Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Automotive Logistics Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The Automotive Logistics Global Market Report 2025 indicates a positive historical growth trend. The market expanded from a size of $286.51 billion in 2024 to a projected size of $306.27 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.
The Automotive Logistics Global Market is projected to reach a market size of $424.53 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the automotive logistics market are:
• Rising government support for logistics and transportation of vehicles
• Growth in the global population and urbanization prompting higher demand
• Increased production and distribution of electric vehicles
• Upsurge in e-commerce sales demanding efficient logistics solutions
The automotive logistics market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Outsourcing, Insourcing
2) By Activity: Warehousing And Handling, Transportation And Handling
3) By Mode Of Transport: Roadways, Airways, Railway, Maritime
4) By Services: Transportation, Warehousing, Packaging Processes, Integrated Service, Reverse Logistics
5) By Distribution: Domestic, International
The key trends in the automotive logistics market are:
• The ongoing development and implementation of new technologies to facilitate the transportation of vehicles and associated inventory is a notable trend.
• There is a rising trend of utilizing electric vehicles for last-mile delivery due to their agility and lower carbon emissions.
• The market is witnessing an emerging emphasis on partnerships and acquisitions to augment financial stability and expand geographical presence.
• There's an ongoing trend of developing advanced logistics management platforms for meticulous monitoring of vehicle delivery status.
Major players in the automotive logistics market are:
• Deutsche Post DHL Group
• Kuehne + Nagel International AG
• DSV A/S
• Deutsche Bahn
• Nippon Express Co., Ltd
• CEVA Logistics AG
• Geodis SA
• Expeditors International
• Penske Automotive Group, Inc
• Kerry Logistics Network Limited
• Hyundai Mobis
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
• STAC Co. Ltd.
• CJ Logistics
• Sinotrans Limited
• China Ocean Shipping Company
• Anji Logistics
• Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.
• Eddie Stobart Group
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
• Schenker Deutschland AG
• BLG Logistics Group AG and Co. KG
• Panalpina
• Schnellecke
• GEFCO
• TNT Express
• DB Schenker
• Maersk
• FESCO Transportation Group
• CFR Rinkens LLC
• Dachser Group SE and Co. KG
• Neovia Logistics Services, LLC
• Ryder System Inc.
• XPO Logistics, Inc.
• C.H. Robinson
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions
• FedEx
• Brasil Terminal Portuário
• Tegma Gestão Logística
• TASA Logística
• Terminal Zárate
• ECSA Group
• Ultraport
• Grupo Puerto de Cartagena
• Andina Freight
• TISUR
• Logística Andina
• Globalink Logistics Group
• Port of Haifa
• ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
• DP World
• GAC Dubai
• Saudi Global Ports
• Bahri Logistics
• Qatar Ports Management Company
• Milaha
• Turkon Holding
• Mars Logistics
• Emirates SkyCargo
• Agility Logistics
• Imperial Logistics Ltd.
• Bidvest Panalpina Logistics
• Bakers Transport
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive logistics market in 2024