The United States contract logistics market size reached USD 128.52 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.80% between 2025 and 2034, reaching almost USD 186.61 Billion by 2034.
As per the United States contract logistics market analysis, warehouse leasing has recorded a significant uptick since the past five years in the United States. This is because it provides businesses with 29 % more flexibility in scaling and adapting to market demands. A lessor enables organisations to reduce operational hindrance by providing a team for ensuring timely maintenance and repair operations in warehouses.
The country possesses a skilled and professional workforce readily available for carrying out third party tasks in the logistics sector. Roadways is a popular mode of transportation due to its cost efficiency, flexibility of use, and door to door delivery. The preexisting infrastructure supports the transportation of freight by road. It is especially preferred by companies that ship freight in lesser quantities and within the country. Trucks can also be effectively used for intermodal transportation which significantly minimises overall freight management costs and boosts profitability.
Among different types, insourced logistics is popular among large-scale e-commerce companies like Amazon because it simplifies the channels for communication with customers, which in turn enables them to voice their concerns regarding defective products/ services. This helps in boosting brand loyalty and market reputation. However, in the United States contract logistics market, outsourced logistics is also becoming popular as same-day deliveries gain prominence and expanding e-commerce companies award distribution and reverse logistics to third party specialists.
As per the United States contract logistics market analysis, warehouse leasing has recorded a significant uptick since the past five years in the United States. This is because it provides businesses with 29 % more flexibility in scaling and adapting to market demands. A lessor enables organisations to reduce operational hindrance by providing a team for ensuring timely maintenance and repair operations in warehouses.
The country possesses a skilled and professional workforce readily available for carrying out third party tasks in the logistics sector. Roadways is a popular mode of transportation due to its cost efficiency, flexibility of use, and door to door delivery. The preexisting infrastructure supports the transportation of freight by road. It is especially preferred by companies that ship freight in lesser quantities and within the country. Trucks can also be effectively used for intermodal transportation which significantly minimises overall freight management costs and boosts profitability.
Among different types, insourced logistics is popular among large-scale e-commerce companies like Amazon because it simplifies the channels for communication with customers, which in turn enables them to voice their concerns regarding defective products/ services. This helps in boosting brand loyalty and market reputation. However, in the United States contract logistics market, outsourced logistics is also becoming popular as same-day deliveries gain prominence and expanding e-commerce companies award distribution and reverse logistics to third party specialists.
Market Segmentation
United States Contract Logistics Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:Market Breakup by Type
- Insourced
- Outsourced
Market Breakup by Service
- Transportation
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Others
Market Breakup by Mode of Transportation
- Roadways
- Airways
- Waterways
- Railways
Market Breakup by End Use
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Consumer Goods and Retail
- Metal
- Others
Market Breakup by Region
- New England
- Mideast
- Great Lakes
- Plains
- Southeast
- Southwest
- Rocky Mountain
- Far West
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 North America Contract Logistics Market Overview
6 United States Contract Logistics Market Overview
7 United States Contract Logistics Market by Type
8 United States Contract Logistics Market by Service
9 United States Contract Logistics Market by Mode of Transportation
10 United States Contract Logistics Market by End Use
11 United States Contract Logistics Market by Region
12 Market Dynamics
13 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
- Kuehne and Nagel International AG
- Deutsche Post AG
- United Parcel Service, Inc.
- Schenker AG
- DSV A/S
- CMA CGM Group (CEVA)
- GEODIS S.A.
- GXO Logistics Inc.
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG
- GAC Group (Holdings) Limited
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 120 |
| Published | May 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 128.52 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 186.61 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.8% |
| Regions Covered | United States |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
