This is how the parcel market is divided – The parcel market is divided as follows

Published on: February 12, 2019 / Update from: February 12, 2019 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein

Deutsche Post wants to increase letter postage more than previously announced. According to media reports, the 80 cents per letter planned for 2019 has become 85 to 90 cents per standard shipment. For many, this is a reason to look for alternatives. As the graphic shows, DHL is still the top dog in the courier express parcel services market. The biggest competitor is Hermes, but with only 30 percent and therefore almost half of DHL's market share. DPD, UPS and GLS are at the bottom of the pack with just a few percent.

Deutsche Post intends to increase its letter postage more than previously announced. According to media reports, the 80 cents per letter planned for 2019 have become 85 to 90 cents per standard item. For many, this is an opportunity to look for alternatives. As the chart shows, DHL is still the leader in the courier express parcel services market. The biggest competitor is Hermes, but with only 30 percent and thus almost half of DHL's market share. DPD, UPS, and GLS are at the bottom of the league with only a few percents.

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