The poland freight brokerage services market size is projected to expand from USD 0.60 billion in 2025 and USD 0.64 billion in 2026 to USD 0.91 billion by 2031, registering a 7.21% CAGR between 2026 and 2031. Persistent cross-border demand, Poland’s 43.4% share of EU cabotage operations, and containerized throughput growth of 9.7% at the Port of Gdansk in 2024 underpin the upward trajectory. This report is Segmented by Service (Full-Truckload, Less-Than-Truckload, Others), by Equipment Type (Dry Van, Refrigerated Van, and More), by Haul Length (Long-Haul, Regional, Local), by Business Model (Traditional, and More), by End-User Industry (Manufacturing, and More), by Customer Size (Large Enterprise, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).
Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:
Less-than-truckload, while smaller, is projected to post an 8.97% CAGR, propelled by e-commerce order fragmentation and SME shippers seeking pallet-level flexibility. Digital consolidation engines embedded in platforms such as Trans.eu improve trailer utilization to 85%, allowing rate discounts and expanding the Poland freight brokerage services market addressable to businesses previously priced out of LTL. Specialized “other” services oversized loads and hazardous cargo retain premium pricing, cushioning brokers against cyclical softness in general freight.
Dry vans, the workhorses of consumer goods and automotive flows, held 42.32% market share in 2025 and remain the baseline capacity pool. However, refrigerated vans grow at 9.18% CAGR, expanding the Poland freight brokerage services market size for temperature-controlled lanes as pharma GMP and grocery retail tighten compliance expectations. Tankers and flatbeds benefit from infrastructure outlays and chemical exports but face slower replacement cycles.
Innovation accelerates; electric reefers trialed by Raben capture shipper attention by slicing CO₂ footprints 30% and aligning with ESG scorecards. Equipment scarcity lets brokers levy capacity premiums during peak harvests when cold-chain demand can jump 60%, preserving margins despite rising powertrain costs.
Poland Freight Brokerage Services Market Trends and Insights
Mandatory E-CMR Rollout Accelerating Digital Document Workflows
Poland’s adoption of electronic consignment notes eliminates paper friction, trimming processing time by up to 40% and giving brokers real-time shipment visibility. The European Commission mandate for digital transport documents by 2026 hastens platform integration, allowing automated invoice reconciliation that cuts back-office costs by roughly 7%. Alignment with Poland’s KSeF 2.0 e-invoicing system effective February 2026 creates compliance synergies, especially for SME brokers without legacy IT. While some carriers face onboarding hurdles, early adopters enjoy faster proof-of-delivery cycles and reduced dispute times. Partial cross-border recognition still obliges hybrid workflows, yet EU harmonization is progressing.Temperature-Controlled Pharma Export Surge Under 2025 EU GMP Rules
Revised GMP guidelines require continuous temperature monitoring, boosting demand for GDP-certified brokerage. Raben’s Fresh Logistics fleet of 550 refrigerated vehicles illustrates capacity expansion, now adding electric semi-trailers that slash CO₂ and fuel use by 30%. Brokers securing validated cold-chain solutions command 15-25% pricing premiums. IoT sensors and blockchain logging reduce cargo insurance outlays by up to 15% through verifiable audit trails. However, specialized equipment scarcity keeps barriers high for SMEs, widening segmentation opportunities.CBAM Compliance Costs Increasing Cross-Border Brokerage Complexity
The full CBAM rollout in 2026 obliges brokers to track embedded emissions and secure carbon certificates, thereby inflating cross-border processing costs by 3-5%. Implementation budgets range from EUR 50,000 to EUR 200,000 (USD 58,815 to USD 235,262), stretching SME resources. Carbon price volatility, projected to reach EUR 100 per tonne by 2030, compels the insertion of surcharge clauses into contracts. Digital platforms are adding compliance modules, but interoperability issues persist.Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:
- Rapid Expansion of EV-Oriented Automotive Supply Chains Needing Time-Definite Brokerage
- Corporate Procurement of Low-Carbon Transport Boosting Green Brokerage Demand
- Hinterland Congestion from Capacity Bottlenecks at Gdansk and Gdynia Ports
Segment Analysis
Full-truckload commanded 68.36% market share of the Poland freight brokerage services market in 2025, sustained by high-volume lanes connecting Baltic ports with Western Europe. The Poland freight brokerage services market size for full-truckload is expected to rise steadily, though at a slower pace than niche segments as digital consolidation brings efficiency gains. Large enterprise shippers rely on contract lanes for predictability, preserving FTL’s dominance even as smaller carriers exit under financial strain.Less-than-truckload, while smaller, is projected to post an 8.97% CAGR, propelled by e-commerce order fragmentation and SME shippers seeking pallet-level flexibility. Digital consolidation engines embedded in platforms such as Trans.eu improve trailer utilization to 85%, allowing rate discounts and expanding the Poland freight brokerage services market addressable to businesses previously priced out of LTL. Specialized “other” services oversized loads and hazardous cargo retain premium pricing, cushioning brokers against cyclical softness in general freight.
Dry vans, the workhorses of consumer goods and automotive flows, held 42.32% market share in 2025 and remain the baseline capacity pool. However, refrigerated vans grow at 9.18% CAGR, expanding the Poland freight brokerage services market size for temperature-controlled lanes as pharma GMP and grocery retail tighten compliance expectations. Tankers and flatbeds benefit from infrastructure outlays and chemical exports but face slower replacement cycles.
Innovation accelerates; electric reefers trialed by Raben capture shipper attention by slicing CO₂ footprints 30% and aligning with ESG scorecards. Equipment scarcity lets brokers levy capacity premiums during peak harvests when cold-chain demand can jump 60%, preserving margins despite rising powertrain costs.
Complete Report Scope:
- By Service
- Full-Truckload (FTL)
- Less-than-Truckload (LTL)
- Others
- By Equipment / Trailer Type
- Dry Van
- Refrigerated Van
- Flatbed / Step-Deck
- Tanker (Bulk Liquid and Chemical)
- Others
- By Haul Length
- Long-Haul (More than 500 miles)
- Regional (100-500 miles)
- Local (Less than 100 miles)
- By Business Model
- Traditional Freight Brokerage
- Asset-Based Freight Brokerage
- Agent Model Freight Brokerage
- Digital Freight Brokerage
- By End-User Industry
- Manufacturing and Automotive
- Construction and Infrastructure Projects
- Oil, Gas, Mining and Chemicals
- Agriculture and Food / Beverage
- Retail, FMCG and Wholesale Distribution
- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- E-commerce and 3PL Fulfilment
- Other End-User Industry
- By Customer Size
- Large Enterprise Shippers (More than USD 100 M)
- Mid-Market Shippers (USD 10-100 M)
- Small Businesses (Less than USD 10 M)
List of Companies Covered in this Report:
- C.H. Robinson
- Sennder
- DSV A/S
- Emo Trans
- DHL Group
- Kuehne+Nagel
- Raben Group
- GEODIS
- Rohlig SUUS Logistics
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- Trucksters
- CMA CGM Group (Including CEVA Logistics)
- CargoON
- Ontruck
- Carmovia
- Transporeon
- Clicktrans
- Scan Global Logistics
- NYK Line (Including Yusen Logistics)
- Rhenus Logistics
Additional Benefits:
- The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
- 3 months of analyst support
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
4 Market Landscape
5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Value)
6 Competitive Landscape
7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- C.H. Robinson
- Sennder
- DSV A/S
- Emo Trans
- DHL Group
- Kuehne+Nagel
- Raben Group
- GEODIS
- Rohlig SUUS Logistics
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- Trucksters
- CMA CGM Group (Including CEVA Logistics)
- CargoON
- Ontruck
- Carmovia
- Transporeon
- Clicktrans
- Scan Global Logistics
- NYK Line (Including Yusen Logistics)
- Rhenus Logistics
