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28 October 2026

Express faces growing divide between volume growth and profitable growth

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Express faces growing divide between volume growth and profitable growth

The global express and parcels market grew 5. 8% in 2025, to €577. 3bn ($642. 6bn), but mounting pricing pressure, shifting trade flows and intensifying competition are creating a growing challenge for carriers seeking to turn higher volumes into profits. The recent Global Express & Parcels 2026 report by Transport Intelligence predicted that the market would reach €609.

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