The world of shipping and logistics has been redefined by the ever-growing demand in the e-commerce industry. With each passing year, the dynamics of the business are being changed and with that, giving room to a number of service providers to take advantage of the gap in the supply of these services.

Across the globe, there are a number of global services that have gained relevance and established their presence across various countries and geographical locations. They are companies that have gained global recognition and are also making giant strides in the business of logistics and shipping. Here are 5 of such businesses;

1. DHL: The company was founded in 1969 as one of the early solutions to logistics at the time. As the years progressed, they gained ground in other countries and right now have been established in countries like the United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, United States and others. Their services include Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, and Deliveries. Their large network in various countries has simplified the networking process for the company. In Nigeria, they are situated at Isolo Expressway New Airport Rd Junction Isolo, and other locations.

2. Speedaf Express: Speedaf is an express delivery company, already making giant strides in its early days of establishment. The company was created with ZTO as one of the major shareholders. From the time of its establishment in 2019 to date, the company has expanded across various countries in emerging markets. Speedaf have established a strong presence in Morocco, Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana, UAE, and Pakistan. Asides from that, there have been strong partnerships and integrations secured by the company in the e-commerce sector, such as about AliExpress, Nipost, and Shopify. In Nigeria, the company has settled in over 100 locations, with the head office at 2 Akilo road, Ogba Ikeja Lagos, and a dedicated helpline; 08000707070.

3. FedEX: FedEx has been in the business of logistics since 1971. Formerly known as FDX Corporation, the company has also redefined international shipping across the globe. The company has been established in various locations around the world and has a staff strength of over 600,000 employees in services which include forwarding, delivery and logistics. In Nigeria, Red Star Express is a licensee of the company with a few locations in Nigeria, and the head office located at 70 International Airport Road, Lagos.

4. UPS: United Parcel Service remains one of the oldest logistics companies, having been founded in 1907. Against the background of American heritage, the company has also been established in other countries across the globe. As one of the longest in the industry, they have also built a strong presence in the major continent of the world, including Africa, and in Nigeria, they have also been flying high the flags. In Lagos, they have dominated parcel delivery with an office at Plot 16, Oworonsoki Expressway Gbagada Industrial Estate.

5. Nippon Express: Nippon is Japanese originated logistics company, which has established its presence on about 6 continents. Their services include supply chain management, warehousing and distribution, and freight forwarding. They also deal in industries like food, telecommunication, and Automotives. In Africa, they are only established in two locations; Morocco and Kenya.

These companies have changed the narrative of the logistics and shipping business with cutting-edge solutions and technological advancements, making the e-commerce industry, another major thriving market in the world.