Warehousing and Distribution Logistics Market, Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2032

Description

The Global Warehousing and Distribution Logistics Market was valued at USD 13.5 trillion in 2023 and projections indicate a growth rate of over 5% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. The surge in e-commerce has led to a heightened demand for warehousing and distribution services. To manage the influx of online orders and guarantee prompt deliveries, companies are increasingly relying on efficient logistics. Furthermore, as e-commerce transcends borders, businesses are challenged to adeptly navigate cross-border logistics. This entails grappling with diverse regulations, customs protocols, and tariffs, often fraught with complexity and time demands.

As sustainability takes center stage, it is driving both innovation and expansion in the warehousing and distribution domain. Businesses are embracing eco-friendly practices, not just to shrink their carbon footprints but also to align with consumer preferences for green operations. These initiatives encompass renewable energy adoption, energy-efficient architectural designs, and eco-conscious packaging. The momentum behind electric vehicles (EVs) for last-mile and short-haul deliveries is palpable, with leading logistics firms heavily investing in fleet electrification.

The overall industry is divided into service type, warehouse type, technology, ownership type, industry vertical, mode of transport, end-user, and region.

The market segments based on industry verticals include retail, manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, chemicals, consumer goods, and more. Notably, the manufacturing segment is the fastest growing, boasting a CAGR exceeding 6.5% from 2024 to 2032. Manufacturing stands as a pivotal sector propelling the demand for warehousing and distribution logistics. Encompassing industries from automotive parts to electronics and textiles, manufacturing is the backbone of industrial production. Consequently, it necessitates adept logistics to oversee raw materials, intermediate goods, and finished products.

Technologically, the warehousing and distribution logistics market encompasses Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Robotics and Automation, IoT devices, cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2023, the Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) segment led the market, with projections suggesting a climb to over USD 8 trillion by 2032.

Cloud-based warehouse management systems are gaining traction, primarily for their scalability, adaptability, and cost benefits.

North America warehousing and distribution logistics market, buoyed by e-commerce expansion and the quest for streamlined supply chain management, is on an upward trajectory, eyeing a USD 9.5 trillion valuation by 2032. The U.S., with its robust logistics framework and vast consumer demographic, stands at the forefront. Highlighting this momentum, A.P. Moller, Maersk, in July 2024, inaugurated a 150,000 square foot distribution hub in Phoenix, Arizona. This facility is poised to bolster American Honda's Powersports and Products division, enhancing its service capabilities for the Southwestern U.S. dealer network.

Product Code: 10657

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope

1.1 Market scope and definition
1.2 Base estimates and calculations
1.3 Forecast parameters
1.4 Data sources
- 1.4.1 Primary
- 1.4.2 Secondary
  - 1.4.2.1 Paid sources
  - 1.4.2.2 Public sources

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

2.1 Industry 360º synopsis, 2024 - 2032
2.2 Business trends
- 2.2.1 Total Addressable Market (TAM), 2024-2032

Chapter 3 Industry Insights

3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.2 Vendor matrix
3.3 Technology and innovation landscape
3.4 Patent analysis
3.5 Key news and initiatives
3.6 Regulatory landscape
3.7 Impact forces
- 3.7.1 Growth drivers
  - 3.7.1.1 Rapid growth of e-commerce
  - 3.7.1.2 Growing globalization of Supply Chains
  - 3.7.1.3 Rising integration of automation and robotics in warehousing operations
  - 3.7.1.4 Adoption of big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI)
  - 3.7.1.5 Increasing focus on sustainability in warehousing and distribution sector
- 3.7.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
  - 3.7.2.1 Labor shortages and skills gap
  - 3.7.2.2 Cybersecurity risks
3.8 Growth potential analysis
3.9 Porter's analysis
- 3.9.1 Supplier power
- 3.9.2 Buyer power
- 3.9.3 Threat of new entrants
- 3.9.4 Threat of substitutes
- 3.9.5 Industry rivalry
3.10 PESTEL analysis

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2023

4.1 Company market share analysis
4.2 Competitive positioning matrix
4.3 Strategic outlook matrix

Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Service Type, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

5.1 Warehousing services
5.2 Distribution services
5.3 Inventory management
5.4 Value-added services
5.5 Transportation management

Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Warehouse Type, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

6.1 Key trends
6.2 Private warehouses
6.3 Public warehouses
6.4 Contract warehouses
6.5 Automated warehouses
6.6 Climate-controlled warehouses

Chapter 7 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Technology, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

7.1 Key trends
7.2 Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
7.3 Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
7.4 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
7.5 Robotics and automation
7.6 IoT and connected devices
7.7 Cloud computing and big data and analytics
7.8 Blockchain
7.9 Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Chapter 8 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Ownership Type, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

8.1 Key trends
8.2 Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
8.3 Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)
8.4 In-House Logistics

Chapter 9 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Industry Vertical, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

9.1 Key trends
9.2 Retail
9.3 Manufacturing
9.4 Food and beverage
9.5 Healthcare
9.6 Chemicals
9.7 Consumer goods
9.8 Others

Chapter 10 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Mode of Transport, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

10.1 Key trends
10.2 Road transport
10.3 Rail transport
10.4 Air transport
10.5 Sea transport
10.6 Intermodal transport

Chapter 11 Market Estimates and Forecast, By End-User, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

11.1 Key trends
11.2 Large enterprises
11.3 Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)

Chapter 12 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Region, 2021 - 2032 (USD Billion)

12.1 Key trends
12.2 North America
- 12.2.1 U.S.
- 12.2.2 Canada
12.3 Europe
- 12.3.1 UK
- 12.3.2 Germany
- 12.3.3 France
- 12.3.4 Italy
- 12.3.5 Spain
- 12.3.6 Rest of Europe
12.4 Asia Pacific
- 12.4.1 China
- 12.4.2 India
- 12.4.3 Japan
- 12.4.4 South Korea
- 12.4.5 ANZ
- 12.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
12.5 Latin America
- 12.5.1 Brazil
- 12.5.2 Mexico
- 12.5.3 Rest of Latin America
12.6 MEA
- 12.6.1 UAE
- 12.6.2 Saudi Arabia
- 12.6.3 South Africa
- 12.6.4 Rest of MEA

Chapter 13 Company Profiles

13.1 Agility Logistics
13.2 Americold Logistics
13.3 C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
13.4 CEVA Logistics
13.5 CJ Century Logistics
13.6 CWT Ltd
13.7 DB Schenker
13.8 DHL Supply Chain
13.9 FedEx Logistics
13.10 Gemadept
13.11 Geodis
13.12 Keppel Logistics
13.13 Kerry Logistics
13.14 Kuehne + Nagel
13.15 Lineage Logistics
13.16 NFI Industries
13.17 Penske Logistics
13.18 Ryder System, Inc.
13.19 Singapore Post
13.20 Tiong Nam Logistics
13.21 UPS Supply Chain Solutions
13.22 WHA Corporation
13.23 XPO Logistics
13.24 YCH Group
13.25 Yusen Logistics