Automotive Logistics Global Market Report 2024

The automotive logistics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $269.86 billion in 2023 to $291.63 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. During the historical period, growth in automotive logistics can be attributed to several factors, including the expansion of emerging markets, rising automobile sales, and the growth of international trade.

The automotive logistics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $396.79 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. Forecasted growth is backed by government support, urbanization, electric vehicle production, and e-commerce. Key trends include new transportation tech, EVs for last-mile, partnerships for expansion, advanced logistics platforms, and new product launches.

The automotive logistics market is anticipated to experience growth driven by an enhancement in the efficiency of finished vehicle logistics. Finished vehicle logistics encompasses the processes involved in safely delivering cars to end customers, involving transportation from manufacturers to domestic or international destinations. This logistics approach is crucial in ensuring the secure delivery of vehicles in the automotive industry. A notable indicator of this trend is the data reported by Economic Times Auto in December 2021, stating that India's intercity road logistics spending reached USD 209 billion that year, with an annual compounding growth rate of 8%. This underscores the increasing efficiency in finished vehicle logistics, serving as a catalyst for the growth of the automotive logistics market.

The growth trajectory of the automotive logistics market is expected to be further propelled by the increasing production of electric vehicles (EVs). The surge in EV production creates new opportunities and services for logistics providers in the automotive sector. According to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the number of electric vehicle sales is forecasted to reach 350 million by 2030. Additionally, The National, a UAE-based English-language daily newspaper, reported that 50% of cars on UAE roads are expected to be electric by 2050. This uptrend in electric vehicle production is poised to be a key driver for the growth of the automotive logistics market.

The introduction of new product innovations has emerged as a prominent trend. Leading companies in the automotive logistics sector are actively engaged in the development of innovative products to reinforce their market standing. An illustration of this trend is evident in Tata Motors, an India-based company specializing in manufacturing logistic automobile trucks. In March 2021, Tata Motors launched the Ultra Sleek T-Series trucks, integrating smart truck technology. This innovative offering features a versatile deck length ranging from 10 to 20 feet, accommodating diverse applications and facilitating the transportation of a larger volume of automotive logistics in a single trip.

Players in the automotive logistics market are increasingly emphasizing strategic partnerships and acquisitions to enhance their financial robustness and geographical footprint. In May 2023, ACERTUS, a US-based automotive logistics-as-a-service platform, entered into a partnership with Centerville, a US-based Volkswagen full-service car dealership. This collaboration aimed to address supply chain disruptions, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency throughout the lifecycle of finished vehicles. ACERTUS was chosen by the manufacturer to expand their logistics partnership, focusing on a critical, high-volume ramp. Leveraging ACERTUS' unique blend of technology, services, and on-demand access to diverse carrier capacity, the partnership sought to minimize supply chain friction and ensure accelerated delivery speeds. In another instance, in August 2022, Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a Denmark-based logistics company offering air freight, sea freight, trucking, and warehousing services, bolstered its position through the acquisition of AFL Logistics GmbH, a German automotive logistics company, and American Freight Line S.E. Inc. (AFL) in the USA. This strategic move aimed to strengthen connections between Europe and the USA, delivering improved overseas automotive transport concepts and enhancing handling operations, capabilities, and expertise for customers worldwide.

In January 2021, XPO Logistics, Inc., a US-based freight transportation firm, completed the acquisition of Kuehne + Nagel International AG for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition bolsters XPO Logistics' contract logistics network in the United Kingdom and Ireland, facilitating the expansion of logistic services encompassing inbound and outbound distribution and reverse logistics. Additionally, it enables entry into new markets, notably the provision of automotive logistics inventory management. Kuehne+Nagel International AG, headquartered in Switzerland, is a prominent transport and logistics enterprise.

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

The primary types of automotive logistics involve outsourcing and insourcing. Outsourcing involves third-party providers offering services such as contract logistics, warehousing, and domestic transportation to streamline transportation and manufacturing processes. These activities include warehousing, handling, and transportation, categorized by various modes such as roadways, airways, railways, and maritime. Services provided in automotive logistics encompass transportation, warehousing, packaging, integrated services, and reverse logistics, catering to both domestic and international channels.

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The automotive logistics market includes revenues earned by entities by inbound logistics, outbound logistics, reverse logistics and aftermarket logistic. 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.