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Cold Chain Logistics Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032

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  • 197 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • 360iResearch™
  • ID: 4896780
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Cold chain logistics is confronting a period of significant transformation as senior leaders respond to heightened expectations, evolving regulations, and rapid shifts in global supply networks. Leveraging tailored market intelligence is now pivotal for ensuring resilient supply chains and effective risk management in this competitive environment.

Market Snapshot: Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Growth Rate

The cold chain logistics market continues to gain momentum, having expanded from USD 222.28 billion in 2024 to USD 246.02 billion by 2025. It is projected to achieve a robust CAGR of 11.24%, on pace to reach USD 521.42 billion by 2032. This positive trajectory is shaped by expanded global trade in perishable goods, rapid growth in e-commerce channels, and increasingly rigorous compliance demands. In this landscape, temperature control has become essential to modern supply chain strategies, helping organizations maintain product quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Scope & Segmentation of the Cold Chain Logistics Market

This report provides senior leaders with actionable segmentation and in-depth insights to guide strategic planning and optimize investment decisions across the cold chain logistics sector. Key segmentation points include:

  • Service Types: Encompass storage services such as cold room storage and warehousing, comprehensive transportation offerings via air, rail, road, and sea, along with value-added solutions like real-time temperature monitoring, compliance management, reverse logistics and returns management, and comprehensive temperature-controlled packaging solutions.
  • Temperature Range: Include both chilled solutions for moderate cooling (addressing fruits, vegetables, and similarly sensitive items) and frozen solutions designed for higher-stringency commodities such as vaccines, ice cream, and various frozen foods. Each segment carries distinct requirements for infrastructure and handling.
  • End-Use Applications: Cover sectors such as chemicals, food and beverage categories—including bakery, dairy, frozen foods, meat, and seafood—horticulture and floriculture, plus pharmaceuticals with dedicated provisions for biopharmaceuticals and vaccines.
  • Regional Coverage: Market analysis extends to the Americas (United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru), Europe, Middle East and Africa (including key countries like the UK, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Israel, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya), and Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan).
  • Competitive Landscape: Profiled companies include DHL Group, FedEx Corporation, Maersk, Kuehne+Nagel Group, United Parcel Service, Lineage, Americold Realty Trust, and Snowman Logistics. The report evaluates their service portfolios, regional expansion efforts, investment in digital technology, and recent merger and acquisition activity to offer a complete competitive perspective.

Key Takeaways for Senior Decision-Makers

  • Digitalization is transforming cold chain operations by increasing visibility, streamlining risk controls, and delivering predictive analytics through sensor-enabled and cloud-based platforms at every supply chain node.
  • Responses to evolving trade policies, including tariffs, are fueling more regionally diversified supply hubs and local partnerships, which help reduce risk and align with regulatory standards.
  • Growth in e-commerce and shifting consumer preferences are accelerating the demand for rapid last-mile delivery, prompting innovation in specialized vehicles, active cooling systems, and advanced tracking solutions for quality and compliance.
  • A heightened focus on sustainability is encouraging adoption of solar-powered refrigeration, energy-efficient storage, and environmentally preferable refrigerants, supporting organizational sustainability and environmental goals.
  • Providers are investing in enhanced service segmentation such as customized packaging, targeted compliance protocols, and agile deployment of assets to address ever-changing customer requirements and tightening regulatory landscapes.

Tariff Impact on Cold Chain Logistics Networks

Recent U.S. tariffs introduced in 2025 have increased the complexity of managing cross-border cold chain logistics. In response, organizations have restructured their sourcing strategies, developed localized distribution centers to mitigate border-related risks, and launched automated compliance tools for smoother documentation and customs clearance processes. While these measures involve increased capital investment, they help ensure reliable temperature control, on-time delivery, and full traceability in lanes affected by new tariffs.

Methodology & Data Sources

Analysis is based on primary and secondary research, leveraging executive interviews, input from cold chain logistics managers, systematic review of industry publications, and validation with shipment and customs datasets. This mixed-method approach yields robust, peer-reviewed findings for confident executive decision-making.

Why This Report Matters

  • Enables effective strategic planning for senior decision-makers by detailing market segmentation and providing region-specific insights aligned to changing operational needs.
  • Supports strong compliance management and risk mitigation through in-depth analysis of regulatory and trade policy impacts combined with operational best practices.
  • Informs prudent investment decisions by evaluating technology innovation and sustainability priorities prevailing across major geographic regions.

Conclusion

By acting on clear, data-driven insights and tailored segmentation, leaders can strengthen supply chain resilience, foster innovation, and drive sustainable progress. Staying ahead of regulatory and technological shifts ensures ongoing competitiveness in today's challenging cold chain market.

 

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Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Integration of IoT-enabled temperature and humidity sensors with blockchain tracking for end-to-end perishable cargo visibility
5.2. Adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance in cold storage warehouses
5.3. Utilization of renewable energy sources and eco-friendly refrigeration technologies to reduce carbon footprint in cold chain operations
5.4. Expansion of last-mile delivery networks through electric refrigerated vehicles and urban micro fulfillment centers for faster perishable distribution
5.5. Implementation of digital twin simulations to optimize cold storage asset utilization and reduce operational costs across multiple sites
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. Cold Chain Logistics Market, by Service Types
8.1. Storage Services
8.1.1. Cold Room Storage
8.1.2. Warehousing
8.2. Transportation
8.2.1. Air Transportation
8.2.2. Rail Transportation
8.2.3. Road Transportation
8.2.4. Sea Transportation
8.3. Value-Added Services
8.3.1. Real-Time Temperature & Environmental Monitoring
8.3.2. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation Management
8.3.3. Reverse Logistics & Returns Management
8.3.4. Temperature-Controlled Packaging Solutions
9. Cold Chain Logistics Market, by Temperature Range
9.1. Chilled (Above 0°C)
9.2. Frozen (Below 0°C)
10. Cold Chain Logistics Market, by End-Use
10.1. Chemical
10.2. Food & Beverage
10.2.1. Bakery Products
10.2.2. Dairy Products
10.2.3. Frozen Foods
10.2.4. Meat & Seafood
10.3. Horticulture & Floriculture
10.4. Pharmaceuticals
10.4.1. Biopharmaceuticals
10.4.2. Vaccines
11. Cold Chain Logistics Market, by Region
11.1. Americas
11.1.1. North America
11.1.2. Latin America
11.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
11.2.1. Europe
11.2.2. Middle East
11.2.3. Africa
11.3. Asia-Pacific
12. Cold Chain Logistics Market, by Group
12.1. ASEAN
12.2. GCC
12.3. European Union
12.4. BRICS
12.5. G7
12.6. NATO
13. Cold Chain Logistics Market, by Country
13.1. United States
13.2. Canada
13.3. Mexico
13.4. Brazil
13.5. United Kingdom
13.6. Germany
13.7. France
13.8. Russia
13.9. Italy
13.10. Spain
13.11. China
13.12. India
13.13. Japan
13.14. Australia
13.15. South Korea
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
14.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2024
14.3. Competitive Analysis
14.3.1. A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
14.3.2. Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
14.3.3. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
14.3.4. Cencora, Inc.
14.3.5. Conestoga Cold Storage Ltd
14.3.6. Congebec
14.3.7. Constellation Cold Logistics S.à r.l.
14.3.8. DHL Group
14.3.9. DSV A/S
14.3.10. Emergent Cold LatAm Management LLC
14.3.11. FedEx Corporation
14.3.12. FreezPak Logistics
14.3.13. Frialsa Frigoríficos, S.A. de C.V.
14.3.14. Green Rabbit by Performance Food Group, Inc.
14.3.15. GXO Logistics, Inc.
14.3.16. Interstate Cold Storage, Inc.
14.3.17. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
14.3.18. Kerry Logistics Network Limited
14.3.19. Kuehne+Nagel Group
14.3.20. Lineage, Inc.
14.3.21. NewCold Coöperatief UA
14.3.22. Nichirei Logistics Group Inc.
14.3.23. Orient Overseas (International) Limited
14.3.24. Prime Inc.
14.3.25. Ryder System, Inc.
14.3.26. S.F. Express Co., Ltd.
14.3.27. Snowman Logistics Limited
14.3.28. Stevens Transport, Inc.
14.3.29. Tippmann Group
14.3.30. United Parcel Service, Inc.
14.3.31. United States Cold Storage, Inc. by Swire Group
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Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Cold Chain Logistics market report include:
  • A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
  • Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
  • Cencora, Inc.
  • Conestoga Cold Storage Ltd
  • Congebec
  • Constellation Cold Logistics S.à r.l.
  • DHL Group
  • DSV A/S
  • Emergent Cold LatAm Management LLC
  • FedEx Corporation
  • FreezPak Logistics
  • Frialsa Frigoríficos, S.A. de C.V.
  • Green Rabbit by Performance Food Group, Inc.
  • GXO Logistics, Inc.
  • Interstate Cold Storage, Inc.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
  • Kerry Logistics Network Limited
  • Kuehne+Nagel Group
  • Lineage, Inc.
  • NewCold Coöperatief UA
  • Nichirei Logistics Group Inc.
  • Orient Overseas (International) Limited
  • Prime Inc.
  • Ryder System, Inc.
  • S.F. Express Co., Ltd.
  • Snowman Logistics Limited
  • Stevens Transport, Inc.
  • Tippmann Group
  • United Parcel Service, Inc.
  • United States Cold Storage, Inc. by Swire Group

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