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Four largest package-delivery carriers in US 2004

Here are revenue and market-share figures in the ground business segment for the four largest package-delivery carriers in 2004:

Here are revenue and market-share figures in the ground- business segment for the four largest package-delivery carriers in 2004: Figures are in thousands

Revenue Market Share
UPS $17,409,000 73.3%
FedEx $4,265,000 18%
USPS $1,242,096 5.2%
DHL $819,000 3.5%
Total $23,735,096 100%

Figures are in thousands

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Consolidation gains momentum in Europe’s Express and Parcels market

The latest findings to emerge from independent market analyst Datamonitor’s (DTM.L) “European Express Benchmarking 2004,” research reveals that the European* 34 billion Euro express market is consolidating. The top 6 players in the industry account for over 50% of these revenues compared to 2001, when they accounted for 44% of the market value and 47% of that in 2002. “The European express industry forms one of the fastest growing segments in the transportation business. Industry consolidation has continued apace as express and parcel delivery companies merge, make acquisitions and form strategic alliances in order to gain scale and enhance their capabilities. 2005 promises new opportunities for these companies with the expansion of the EU. Europe’s fast moving express industry proves difficult to keep track of and the players must be aware of competitors’ operations, changes within the industry and opportunities,” says Emilio Pedrinaci, courier and express analyst at Datamonitor.

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UPS accepts return ground packages at its drop boxes in the US

United Parcel Service now accepts UPS Ground Authorized Return Service packages and other ground return services at its 40,000 drop box locations, the Atlanta company said yesterday. UPS said it created the option because post-sales customer service is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge among home-based shoppers. In a Harris Interactive survey, 92 percent of online shoppers said they are “somewhat” or “very” likely to shop again with a retailer whose returns process suits them. Also, 85 percent said that if the returns process is inconvenient, they are “not very” or “not at all” likely to shop again with a direct retailer.

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UPS marks anniversary of Philippine hub by announcing significant expansion

UPS Philippines today celebrated the third anniversary of its intra-Asia air hub by announcing expansion plans in a ceremony attended by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Since its establishment in 2002, UPS’s intra-Asia hub has grown into the company’s largest air hub in the Asia Pacific region. The hub is now home to 90 flights per week, a 50 percent increase since its opening. To meet growing demand, UPS announced plans to triple the hub’s sorting capacity from 2,500 packages to 7,500 packages per hour.

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DOT makes final the award of new China flights to UPS

The US Department of Transportation today granted final authorization for UPS to expand its air operations to and from China. The DOT issued a Final Order granting UPS three additional frequencies per week to serve China, starting in 2006. The additional flights will allow UPS to continue growing its business throughout the region, providing services ranging from express delivery to general freight. UPS currently flies from the United States to China 12 times per week and will expand that number to 18 this year. Today’s decision grants UPS two additional frequencies to Shanghai and one new frequency to Guangzhou, effective next year.

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