Global Logistics - Couriers
Global Market Research and Industry Report
17 August 2007
Industry Code : H4921
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface, or combined express courier delivery services of parcels, documents and packages generally between metropolitan areas or urban centers. The establishments of this industry form a network including courier local pick-up and delivery to serve their customers needs. It excludes services provided by the National Postal Service and commercial airlines (H4832 - Global Logistics - Air Freight).
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Courier & Messenger (Surface transport) |
| - | Domestic Air Courier |
| - | International Air Courier |
| - | Mail Services |
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The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Providing air, surface or combined courier delivery services |
| - | Providing express messenger and delivery services |
| - | Delivery services of parcels, documents and packages over 2 pounds but less than 70 pounds |
| - | Packing sorting operations |
| - | Courier services for goods not elsewhere classified such as transfer and trucking services without storage |
| - | Delivery of high value and time sensitive value-to-weight ratio products |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.
