Czech Republic Freight and Logistics - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)

The czech republic freight and logistics market size in 2026 is estimated at USD 16.28 billion, growing from 2025 value of USD 15.79 billion with 2031 projections showing USD 18.97 billion, growing at 3.11% CAGR over 2026-2031. This report is Segmented by End User Industry (Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry, Construction, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying, Wholesale and Retail Trade, and More) and by Logistics Function (Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP), Freight Forwarding, Freight Transport, Warehousing and Storage, and Other Services). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Czech Republic Freight And Logistics Market Trends and Insights

Near-Shoring of German and CEE Manufacturing Supply Chains

German automotive and machinery firms continue relocating component production within 500 km of OEM plants, channeling new volumes into Czech cross-border lanes. BMW’s logistics complex in Mosnov illustrates this influx, while semiconductor and battery suppliers replicate the model to hedge geopolitical risk. The ensuing demand surge benefits full-truck-load operators, pallet networks, and value-added warehousing, though forecasts factor in potential volume loss if Germany’s insolvency wave trims procurement budgets.

Accelerated Digital Transformation and Logistics Automation Adoption

Labor scarcity and e-commerce fulfillment pressures are prompting operators to deploy AI warehouse management, IoT fleet telematics, and autonomous sorting. Investments topping EUR 500 million (USD 551.82 million) since 2024 have delivered 15-25% efficiency gains for early adopters. Zasilkovna’s Z-BOT pickup network, Rohlik Group’s Veloq fulfillment engine, and the EU Single Window customs platform collectively shorten cycle times and free capacity while mitigating border dwell lags.

Acute Driver Shortage Limiting Fleet Capacity

Roughly 20,000 vacancies, in line with a regional deficit of 400,000 drivers, curb fleet utilization and inflate wages above CZK 41,739 (USD 1,864.42) per month. Recruitment of non-EU labor from the Philippines mitigates gaps but adds onboarding costs and training lead times, while demographic attrition continues to exceed 8% annually. Delivery delays and higher spot rates ripple through retail replenishment and just-in-time manufacturing schedules.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

• Record CZK 160 Billion (USD 7.14 Billion) Public-Works Budget for Road and Rail (2025)
• EU Green Deal Subsidies for Intermodal Shift and E-Truck Pilots
• Rising Motorway Tolls Increasing Operating Costs

Segment Analysis

Wholesale and retail trade accounted for 30.05% of the Czech Republic freight and logistics market share in 2025, underpinned by e-commerce penetration of 18.5% and a dense network of 1.3 million m² of retail parks. Manufacturing is projected to record a 3.31% CAGR (2026-2031), buoyed by OnSemi’s USD 2 billion silicon-carbide plant and automotive recovery, positioning the segment to capture incremental cross-border tonnage and value-added warehousing demand.

Construction and Agriculture maintain steady lift factors through infrastructure spending and food-chain distribution, while Oil & Gas logistics benefit from the TAL pipeline expansion that cuts dependency on Russian crude. The Czech Republic freight and logistics market size for manufacturing is expected to rise in tandem with global supply-chain re-design, keeping contract logistics growth ahead of GDP. Wholesale and Retail providers seek same-day urban delivery, micro-fulfillment, and omnichannel returns processing, adding margin pressure but fueling demand for automation and temperature-controlled capacity for fresh groceries. Export-oriented manufacturers leverage predictive analytics and vendor-managed inventory to offset input-price volatility, reinforcing the need for multimodal, resilient networks.

Freight transport accounted for 45.22% of the Czech Republic freight and logistics market share in 2025, underscoring its foundational role in supporting export-oriented manufacturing and intra-EU trade. Road freight transport retained an 88.35% slice of freight transport revenue thanks to dense highway links and flexible scheduling that rival modes cannot match. Rail moved significant volume and is expected to grow as new electric locomotives and intermodal wagons come online. Pipeline flows remain strategic for refined-product distribution, while sea and inland waterways contributed less volume through Danube corridors that offer lower-carbon bulk transport. Air freight focused on semiconductor equipment, pharmaceuticals, and high-value automotive components funneled through Prague’s Vaclav Havel Airport.

Courier, Express, and Parcel is the fastest-growing logistics function with a 3.48% CAGR (2026-2031) outlook, driven by 18.5% e-commerce penetration and rising demand for next-day deliveries across urban and rural routes. International CEP volumes are projected to expand at 3.59% CAGR (2026-2031), outpacing domestic traffic as cross-border marketplace orders flow from Germany, Austria, and the Balkans. Temperature-controlled warehousing expects a steady 3.27% CAGR (2026-2031), providing pharmaceutical and grocery chains with compliant cold-chain infrastructure. Digitalization accelerates segment efficiency: the New Computerized Transit System Phase 5 now processes more than 85% of transit declarations electronically, trimming clearance times and smoothing door-to-door CEP hand-offs. Collectively, these dynamics keep Freight Transport at the core of the Czech Republic freight and logistics market size while allowing CEP and value-added services to capture incremental growth.

Complete Report Scope:

• End User Industry
  • Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying
  • Wholesale and Retail Trade
  • Others
• Logistics Function
  • Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP)
    • By Destination Type
      • Domestic
      • International
  • Freight Forwarding
    • By Mode of Transport
      • Air
      • Sea and Inland Waterways
      • Others
  • Freight Transport
    • By Mode of Transport
      • Air
      • Pipelines
      • Rail
      • Road
      • Sea and Inland Waterways
  • Warehousing and Storage
    • By Temperature Control
      • Non-Temperature Controlled
      • Temperature Controlled
  • Other Services

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

• AGROFERT AS (Including Logistics Solution AS)
• Broekman Logistics
• CMA CGM Group (Including CEVA Logistics)
• DACHSER
• DSV A/S (Including DB Schenker)
• Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
• Gebruder Weiss
• Geis Group (Including Geis CZ, sro)
• Girteka
• Groupe Charles Andre
• HOPI Holding AS
• IHL Transport, sro
• KOTRLA
• Lorenc Logistic, sro
• MOSS logistics, sro
• OK Trans Praha spol, sro
• Raben Group (Including Raben Logistics Czech, sro)
• Seacon Logistics
• Smidl Holding (Including NIKA Logistics AS)
• STPA CZ, sro
• Unterer Group

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support