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Last Mile Delivery Market in Brazil to Grow by USD 4.01 Billion from 2024-2028, Driven by Premiumization in Delivery Services and AI-Powered Market Evolution – Technavio

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 NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The last mile delivery market in Brazil size is estimated to grow by USD 4.01 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  15.4%  during the forecast period. Premiumization of goods and merchandise delivery is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing integration of last mile delivery models with courier, express, and parcel companies. However, operational challenges for last mile delivery companies  poses a challenge.Key market players include Accenture PLC, CMA CGM SA Group, Deutsche Bahn AG, DHL Express Ltd, DSV AS, FarEye Technologies Inc., FedEx Corp., FM Logistic, Honeywell International Inc., Infosys Ltd., J B Hunt Transport Services Inc., Kuehne Nagel Management AG, Mara Labs Inc., Nippon Express Holdings Inc., Royal Mail Group Ltd., Schneider Electric SE, SNCF Group, United Parcel Service Inc., Werner Enterprises Inc., and XPO Inc..

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2018 – 2022

Segment Covered

Service (B2C and B2B), End-user (E-commerce,
Food and groceries delivery, Pharmaceuticals, and
Others), and Geography (South America)

Region Covered

Brazil

Key companies profiled

Accenture PLC, CMA CGM SA Group, Deutsche
Bahn AG, DHL Express Ltd, DSV AS, FarEye
Technologies Inc., FedEx Corp., FM Logistic,
Honeywell International Inc., Infosys Ltd., J B Hunt
Transport Services Inc., Kuehne Nagel
Management AG, Mara Labs Inc., Nippon Express
Holdings Inc., Royal Mail Group Ltd., Schneider
Electric SE, SNCF Group, United Parcel Service
Inc., Werner Enterprises Inc., and XPO Inc.

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

The last mile delivery market in Brazil is experiencing significant growth due to the integration of various models with courier, express, and parcel companies. The e-commerce sector’s increasing demand for parcel delivery has led logistics vendors to adopt last mile delivery models, offering regular, same-day, and instant delivery services. While price remains a crucial factor for most online shoppers, faster delivery options are essential for time-sensitive products like medicines and groceries. This competition among e-commerce players for superior services is driving alliances with parcel and courier companies, fueling market expansion. 

The last mile delivery market is currently experiencing significant growth, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing costs. Proactive delivery methods, such as predictive analytics and real-time tracking, are trending. Drones and self-driving vehicles are also being explored for their potential in streamlining the delivery process. Urban consignment centers and micro-fulfillment centers are becoming popular solutions for dense areas. E-commerce companies are investing in technology to optimize their logistics networks and provide faster delivery times. The use of digital technologies, such as mobile apps and online tracking, is increasing to enhance the customer experience. Overall, the last mile delivery market is evolving to meet the growing demands of e-commerce and the need for faster, more efficient delivery solutions. 

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Market Challenges

Last mile delivery operations face significant challenges in achieving profitability, transparency, and efficiency. While long-distance logistics costs are low, individual deliveries to multiple locations drive up last mile costs, primarily due to labor and fuel expenses. Intense competition based on pricing and delivery time compels companies to maintain low costs, yet customers demand real-time tracking, necessitating expensive technologies like RFID sensors and tracking codes. These operational challenges may hinder the growth of the last mile delivery market in Brazil.Last Mile Delivery: Overcoming Challenges in the Final Leg of Supply Chain Last Mile Delivery (LMD) refers to the final leg of the supply chain, from the transportation hub to the end consumer’s doorstep. This critical stage faces numerous challenges that impact timely and cost-effective delivery. Technology plays a significant role in LMD. The use of advanced technologies like real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and automation helps optimize delivery routes and improve efficiency. However, challenges such as traffic congestion, lack of infrastructure, and unpredictable weather conditions can hinder on-time delivery. Another challenge is the increasing demand for same-day and two-day delivery, which puts pressure on logistics providers to optimize their operations and manage their resources effectively. Additionally, the rise of e-commerce and the growing number of online shoppers have led to an increase in parcel volume, further complicating LMD. To address these challenges, logistics providers are exploring various solutions, such as implementing dynamic routing, investing in alternative delivery methods like drones and autonomous vehicles, and collaborating with local delivery partners to expand their reach and improve service levels.

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Segment Overview 

This last mile delivery market in Brazil report extensively covers market segmentation by

Service 1.1 B2C1.2 B2BEnd-user 2.1 E-commerce2.2 Food and groceries delivery2.3 Pharmaceuticals2.4 OthersGeography 3.1 South America

1.1 B2C-  The B2C last mile delivery market in Brazil has experienced significant growth in the past five years, driven by the increase in e-commerce sales. Operators focus on enhancing residential customer experience with services like next-day and same-day delivery, real-time tracking, and easy returns. Companies utilize big data and consumer analytics to optimize delivery routes and reduce pre-last mile logistics time, resulting in faster deliveries and lower fuel usage. These strategies will continue to boost the growth of the B2C last mile delivery market in Brazil.

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Research Analysis

In the agricultural industry, last mile delivery plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely and efficient distribution of crop protection products, soil improvement solutions, and water purification systems to farmers. Diagnostic services and plant breeding innovations are also essential for optimizing crop yields and addressing sustainability considerations. The production of nanoparticles is a cutting-edge technology that enhances the efficiency of various agricultural inputs. On-demand services have revolutionized the logistics process, enabling the establishment of local hubs and distribution centers that cater to urban congestion areas. Retail stores and e-commerce platforms have integrated same-day delivery services, utilizing route optimization and delivery time segment strategies to cater to B2C consumers. UPS and other shipping companies have optimized their operations to meet the demands of the agricultural industry, ensuring brand reputation and consumer satisfaction at the front door.

Market Research Overview

The Last Mile Delivery market refers to the final leg of the supply chain, which involves transporting goods from a transportation hub or distribution center to the end consumer’s doorstep. This critical stage of the delivery process requires efficient and reliable logistics solutions to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Factors influencing the Last Mile Delivery market include increasing consumer expectations for faster delivery times, the rise of e-commerce, and the growing popularity of on-demand delivery services. Technological advancements, such as real-time tracking and automation, are also transforming the Last Mile Delivery landscape. Additionally, the use of alternative delivery methods, such as drones and autonomous vehicles, is gaining traction to address the challenges of congested urban areas and reduce delivery costs. Overall, the Last Mile Delivery market is a dynamic and evolving sector that requires continuous innovation and adaptation to meet the changing needs of consumers and businesses.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

ServiceB2CB2BEnd-userE-commerceFood And Groceries DeliveryPharmaceuticalsOthersGeographySouth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026. 

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

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717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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