Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Courier Pick-up and Delivery Services industry in Australia has experienced rapid growth in demand. In the decade through 2012-13, online retail has grown strongly, with online spending in Australia increasing at a compound annual rate of 7.7% over the period. Retail markets have grown in importance for the industry traditionally oriented more at delivery to businesses than consumers. Much of this growth has come from international e-commerce sites that have relied on the industry to deliver goods within Australia. The demand for parcel delivery services has been a boon for the industry, which is in a growth cycle. The past five years have been marked by increased investment in technology and new products. The industry is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 2.4%... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
The distribution of industry enterprises follows trends in population, which is unsurprising considering that industry operators literally deliver to the homes of Australian consumers. The majority of businesses are located on the eastern seaboard due to the location of business and private individuals. Within states, operators are clustered around capital cities, especially around related transport infrastructure such as airports, ports and warehouses. The penetration of internet connections in these areas indicates a high level of technical adoption. As the National Broadband Network provides increased services to regional and remote areas, the demand for delivery of parcels and packages is likely to grow, however this is unlikely to shift the location of businesses between states... purchase to read more