Parcel: Sector that is growing thanks to ecommerce

Link operators focus on innovation and sustainability to better respond to market demand, especially in the e-commerce sector. Traditionally, the parcel sector has been associated with the purchase and sale of merchandise by companies that subcontract transportation to a specialized operator. Since they do not have their own fleet of vehicles for collection or delivery.


There are different business segments in the parcel sector: small package courier, generally carried out by national or global operators. Including postal service operators; commercial parcel companies, which can offer local, national or international services. And, industrial parcel operators with larger shipments, which also offer national and international services.


Common transport used by parcel companies
The most common Telegram Number Data mode of transportation for domestic package deliveries is the truck. For international transportation, a combination of truck and truck is usually used. For example, global operators such as DHL, Fedex or UPS operate in this segment. While other national operators such as MRW, Seur, Nacex or Tipsa carry out international transport that requires the use of air transport.




On the other hand, with the growth of online purchases and sales, both by companies and individuals. The parcel segment has also adapted and expanded to be able to offer services in line with the growth in demand.





In general, all parcel operators are developing e-commerce services. As well as other logistics services such as national, international, courier, express and packaging.


Development of electronic commerce in Spain
Common transport used by parcel companies
According to the National Securities and Competition Commission (CNMC), which analyzes commercial transactions between Spanish e-commerce sites. The volume of electronic commerce in Spain in 2020 exceeded 51.6 billion euros, 5.8% more than the previous year (48.8 billion euros).


Other activity reports place electronic commerceronic from consumer to consumer (B2C) by around 58.75 billion euros in 2020, 16.6% more than the previous year.