Band 9: The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The Line Graph shows the number of parcels delivered by two major mail service companies, Federal Express

and TNT Mail Services, from 1920 to 2000.

The data reveals a contrasting pattern of growth for the two companies over the eight-decade period. While both companies experienced an increase in deliveries, FedEx’s growth was significantly more dramatic.

In 1920, TNT held a clear lead, delivering roughly four times the number of parcels than FedEx. However, by 2000, the picture had completely reversed. FedEx was delivering ten times more parcels than TNT. While TNT’s deliveries grew steadily from around 10,000 in 1920 to over 20,000 by 2000, FedEx’s deliveries skyrocketed from a lowly 2,500 in 1920 to a staggering 25,000 by 2000. Notably, FedEx’s growth trajectory shows periods of fluctuation, with a significant dip in deliveries in the 1950s.

Overall, the line graph suggests that FedEx’s business model proved to be more successful in the long term, leading to a dominant market position by the end of the 20th century.