An Overview on the Business Volume of Express Industry in China
The business volume of express delivery is increasing at a phenomenal rate since 90's.
An Overview on the Development of Express Industry
Current status of the industry
- Low market entry cost; malignant competition appeared;
- The shadow of industry monopolization and redundant regulations hampered the rapid development of express industry;
- Foreign capitals entered China market and have formed threats against local companies in the coming 10 years;
- There has been a tendency of acquisition and cooperation between giants in the industry, and brand image will become a core competence in the present-day competition.
Competitive Environment of Express Industry
Focus of competition:
- The offer of inner-city express exceeds the demand. There are fierce competition in the city of Shanghai, Guangdong and Beijing. The focus of competition is pricing strategy.
- There is no balance between the offer and the demand of inter-city express business. The focus of competition is network capability and service quality.
- The offer of international express can balance the demand. The focus of competition is the speed of delivery and the price.
