News / 'Big three' express firms may get a run for their money from more savvy rivals

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The ‘big three’ express parcel companies, UPS, FedEx and DHL, are not as immune to disruption as the market believes, according to the latest report by Transport Intelligence (Ti), Total Logistics 2018.

While they have strong global networks, branding and technology and deep pockets, there are several areas where they are vulnerable, it claims.

The first is on the demand side: 3D printing and automation – which have the potential to disrupt all logistics sectors in some way. And Ti argues that the integrators could face competition ...