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First and Last Mile Delivery Market - Snapshot

First mile refers to the movement of products from a retailer to a courier service, or to anyone who is expected to transport goods to their final users, while the last mile refers to the final movement of products to their final intended users. First mile delivery can be simply termed as the last mile delivery for a vendor/ manufacturer. 

Delivery service can be defined as the transportation of a parcel or package from its origin that travels through the pickup chain, transit chain, and delivery chain in order to reach to its destination. First mile delivery service is the first part in the delivery system that falls between the pickup chain and transit chain, while last mile delivery service is the final part where the parcel is handed over to the end-consumer. This falls under transit chain and destination. 

first and last mile delivery market

Increasing number of last mile and first mile delivery companies and startups are offering a bright ray of hope for the logistics industry, as first and last mile delivery service has major applications in the logistic industry. Increase in population across the globe fuels the consumption and supply of food and other goods. Furthermore, economic expansion in developing and developed countries in the last few years has led to a surge in transport volumes of commodities from one place to another. This, in turn, is anticipated to boost the first and last mile delivery market during the forecast period. Additionally, rapid expansion in transport facilities, due to advancements in technology and booming urbanization over the years, has led to a rise in transport of goods and commodities. Rising penetration of smartphones and access to speedy internet services have boosted consumer preference toward online shopping. This, in turn, is anticipated to propel the first and last mile delivery market during the forecast period. 

Asia Pacific is a leading market for first and last mile delivery, globally, as a large population in the countries from the region provide a major consumer base for expansion of the online retail industry. Expansion of the online retail industry boosts transportation services that provide first and last mile delivery service. Young innovative minds in Asia Pacific focus on the service industry as their main source of income. Small players are emerging from the region, as start-ups provide delivery service within the city from storage hubs to the consumer’s door. Asia Pacific is followed by Europe, in terms of share, owing to higher per capita income, increased usage of advanced technology products and services, and being the second-most populous region. 

The first and last mile delivery market is majorly influenced by technology. Automation in the delivery process is likely to introduce various technological products that are efficient in performing the tasks done by labourers and delivery boys. Technological products, such as robots and drones, are being used for small parcels. Moreover, for larger packages, there is rise in frequency which is carried with the help of truckload and less-than-truckload transporters. White-glove services that involve other parts of the supply chain, apart from delivery, i.e., setup, assembly, and installation, are rapidly expanding. Sophisticated computer technology is another most important aspect that is driving the technology involved in the first and last mile delivery services and ultimately, boosts the first and last mile delivery market. For instance, in 2015, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced that delivery drones by Amazon are not to be introduced in upcoming years; however, delivery drones are likely to be a common mode of parcel transportation in the next decade. UPS is another major player in the market who is trying out delivery drones. 

Disadvantages associated with automation in the first and last mile delivery services include an increase in the rate of unemployment, as labourers and delivery boys are replaced by drones and robots. India, Brazil, and countries in ASEAN have a higher rate of unemployment rate are likely to be more affected by the introduction of technology, which in turn is projected to hamper the market for first and last mile delivery. 

Major players operating in the global first and last mile delivery market include Cargo Carriers Limited, FedEx Corporation, United Parcel Service Inc., Tuma Transport, Swift Transport, Interlogix Pty. Ltd., Transtech Logistics, Procet Freight, Concargo Private Limited, J&J Global Limited, DB SCHENKER, DHL Global Forwarding, TNT Express, Kerry Logistics Network Limited, and KART. Numerous other small players are operating in the first and last mile delivery market in various countries, as entry into the market does not require significant initial establishment cost. These small players hold a majority share of the total first and last mile delivery market. A majority of consumers prefer these small players, as they charge less as compared to key players. Moreover, smaller players are focused only on a particular city, which enables highly effective delivery service, such as one-day delivery and good handling of the parcel.

First and Last Mile Delivery Market - Overview

This report analyzes and forecasts the market for first and last mile delivery at the global and regional level. The market has been forecasted based on value (US$ Mn) from 2018 to 2026. The study includes drivers and restraints of the global first and last mile delivery market. It also covers the impact of these drivers and restraints on the demand for first and last mile delivery services during the forecast period. The report also highlights opportunities and future scope in the market at the global and regional level.

The report comprises a detailed value chain analysis, which provides a comprehensive view of the global first and last mile delivery market. The Porter’s Five Forces model for the market has also been included to help understand the competitive landscape in the market. The study encompasses market attractiveness analysis, wherein the service is benchmarked based on market size, growth rate, and general market share.

The study provides a decisive view of the global first and last mile delivery market by segmenting it in terms of end-use, cargo type, vehicle type, and region. These segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends. Regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for first and last mile delivery service in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The report also covers the demand for individual segments in all major countries across all the regions.

The study includes profiles of major companies operating in the global first and last mile delivery market. Market players have been profiled in terms of attributes such as company overview, financial overview, business strategies, recent developments, key executive bios, and manufacturing footprint.

The global first and last mile delivery market is primarily driven by the digitization in supply chain such as integration of major technologies such as smart logistics and warehousing, and critical analysis of information. This, in turn, is anticipated to increase the demand for first and last mile delivery in different industries, which in turn is likely to propel the first and last mile delivery mile market during the forecast period.

The report provides the estimated market size of first and last mile delivery for 2017 and forecast for the next nine years. The global market size has been provided in terms of revenue. Market numbers have been estimated based on end-use, cargo type, vehicle type, and geography segments. Market size and forecast for each end-use, cargo type, and vehicle type have been provided in terms of global and regional/country markets.

In order to compile the research report, we conducted in-depth interviews and discussions with a number of key industry participants and opinion leaders. Primary research represents the bulk of research efforts, supplemented by extensive secondary research. We reviewed key player’s product literature, annual reports, press releases, and relevant documents for competitive analysis and market understanding. Secondary research also includes a search of recent trade, technical writing, internet sources, and statistical data from government websites, trade associations, and agencies. This has proven to be the most reliable, effective, and successful approach for obtaining precise market data, capturing industry participants’ insights, and recognizing business opportunities.

Secondary research sources that are typically referred to include, but are not limited to company websites, annual reports, financial reports, broker reports, investor presentations, and SEC filings, internal and external proprietary databases, and relevant patent and regulatory databases, national government documents, statistical databases, and market reports, news articles, press releases, and webcasts specific to companies operating in the market, National government documents, statistical databases, and market reports, American Automobile Association, European Automobile Manufacturers Association, Automotive Research Association of India, Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobile (OICA), Consumer Connectivity Association, ACRA, World Bank, Factiva, etc.

Primary research involves e-mail interactions, telephonic interviews, LinkedIn interviews, and face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. We conduct primary interviews on an ongoing basis with industry participants and commentators in order to validate the data and analysis. Primary interviews provide firsthand information on market size, market trends, growth trends, competitive landscape, and outlook, etc. These help validate and strengthen secondary research findings. These also help to develop the analysis team’s expertise and market understanding.

The global first and last mile delivery market has been segmented as follows: 

  • Global First and Last Mile Delivery Market, by Cargo Type
    • Dry Goods
    • Postal
    • Liquid Goods 
  • Global First and Last Mile Delivery Market, by End-use
    • Chemical
    • Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
    • FMCG
    • Hi-tech Product Industry
    • Food and Beverage
    • Others 
  • Global First and Last Mile Delivery Market, by Vehicle Type
    • Light Duty Vehicle
    • Medium Duty Vehicle
    • Heavy Duty Vehicle 
  • Global First and Last Mile Delivery Market, by Region/ by Country/ Sub-region
    • North America
      • U.S.
      • Canada
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • U.K.
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • ASEAN
      • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
      • GCC
      • South Africa
      • Rest of MEA
    • Latin America
      • Brazil
      • Mexico
      • Rest of Latin America 
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