Road Logistics Global Market Report 2025

Description

Road logistics refers to the process of planning, coordinating, and executing the transportation of goods, materials, or people via road networks. It involves activities such as route optimization, vehicle scheduling, load management, and transportation tracking.

The main types of road logistics are truckload, less than truckload, parcel, and same-day. The term truckload refers to a load or amount that fills or could fill a truck, its applications include, domestic, and international, and used in industrial and manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and oil and gas.

The road logistics market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $803.36 billion in 2024 to $839.69 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of platform-based logistics, good quality transport infrastructure, customer experience focus.

The road logistics market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $952.61 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing consumer expectations, infrastructure development, rise of e-commerce, demand from the medical and healthcare industry. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, product innovations, partnerships, and investments.

The growth of e-commerce is expected to drive the expansion of the road logistics market in the future. E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services over the Internet, typically involving transactions between businesses and customers for the payment and delivery of goods or services. Road freight is the primary mode of transportation for e-commerce, especially for last-mile deliveries and for suppliers moving goods to distribution points. As such, road logistics play a crucial role in the e-commerce sector. The increasing demand for faster delivery times, driven by the growth of e-commerce, presents an opportunity for logistics companies to enhance their delivery efficiency. For example, in February 2024, the Census Bureau of the US Department of Commerce reported that e-commerce sales in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 7.5% (+-1.2%) compared to the same period in 2022, while total retail sales rose by 2.8% (+-0.4%). Therefore, the growth of e-commerce is driving the expansion of the road logistics market.

Major companies in the road logistics market are increasingly focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as intelligent booking processes, to gain a competitive advantage. These systems are designed to remember specific booking flows executed by users, which significantly reduces booking time and enhances efficiency. For example, in November 2023, myKN Booking, a Switzerland-based logistics company, introduced its online freight booking platform for road logistics in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), highlighting a growing trend towards digital freight solutions. This initiative is part of a broader shift towards online logistics services, which have gained popularity due to their efficiency and convenience.

In December 2023, Good Logistics, a US-based logistics company, acquired Inter-Ways Limited for an undisclosed amount. With the acquisition of Inter-Ways Limited, Good Logistics aims to diversify revenue streams by adding new customers, industries, or segments to its portfolio, reducing dependence on specific markets or sectors. Inter-Ways Limited is a UK-based freight and logistics company and freight forwarder providing first-class services, whether it be road freight, sea freight, air freight, or project forwarding.

Major companies operating in the road logistics market are DHL International GmbH, Deutsche Post AG, United Parcel Service Inc., FedEx Corp., Xiamen Xiangyu Co. Ltd., CEVA Logistics Inc., Kuehne Nagel Management AG, Noatum Logistics USA LLC, Penske Corp., C H Robinson Worldwide Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Ryder System Inc., XPO Logistics Inc., Knight Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., Schneider National Inc., ArcBest Corp., Yellow Corp., GEFCO S.A., Saltchuk, Werner Enterprises Inc., Bennett International Group LLC, AAA Cooper Transportation Inc., Agility Public Warehousing Co. K.S.C.P, Quantix SCS Inc., Acme Truck Line Inc., LT Harnett Trucking Inc., RD Logistics Inc., World Trade Logistics Inc., Cannon Logistics LLC, Sea Transport Management WA, Just International Logistics Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the road logistics market in 2024. The regions covered in the road logistics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the road logistics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The road logistics market includes revenues earned by entities by providing consumer goods logistic services, industrial materials transit services, express transportation and courier services, and freight management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Road Logistics Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on road logistics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Truckload; Less Than Truckload; Parcel; Same Day
2) By Application: Domestic; International
3) By End User: Industrial And Manufacturing; Retail; Healthcare; Oil And Gas
Subsegments:
1) By Truckload (TL): Full Truckload (FTL) Services; Dedicated Truckload Services
2) By Less Than Truckload (LTL): Consolidated Freight Services; Terminal-To-Terminal Services
3) By Parcel: Domestic Parcel Delivery; International Parcel Delivery; Same-Day Parcel Services
4) By Same Day: Same-Day Delivery Services; Same-Day Freight Services; On-Demand Delivery Solutions
Companies Mentioned: DHL International GmbH; Deutsche Post AG; United Parcel Service Inc.; FedEx Corp.; Xiamen Xiangyu Co. Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Road Logistics Market Characteristics

3. Road Logistics Market Trends And Strategies

4. Road Logistics Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Road Logistics Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Road Logistics PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Road Logistics Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Road Logistics Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Road Logistics Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Road Logistics Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Road Logistics Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Truckload
Less Than Truckload
Parcel
Same Day
6.2. Global Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Domestic
International
6.3. Global Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Industrial And Manufacturing
Retail
Healthcare
Oil And Gas
6.4. Global Road Logistics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Truckload (TL), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Full Truckload (FTL) Services
Dedicated Truckload Services
6.5. Global Road Logistics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Less Than Truckload (LTL), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Consolidated Freight Services
Terminal-To-Terminal Services
6.6. Global Road Logistics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Parcel, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Domestic Parcel Delivery
International Parcel Delivery
Same-Day Parcel Services
6.7. Global Road Logistics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Same Day, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Same-Day Delivery Services
Same-Day Freight Services
On-Demand Delivery Solutions

7. Road Logistics Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Road Logistics Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Road Logistics Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Road Logistics Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Road Logistics Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Road Logistics Market

9.1. China Road Logistics Market Overview
9.2. China Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Road Logistics Market

10.1. India Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Road Logistics Market

11.1. Japan Road Logistics Market Overview
11.2. Japan Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Road Logistics Market

12.1. Australia Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Road Logistics Market

13.1. Indonesia Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Road Logistics Market

14.1. South Korea Road Logistics Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Road Logistics Market

15.1. Western Europe Road Logistics Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Road Logistics Market

16.1. UK Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Road Logistics Market

17.1. Germany Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Road Logistics Market

18.1. France Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Road Logistics Market

19.1. Italy Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Road Logistics Market

20.1. Spain Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Road Logistics Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Road Logistics Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Road Logistics Market

22.1. Russia Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Road Logistics Market

23.1. North America Road Logistics Market Overview
23.2. North America Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Road Logistics Market

24.1. USA Road Logistics Market Overview
24.2. USA Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Road Logistics Market

25.1. Canada Road Logistics Market Overview
25.2. Canada Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Road Logistics Market

26.1. South America Road Logistics Market Overview
26.2. South America Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Road Logistics Market

27.1. Brazil Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Road Logistics Market

28.1. Middle East Road Logistics Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Road Logistics Market

29.1. Africa Road Logistics Market Overview
29.2. Africa Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Road Logistics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Road Logistics Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Road Logistics Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Road Logistics Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. DHL International GmbH Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Deutsche Post AG Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. United Parcel Service Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. FedEx Corp. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Xiamen Xiangyu Co. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Road Logistics Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. CEVA Logistics Inc.
31.2. Kuehne Nagel Management AG
31.3. Noatum Logistics USA LLC
31.4. Penske Corp.
31.5. C H Robinson Worldwide Inc.
31.6. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
31.7. Ryder System Inc.
31.8. XPO Logistics Inc.
31.9. Knight Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.
31.10. Schneider National Inc.
31.11. ArcBest Corp.
31.12. Yellow Corp.
31.13. GEFCO S.A.
31.14. Saltchuk
31.15. Werner Enterprises Inc.

32. Global Road Logistics Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Road Logistics Market

34. Recent Developments In The Road Logistics Market

35. Road Logistics Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Road Logistics Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Road Logistics Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Road Logistics Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer