GCC Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 3.60 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 5.52 Billion |
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Largest Share by Destination | Domestic |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 7.38 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Saudi Arabia |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
GCC Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Analysis
The GCC Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market size is estimated at 3.60 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 5.52 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.38% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
3.60 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
5.52 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
6.03 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
7.38 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Fastest Growing Market by Speed of Delivery
8.24 %
Projected CAGR, Express, 2024-2030
E-commerce and logistics players are moving toward providing same-day delivery services due to rising demand, which is significantly driving the growth of express delivery.
Fastest Growing Market by Model
9.58 %
Projected CAGR, Business-to-Consumer (B2C), 2024-2030
The B2C segment is generating major parcel delivery demand due to increasing domestic and cross-border e-commerce in the region.
Largest Market by Shipment Weight
55.50 %
value share, Light Weight Shipments, 2023
Online orders for goods like fashion items, medicines, and personal care products are driving the delivery demand for lightweight parcels in the region.
Largest Market by End User Industry
42.92 %
value share, E-Commerce, 2023
E-commerce in the region is driven by an acceleration in online shopping, led by favorable government policies, affordability, and convenience of shopping from home.
First leading Market player
13.34 %
market share, Aramex, 2022
Aramex has an employee size of 6,560 employees in the GCC region. In 2022, it added new micro hubs and introduced new double-trail trucks in the GCC region.
Digital and technological advancements driving CEP industry growth in the region
- E-commerce has been a major driver for CEP growth in Saudi Arabia. The biggest player in the e-commerce market is extra.com, recording a revenue of USD 278.3 million in 2022. It was followed by amazon.sa and nahdionline.com, with revenues of USD 242 million and USD 211.6 million, respectively. Collectively, the top 3 stores accounted for 31.8% of the top 100 online stores' revenue in Saudi Arabia in 2022. With e-commerce user penetration projected to touch 73% by 2027, the Saudi Arabian CEP market is expected to grow significantly.
- UAE began issuing flying parcel delivery vehicle licenses in 2023. Vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are going to be used to deliver parcels across the country, which potentially could lead to speedy sending and receiving, specifically of small cargo, while also ensuring environmental benefits. RegLab works with the issuance of the electric aircraft license and issues a temporary license to test electric vertical takeoff in UAE. The RegLab license is also in line with legal provisions that advance the country's objective of having net zero emissions by 2050.
- Qatar Post, the national postal service, delivered 779,000 postal items domestically and internationally in 2021. A digital archiving system was implemented by Qatar Post to ensure efficient and high-quality services. The company released a receipt and delivery application with facilities like requests for receipt and delivery made using the app and submission of inquiries through online chat or WhatsApp. Incoming client calls decreased by 20% as a result of this. Also, 80,000 messages were received, and 30,000 fresh addresses were gathered.
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Regional market is driven by the adoption of drone deliveries, digital automated warehouses and distribution centres
- The parcel volume in the region has witnessed growth driven mainly by a surge in e-commerce-led parcel shipments. Regional e-commerce has grown at a CAGR of 25% during 2017-2021. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait comprise the CEP market in the GCC region. Major courier players in the region comprise DHL, FedEx, Oman Post, Bahrain Post, Muscat Post, Saudi Post, Qatar Post, and Emirates Post.
- In 2023, Kuwait's Ministry of Communications launched a new service to deliver express mail and parcels to homes exceptionally to the Al-Masayel Post Center. Qatar Post is a leading player that facilitates parcel services weighing up to 30 kg through its largest vehicle fleet in the country, comprising vehicles ranging from motorbikes to large trucks. Through its online shopping delivery service, Connected, Qatar Post enables overseas e-commerce purchases and delivery across industries like technology and lifestyle.
- The region faces certain challenges in meeting the warehousing and fulfillment needs of the CEP market, such as a lack of modern warehousing infrastructure, especially in the smaller towns and villages, to cope with a surge in the demand generated by the market. The inefficient last-mile delivery and cash-driven economy are other challenges affecting the market's growth. However, several players have been establishing fulfillment centers in the region. For instance, in 2022, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones signed an agreement to establish 14 digital automated warehouses. In 2023, Amazon launched its new FC, increasing its total storage capacity in the United Arab Emirates by 70%. In 2022, e-commerce retailer Noon announced its aim of launching a 252,000 sq. meter fulfillment center facility.
GCC Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Trends
GCC's booming logistics sector, with investments worth billions in infrastructure, fuels economic growth and development
- In 2022, Saudi Arabia's logistics industry was valued at USD 18 billion, making it a highly appealing emerging market in the GCC. The sector's revenue is projected to grow at a 6.7% CAGR as the government focuses on development. In 2021, around USD 15 billion was invested in Saudi Arabia's infrastructure and transportation projects. The UAE possesses advanced transportation and infrastructure, including roads, metro networks, and maritime facilities, fueling economic growth, business, and tourism.
- The Logistics Areas Project in Qatar's southern region is set to attract QAR 30 billion (USD 8.17 billion) in direct investments for development, aiming to establish a regional hub for investments and logistics services. Saudi Arabia's ambitious plan involves investing USD 147 billion in transport and logistics infrastructure over eight years, aiming to make the country a major global aviation hub, with around 35% funded by the government and the rest from the private sector.
- The GCC Railway appears to be reviving, which could transform trade and connectivity across the Gulf. The railway's construction improved regional connectivity significantly by reducing transportation times and costs between major GCC cities and ports, improving trade flows across the bloc, and attracting investments. In 2021, the Saudi Arabian government constructed a new rail infrastructure and invested around SAR 562.66 billion (USD 149.83 billion) in transport and logistics. Saudi Arabia's ongoing rail project is the 1,300 km Land Bridge, which will connect the country's ports on the Red Sea coast to those on the Arabian Gulf. It is expected to cost between USD 7 billion and USD 26 billion when completed in 2026.
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Approximately 30% of the Middle East's natural gas reserves are held by Qatar
- In 2022, diesel pump prices in the United Arab Emirates rose by 35%, with a liter costing USD 0.69. This high fluctuation in diesel prices in the United Arab Emirates is due to currency exchange rates, international crude oil prices, and demand. In Qatar, from June 2022 to May 2023, diesel and super-grade petrol prices remained stable, while premium petrol prices fluctuated between QAR 2.05 (USD 0.5) and QAR 1.90 (USD 0.51) per liter. The price increase for diesel has been matched by additional price increases at the gas pump for gasoline blends, including a new price for the well-known Super 98 gasoline, which will now cost 4.15 USD/liter, a 36% increase.
- The weighted average cost of gas production across the GCC increased by one-third to two-thirds between 2015 and 2030, from USD 1.50 to USD 4.50 per thousand cubic feet in 2015 to USD 2.00-USD 7.00 per thousand cubic feet in 2030. Qatar holds 11% of the world's proven natural gas reserves and almost 30% of the Middle East's reserves. With reserves of crude oil estimated at 25.2 billion barrels in January 2023, Qatar held the 6th largest reserves in the Middle East and the 14th largest in the world.
- Saudi Arabia has relied heavily on its vast oil reserves as a significant energy source and revenue source. However, the country has recognized the importance of diversifying its energy mix and incorporating renewable sources of energy. In July 2022, Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, set a cap on local gasoline prices to help alleviate rising living costs and boost the economy. However, the government has been working to bring domestic fuel prices in line with international levels, part of reforms aimed at easing the burden of subsidies on state finances, improving energy efficiency, and cutting consumption.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Public-private partnerships in GCC countries strengthening the path toward economic diversification
- The e-commerce industry in the GCC reached USD 22 billion in 2022, supported by GCC government investments in infrastructure
- GCC economies seek to reduce reliance on oil exports in accordance with several strategic plans
- UAE soars to 7th globally, Saudi Arabia jumps 17 places to 38th in 2023 logistic performance index
- GCC countries witness significant increases in prices owing to rising domestic demand and increasing crude oil and food prices
- Manufacturing's contribution to GDP grew by over 38% YoY in 2022, led by the chemical products sub-sector
- GCC economies are working toward cutting down burgeoning food imports to strengthen food security
GCC Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Industry Overview
The GCC Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 26.95%. The major players in this market are Aramex, DHL Group, FedEx, Postaplus and United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS) (sorted alphabetically).
GCC Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Leaders
Aramex
DHL Group
FedEx
Postaplus
United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS)
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Other important companies include Emirates Post, Qatar Post, Saudi Post-SPL (including Naqel Express), SMSA Express, Uber Technologies Inc..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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GCC Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market News
- April 2023: Qatar Post placed an order for a new parcel sortation system based on autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology developed and supplied by Libiao Robotics in order to improve the sortation systems used within parcel service operations.
- March 2023: UPS entered a partnership with Google Cloud, where Google will help UPS by putting radio-frequency identification chips on packages to track them efficiently.
- February 2023: DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, successfully implemented sustainable logistics solutions for its customer Grundfos.
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GCC 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. Qatar
2.12.2. Saudi Arabia
2.12.3. UAE
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. Qatar
3.7.2. Saudi Arabia
3.7.3. UAE
3.7.4. Rest of GCC
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles
4.4.1. Aramex
4.4.2. DHL Group
4.4.3. Emirates Post
4.4.4. FedEx
4.4.5. Postaplus
4.4.6. Qatar Post
4.4.7. Saudi Post-SPL (including Naqel Express)
4.4.8. SMSA Express
4.4.9. Uber Technologies Inc.
4.4.10. United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS)
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, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 2:
- POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY DEVELOPMENT AREA, COUNT, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 3:
- POPULATION DENSITY, POPULATION/SQ. KM, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 4:
- GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) SHARE OF FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE (IN CURRENT PRICES), SHARE % OF GDP, GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 5:
- FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE, ANNUAL GROWTH (%), GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 6:
- POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY MAJOR CITY, COUNT, GCC, 2022
- Figure 7:
- DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SHARE %, GCC, 2022
- Figure 8:
- WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 9:
- CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 10:
- GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV) OF E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2027
- Figure 11:
- SECTORAL SHARE IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV), SHARE %, GCC, 2022
- Figure 12:
- GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (IN CURRENT PRICES), USD, GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 13:
- SECTORAL SHARE IN GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, SHARE %, GCC, 2022
- Figure 14:
- VALUE OF TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), USD, GCC, 2017 – 2022
- Figure 15:
- TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), SHARE % OF GDP, GCC, 2022
- Figure 16:
- VALUE OF EXPORTS, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 17:
- VALUE OF IMPORTS, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 18:
- FUEL PRICE BY TYPE OF FUEL, USD/LITER, GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 19:
- RANK OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE, RANK, GCC, 2010 - 2023
- Figure 20:
- LENGTH OF ROADS, KM, GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 21:
- SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CATEGORY, %, GCC, 2022
- Figure 22:
- SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY ROAD CLASSIFICATION, %, GCC, 2022
- Figure 23:
- RAIL LENGTH, KM, GCC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 24:
- CONTAINERS HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS, TWENTY-FOOT EQUIVALENT UNITS (TEUS), GCC, 2022
- Figure 25:
- CARGO WEIGHT HANDLED AT MAJOR AIRPORTS, TONS, GCC, 2022
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 27:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 29:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, USD, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 33:
- VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 34:
- VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, USD, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VOLUME OF EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 43:
- VALUE OF EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 44:
- VALUE SHARE OF EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 45:
- VOLUME OF NON-EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 46:
- VALUE OF NON-EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 47:
- VALUE SHARE OF NON-EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 48:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 49:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, USD, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 50:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 52:
- VOLUME OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 53:
- VALUE OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE SHARE OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 55:
- VOLUME OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 56:
- VALUE OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 57:
- VALUE SHARE OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 58:
- VOLUME OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 59:
- VALUE OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 60:
- VALUE SHARE OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 61:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 62:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, USD, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 63:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 64:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 65:
- VOLUME OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 66:
- VALUE OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 67:
- VALUE SHARE OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 68:
- VOLUME OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 69:
- VALUE OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 70:
- VALUE SHARE OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 71:
- VOLUME OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 72:
- VALUE OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 73:
- VALUE SHARE OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 74:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 75:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, USD, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 76:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 77:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 78:
- VOLUME OF AIR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 79:
- VALUE OF AIR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 80:
- VALUE SHARE OF AIR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 81:
- VOLUME OF ROAD COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 82:
- VALUE OF ROAD COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 83:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 84:
- VOLUME OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 85:
- VALUE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 86:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 87:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 88:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, GCC 2017 - 2030
- Figure 89:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 90:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 91:
- VOLUME OF E-COMMERCE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 92:
- VALUE OF E-COMMERCE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 93:
- VALUE SHARE OF E-COMMERCE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 94:
- VOLUME OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (BFSI) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 95:
- VALUE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (BFSI) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 96:
- VALUE SHARE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (BFSI) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF HEALTHCARE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF HEALTHCARE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF HEALTHCARE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF MANUFACTURING COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF MANUFACTURING COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF MANUFACTURING COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE (OFFLINE) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE (OFFLINE) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE (OFFLINE) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY COUNTRY, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, GCC 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, QATAR, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF QATAR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SAUDI ARABIA COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, UAE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, UAE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF UAE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UAE, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, REST OF GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, REST OF GCC, 2017 - 2030
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- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, GCC, 2022
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- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, GCC 2022
GCC 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. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE are covered as segments by Country.
- E-commerce has been a major driver for CEP growth in Saudi Arabia. The biggest player in the e-commerce market is extra.com, recording a revenue of USD 278.3 million in 2022. It was followed by amazon.sa and nahdionline.com, with revenues of USD 242 million and USD 211.6 million, respectively. Collectively, the top 3 stores accounted for 31.8% of the top 100 online stores' revenue in Saudi Arabia in 2022. With e-commerce user penetration projected to touch 73% by 2027, the Saudi Arabian CEP market is expected to grow significantly.
- UAE began issuing flying parcel delivery vehicle licenses in 2023. Vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are going to be used to deliver parcels across the country, which potentially could lead to speedy sending and receiving, specifically of small cargo, while also ensuring environmental benefits. RegLab works with the issuance of the electric aircraft license and issues a temporary license to test electric vertical takeoff in UAE. The RegLab license is also in line with legal provisions that advance the country's objective of having net zero emissions by 2050.
- Qatar Post, the national postal service, delivered 779,000 postal items domestically and internationally in 2021. A digital archiving system was implemented by Qatar Post to ensure efficient and high-quality services. The company released a receipt and delivery application with facilities like requests for receipt and delivery made using the app and submission of inquiries through online chat or WhatsApp. Incoming client calls decreased by 20% as a result of this. Also, 80,000 messages were received, and 30,000 fresh addresses were gathered.
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| International |
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| Express | |
| Non-Express |
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| Business-to-Business (B2B) | |
| Business-to-Consumer (B2C) | |
| Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) |
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| Light Weight Shipments | |
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| Road | |
| Others |
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| E-Commerce | |
| Financial Services (BFSI) | |
| Healthcare | |
| Manufacturing | |
| Primary Industry | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade (Offline) | |
| Others |
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| Qatar | |
| Saudi Arabia | |
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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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