RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN COURIER SERVICES: A REVIEW

Abstract

A courier service is a premium service that collects and delivers shipments in the shortest possible time frame. Main objective of courier is timely and speedy delivery of messages, packages, and mails with utmost security. It was developed to propose a faster service with more secure alternative to the standard mail service that is available. A courier is a person and employee of a Courier Company who is paid to take letters and parcels direct from one place to another within a fixed time. In today's fast-paced world where speed is of utmost importance. Standard delivery service is not enough for the companies to sustain themselves in the competition. A courier service /parcel comes into the picture providing a much quicker and more reliable solution. A steep increase in demand for courier services has given rise to competition in the shipping industry. Companies are coming up with new specialized services for customers with the help of new technologies.

Keywords: Courier Service /Speed/delivery