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title: When and How SMEs in Singapore Should Use On-Demand Delivery
description: Save on fleet costs and meet customer demands for fast delivery. Learn how Lalamove’s flexible on-demand delivery helps Singapore SMEs grow in 2026.
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# [When and How SMEs in Singapore Should Use On-Demand Delivery](https://www.lalamove.com/en-sg/blog/when-and-how-smes-in-singapore-should-use-on-demand-delivery)

 Written by [Lalamove Singapore](https://www.lalamove.com/en-sg/blog/author/lalamove-singapore) | May 27, 2026 9:06:00 AM

Singapore’s e-commerce market is growing at a pace that would have seemed remarkable just a few years ago. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up 99% of all enterprises in Singapore and play an important role in the country’s economy. [Singapore’s e-commerce market reached SGD 34.4 billion in 2025](https://www.globaldata.com/media/banking/singapore-ecommerce-market-to-register-17-7-growth-in-2026-forecasts-globaldata/) and is forecast to grow a further 17.7% in 2026 to reach SGD 40.5 billion. This growth is being driven by strong consumer appetite for online shopping, supported by Singapore’s advanced digital infrastructure and a large population of digitally proficient consumers.

As online shopping becomes more embedded in everyday life, consumers are also beginning to treat on-demand and same-day delivery as standard rather than premium services. In fact, [38% of businesses](https://www.lalamove.com/en-sg/blog/press-release-sme-survey) identified delivery speed as their top deciding factor, and that number is only set to grow.

 

### **What Does On-Demand Delivery Mean for Your Business?**

On-demand delivery allows businesses to book a courier or vehicle precisely when they need one, in real time, without a pre-arranged contract or fixed schedule.

It also allows SMEs to test faster fulfillment without making major logistics investments upfront. Instead of hiring full-time drivers or maintaining company vehicles, businesses can use same-day delivery for selected orders, specific customer segments, or peak periods where speed matters most.

For SMEs in Singapore, this translates into several practical advantages:

- **More flexibility without fixed fleet costs**  
  SMEs do not need to own vehicles or hire full-time drivers before offering faster fulfilment. Use it only when you need it
- **Better ability to handle demand spikes**  
  Useful when orders rise suddenly during campaigns, festive rush, product launches or during Singapore’s annual durian season, without pre-committing to capacity
- **More control over urgent and ad hoc deliveries**  
  Last-minute customer orders, stock transfers, forgotten items without waiting for the next scheduled courier run

 

### **How Much Does It Cost in Singapore?**

On-demand delivery pricing in Singapore is typically calculated based on a combination of distance, vehicle type, time of day and delivery mode. Choosing the right vehicle makes the biggest difference to your cost. As a general guide:

- **Motorcycles** are the most affordable option and ideal for small, lightweight items. Documents, parcels and small packages that need to move fast across the island
- **Cars** suit medium-sized loads or fragile items
- **Vans **are suited for bulkier goods, larger volumes or multiple boxes going to the same destination
- **Lorries** are for heavy or oversized items and suitable for house moving

For full indicative pricing by vehicle type, visit our [pricing page](https://www.lalamove.com/en-sg/all-vehicle-pricing-detail).

 

### **How Lalamove Supports SMEs in Singapore**

Lalamove is an on-demand logistics platform built for the speed and density of Singapore's business environment. With a network of driver-partners covering the entire island, Lalamove connects businesses of all sizes with the delivery capacity they need, when they need it.

Lalamove offers:

- On-demand delivery across Singapore within an hour
- A wide range of vehicle types to match every delivery need
- Multi-stop delivery for businesses sending to multiple locations in a single booking
- Real-time tracking so you and your customer always know where the delivery is
- Seamless managed deliveries with a monthly minimum order quantity

 

 

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