Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 14.66 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 18.03 Billion |
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Largest Share by Destination | Domestic |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 3.51 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Poland |
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Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Analysis
The Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market size is estimated at 14.66 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 18.03 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.51% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
14.66 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
18.03 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
2.56 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
3.51 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Fastest Growing Market by Speed of Delivery
4.05 %
Projected CAGR, Express, 2024-2030
The launch of express delivery services and warehouse constructions may help expand the footprint across Eastern Europe, thus leading the segment's growth.
Fastest Growing Market by Model
4.55 %
Projected CAGR, Business-to-Consumer (B2C), 2024-2030
Various parcel delivery companies are expanding services across Eastern Europe to cater to increasing domestic and international B2C e-commerce delivery demands.
Largest Market by Shipment Weight
65.24 %
value share, Light Weight Shipments, 2023
The delivery of goods like cosmetics and personal care products across the region is majorly driving the segment's growth.
Largest Market by End User Industry
42.03 %
value share, E-Commerce, 2023
E-commerce is growing in the region due to the increasing adoption of e-commerce, rising internet penetration, and growing middle-income population.
First leading Market player
14.94 %
market share, DHL Group, 2022
The EVs of DHL provide last-mile delivery of 100 million km, with an 86% share of electricity from renewable sources and with over 70,000 certified GoGreen employees.
Developing CEP segment in the region owing to services expansion, reducing tariffs, and growing e-commerce usage
- In 2022, CEP players in Hungary have taken the initiative to develop the segment. For instance, Hungarian operator Magyar Posta increased its distribution capacity with Leonardo's new sorting system in 2022. Leonardo is a major provider of automated solutions for small packets and parcels. The system, which would be supplied during 2023, is designed to process domestic and international parcels, wherein it could potentially process up to 100 million parcels a year. Also, Hungary-based FoxPost serves 20,000 businesses in Hungary, with 2,500 parcel lockers in Hungary.
- Zalando, Europe’s leading online fashion and lifestyle platform, partnered with local logistics and technology Czech company Zásilkovna in 2021. The move responds to the shift in preferences of Czech customers wherein 1 in 4 Czechs chose pick-up points, and the preference for pick-up via parcel lockers rose from 0% to 6% in 3 years. Through the partnership, Zalando customers can use 1,500 Zásilkovna lockers and 4,700 pick-up points, with cash on delivery as one of the payment options. The aim is to cater to local customer preferences and provide convenience to Czech customers. Also, Nova Poshta, a major Ukrainian postal carrier, made a 2.5-fold reduction in tariffs for sending personal items to Poland in 2022, and this was done owing to the rise in the number of Ukrainians in Poland due to the war.
- E-commerce is a major driver for CEP demand in the region. For instance, 85.07% of online consumers in Slovakia were most likely to make purchases online in 2022. Share of internet users in Romania and Bulgaria stood at 51.46% and 48.78%, respectively, in 2022. With e-commerce user penetration to touch 3.18 million by 2027 in Slovakia, the demand for CEP is also projected to rise in the region.
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E-commerce market in the CEE region hit USD 34.63 billion in 2022 generating the demand for CEP deliveries
- The e-commerce market in the CEE region reached a value of USD 34.63 billion in 2022, with the fashion and electronics segments leading the revenue shares with 31.68% and 28.10%, respectively. In 2022, Poland (USD 27.80 billion) had the highest e-commerce share in the region, followed by Czechia (USD 13 billion). In 2022, residents of Slovakia (85%) were the most likely to shop online in CEE countries. The percentage of people in Slovakia shopping online was 10% higher compared to the EU average in 2022. Czechia, Hungary, and Estonia were rated above average for using e-commerce among the 27 EU countries.
- Poland is another country in the region providing domestic and international express delivery services. Poczta Polska, the national postal service, provides these services via express mail service (EMS). Poczta Polska facilitates door-to-door international express deliveries via EMS to over 170 countries. The maximum weight of shipments of domestic and international goods is 20 kg. The national postal service has special lowered rates for EMS shipments being delivered to the Czech Republic and Slovakia due to their proximity.
- Due to increased demand, Romania is one of the countries in the region providing domestic and international express delivery services. The Romanian Post, the national postal service, provides this service via its EMS. The domestic delivery weight limit is 15 kg for ordinary parcels and 20 kg for invisible contents. The express delivery service can cater to international deliveries to about 105 countries from Romania. The maximum weight of parcels for these shipments at the time of posting and delivery should be 31.5 kg.
Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Trends
Albania faces slower growth amid global challenges, while Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Poland ramp up high-impact infrastructure investments
- The World Bank predicts that Albania's economy will grow by only 2.2% in 2023. Albania's economic growth may be even weaker in 2024 due to the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis deepening and causing an economic downturn in the eurozone, which may increase transportation costs. However, Bulgaria invested in three projects with USD 1.5 billion allocated to Bulgaria’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), along with USD 1.1 billion and USD 431 million from National Funding. This includes the construction of an intermodular regional hub outside of Rousse, which is expected to be finished by 2026.
- In 2023, the Czech Republic was expected to open up to 118 km of new highway stretches, including a plan to build over 100 km of highway and 18 km of Class I road. This strategy is expected to reduce traffic congestion, reduce travel time, and improve road safety. The highway and road construction projects may also have a significant economic impact, creating new jobs and boosting the country's economic growth. Improved transportation infrastructure may also enhance accessibility and connectivity, making it easier for businesses to move goods and services across the country.
- The Polish government plans to invest USD 17.5 billion in railway infrastructure and USD 36.6 billion in road infrastructure. The key organizations, such as the General Directorate of National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA), Polish Railway PKP SA, Polish Railway Networks (PKP-PLK), and the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology and the Ministry of Infrastructure, are taking charge of projects spanning across the nation or specific regions.
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Post approval from Bulgaria's utilities regulator, gas prices reduced by 30.7%, excluding taxes
- Hungary has implemented price regulation measures to keep energy prices low, resulting in one of the lowest gas and electricity prices in Europe. Gas prices in Hungary are available at a reduced unit price of approximately EUR 0.25 (USD 0.26) for up to 1,729 cubic meters per year. On the other hand, Estonia, which has the highest inflation rate in the Eurozone, struggles with rising energy costs, and the government plans to alleviate the impact on households by freezing excise duty on electricity and fuel until April 2024 and considering other measures, such as reducing taxes on fuels.
- In 2021, the price of natural gas increased by 49.41%, up from 2020. The price of natural gas increased by almost seven times, and coal prices quadrupled due to the Russian-Ukraine War, leading to an unstable energy situation and increased consumer price inflation, particularly in the Baltic countries of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. In June 2023, Estonia recorded the highest gasoline prices among Central and Eastern European countries, at 1.84 USD per liter, followed by Albania at 1.79 USD/liter.
- In 2023, Bulgaria’s utilities regulator gave its approval for a reduction of 30.7% in the regulated gas price for February, resulting in a new price of BGN 124.34 (USD 67.8) per MWh (excluding transportation costs, excise, and value-added tax). The price reduction is attributed to the lower prices in international gas markets, owing to warm weather and sufficient gas storage in Europe. This price reduction is expected to benefit significant consumers, and the regulator has decided to maintain central heating prices for the rest of the winter heating season.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Czech automobile manufacturers powered industrial growth in CEE in 2022
- Elevated inflation in the region led by high energy and food price
- The manufacturing sector's contribution to GDP grew by over 17% YoY in 2022 despite facing headwinds in H2 2022
- CEE countries working toward cutting off Russian fuel import dependence by 2050
- Poland is the major contributor to the growth of the CEE construction industry
- Poland and Romania account for 55% of the population in CEE and lead the e-commerce market
- CEE economies implementing export led initiatives to boost trade amidst soaring inflation
- Central and Eastern Europe Continue to Increase the Logistics Sector
Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Industry Overview
The Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 31.80%. The major players in this market are DHL Group, FedEx, InPost, La Poste Group and Poczta Polska SA (sorted alphabetically).
Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Leaders
DHL Group
FedEx
InPost
La Poste Group
Poczta Polska SA
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Other important companies include CARGUS SRL, Fan Courier, International Distributions Services (including GLS), Posta Română SA.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market News
- June 2023: Cargus provides customers with a return service, completing its ecosystem of fast and convenient delivery options dedicated to online merchants and buyers. The new value-added service is available throughout the Cargus Ship & Go national network, which offers online stores real-time control over the return process and conditions more flexibly
- May 2023: Through an alliance with the local company TASA Logística, a family company specializing in comprehensive logistics solutions for mass consumption and founded in 1936, with operations in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, Geopost expanded to Argentina to offer last-mile logistics solutions by creating DPD Argentina.
- April 2023: GLS expanded its service offerings into Serbia. The expansion is part of the company’s goal to expand its footprint further and strengthen its position in Eastern Europe. Serbia's senders and receivers shall be benefited from GLS’ solutions, such as FlexDeliveryServices.
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Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Demographics
2.2. GDP Distribution By Economic Activity
2.3. GDP Growth By Economic Activity
2.4. Inflation
2.5. Economic Performance And Profile
2.5.1. Trends in E-Commerce Industry
2.5.2. Trends in Manufacturing Industry
2.6. Transport And Storage Sector GDP
2.7. Export Trends
2.8. Import Trends
2.9. Fuel Price
2.10. Logistics Performance
2.11. Infrastructure
2.12. Regulatory Framework
2.12.1. Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
2.13. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes Market Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Destination
3.1.1. Domestic
3.1.2. International
3.2. Speed Of Delivery
3.2.1. Express
3.2.2. Non-Express
3.3. Model
3.3.1. Business-to-Business (B2B)
3.3.2. Business-to-Consumer (B2C)
3.3.3. Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)
3.4. Shipment Weight
3.4.1. Heavy Weight Shipments
3.4.2. Light Weight Shipments
3.4.3. Medium Weight Shipments
3.5. Mode Of Transport
3.5.1. Air
3.5.2. Road
3.5.3. Others
3.6. End User Industry
3.6.1. E-Commerce
3.6.2. Financial Services (BFSI)
3.6.3. Healthcare
3.6.4. Manufacturing
3.6.5. Primary Industry
3.6.6. Wholesale and Retail Trade (Offline)
3.6.7. Others
3.7. Country
3.7.1. Albania
3.7.2. Bulgaria
3.7.3. Croatia
3.7.4. Czech Republic
3.7.5. Estonia
3.7.6. Hungary
3.7.7. Latvia
3.7.8. Lithuania
3.7.9. Poland
3.7.10. Romania
3.7.11. Slovak Republic
3.7.12. Slovenia
3.7.13. Rest of CEE
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles
4.4.1. CARGUS SRL
4.4.2. DHL Group
4.4.3. Fan Courier
4.4.4. FedEx
4.4.5. InPost
4.4.6. International Distributions Services (including GLS)
4.4.7. La Poste Group
4.4.8. Poczta Polska SA
4.4.9. Posta Română SA
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CEP CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.1.5. Technological Advancements
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY GENDER, COUNT, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 2:
- POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY DEVELOPMENT AREA, COUNT, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 3:
- POPULATION DENSITY, POPULATION/SQ. KM, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 4:
- GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) SHARE OF FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE (IN CURRENT PRICES), SHARE % OF GDP, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 5:
- FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE, ANNUAL GROWTH (%), EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 6:
- POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY MAJOR CITY, COUNT, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 7:
- DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SHARE %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 8:
- GROWTH OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, CAGR %, EUROPE, 2017 – 2022
- Figure 9:
- WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 10:
- CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 11:
- GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV) OF E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2027
- Figure 12:
- SECTORAL SHARE IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV), SHARE %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 13:
- GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (IN CURRENT PRICES), USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 14:
- SECTORAL SHARE IN GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, SHARE %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 15:
- VALUE OF TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), USD, EUROPE, 2017 – 2022
- Figure 16:
- TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), SHARE % OF GDP, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 17:
- VALUE OF EXPORTS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 18:
- VALUE OF IMPORTS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 19:
- FUEL PRICE BY TYPE OF FUEL, USD/LITER, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 20:
- RANK OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE, RANK, EUROPE, 2010 - 2023
- Figure 21:
- LENGTH OF ROADS, KM, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 22:
- SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CATEGORY, %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 23:
- SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY ROAD CLASSIFICATION, %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 24:
- RAIL LENGTH, KM, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 25:
- CONTAINERS HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS, TWENTY-FOOT EQUIVALENT UNITS (TEUS), EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 26:
- CARGO WEIGHT HANDLED AT MAJOR AIRPORTS, TONS, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 27:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 28:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 31:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 34:
- VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 35:
- VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 36:
- VOLUME OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 37:
- VALUE OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 38:
- VALUE SHARE OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 39:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 40:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 41:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME OF EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME OF NON-EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 47:
- VALUE OF NON-EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VALUE SHARE OF NON-EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 49:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 50:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 52:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 56:
- VOLUME OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 57:
- VALUE OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 58:
- VALUE SHARE OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 59:
- VOLUME OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 60:
- VALUE OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 62:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 63:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 64:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 65:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 67:
- VALUE OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 68:
- VALUE SHARE OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 69:
- VOLUME OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 70:
- VALUE OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 72:
- VOLUME OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 73:
- VALUE OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 74:
- VALUE SHARE OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 75:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 76:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 77:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 78:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 79:
- VOLUME OF AIR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 80:
- VALUE OF AIR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF AIR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 82:
- VOLUME OF ROAD COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 83:
- VALUE OF ROAD COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 84:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 85:
- VOLUME OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 86:
- VALUE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 87:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 88:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
- Figure 89:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, EUROPE 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VOLUME OF E-COMMERCE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VOLUME OF HEALTHCARE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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Central and Eastern Europe Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Industry Segmentation
Domestic, International are covered as segments by Destination. Express, Non-Express are covered as segments by Speed Of Delivery. Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Consumer (B2C), Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) are covered as segments by Model. Heavy Weight Shipments, Light Weight Shipments, Medium Weight Shipments are covered as segments by Shipment Weight. Air, Road, Others are covered as segments by Mode Of Transport. E-Commerce, Financial Services (BFSI), Healthcare, Manufacturing, Primary Industry, Wholesale and Retail Trade (Offline), Others are covered as segments by End User Industry. Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia are covered as segments by Country.
- In 2022, CEP players in Hungary have taken the initiative to develop the segment. For instance, Hungarian operator Magyar Posta increased its distribution capacity with Leonardo's new sorting system in 2022. Leonardo is a major provider of automated solutions for small packets and parcels. The system, which would be supplied during 2023, is designed to process domestic and international parcels, wherein it could potentially process up to 100 million parcels a year. Also, Hungary-based FoxPost serves 20,000 businesses in Hungary, with 2,500 parcel lockers in Hungary.
- Zalando, Europe’s leading online fashion and lifestyle platform, partnered with local logistics and technology Czech company Zásilkovna in 2021. The move responds to the shift in preferences of Czech customers wherein 1 in 4 Czechs chose pick-up points, and the preference for pick-up via parcel lockers rose from 0% to 6% in 3 years. Through the partnership, Zalando customers can use 1,500 Zásilkovna lockers and 4,700 pick-up points, with cash on delivery as one of the payment options. The aim is to cater to local customer preferences and provide convenience to Czech customers. Also, Nova Poshta, a major Ukrainian postal carrier, made a 2.5-fold reduction in tariffs for sending personal items to Poland in 2022, and this was done owing to the rise in the number of Ukrainians in Poland due to the war.
- E-commerce is a major driver for CEP demand in the region. For instance, 85.07% of online consumers in Slovakia were most likely to make purchases online in 2022. Share of internet users in Romania and Bulgaria stood at 51.46% and 48.78%, respectively, in 2022. With e-commerce user penetration to touch 3.18 million by 2027 in Slovakia, the demand for CEP is also projected to rise in the region.
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| International |
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| Express | |
| Non-Express |
| Model | |
| Business-to-Business (B2B) | |
| Business-to-Consumer (B2C) | |
| Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) |
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| Light Weight Shipments | |
| Medium Weight Shipments |
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| Air | |
| Road | |
| Others |
| End User Industry | |
| E-Commerce | |
| Financial Services (BFSI) | |
| Healthcare | |
| Manufacturing | |
| Primary Industry | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade (Offline) | |
| Others |
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| Albania | |
| Bulgaria | |
| Croatia | |
| Czech Republic | |
| Estonia | |
| Hungary | |
| Latvia | |
| Lithuania | |
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| Romania | |
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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 of 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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