[새문안通] The courier cost increase has begun! : Partner Bridge Economy in the Age of 100

The increase in courier rates is becoming a reality.

CJ Logistics, No. 1 in the parcel delivery industry, decided to increase an average of 200 won per box to 500 new contractors and companies that were in the red due to low unit prices from this month. It was decided to raise the courier fee for corporate customers.

According to an official letter sent by Lotte Courier to agencies nationwide on the 4th, online shopping parcel delivery costs rise by 9-21%. This is a fee applied to couriers that online shopping sales corporations send consumer ordered products in large quantities. The’basic’ delivery cost, which is less than 80 cm long and less than 5 kg in weight, rises 150 won (8.6%) from 1750 won to 1900 won. Non-standard cargo over 1.8m or over 28kg will increase by 2100 won (21.2%) from 9900 won to 12,000 won. The rate of individual courier rates is higher. The cost of small-sized packages sent to the same area increases by 25% from 4000 won to 5000 won.

Last year, the three courier companies supplemented the logistics site with about 6,000 people in charge of sorting in order to reduce the burden on the courier service through consultations with the government. The parcel delivery industry argues that it is necessary to realize the cost of parcel delivery to raise funds for the implementation of the plan to improve the treatment of parcel delivery drivers including this and to update facilities.

According to the party’s recommendations last month, the parcel delivery industry’s analysis is that if 100% of the contents agreed by the courier management are fulfilled, the courier cost can rise to 1.5 times the current level.

This means that in the long run, the cost of parcel delivery has risen more than it is now and is reflected in product prices, which means that it is more likely to lead to consumer burdens.

Many people expressed support and support, and expressed solidarity in the successive overwork of courier drivers that continued from last year and the resulting strike.

Then, in a situation where online shopping has become a trend due to Corona 19, how far can we sustain the support for the parcel strike, how far can we bear the increased burden of parcel delivery? The full-fledged exam is from now on.
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