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The North America last mile delivery market size is forecast to increase by USD 18.78 billion, at a CAGR of 4.93% between 2023 and 2028. The last mile delivery market in North America is experiencing significant growth, driven by the booming B2C e-commerce industry in the US. Premiumization of goods and merchandise is a key trend, with consumers increasingly demanding faster, more convenient, and reliable delivery options. This has led to increased competition among delivery service providers, resulting in innovative solutions such as same-day and two-day delivery, as well as delivery tracking and real-time updates. The use of advanced technologies like automation, robotics, and drones is also transforming the last mile delivery landscape, offering greater efficiency and cost savings. Overall, the last mile delivery market in North America is poised for continued growth, driven by the increasing preference for online shopping and the premiumization of delivery services.
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The last mile delivery market in North America is a dynamic and evolving sector, characterized by the integration of advanced technologies and innovative logistics solutions. Key components of this market include transportation hubs and warehouses, which serve as crucial links in the supply chain. Shipping expenses and costs are a significant focus, with the adoption of cloud platforms and artificial intelligence enabling more efficient and cost-effective operations. Ground delivery vehicles, contactless delivery service, and advanced sensors such as cameras, radar, and LiDAR are transforming the delivery landscape. Self-driving vehicles, humanoid robots, and drones are also gaining traction, enhancing safety and speed while reducing human intervention. In the realm of last mile logistics, a centralized transportation hub coordinates the movement of goods from warehouse to consumer, optimizing routes to minimize shipping cost. Product delivery services leverage contactless delivery methods, employing delivery robots, self-driving vehicles, and aerial delivery drones for swift, efficient, and enhanced safety-focused distribution. Utilizing a cloud platform, these services ensure seamless integration and real-time tracking. Enhanced safety measures are integrated into contactless delivery services, utilizing delivery robot and self-driving vehicles to ensure secure and efficient internet based product delivery.
Market Driver
Premiumization of goods and merchandise delivery is the key factor driving market growth. Premiumization in the logistic services refers to the premium price paid by the customer for faster deliveries. The focus on premiumization is evident from the increase in the number of last-mile/same-day delivery startups, such as Dropoff, in the US over the past few years. It has been identified that about one-fourth of online retail customers are willing to pay a considerable premium over the standard delivery charges for the same-day or instant delivery of purchased goods.
Moreover, the trend is witnessed more among younger customers and millennials. The key product segments that are currently witnessing the fastest growth rate for last-mile deliveries include medical/pharmaceutical products and agricultural produce, which require immediate consumption or are perishable goods. In the case of medical products, the time window for delivery can be extremely short during emergencies. As a result, consumers pay a higher price services. All of these factors make the market lucrative and are expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
A strong focus on offering services to specific end-user segments is the primary trend shaping market growth. Logistics services companies have started operating new logistics supply models for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors as a response to the growing challenges in the healthcare industry. These include the rising cost pressures on medical devices due to the growing demand from the aging and active population. For instance, DHLs supply chain arm has introduced advanced logistics solutions for the medical industry, which bring together field inventory, valuable medical devices, and quality management systems at a single location for maintaining better traceability and control.
In addition, this model reduces the need to actively maintain and operate a large stock of medical devices. All critical devices are provided on the last mile and same-day delivery bases. This supply chain model is already being utilized by major medical device players across North America and is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The introduction of alternate delivery services is a challenge that affects market growth. Some of the upcoming alternatives services are locker services and click-and-collect services, which are being introduced by major online retailers. Amazon offers the Amazon Locker service, which offers convenient alternative delivery points. These lockers can be accessed by customers by means of an unlock code. This enables companies to eliminate issues related to packaging drop timings and product safety. The Amazon Locker service has been expanded to several major US cities and is accessible to customers throughout the day for added convenience.
Furthermore, online retailers and logistics companies have introduced the concept of click-and-collect, wherein the merchandise is dropped in an offline store, post office, gas station, or convenience store located in the vicinity of the customer. This allows the retailer to easily ship multiple packages to a single location, reducing operational costs and challenges. Thus, these alternate delivery methods will pose a threat to the growth of the market during the forecast period.
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Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
The research report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The B2C segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The B2C transactions involves transporting goods from a distribution center or retail store directly to the end-consumer's location. Consumers expect faster and more convenient delivery options. Same-day or next-day deliveries, along with options for specific delivery windows or locations, are increasingly popular to meet these expectations.
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The B2C segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 35.93 billion in 2018. The market players are investing in big data and consumer analytics to improve delivery times and improve the consumer experience. Companies such as DHL are utilizing big data along with real-time road, weather, and traffic information to optimize delivery routes for faster deliveries. Using big data analytics, operators can provide better customer service at lower costs because of the use of the most efficient delivery routes, resulting in less fuel wastage. All these factors are expected to drive the growth of the B2C segment of the market during the forecast period.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Billion" for the period 2024 to 2028, as well as historical data from 2018 to 2022 for the following segments.
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In the realm of trade activities, technical developments have revolutionized package delivery, especially in areas with weak infrastructure, reducing logistics costs. Autonomous delivery systems like delivery robots and self-driving vehicles navigate using multi-modal systems for B2C deliveries, offering various delivery modes from regular to same-day and express. With FMCG and mail, autonomous technologies ensure timely and satisfactory deliveries, driving a paradigm shift towards distribution centers to consumers' doorsteps. These cutting-edge systems rely on advanced electronics, lithium-ion, and hydrogen fuel cell batteries for power, with sensor technology including non-cooperative, active, and passive sensors for UAVs and drones in both restricted and civil airspace. Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Market is booming, emphasizing environmentally friendly practices, while 5G technology enhances data gathering and processing for optimal logistics management. Autonomous mobility is reshaping transportation with unmanned vehicles and Unmanned Traffic Management, ensuring safe operations, even in the challenging aerial segment with traffic management systems for aviation safety.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
147 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018-2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 4.93% |
Market Growth 2024-2028 |
USD 18.78 billion |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
5.53 |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
ArcBest Corp., Averitt Express Inc., AxleHire, C H Robinson Worldwide Inc., CMA CGM SA Group, CRST The Transportation Solution Inc., DDC Logistics Inc., Deutsche Bahn AG, DSV AS, FarEye Technologies Inc., FedEx Corp., GEODIS, J B Hunt Transport Services Inc., Llama Logisol Pvt. Ltd., Ryder System Inc., SEKO Logistics, SF Express Co. Ltd., Washington Express LLC, Werner Enterprises Inc., XPO Inc., and JungleWorks Inc. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market forecasting growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Product
7 Market Segmentation by Vehicle Type
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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