Market volume: €12.1 billion2)
2) These figures are based on the new definition
of all shipments <1,000kg.
3) Including DPD and Geopost.
4) Including GLS.
Sources: Market Research Service Centre,
Market Intelligence, 2007
Vigorous growth in Europe
For several years, the European market for courier, express and parcel (CEP) services has been expanding at a rate of around 5% to 6%. We have maintained our leading position in the market, as a stable economic climate has invigorated international business, especially as regards shipments to Eastern Europe and Asia. On many trade lanes, we have grown more strongly than the market.
As the number of reliable day-definite shipments in Europe continues to rise – our sales activities now embrace 29 countries – customer demands are also becoming more rigorous in the time-definite segment. We have expanded this service and can now deliver before midday to 80% (previous year: 74%) of all business addresses in Europe.
We have introduced next-day deliveries for shipments between Europe and the United States. Our customers in major European cities are benefiting from the dense delivery network in the United States, which ensures next-day delivery to 96% of the market. We expect this service enhancement to generate further growth on the trans-Atlantic trade lane.
