Logistics Automation Global Market Report 2024

The logistics automation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $60.7 billion in 2023 to $68.08 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to cost reduction, demand for efficiency, e-commerce growth, globalization, customer expectations, sustainability concerns.

The logistics automation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $109.51 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to autonomous vehicles, warehouse robotics, robotic process automation (rpa), customization and flexibility, collaborative robotics (cobots). Major trends in the forecast period include blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, technological advancements, autonomous vehicles and drones, robotics in warehousing.

The growth of the e-commerce industry is expected to propel the growth of the logistics automation market going forward. Ecommerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services with the help of the Internet. Logistics automation is used by the e-commerce industry to maintain its stock in warehouses and distribution centers. This helps in the easy handling of goods between different departments in the company. For instance, in February 2022, according to Forbes, a US-based business magazine, during the time of the pandemic, e-commerce sales grew by 50%, and the business of eCommerce during this time stood at $870 billion. Also, in 2020, in the US, there will be a 14.2% increase in e-commerce. Therefore, the growth of the e-commerce industry is driving the logistics automation market growth.

The growing labor shortages are expected to propel the growth of the logistics automation market going forward. A labor shortage occurs when there are more job openings in the economy than there are available workers to fill them. Logistics automations are used in labor shortages to take over repetitive tasks such as picking, packing, and transporting goods, freeing up human workers for more strategic activities. For instance, in 2022, according to Korn Ferry, a US-based management consulting company, in the UK, there is a shortage of 100,000 truck drivers; in Turkey, the shortage is approaching 25%; and Germany currently faces a shortage of 60,000–80,000 truck drivers. Therefore, the growing labor shortages are driving the growth of the logistics automation market.

Major companies operating in the logistics automation market are focusing on strategic collaboration, to provide reliable services to customers. Strategic collaboration refers to a mutually beneficial partnership between two or more independent entities who work together to achieve shared goals aligned with their individual strategic objectives. For instance, in December 2023, Logistex, UK-based, Software company collaborate with Geek+, a China-based, global technology company, to enable end-to-end automation solutions for logistics to customers. Combining Logistex's expertise in warehouse design and software with Geek+'s advanced mobile robotic solutions creates a comprehensive suite for streamlining fulfillment and maximizing productivity.

Major companies operating in the logistics automation market are focused on developing innovative solutions such as full-service digital solution to automate the transportation and logistics industries. A full-service digital solution refers to a comprehensive package of digital services designed to address a specific business need or challenge, from initial strategy and planning to execution and ongoing maintenance. For instance, in May 2022, Imaginnovate, a US-based digital solution company supporting the freight transportation and logistics industries, launched Logistics Studio. The studio builds technology solutions, develops a roadmap that is in line with business objectives, provides creative solutions to business challenges in the transportation and logistics sector, and offers support through specialized teams that function as an extension of an organization's internal technology staff. A primary characteristic of Logistics Studio is the creation of an automated pricing engine that utilizes current rate data to deliver real-time rate information for specific freight corridors.

In June 2023, Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd., a South Korea-based logistics company, acquired Altiall for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to revolutionize logistics efficiency and boost Hyundai Glovis's market presence in the smart logistics sector. Also enhance Hyundai Glovis's capabilities in logistics automation, allowing the company to expand its smart logistics portfolio and pursue leadership in the evolving logistics automation market. Altiall, based in Korea, is a company that specializes in logistics automation solutions.

Major companies operating in the logistics automation market report are Oracle Corporation, ABB Ltd., Toshiba Logistics Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Kion Group AG, Jungheinrich Aktiengesellschaft, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Kuka Robotics GmbH, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Dematic GmbH, JBT Corporation, SSI Schaefer AG, Knapp AG, Körber Supply Chain Solutions, Mecalux S.A., Beumer Group GmbH, TGW Logistics Group GmbH, Manhattan Associates Inc., Swisslog Holding AG, JDA Software Group Inc., WiseTech Global Limited, Descartes Systems Group Inc., System Logistics SpA, VITRONIC GmbH, Falcon Autotech Private Limited, One Network Enterprises Inc., Hinditron Group Of Companies, SI Systems Inc., HighJump Software LLC, Matternet Inc., FANUC Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the logistics automation market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the logistics automation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the logistics automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The main types of components in logistics automation are hardware, software, and services. The hardware market in logistic automation is used to describe any of the physical components of an analog or digital computer. Computer hardware also includes the physical parts of a computer, such as a case, central processing unit (CPU), monitor, mouse, keyboard, and computer data storage. The various functions include warehouse and storage management and transportation management, which are used in various organization sizes such as small-medium-sized organizations and large-scale organizations. These are used by several end users, including retail and e-commerce, automotive, food and beverage, logistics and transportation, and others.

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The logistics automation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing purchase orders, packing lists, shipping notices, contract agreements. 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.