Looking back on 2023, Parcel Monitor delves into the year’s top 10 busiest shipping routes in Europe, unraveling the dynamics of both domestic and cross-border journeys based on shipment volumes.
Europe’s five major domestic shipping routes in 2023
UK to UK (GB-GB):
In Europe, the GB-GB route emerges as a frontrunner among domestic shipping routes, boasting the largest shipment volume across the region. Carriers like Royal Mail, DPD UK / Interlink Express, Yodel International, Evri, and Parcel Force ensure an average parcel transit time of 1.46 days and a delivery success rate of 94.5%, ensuring timely and reliable deliveries to end-consumers.
Germany to Germany (DE-DE):
As one of Europe’s economic powerhouses, Germany relies on the domestic DE-DE route for an efficient distribution of goods. DHL Paket, GLS Germany, DPD Worldwide, UPS, and DPD Germany are some of the leading logistics carriers responsible for the relatively short average transit time of 1.22 days and a high delivery success rate of 94.9%.
Switzerland to Switzerland (CH-CH):
Meanwhile, the CH-CH route exhibits variations in transit time and delivery success rates due to Switzerland’s unique challenges, including mountainous terrain. The country has a slightly longer transit time of 1.48 days but an impressive delivery success rate of 99.7%. The main carriers are Swiss Post, DPD Switzerland, Quickpac, DSV and GLS Germany.
Denmark to Denmark (DK-DK):
The DK-DK route serves as a lifeline for businesses and individuals within Denmark, exemplifying efficiency with an average parcel transit time of 1.34 days and a delivery success rate of 94.4%. Carriers like GLS Germany, PostNord Denmark / Denmark Post, GLS/CJ GLS, PostNord Sweden / Sweden Post, and DAO are the primary carriers.
Austria to Austria (AT-AT):
Nestled within Austria’s landscape, the AT-AT route connects the country internally. Carriers like Österreichische Post, DPD Austria, DPD Worldwide and GLS Germany handle a huge bulk of parcel volumes, giving rise to an average transit time of 3.24 days and a delivery success rate of 86.2%, which is on the lower end.
Europe’s five major cross-border shipping routes in 2023
Czech Republic to Germany (CZ-DE):
The CZ-DE route, a crucial cross-border link, facilitates efficient goods exchange between the Czech Republic and Germany. Dominated by carriers like DPD Germany, Bauhaus and DHL Paket, this route achieves an average transit time of 2.83 days and a delivery success rate of 94.4%.
Netherlands to Germany (NL-DE):
The NL-DE route mirrors the strong economic partnership between Germany and the Netherlands, ranking as the second busiest in Europe in 2023. Carriers like DHL Paket, GLS Germany, and DPD Worldwide oversee the lion’s share, ensuring this route has an average transit time of 2.75 days and a delivery success rate of 94.1%.
Denmark to Germany (DK-DE):
The third-busiest cross-border route, with an average transit time of 3.07 days and a delivery success rate of 92.9%, the DK-DE route is marked by timely and dependable goods flow, and underscores the trade relationship between Germany and Denmark.
Germany to Austria (DE-AT):
The DE-AT route, connecting Germany to Austria, remains an essential artery for trade and e-commerce. Carriers like DHL Paket, Österreichische Post (Express), Österreichische Post (Registered), GLS Germany and UPS contribute to an average transit time of 3.15 days and a delivery success rate of 82.3%.
Germany to Belgium (DE-BE):
Belgium has a tendency for online purchases to be cross-border which means the DE-BE route has great significance. The prominent carriers on this route are Belgium Post (bpost), DHL Paket, DHL Parcel Netherlands, DPD Worldwide and GLS Germany,. The route achieves an average transit time of 3.05 days and a delivery success rate of 90.1%, indicative of the overall dedication of these carriers to meet the needs of businesses and consumers in both countries.
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