Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics Market Report 2026

The cross-border e-commerce logistics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $102.55 billion in 2025 to $121.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to global e-commerce growth, trade liberalization, rising international consumer demand, logistics outsourcing, expansion of marketplaces.

The cross-border e-commerce logistics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $238.42 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to AI-driven logistics platforms, automation in customs clearance, green shipping initiatives, demand for faster cross-border delivery, digital trade compliance. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of international online retail, expansion of global fulfillment centers, adoption of smart customs solutions, demand for real-time tracking, optimization of cross-border last-mile delivery.

The growing popularity of e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the cross-border e-commerce logistics market in the coming years. E-commerce involves the buying and selling of goods and services through digital platforms, providing unmatched convenience and accessibility. Its rise is fueled by a wide range of products, the ability to shop 24/7 from anywhere, and often more competitive pricing compared to traditional retail. The increase in cross-border transactions requires efficient logistics solutions to manage the complexities of international shipping, including customs clearance, regulatory compliance, and delivery to various global locations. For example, in August 2023, reports from the United States Census Bureau revealed that in the second quarter of 2024, U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached $291.6 billion, marking a 1.3% increase from the previous quarter and a 6.7% rise compared to the same period in 2023. Total retail sales for the same period were estimated at $1.82 trillion, reflecting a 0.5% increase from the first quarter and a 2.1% year-over-year rise, with e-commerce accounting for 16% of total sales. Hence, the growing popularity of e-commerce is propelling the growth of the cross-border e-commerce logistics market.

Key players in the cross-border e-commerce logistics market are focusing on expanding services, such as ocean shipping, to enhance logistics capacity and optimize supply chain efficiency, providing greater flexibility and faster delivery options to meet the growing demands of global trade. Ocean shipping refers to the transportation of goods via sea routes using container ships, bulk carriers, or tankers, offering a cost-effective way to move large quantities of goods internationally. For instance, in July 2024, A.P. Moller-Maersk, a Denmark-based integrated transport and logistics company, launched a new ocean shipping service, SH3, between China and Bangladesh to meet the rising trade demand, particularly in the retail sector. This service, which starts from Shanghai Port, will stop at Xiamen, Kaohsiung, Nansha, and Tanjung Pelepas before reaching Chittagong, Bangladesh. The service will complement existing SH1, SH2, and IA7 services, providing more options for cargo loading and offering greater flexibility in supply chains.

In November 2024, SpeedX, a US-based tech-enabled last-mile delivery platform, acquired Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS) for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aims to extend SpeedX's domestic air zone-skipping program, offering faster and more cost-effective shipping across the US, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS) is a US-based company specializing in cross-border e-commerce logistics, ground transportation, warehousing, and customs brokerage.

Major companies operating in the cross-border e-commerce logistics market report include Amazon.com Inc., Alibaba Group, DHL Group, United Parcel Service Inc., FedEx Corp., A.P. Moller - Maersk, Kuehne + Nagel Management AG, S.F. Holding Corporate, DSV A/S, DB Schenker, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., CEVA Logistics SA, Nippon Express, Geodis, XPO Logistics Inc., Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, SEKO Logistics, ModusLink, Global-e, Aramex PJSC, Samarkand Global, ezbuy.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cross-border e-commerce logistics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cross-border e-commerce logistics market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cross-border e-commerce logistics market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cross-border e-commerce logistics market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as international shipping, customs clearance, last-mile delivery, returns management, and tracking and visibility solution services. 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.

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