The diagram provides information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail companies, Federal Express and TNT, between 1920 and 2000.
Overall, it is clear that in the early years, FedEx delivered three times as many parcels as TNT. However, by the end of the 20th century, TNT had overtaken FedEx in the number of parcels delivered. Both companies showed fluctuations, with FedEx experiencing a general decline, while TNT saw a dramatic increase.
Initially, there was a significant difference between the number of parcels delivered by FedEx and TNT. In comparison, TNT delivered about 10,000 fewer parcels than FedEx. By 2000, TNT had the highest number of deliveries, with just under 25,000 parcels, while FedEx remained around 18,000 parcels from 1980 to 2000.
FedEx saw a dramatic increase in its deliveries during its early years, peaking at approximately 24,000 parcels in 1940. However, after this peak, there was a steady decline, with deliveries dropping to around 13,000 by 1950. The number remained relatively stable for the next decade, with a slight increase in deliveries by 1960.
TNT experienced steady growth in the number of parcels delivered from 1920 to 1960, with a slight decline in the following two decades. However, from 1980 onwards, TNT saw a significant increase in deliveries.