E-commerce retail now represents 9.8% of the total retail market in the U.S. and has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 14.9% over the last five years. Everyone knows that Amazon is the 800 lb. gorilla in e-commerce retailing, but what is its impact on LTL Trucking, Parcel, and the Third-Party logistics (3PL) markets, and how will it disrupt these markets in the future? In its latest report “Amazon Logistics Market Estimates, Benchmarking, and Predictions,” Armstrong & Associates analyzes e-commerce logistics, its major logistics competitors and Amazon’s impact on transportation and warehouse management, and the overall 3PL markets. Benchmarks for capital expenditures, warehousing and fulfillment, air freight, vehicles and drivers, and 3PL services and related assets are provided. After establishing the current state of the logistics markets in which Amazon plays, the report’s analysis shifts to predict potential growth strategies which Amazon could pursue to leverage its logistics infrastructure and increase its footprint as a logistics provider via three hypothetical scenarios. Services such as Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Amazon Onsite, and Shipping with Amazon are detailed. In addition, the growth of Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner program, expansion of last-mile delivery capabilities, and possibilities for a 3PL acquisition are highlighted.
The complete report and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/.
