Africa Cross Border Road Freight Transport Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Africa cross border road freight transport market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.70% between 2025 and 2034. The market is being aided by improving transportation infrastructure and surging intra-regional trade in Africa.

Key Trends in the Market

Cross border road freight transport refers to a process of moving freight between different countries using light, medium, or heavy motor vehicles. In Africa, this process is facilitated under the set regulations and laws of African nations.

• The increasing intra-regional trade in Africa to support the industrial and economic growth of the region is driving the Africa cross border road freight transport market growth.
• Consistent improvements in the transportation sector, coupled with the improving road conditions across African nations, are adding to the market growth. Increasing investments in the modernisation of transportation infrastructure are also likely to advance cross border road freight transportation in the coming years.
• Governments in the region have introduced initiatives like AfCFTA to create traffic-free cross border transportation, drive industrialisation, and boost intra-African investment and trade. Moreover, authorities are attempting to reduce mobility constraints for road transport operators by regulating access and issuing cross-border permits, which is expected to be a crucial Africa cross border road freight transport market trend in the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The report titled “Africa Cross Border Road Freight Transport Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Service

• Cross-border Freight Transport
• International Transportation Management and Freight Forwarding
• International Warehousing and Logistics

Market Breakup by Platform

• Crowd Shipping Platform
• Digital Freight Exchange
• Specialised and Generic Marketplaces
• Tender Platform

Market Breakup by End Use

• Manufacturing and Automotive
• Oil and Gas
• Chemicals
• Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
• Distributive Trade
• Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• South Africa
• Egypt
• Nigeria
• Algeria
• Others

Market Share by Platform

Digital freight exchange accounts for a considerable portion of the Africa cross border road freight transport market share. This can be attributed to the significant cost and time saving achieved by digitalising the freight transport process. In addition, digital freight exchange provides the facility of real-time shipment tracking, improving freight control.

Market Share by End Use

As per the Africa cross border road freight transport market analysis, the manufacturing and automotive sector is likely to represent a significant market share in the forecast period, owing to the increasing production and foreign direct investments (FDI) in the manufacturing sector of the region.

Over the forecast period, African countries are poised to attract investments in the export-led manufacturing and automotive sectors, which, in turn, is expected to boost the Africa cross border road freight transport market demand.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the Africa cross border road freight transport market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

DSV Panalpina A/S

DSV Panalpina A/S is a leading company which offers solutions related to air freight, sea freight, road transport, and special project transport, among others. The company also offers value-added services such as insurance and customs clearance.

Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a company which offers innovative logistic solutions catering to sectors such as agriculture, mining, and petrochemical, among others. It was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa.

Deutsche Post AG

Deutsche Post AG is a multinational package delivery and supply chain management company which was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The company offers international mail and parcel services.

Other market players include Cargo Carriers (Pty) Limited, CEVA Logistics, Value Logistics Limited, APM Terminals BV, Bidvest Group Limited, Biddulphs International, DPD Laser Express Logistics (Pty) Ltd, and Super Group Ltd., among others.