Small parcel profit is low, express rush beach big parcel business

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"Now express delivery companies are also starting to deliver large packages, which are faster than normal logistics and can be delivered to your door." Recently, Wang Jing bought a washing machine online, but what surprised her was that the delivery man turned out to be her common delivery boy.

In recent years, with the e-commerce of large commodities such as home appliances, agricultural products and building materials, as well as the continuous decline of profits from small parcels, many express delivery companies have expanded their business scope from small parcels within a few kilograms to large parcels of dozens or even hundreds of kilograms. The big parcel business is favored by various capitals because of its higher margins and huge market potential.

Big parcel hot attract express set foot in

Our company has long been able to send large packages." On June 20, xiao Zhuo, a Courier from a Courier company in Changsha, was calling a customer to ask if anyone had received the goods. An air conditioner purchased online had arrived.

Small zhuo said that the large parcel refers to some large weight logistics express, different express logistics enterprises to their weight is different, generally concentrated in 3 kg -50 kg, and the transport content is mainly home appliances.

According to the reporter's investigation, most express companies in Changsha have opened large parcel business, including zhongtong, Deppon, SF Express and other established logistics companies, as well as Best Express, Yousuexpress and other emerging express companies. "No more than 80 kg per piece, air transport." Sf Express staff introduced that when they send large packages for customers, they can not only ensure the same timeliness as small packages, but also provide door-to-door pickup and delivery services.

Small parcel profit is too low to bring loss

"In fact, logistics and express delivery companies choose to get involved in the business of large packages, not only because the popularity of online shopping has led to a surge in online sales of large items, but also because of the declining profits of small packages." A local express senior personage said to the reporter so.

In recent years, the competition for small packages in the express industry has become increasingly fierce. "Each small package only earns 1 yuan or even a few cents, while the profit for large packages is much higher." Local express branch station boss introduced to reporters.

Zhao Xiaomin, an investor in the express delivery industry, has said publicly that more than half of the outlets that operate only small parcels will lose money.

"Many express delivery outlets change their bosses so often that they cannot survive within a few months." A local industry insiders introduced, many express outlets belong to the franchise system, the individual boss contract a regional business, their own profits and losses. Many outlets that do not carry out large parcel businesses are hard to sustain. "Margins in the small parcel business are thinner than a razor blade, and the progress made by companies such as Uexpress and Best Express in entering the big parcel business also gives us motivation to try."

Capital markets have been extending olive branches

While express delivery enterprises have set foot in large parcel business, its development potential is also widely optimistic by various capital parties. Since the beginning of this year, large parcel logistics express enterprises continue to break the news of financing.

In March this year, best Express just launched 5 kg ~60 kg "large package" service, its parent company Best Group on June 13 announced the completion of a new round of financing, and said that it will provide 600 million yuan of fund support for express outlets.

On June 15, Uexpress, which focuses on large parcel delivery, also received A round of financing of hundreds of millions of yuan. According to the company's sources, the company has been in talks with several top domestic investment institutions and will launch the next round of financing, which is "several times" larger than the a-round.

And since the date of its establishment to 3 kg ~50 kg section of the main weight section of the speed express on June 6 also announced that from China Merchants capital, China Merchants wealth, Jiuding investment and other five institutions joint investment shares.

Big parcel business is optimistic at the same time, is also encountering bottlenecks. "Large packages are different from clothes or business documents. Take home appliances for example, some large packages of home appliances sent by individuals may not have standard packaging, which makes delivery difficult. In the case of agricultural products, large parcels also pose challenges due to different storage methods and moisture levels." In the view of zou Min, a local express boss, the biggest challenge in the development of large parcel business is the standardization of products and services.

In addition, the reporter investigation learned that the local has launched a large package of franchising outlets, the same brand of different outlets for large packages of the weight limit is not the same. "Each outlet is tailored to its own situation."

Zou min believes that in order to solve the standardization problem of the large parcel industry, it is necessary for the industry association to intervene and formulate corresponding specifications for packaging and transportation. "The regulation will not only improve the quality of large parcel service and standardize the market, but also help reduce the cost of enterprises, thus promoting faster business development.