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Market Size (2018)
$4.51B
Projected (2025)
$6.79B
CAGR (2018–2025)
6.0%
Key Players
10+
The global logistics market is driven by factors such as the growth of seaborne trade and the growth of e-commerce. However, stagnation in global economic growth acts as a challenge for the market growth during the forecast period. The global logistics market is expected to grow at 6.0% CAGR during the forecast period.
The global logistics market has been segmented based on transportation type, logistic type, and End User. On the basis of transportation type, the global market has been segmented into roadways, waterways, railways and airways. In 2018, the roadways segment accounted for the largest market share of 32.58% with a market value of USD 1470.8 billion. It is projected to grow at 5.5% CAGR during the forecast period.
On the basis of logistic type, the global market has been segmented into first party, second party, third party and others. In 2018, the third-party segment accounted for the largest market share of 44.25% with a market value of USD 1997.5 billion. It is projected to grow at 7.0% CAGR during the forecast period.
On the basis of End User, the global market has been segmented into industrial and manufacturing, retail, healthcare, oil & gas, and others. In 2018, the industrial and manufacturing segment accounted for the largest market share of 31.18% with a market value of USD 1407.5 billion. It is projected to grow at 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period.
On the basis of region, in 2018, Asia-Pacific accounts for 31.25% market share with a market value of USD 1410.5 billion. It is projected to grow at 8.1% CAGR during the forecast period.
The Logistics Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2018 to 2025.
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View Subscription PlansLogistics is the planning and execution of resources including people, materials, inventory, and equipment from the source to the desired destination. It can be also described as having the right type of product or service at the right place, at the right time, and in the right condition. It covers services such as supply chain management, inbound transportation, outbound transportation, fleet management, warehousing, materials handling, order fulfillment, inventory management, and demand planning.
Logistics management that enables the manufacturers to meet customer demands plays an important role in the company's supply chain by using resources, distribution capacity, inventory, and labor skillfully.
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View Subscription PlansThis report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
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Historical Period
2018 – 2025
Forecast Period
2018 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical performance and future projections
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
The global logistics market is characterized by a large number of players that operate at global and regional levels. The players adopt strategies such as mergers & acquisitions, product development, and expansion to improve their position in the global market. High competition, rapid changes in technology, and availability of integrated solutions by industry participants are the key factors that restrict the market growth. Vendors compete in terms of cost, product quality, and reliability. It is vital for these players to offer cost-effective and superior products and services to succeed in the competitive market environment.
The growth of market vendors depends on market conditions, government support, and industry development. Thus, they should focus on improving their products and expanding their market presence United Parcel Service, Inc. (US), Deutsche Post AG(Germany), FedEx (US), A.P. Moller – Maersk (Denmark) held nearly 15.68% of the market share in 2018.
XPO Logistics, Inc (US), C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (US), SF EXPRESS(China), CEVA Logistics (The Netherlands), Aramex (Dubai), DB SCHENKER(Germany) are some of the other key players operating in the global logistics market.
The leading players, as mentioned above, are dominating the market due to their enhanced product portfolios, vast industry experience, and wide geographic reach. These players may strengthen their presence in the market through expansion and acquisitions during the forecast period. Players with access to better technologies can develop unique and innovative products, which could render the competitor’s offerings, obsolete. The competitive environment in the market is likely to intensify further due to the increasing number of expansions.
Michael Porter’s Five Forces model is a framework to study the global logistics market. Strategic business managers, trying to gain an edge over competing firms in the global logistics market, can utilize this model to better comprehend the industry, in which the company operates. The components of each of the forces and the degree of impact of each force in the context of the global logistics market have been broken down and analyzed. Threat of New Entrants
The requirement of a large customer base, vast industry expertise, and moderate investments to set up shipment facilities along with the stringent regulatory compliance restrict the entry of new players in the global logistics market. Additionally, the established players, unlike the new players, can afford advanced technologies. Furthermore, in regions such as North America and Europe, stringent government regulations regarding the supply chain and fleet management due to the carbon emission and environmental impact of using certain packaging materials leads to an increase in direct and indirect costs associated with regulatory compliance, which reduces the threat of new entrants. Thus, the threat of new entrants in the global logistics market is expected to be high during the forecast period. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Logistics service providers provide various services, which primarily include transportation, warehouse, packaging, fleet management, and other shipment operations. The presence of many suppliers decreases the bargaining power of suppliers. Although the differentiation between the services is low, the logistic companies cannot easily switch between suppliers due to their long-term associations with the suppliers. Thus, the bargaining power of suppliers in the global logistics market is expected to be moderate during the forecast period.
Currently, the end users expect to receive their shipment faster with more flexibility and transparency and at lower prices. The logistics services are becoming more and more customized, which attracts more customers but complicates logistics. The switching cost for buyers will be moderate, as customers can switch between providers that offer similar services at competitive prices. Thus, the bargaining power of buyers in the market is expected to be low during the forecast period. Threat of Substitutes
Shipment services play an important role in the logistics market. However, with continuous advancements and innovation in logistics, many companies are adopting the latest technologies to provide hassle-free services to the end users. Hence, the threat of substitutes in the global logistics market is expected to be moderate during the forecast period. Rivalry
The key players operating in the global logistics market are working on offering their products at competitive prices while ensuring on-time delivery. The global market is fragmented due to the presence of several players. The key players are focusing on investing in the development of the market and in acquisitions to gain an edge over their peers. Hence, the intensity of rivalry in the global logistics market is expected to be high during the forecast period.
Market estimates by geography (2025)
InsightAsia Pacific leads with $2.43B by 2025.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2018 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East and Africa | $493.60M | $652.70M | $811.00M | 7.4% | 12% |
| North America | $1.21B | $1.42B | $1.60B | 4.0% | 24% |
| Asia Pacific | $1.41B | $1.92B | $2.43B | 8.1% | 36% |
| Europe | $1.10B | $1.31B | $1.51B | 4.7% | 22% |
| South America | $297.90M | $371.50M | $439.60M | 5.7% | 6% |
| Total | $4.51B | $5.67B | $6.79B | 6.0% | 100% |
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Analytical insights on Logistics Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Logistics Market market is projected to reach $6.79B by 2025, growing at 6.0% CAGR.
The global Logistics Market is expected to witness sustainable growth in the next five years. The demand for Logistics is poised to be driven with the growth of seaborne trade and the growth of e-commerce. However, stagnation in global economic growth acts as a challenge for the market growth during the forecast period.
Seaborne trade continues to expand internationally as shipping has substantial contribution in the global economy. The bulk transport of raw materials, the international trade, and the import/export of food and manufactured goods are essential in any economy. According to the International Chamber of Shipping, the international shipping industry is responsible for carrying out around 90% of the world trade. Fast-paced industrialization and the economic liberalization have boosted the demand for iron ore and coal, which is primarily met by industries through seaborne trading. The rise in import and export of goods and dry bulk commodities and the growth of e-commerce and three-dimensional printing have increased the demand for dry bulk shipping, leading to the growth of the logistics market across the globe. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in 2018, merchant ship operations contributed close to USD 380 billion in the global economy in terms of freight, which accounted for 5% of total world trade. An increase in merchandise export has led to the need for seaborne trading. According to the World Trade Statistical Review 2018, merchandise exports reached USD 17.73 trillion in 2017, from USD 16.03 trillion in 2016. The growing seaborne trade has resulted in the demand for dry bulk shipping across the globe. The below figure depicts the growth of seaborne trade commodities between 2014 and 2017.
Emerging economies play an important role in the global logistics market owing to the increasing population, rising standard of living, and an increasing per capita income as such conditions have created lucrative opportunities for the players in the market. For instance, the UAE is considered the most dynamic country for e-commerce and logistics in the Middle East & Africa. Online shopping is rapidly growing in the UAE, owing to the increasing per capita income and the surging Internet use primarily among the young population. Such factors along with the development of logistic infrastructure are the reasons that will lead to the growth of the e-commerce industry.
Postal services that are the primary e-commerce delivery option in most developed markets, are usually underdeveloped in the Middle East. Many UAE-based service providers such as DHL and FedEx seldom offer the benefit of delivering without securing payments, which create challenges in the distribution of parcel services by reducing the cost-effectiveness and the speed of delivery. Such hindrances drive several large multicategory regional e-commerce players to shape their own last-mile delivery courier, express, and parcel infrastructure. One such company, Aramex is the leading regional courier, express, & parcel service (CEP) provider that has expanded across markets offering third-party courier services. According to Wantstats analysis, the UAE courier, express, & parcel industry is growing with a substantial rate owing to the heavy investments in physical infrastructure worth USD 30 billion. In the UAE, huge investments are being made for big ticket infrastructure such as the construction of 1200 Km rail network and Al Mafraq-Al Ghuwaifat road renovation. This will strengthen the logistics network in the country. The UAE market is also commissioning the expansion of the existing air and seaports, which will also support the growth of transportation and logistics in the UAE.
Jebel Ali, which is a multi-modal hub and free zone, facilitates regional, domestic, and UAE trade flows, connecting the UAE with 140 ports, globally. The port is undergoing expansion to increase handling capacity to 22.1 million TEU. The authorities in the UAE are trying to strengthen the position of the country as the e-commerce hub in the Middle East by increasing the number of new start-ups and businesses such as Shipa.com and attracting UAE investment and talent through prominent projects such as CommerCity in Dubai. Moreover, the Dh 3.2 billion-worth structure is spread over 2.1 million square feet. Such factors are expected to drive the growth of the courier, express, & parcel service (CEP) industry in UAE, which adds to the growth of the logistics operations during the forecast period.
Moreover, in India, the logistic market plays an important role in the country’s economic growth as it strengthens exports and creates employment along the supply chains. According to a report by NITI AYOG, India’s freight and passenger mobility sectors are expected to be lucrative and the logistics sector in Asia-Pacific is growing at CAGR of 10.5% and expected to reach about USD 215 billion in 2020. Thus, the scope for growth in emerging economies is expected to create opportunities for the market players while creating employment and strengthening the economic growth.
Shipping plays a vital role in the transport of raw materials, consumer goods, food products, and finished goods. The growth of the global economy and the shipping and logistics industry are interrelated as economic growth creates the demand for maritime transport with imports of raw materials for production. Political disturbances, revolutions, local wars, and strikes would affect the macroeconomic stability, and inflation rate, leading to the stagnated economic scenario leading to the slowdown of trade and in various nations. The below table shows stagnation in the economic conditions in various countries and regions between 2017 and 2019.
Less investments in physical capital and the upgrade of technology affect the GDP of a country, often leading to stagnant economic conditions, which would affect the growth of bulk shipping and transport in certain developing countries. This would further lead to a minimized rate of employment and poverty cycle for rural demographics. Thus, stagnation in the global economic scenario is expected to challenge the growth of the global logistics market during the forecast period.
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Profiles of 106 companies operating in the Logistics Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Company Headquarters: Dubai Founded: 1982 Workforce: ~15,500 Company Working: Aramex is a global service provider of logistics and transportation solutions. It provides clients a range of services, including international and domestic express delivery, logistics and warehousing, inventory management, freight forwarding, supply chain management, information management solutions, online tracking, and third-party shipping services. It offers catalog shipping, airline ticketing and travel, document storage, distribution, publication, visa, and other value-added services. The company provides shipping solutions to individuals and retail and wholesale customers. It operates through 600 offices across the Middle East & Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
Company Headquarters: China Founded: 1993 Workforce: ~10,000 Company Working: SF Express is a leading integrated logistics service provider. The company provides several logistics services ranging from transportation to warehousing management and sales forecasting and data analytics to settlement and cash management. It also provides supply chain management, cloud warehousing, same-day delivery, next-day delivery, and return and exchange services along with high-quality logistics services for e-commerce customers. It has various branch offices and service centers to support information collection, market development, logistics, and express delivery services.
Company Headquarters: Denmark Founded: 1904 Workforce: ~ 79,900 Company Working: A.P. Moller-Maersk is a leading integrated shipping, logistics and port company. The company offers marine services, offshore drilling services, container shipping, tanker shipping, towing and related marine activities, inland container services, freight forwarding, and supply chain management services. It operates through the segments of ocean, logistics & services, terminals & towage and manufacturing & others. The ocean segment includes global container shipping activities including strategic transshipment hubs. The logistics & services segment includes freight forwarding, supply chain management, inland haulage, and other logistics services. The terminals & towage segment includes gateway terminal activities, towage and related marine activities. The manufacturing & others segment covers the production of reefer and dry containers, and trading and sale of bunker oil and other businesses. The company also develops and manufactures refrigerated containers, dry containers, and star cool refrigeration machines. The company serves various industries such as energy, shipbuilding, retail, logistics, and manufacturing. It has business presence across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East & Africa.
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1971 Workforce: ~249,000 Company Working: FedEx Corporation provides a portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services through companies competing collectively and operating independently, under the FedEx brand. The Company's segments include FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Services. The FedEx Express segment offers a range of United States domestic and international shipping services for the delivery of packages and freight. The FedEx Ground segment provides small-package ground delivery services, which include day-certain service to any business address in the United States and Canada, as well as residential delivery services through its FedEx Home Delivery service. The FedEx Freight segment offers less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services. The FedEx Services segment provides sales, marketing, information technology, communications, customer service, technical support, billing and collection services, and certain back-office functions that support the Company's operating segments.
Company Headquarters: Bonn, Germany Founded: 1969 Workforce: ~380,000 Company Working: Deutsche Post AG provides domestic mail delivery, freight delivery, and logistics services and international parcel and mail delivery services. The company operates through five business segments, namely, post & parcel Germany, global forwarding, freight, express, eCommerce solutions, and supply chain. The company’s express business segment provides the delivery of urgent goods and documents. Deutsche Post AG’s global forwarding, freight, provides ocean, air, and overland freight forwarding services. The company’s supply chain business segment offers warehousing, packaging, e-fulfillment, and transport services. Through the post & parcel Germany business segment, the company provides postal delivery services in and outside Germany. Deutsche Post AG, under its eCommerce solutions business segment, offers parcel delivery services in selected European countries, the US, and Asia. Deutsche Post AG offers its services in 220 countries and territories.
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