Research and Markets: Opportunity to View A SWOT Analysis of UPS, FedEx, Deutsche Post and TNT in the 'UPS: Competitive Benchmarking Report'

Business Wire, July 28, 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Express delivery companies have become indispensable partners for companies that would otherwise be crippled by warehouse and inventory costs. The Atlanta-based company, UPS, is the world's largest express delivery company. It collected US$42.58 billion in revenues in FY05, up 16.4% from FY04.

There are four dominant global players in the express industry: UPS, FedEx, DHL (a unit of Deutsche Post), and TNT N.V. However, the delivery industry in the US is dominated by two players: UPS and FedEx. DHL is the third-largest player within the US market.

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. The primary business of the company includes time-definite delivery of packages and documents. Other services of UPS include supply chain solutions, such as freight forwarding, customs brokerage, financial transactions, and less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39921) has announced the addition of UPS: Competitive Benchmarking Report to their offering.

This competitive benchmarking study examines factors affecting the performance of the main players in the express delivery industry. It also highlights emerging industry trends against the backdrop of various market forces. This, in turn, facilitates a clearer perspective on business strategies adopted by UPS and its peer group. Also incorporated in the study is a SWOT analysis of UPS, FedEx, Deutsche Post and TNT.

In the report the parameters applied for determining the competitive positioning of UPS, FedEx, DHL and TNT are: Market Position, Market Share, Volumes Delivered, Key Brands, Business Portfolio and Geographical Presence

The report also includes the financial highlights including the stock market performance, P/E Analysis, Price/Sales, Price/Cash flow, Price/Book, ratio analysis-income statement and balance sheet analysis and performance ratios.

Products Mentioned:

UPS Hundredweight Service, UPS Next Day Air, International shipment, Transportation and Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Distribution, International Trade Management, Consulting Services, UPS WorldShip, UPS CampusShip, UPS Internet Shipping, UPS OnLine, UPS Ready,Quantum View, UPS Tradeability

Countries Covered:

UK, Germany, Italy, China, Central Europe, Netherlands, Australia, Germany, South America, Asia

This report is updated at time of order to ensure it includes the most recent information available. Please allow 4 - 6 working days for delivery.

1. Company Overview

2. Industry Overview - Key Segments

3. Major Competitors - Key Segments Analysis

4. Comparative Assessment - Key Segments

5. Comparables Analysis

6. Conclusion

List of Tables/Figures

Companies Mentioned:

- DHL
- TNT
- FedEx
- Deutsche Post

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