.
  • Primary Industry - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the AFF (Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry) and Extraction indsutry (Oil &Gas, Quarrying and Mining) players, on Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) services. The end user players considered are the establishments (i) primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, harvesting fish & other animals from their natural habitats and providing related support activities; (ii) that extract naturally occurring mineral solids, such as coal and ores; liquid minerals, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. Herein, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) (i) play a crucial role in acquisition, storage, handling, transportation, and distribution activities for the optimal & continuous flow of inputs (seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, equipment, and water) from manufacturers or suppliers to the producers and smooth flow of output (produce, agro-goods) to distributors/ consumers; (ii) cover entire phases from upstream to downstream and play a crucial role in the transportation of machinery, drilling equipments, extracted minerals, crude oil & natural gas and refined/ processed products from one place to another. This includes both termperature controlled and non-temperature controlled logistics, as and when required according to the shelf life of goods being transported or stored.
  • Producer Price Inflation - It indicates inflation from viewpoint of the producers viz. the average selling price received for their output over a period of time. Annual change (YoY) of producer price index is reported as wholesale price inflation in the "Inflation" industry trend. As WPI captures dynamic price movements in most comprehensive way, it is widely used by governments, banks, industry, business circles and is deemed important in formulation of trade, fiscal and other economic policies. The data has been used in adjunction to consumer price inflation for better understanding the inflationary environment.
  • Segmental Revenue - Segmental Revenue has been triangulated or computed and presented for all the major players in the market. It refers to the courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market specific revenue earned by the company, over the base year of study, in the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report). It is computed through the study and analysis of major parameters like financials, service portfolio, employee strength, fleet size, investments, number of countries present in, major economies of concern, etc. that have been reported by the company in its annual reports, webpage. For companies having scarce financial disclosures, paid databases like D&B Hoovers, Dow Jones Factiva have been resorted to and verified through industry/expert interactions.
  • Transport and Storage Sector GDP - Value and growth of Transport and Storage Sector GDP has a direct relation to the freight and logistics market size. Hence, this variable has been studied and presented over the review period, in value terms (USD) and as share % of total GDP, in this industry trend. The data has been supported by concise and relevant commentary around the investments, developments, and current market scenario.
  • Trends in E-Commerce Industry - Enhanced internet connectivity and boom in smartphone penetration, coupled with increasing disposable incomes, has led to a phenomenal growth in the e-commerce market globally. Online shoppers require fast and efficient delivery of their orders leading to an increase in the demand for logistics services especially e-commerce fulfilment services. Hence, the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), historial and projected growth, breakup of major commodity groups in e-commerce industry for the studied geography (country or region as per scope of the report) have been analysed and presented in this industry trend.
  • Trends in Manufacturing Industry - Manufacturing industry involves the transformation of raw materials into finished products, while logistics industry ensures the efficient flow of raw materials to the factory, and the transport of manufactured products to the distributors & consumers. Demand-Supply of both industries are highly cross-linked and critical for a seamless supply chain. Hence, the Gross Value Added (GVA), breakup of GVA into major manufacturing sectors, and growth of manufacturing industry over the review period have been analysed and presented, in this industry trend.
  • Wholesale and Retail Trade (Offline) - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the wholesalers and retailers, through offline sales channel, on Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) services. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling or retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) plays a crucial role in the reliable movement of supplies to and finished products from production houses to the distributors and finally to the end customer covering activites like material sourcing, transportation, order fulfillment, warehousing & storage, demand forecasting, inventory management etc.
Keyword Definition
Axle Load The axle load refers to the total load (weight) bearing on the roadway through wheels connected to a given axle. Across the globe, there are systems in place to ensure axle load monitoring, wherein surpassing the defined limits set by the concerned regulatory authority can lead to penalty/fine. For transportation of goods via road this can be an important determinant of costs as knowledge about the axle load limits can be used to (i) load the vehicle optimally for maximizing profits (ii) avoid exceeding the same and hence the probable fines associated (iii) avoid wear and tear of the vehicle (iv) avoid damage to pavement resulting in noticeable public maintenance and repair costs (v) achieve better turnaround time.
Back Haul Backhaul is the return movement of a transport vehicle from its original destination to its original point of departure, and can include full, partial, or empty truck loads (all or part of the way) depending on the visibility of the local freight ecosystem. In this regard, transportation of empty containers to the point of origin, known as deadheading is also a significant factor, considering the supply/container shortages across the geographies, resulting in cost escalation and under optimized profit potential attainment. Generally, the carriers offer discounts on the backhaul, to secure freight for the trip.
Bill of Lading (BOL) A bill of lading is a legal contract document issued by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge reception of their cargo, and is evidence for the contract of carriage between the two parties. Broadly it details the (i) type, quantity, and other specifications of the goods being carried (ii) destination, and terms & conditions of the shipment (iii) carrier and drivers with all the necessary information to process the shipment, which can be used for insurance and customs clearance purposes (iv) assurance that the consignment is damage-free and ready to be shipped to the consignee. In this regard, a house bill of lading (HBL) is a document issued by a freight forwarder or a non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) to acknowledge receipt of items for shipment (to a shipper). If shipments from several shippers are involved a master bill of lading (MBL) might be involved which is a consolidated version of the same for all the shipments being taken care of by the carrier (to a common destination) and might be issued by the carrier to the freight forwarder or the shipper (depending on who books the transport).
Bunkering Bunkering is the process of supplying fuel to power the propulsion system of a ship. It includes the logistics of loading and distributing the fuel among available shipboard tanks. In this regard, (i) Bunker fuel is technically any type of fuel oil used aboard ships. It gets its name from the containers on ships and in ports that it is stored in; in the days of steam they were coal bunkers but now they are bunker-fuel tanks, (ii) Bunker refers to the spaces (Tank) on board a vessel to store fuel, (iii) Bunker trader refers to a person dealing in trade of bunker (fuel), (iv) Bunker call is made when a cargo ship anchors or berths in a port to take on bunker oil or supplies, (v) Bunkering service is the supply of a requested quality and quantity of bunkers to a ship. Bunkering is signficant from point of view of freight rates applicable to the shipper as Bunker Contribution (BUC)/ Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF)/ Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) are applied by shipping lines to offset the effect of fluctuations in the cost of bunkers.
Cabotage Transport by a vehicle registered in a country, performed on the national territory of another country. Cabotage law may restrict domestic cargo traffic to be carried in its own nationally registered, and sometimes built and crewed vehicles, though regulations vary across industries/commodity groups/countries and sometimes specify maximum allowable percentage of cabotage that can be serviced by foreign registered fleet.
C-commerce Collaborative commerce (also known as C-commerce), (i) describes electronically enabled business interactions among an enterprise’s internal personnel, business partners and customers throughout a trading community (industry, industry segment, supply chain or supply chain segment); (ii) is the optimization of supply and distribution channels to capitalize on the global economy by using new technology efficiently. Advantages of C-commerce, to detail few include (i) maximization of organization's efficiency and profitability (ii) technology integration with physical channels to allow companies to work together (iii) increased information exchange such as inventory and product specifications, using the web as an intermediary (iv) increased competitiveness by reaching a broader audience. Examples of C-commerce, also known as peer-to-peer commerce, include (i) companies that allow consumers to rent things from each other, or marketplaces, such as Meta (formerly Facebook) Marketplace, that allow the sale of used goods; (ii) DoorDash teamed up with many national brands, such as McDonald’s and Chipotle, to offer fast food delivery, building their business model on c-commerce. They have since expanded their delivery service from restaurants to retailers and even offer 'fleets' of drivers to businesses.
Courier A business/company that delivers packages/parcels/shipments (upto 70 kgs) including quick door to door pickup and delivery service for goods or documents, domestically or internationally, on a commercial contract basis. Example, DHL Group, FedEx, United Parcel Service of America, Inc., USPS, International Distributions Services, J&T Express, SF Express among several others
Cross docking Cross docking is a practice in logistics management that includes unloading incoming delivery vehicles and loading the materials directly into outbound delivery vehicles, omitting traditional warehouse logistical practices and saving time and money. It requires close synchronization of both inbound and outbound movements. It is highly significant in reduction of costs pertaining to warehousing & storage (and the associated Value Added Services).
Cross Trade International transport between two different countries performed by a vehicle registered in a third country. A third country is a country other than the country of loading/embarkation and the country of unloading/disembarkation. Cross Trade law may restrict international cargo traffic to be carried by respective country's registered vehicles, and sometimes built and crewed vehicles, though regulations vary across industries/commodity groups/countries and sometimes specify maximum allowable percentage of cross trade that can be serviced by foreign registered fleet.
Customs Clearance The process of declaring and clearing cargoes through customs. It includes the procedures involved in getting cargo released by Customs through designated formalities such as presenting import license/permit, payment of import duties and other required documentations by the nature of the cargo. In this regard, a customs broker is a person or company licensed by the respective department of the country to act on behalf of freight importers and exporters.
Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods (or hazardous materials or HAZMAT) include flammable liquids/solids, gases (compressed, liquified, dissolved under pressure), corrosives, oxidising substances, explosive substances and articles, substances which on contact with water emit flammable gasses, organic peroxides, toxic substances, infectious substances, radioactive materials, miscellaneous dangerous goods and articles.
First mile Delivery First mile delivery refers to the (i) first stage of the freight/shipment/cargo/courier transportation (ii) the transportation of goods from a merchant’s premises or warehouse to the next fulfillment centre/warehouse/hub from where the goods are forwarded (iii) shipping goods from local distribution centers to stores (For retailers) (iv) transportation of finished goods from a plant or a factory to a distribution center (For manufacturers), (v) pick up of goods from the end-customer’s home or store followed by movement to a warehouse or storage location (movers and packers), (vi) process where goods are picked up from a retailer and then transferred to third-party logistics providers or courier service providers to be delivered to the end-consumer (e-commerce). Once the package reaches the next warehouse or the courier’s hub, it is then sorted and transported further until it reaches the customer’s doorstep. Example, if one chooses UPS as a courier, first-mile delivery will be the product being delivered from manufacturer's/retailer's warehouse to the UPS’s warehouse/ fulfilment centre.
Last Mile Delivery Last mile delivery refers to the very last step of the delivery process when a parcel is moved from a transportation hub (warehouse or a distribution center or fulfillment centre) to its final destination, which usually is a personal residence/retail store/ business, or parcel locker. It accounts for around half of the total cost involved in entire process of first mile, middle mile, and last mile delivery, though it can vary shipment to shipment, based on commodity, business model and similar factors.
Milkrun A Milk Run is a delivery method used to transport mixed loads from various suppliers to one customer, using lean management principles applied to logistics. Instead of each supplier sending a truck every week to meet the needs of one customer, one truck (or vehicle) visits the suppliers to pick up the loads for that customer. This method of transport got its name from the dairy industry practice, where one tanker used to collect milk from several dairy farms for delivery to a milk processing company. A milk run can be a more efficient way to handle logistics but require proper planning. If the route involves products from different companies, there is need for an agreement about cost-sharing and other aspects of the cooperative delivery arrangement. Once the group settles these issues, this delivery method can save time and money for everyone by pooling operation costs and resources.
Multi country consolidation ​​Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC) is a cost-effective solution that consolidates one's cargo from different countries of origin to build Full Container Loads (FCL). MCC is most suitable for companies that import light volumes of goods from multiple countries but want to take advantage o​​f the more economic FCL freight rates. Apart from costing some of the other advantages include (i) flexibility to choose suppliers from a wider range of origin countries without worrying about the logistics to final destination from each origin, (ii) ability to pick the most suitable suppliers from many different countries for one's business operations. The increase in one's sourcing options by MCC provides the kind of flexibility needed in competitive global markets.
Q-commerce Q-commerce, also referred to as quick commerce, is a type of e-commerce where emphasis is on quick deliveries, typically in less than an hour. The companies providing Q-Commerce services might have vertically intergrated model or might be using third party delivery platforms (outsourced logistics). It has advantages like (i) competitve USP, (ii) potential to earn greater profit margins, (iii) better customer experience, (iv) guaranteed availability of products, (v) traceability, and (vi) scaleability.
ReverseLogistics Reverse logistics is a type of supply chain management that moves goods from customers back to the sellers or manufacturers and may involve ciruclar economy principles (3Rs) viz. recycling, reuse (repurposing, reselling), reducing or repairing. In this regard, reverse commerce (or Recommerce) is the selling of previously owned items through physical or online marketplaces/distribution channels to buyers who reuse, recycle or resell them.
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Europe Domestic Courier Market Research FAQs

The Europe Domestic Courier Market size is expected to reach USD 88.49 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 3.76% to reach USD 110.46 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the Europe Domestic Courier Market size is expected to reach USD 88.49 billion.

DHL Group, International Distributions Services (including GLS), La Poste Group, Post NL and United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS) are the major companies operating in the Europe Domestic Courier Market.

In the Europe Domestic Courier Market, the E-Commerce segment accounts for the largest share by end user industry.

In 2024, Germany accounts for the largest share by country in the Europe Domestic Courier Market.

In 2023, the Europe Domestic Courier Market size was estimated at 88.49 billion. The report covers the Europe Domestic Courier Market historical market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030. The report also forecasts the Europe Domestic Courier Market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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