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Market Research Case Studies

Website and online tool offering analysis in Europe

For an international courier service provider we carried out a benchmark analysis of the main competitor’s activities regarding scope and complexity of their online services in 12 European core markets. As a first step, we evaluated the local web presence of the customer and of its competitors, providing a compilation of a list of state-of-the-art tools and shipping facilitators with a high level of transparency. Following the information gathering, we prepared a benchmark and concluding gaps between the online services of the customer and its competitors, analysing the tools functionalities but also the customer accessibility.

Finally, we defined the existing market requirements and drew up recommendations in cooperation with its customer in order to adapt its online tools to the market expectations.

 

Evolution of the European Postal Market 1997-2008

The European Commission looked to gain a detailed understanding of the evolution of the European Postal Markets since 1997. CEP-Research (ITA Consulting) and Wik Consult prepared an extensive study to evaluate the status of the regulatory and competitive environment of the national postal markets. The team conducted extensive field and secondary research to assess the development of national market sizes, market shares, price developments and service quality aspects in relation to the timeline of regulatory efforts by national regulators.

Part of the research was a benchmarking exercise comparing European postal markets to non-European liberalized postal markets. Applying statistical analysis, the team also identified country clusters in order to identify regional trends. The study concluded with an assessment of the impact of postal reform on the European Postal market and a qualitative outlook of future trends and developments.

Throughout the project, the team worked closely with the Commission in two public workshops; the study was presented to the European Commission and representatives of the member states and other stakeholders.

SUPPLIERS

ONOMOTION cycles into new ownership

UPS-branded ONOMOTION e-cargo bikes in Hamburg

German cargo bike start-up ONOMOTION is heading for new ownership to save its products and brand after being forced to declare insolvency at the start of this month.  read more

 

Myflexbox hits key network milestone and signs deals with DHL and Stasher

Jonathan Grothaus (myflexbox) with DHL's Ralf Schweighöfer (right)

Carrier agnostic parcel locker provider myflexbox has hit a key milestone with the roll out of its 400th parcel station in Germany, taking the total number of stations in its network to 1,000, while the company continues to expand thanks to new partnerships with DHL Express and luggage storage firm Stasher.  read more

 

Fortna signs strategic global deals with Packsize and Sitma

Packsize custom-sized packaging boxes

Logistics automation and software firm Fortna has announced new strategic partnerships with Packsize and Sitma, expanding the company’s ability to deliver end-of-line packaging solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainability for its customers.  read more

 

KEBA wins GLS contract for European parcel locker expansion

(from left) Johan Holstein (GLS), Cesar Lapuerta (KEBA), Sheila Sastre (GLS), Robert Zehetner (KEBA)

Global automation solutions provider KEBA has announced a new strategic partnership with European parcel service provider GLS Group, which will see the roll out of “future-proof” parcel lockers across Europe from December 2024.  read more

 

Posten Bring and SwipBox extend lockers partnership across Scandinavia

Courier fills Bring parcel locker

The new agreement with Danish parcel lockers company will strengthen Posten Bring’s presence in Scandinavia, bringing convenient parcel lockers closer to customers in all three countries.  read more

 

Quadient and Decathlon expand parcel locker partnership in France

A Quadient Decathlon locker in France

Global parcel locker firm Quadient has announced the expansion of its long-term partnership with multi-specialist sports brand Decathlon, with nearly 150 lockers added to the retailer’s stores over the past 12 months.  read more

 

Escher technology powers Austrian Post branch network

Austrian Post retail branch in Vienna

Postal technology specialist Escher Group has signed a new deal with Austrian Post, which will see the company’s next-generation Omnichannel Retail Platform used to power the operator’s post office network.  read more

 

Vanderlande buys Siemens Logistics’ airport business for €300 million

Vanderlande has signed an agreement to buy Siemens Logistics’ airport firm for €300 million – a deal which will bring together two rival businesses to create a new powerhouse in airport logistics automation.  read more

 

Vanderlande secures DHL Group contract and triumphs at industry awards

 

Descartes Systems Group acquires Sellercloud for US$110m

Canadian logistics software firm Descartes Systems Group has announced the acquisition of inventory and order management platform Sellercloud for US$110 million to meet customer demand for solutions that support the full lifecycle of domestic and cross-border e-commerce shipments.  read more

 

Bloq.it software to power Locker Italia open parcel locker network

 

More Supplier News:

parcelLab and Metapack partner for seamless retail deliveries

Quadient to roll out lockers at 50 railway stations across northern England

Planzer and LOXO roll out joint AV pilot project in Bern, Switzerland

Fortna develops automated storage solution for Reuter in Germany

Vanderlande to supply automated fulfilment solution to Kappahl Group

Körber brings in Carrybots and wins Beiersdorf contract

Vanderlande delivers robot technology to DHL

ShipEngine launches ShipEngine for Platforms in the UK

Quadient expands UK parcel locker network to East of England Co-op stores

Körber extends software offering with MercuryGate acquisition

Blue Yonder speeds up with acquisitions and new contracts

Cartken raises $22.5m to develop autonomous delivery robots

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

European CEP Market trends 2023-2024

Philippe Masquelier (pictured), managing director of Effigy Consulting, examines the main developments in the European Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP) market and among carriers, based on the specialist market research company’s latest European CEP Market Report.  read more

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