Switzerland Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 1.13 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 1.38 Billion |
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Largest Share by Destination | Domestic |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 3.37 % |
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Fastest Growing by Destination | International |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
Switzerland Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Analysis
The Switzerland Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market size is estimated at 1.13 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.38 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.37% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
1.13 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
1.38 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
1.80 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
3.37 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Fastest Growing Market by Speed of Delivery
3.87 %
Projected CAGR, Express, 2024-2030
Swiss Post dominates the express delivery segment, wherein the company has expanded and made various acquisitions specifically for same-day and express deliveries.
Fastest Growing Market by Model
4.38 %
Projected CAGR, Business-to-Consumer (B2C), 2024-2030
Major e-commerce players are dominating the B2C transactions, which are creating increasing demand for courier and parcel delivery services.
Largest Market by Shipment Weight
64.88 %
value share, Light Weight Shipments, 2023
The delivery demand for goods like cosmetics and medicines is driving the segment's growth, wherein Swiss Post is a dominant partner for retailers.
Largest Market by End User Industry
33.74 %
value share, Manufacturing, 2023
Increased investment in the manufacturing segment in Switzerland is expected to lead to an increase in the demand for CEP services.
First leading Market player
50.92 %
market share, Swiss Post, 2022
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Swiss Post operates with 1,251 branches (805 self-operated branches) and 2,370 vehicles in Switzerland. The company delivered 194 million parcels in 2022.
Growth of the CEP market witnessed due to high seasonal demand and e-commerce
- E-commerce created a major demand for CEP services, specifically during Black Friday and Christmas in 2022. For instance, the national postal service processed 1 million parcels per day, accounting for 22.3 million, comprising domestic and international parcels during this period. About 14 million letters, newspapers, and promotional mailings were also processed per day during this period. In addition, Galaxus, a major Swiss e-retailer, had 3.3 million shoppers in 2022, wherein 700,000 were from Germany and Austria. This generated a major demand for international CEP services. E-commerce revenue was also projected to reach USD 13.67 billion in 2023, thus potentially increasing volume.
- E-commerce is a significant driver of the demand for domestic and international CEP services. Various e-commerce segments contributed to the country's demand for CEP services in 2021. For instance, fashion, electronics, personal and household care and, toys, hobby & DIY, were some of the major CEP demand drivers. This led to domestic segment's share touching 66.04% in 2021 and international segment's share touching 33.96%.
- CEP companies in Switzerland are taking initiatives to meet the Paris Climate Agreement's goal to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050. For instance, some companies are switching to renewable energies and climate-neutral shipping options via flash delivery. The country has more than 6,000 three-wheeled electric scooters and 500 four-wheeled electric vehicles for the delivery of letters and parcels across Switzerland. At the beginning of 2023, a lot of customers in Zurich and Bern started receiving deliveries of fully electric vehicles. A large number of delivery vehicles are expected to be fully electric by the end of 2024 in Geneva and Basel.
Switzerland Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Trends
Switzerland's transport and storage sector YoY growth hits 4.89% in 2022 driven by electric vehicle demand
- The transportation and storage sector's year-on-year growth increased from 4.36% to 4.89% due to the growth in Swiss electricity vehicle demand as a result of increased electrification across sectors. Switzerland's transport industry is diverse, encompassing a 250-million-kilometer road network, over 5,000 kilometers of railway infrastructure, a public transport network spanning more than 20,000 kilometers, and Swiss airlines covering over 550,000 kilometers of airline routes.
- Switzerland's inland freight transport accounts for approximately 30 billion tonne-kilometers of cargo each year. Leading freight companies in Switzerland, such as SBB Cargo and Kühne & Nagel, play significant roles in this industry, with SBB Cargo transporting around 50 million net tonnes annually and Kühne & Nagel being a global leader in freight and logistics across various modes of transport. However, the scarcity of suitable logistics areas near highways and urban areas impedes the industry's growth, pushing companies into suboptimal locations, resulting in operational difficulties, higher traffic congestion, and increased environmental pollution.
- Transport activity will increase as economic growth fuels transport demand, and transportation availability drives development by facilitating specialization and trade. The "Cargo Sous Terrain" project aims to construct a tunnel stretch between Härkingen, which has several warehousing and distribution facilities, and Zurich, which will cost about CHF 3.4 billion (USD 3.6 billion) and will be running by 2030. For the transportation of goods, electric-powered, self-driving vehicles will be used. The system will also include an overhead cableway that will run at double speed under the tunnel's roof for fast transport of small parcels or goods.
With fluctuating gasoline prices, the average price reached USD 1.77 per gallon in H1 2023
- Natural gas and diesel experienced the maximum impact of COVID-19 in 2020. Natural gas prices declined by negative 3.23% YoY, and diesel prices declined by negative 3.03% YoY in 2020. However, the price of natural gas increased by 45% in 2021 due to the continued conflict in Ukraine and the possibility of further sanctions against Russia. The global price of fuel has surged, resulting in a substantial increase in the cost of petrol and diesel for drivers in Switzerland.
- During the specified time period, the average price of gasoline in Switzerland was 1.81 CHF (USD 1.95). The price fluctuated between a minimum of 1.77 CHF (USD 1.91) on January 16, 2023, and a maximum of 1.83 CHF (USD 1.97) on January 2023. To provide context, the average global price for gasoline during this period was 1.64 CHF (USD 1.77) per gallon. Switzerland has put more sanctions on Russia because of the war in Ukraine. The new sanctions stop transporting Russian oil and petroleum that cost more than USD 60 per barrel. In March 2022, Switzerland's petrol costs about 2.23 CHF per liter (USD 2.41), and diesel costs about 2.35 CHF per liter (USD 2.54).
- In the fourth quarter of 2022, Switzerland's GDP did not show any growth due to a difficult international situation that hindered the industrial sectors and led to a decrease in goods exports. However, by the end of 2024, the energy situation in Europe will improve, inflation rates worldwide will decrease gradually, and global demand will recover to some extent. As a result, economic growth in Switzerland for 2024 is expected to be 1.5%, with an average annual inflation rate of 1.5%, slightly lower than the previous forecast of 1.6% in December.
OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Manufacturing led growth through Industry 4.0 driving the economy of Switzerland
- Swiss inflation lower than other countries largely due to a strong Swiss franc and regulated pricing
- Manufacturing segment's revenue in Switzerland is anticipated to record a CAGR of 3.60% during 2023-28
- Switzerland adopting sanctions on Russian crude oil and petroleum products to reduce fuel import reliance
- The manufacturing segment is the major contributor in Switzerland with rising consumption of industry goods in the country
- The e-commerce segment in Switzerland is expected to record a CAGR of 12% during 2023-27
- Watch exports worth USD 27 billion spurred the export growth in Switzerland in 2022
- Switzerland ranked 3rd in LPI due to investments of USD 4.69 billion, upgradation of roads for efficient transportation networks
Switzerland Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Industry Overview
The Switzerland Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 69.08%. The major players in this market are DHL Group, La Poste Group, Planzer Holding AG, Sterne Group and Swiss Post (sorted alphabetically).
Switzerland Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Leaders
DHL Group
La Poste Group
Planzer Holding AG
Sterne Group
Swiss Post
Other important companies include Flash Delivery Services AG, QuickPac, Swissconnect AG, United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS).
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
Switzerland Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market News
- April 2023: STERNE Time Critical China opened a new office in China near SHA airport/railway station to offer NFO/Consol flight/OBC service to customers in China.
- 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: DPD UK, part of DPD Group, announced that it had completed the acquisition of a longstanding final-mile courier company with a fleet of circa 200 couriers servicing more than 2,500 clients.
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Switzerland 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. Switzerland
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
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles
4.4.1. DHL Group
4.4.2. Flash Delivery Services AG
4.4.3. La Poste Group
4.4.4. Planzer Holding AG
4.4.5. QuickPac
4.4.6. Sterne Group
4.4.7. Swiss Post
4.4.8. Swissconnect AG
4.4.9. 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, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 2:
- POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY DEVELOPMENT AREA, COUNT, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 3:
- POPULATION DENSITY, POPULATION/SQ. KM, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 4:
- DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SHARE %, SWITZERLAND, 2022
- Figure 5:
- GROWTH OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, CAGR %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 – 2022
- Figure 6:
- WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 7:
- CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 8:
- GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV) OF E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2027
- Figure 9:
- SECTORAL SHARE IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV), SHARE %, SWITZERLAND, 2022
- Figure 10:
- GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (IN CURRENT PRICES), USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 11:
- SECTORAL SHARE IN GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, SHARE %, SWITZERLAND, 2022
- Figure 12:
- VALUE OF TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 – 2022
- Figure 13:
- TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), SHARE % OF GDP, SWITZERLAND, 2022
- Figure 14:
- VALUE OF EXPORTS, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 15:
- VALUE OF IMPORTS, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 16:
- FUEL PRICE BY TYPE OF FUEL, USD/LITER, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 17:
- RANK OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE, RANK, SWITZERLAND, 2010 - 2023
- Figure 18:
- LENGTH OF ROADS, KM, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 19:
- SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CATEGORY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022
- Figure 20:
- SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY ROAD CLASSIFICATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022
- Figure 21:
- RAIL LENGTH, KM, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 22:
- CONTAINERS HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS, TWENTY-FOOT EQUIVALENT UNITS (TEUS), SWITZERLAND, 2022
- Figure 23:
- CARGO WEIGHT HANDLED AT MAJOR AIRPORTS, TONS, SWITZERLAND, 2022
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 25:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 27:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, USD, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 28:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 31:
- VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 32:
- VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 34:
- VALUE OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 35:
- VALUE SHARE OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 36:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 37:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, USD, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 38:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SPEED OF DELIVERY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 40:
- VOLUME OF EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 41:
- VALUE OF EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME OF NON-EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF NON-EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF NON-EXPRESS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 47:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, USD, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 49:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODEL, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 50:
- VOLUME OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VALUE OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER (B2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 56:
- VOLUME OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 57:
- VALUE OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 58:
- VALUE SHARE OF CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER (C2C) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 59:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 60:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, USD, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 62:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY SHIPMENT WEIGHT, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 63:
- VOLUME OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 64:
- VALUE OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF HEAVY WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 67:
- VALUE OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 68:
- VALUE SHARE OF LIGHT WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 69:
- VOLUME OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 70:
- VALUE OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIPMENTS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 72:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 73:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, USD, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 74:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 75:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 76:
- VOLUME OF AIR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 77:
- VALUE OF AIR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 78:
- VALUE SHARE OF AIR COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 79:
- VOLUME OF ROAD COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 80:
- VALUE OF ROAD COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 82:
- VOLUME OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 83:
- VALUE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 84:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 85:
- VOLUME OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 86:
- VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, SWITZERLAND 2017 - 2030
- Figure 87:
- VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 88:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 89:
- VOLUME OF E-COMMERCE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 90:
- VALUE OF E-COMMERCE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 91:
- VALUE SHARE OF E-COMMERCE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 92:
- VOLUME OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (BFSI) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 93:
- VALUE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (BFSI) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 94:
- VALUE SHARE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (BFSI) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 95:
- VOLUME OF HEALTHCARE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 96:
- VALUE OF HEALTHCARE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 97:
- VALUE SHARE OF HEALTHCARE COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 98:
- VOLUME OF MANUFACTURING COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 99:
- VALUE OF MANUFACTURING COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 100:
- VALUE SHARE OF MANUFACTURING COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 101:
- VOLUME OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE (OFFLINE) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE (OFFLINE) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE (OFFLINE) COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET, USD, SWITZERLAND, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS COURIER, EXPRESS, AND PARCEL (CEP) MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SWITZERLAND, 2022 VS 2030
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- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, SWITZERLAND, 2022
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- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, SWITZERLAND, 2022
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- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SWITZERLAND 2022
Switzerland 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.
- E-commerce created a major demand for CEP services, specifically during Black Friday and Christmas in 2022. For instance, the national postal service processed 1 million parcels per day, accounting for 22.3 million, comprising domestic and international parcels during this period. About 14 million letters, newspapers, and promotional mailings were also processed per day during this period. In addition, Galaxus, a major Swiss e-retailer, had 3.3 million shoppers in 2022, wherein 700,000 were from Germany and Austria. This generated a major demand for international CEP services. E-commerce revenue was also projected to reach USD 13.67 billion in 2023, thus potentially increasing volume.
- E-commerce is a significant driver of the demand for domestic and international CEP services. Various e-commerce segments contributed to the country's demand for CEP services in 2021. For instance, fashion, electronics, personal and household care and, toys, hobby & DIY, were some of the major CEP demand drivers. This led to domestic segment's share touching 66.04% in 2021 and international segment's share touching 33.96%.
- CEP companies in Switzerland are taking initiatives to meet the Paris Climate Agreement's goal to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050. For instance, some companies are switching to renewable energies and climate-neutral shipping options via flash delivery. The country has more than 6,000 three-wheeled electric scooters and 500 four-wheeled electric vehicles for the delivery of letters and parcels across Switzerland. At the beginning of 2023, a lot of customers in Zurich and Bern started receiving deliveries of fully electric vehicles. A large number of delivery vehicles are expected to be fully electric by the end of 2024 in Geneva and Basel.
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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.
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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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