The French express freight market, valued at around €5.2 billion The global express delivery market, estimated at over $320 billion and expected to grow by around 7% a year. The express delivery market is experiencing considerable growth in France. Heavy goods vehicles account for almost 87% of the national freight market. E-commerce, estimated at between €145 and €150 billion, is accelerating the market. 85% of French people prefer home delivery services. However, less costly relay point deliveries are on the increase. Parcel tracking services, alerted by e-mail or telephone, are also in high demand. The sector is highly concentrated. Global leaders DHL, FedEx and UPS have a substantial presence in France Start-ups are innovating, particularly in last-mile delivery. Fast freight players Chronopost, a subsidiary of La Poste DHL employs over 3,600 people in France alone. United Parcel Service, an American giant FedEx Corporation, world leader Aramex PJSC (United Arab Emirates) SF Expres
