China Logistics Market COVID-19 Impact and Future Outlook to 2026

China Logistics Market COVID-19 Impact and Future Outlook to 2026

Executive Summary 

China logistics market is enjoying strong growth momentum from last one decade. As the global economy grows, the Global Freight and Logistics market will continue to play a vital cross-functional responsibility in facilitating the smooth transportation of goods between industries/geographies during the production process and the delivery of finished goods to the consumers. Currently, the logistics market in China is the largest in terms of market size not only in the Asia-Pacific region, but also globally, and it is expected to grow further.

China is one of the few countries in the world with positive GDP growth of 2.3% in 2020, bouncing back from a historic contraction in the first months of the year following the virus outbreak. China's ability to expand even as the world struggled to control a deadly virus that has killed over two million people highlights the country's achievement in largely attempting to control the coronavirus within its boundaries and solidifies its position as Asia's dominant economy. 

Growing Infrastructure: Ever since 1990s, China has made significant investments in transportation infrastructure, resulting in remarkable improvements in connectivity both within China and between China and other countries. Such large-scale investments have been made possible by a variety of financing mechanisms from the federal government, local governments, and the private sector. It is widely acknowledged that China has a lower labour cost and a better infrastructure than most other developing countries in today's global economy. The availability of all of these services makes it the preferred manufacturing location for many businesses. However, it is unknown that China is also on the verge of becoming the world's largest manufacturing market and also supporting freight and logistics market growth.

According to the Chinese government, by 2035, China will become a transportation hub that will leap to the front ranks of the world, while a strong infrastructure accumulation will power economic growth in the post-pandemic era and help close the urban-rural divide.

Growing Investment in Technology: According to China freight and logistics market report published by Makreo Research, China's major logistics users are constantly working on enhancing IT and investing in technology in order to retain customers in the nation's highly competitive environment. Logistics Infrastructure Development in China is in line to integrate big data, open data, and digital technologies. Technologies such as 3D Printing, Autonomous Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Drones and more adoption levels are anticipated to grow at a higher rate in the country.

Expanding Express Logistics Market: China's postal and express delivery industry has grown rapidly in the last eight years, owing to the country's push to improve its logistics system and boost consumption. The outbreak of the Covid-19 has highlighted critical role of China Logistics Industry in delivering medical supplies and necessities. There is rapid logistics infrastructure developments has been witnessed in China that will further support express logistics market. 

Third-party Logistics (3PL) market is being boosted by the country's booming e-commerce industry: Increased overseas shopping is a major trend in the Chinese market. Because of increased internet penetration, China's preference for overseas shopping is growing. In China, both the number of online shoppers and the total amount of online shopping are expanding rapidly. According to China freight and logistics market report, China's third-party logistics market has increased to USD ~ billion in 2020, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.13% between 2016-2020, owing to strong domestic Consumption. This has accelerated the development of logistics warehouses.

Scope of the Study

The following synopsis is based on the China logistics market report published by Makreo Research titled China Logistics Market- COVID-19 Impact and Outlook to 2027 and Consulting. The report delves deeply into various parameters such as market size, segmentation, value chain analysis, and industry cause and effect analysis. The study includes market dynamics that provide an understanding of industry opportunities, driving forces, major challenges impeding growth, and an analysis of future opportunities that may help market players capitalise on untapped business potential in the specific geography. The report on China logistics market help to assess the China Logistics Future Revenue. The report discusses China Logistics Market COVID-19 Impact in detail. 

The report helps reader to gain information on following areas:

  •  What is the present scenario of China logistics industry and what impact COVID-19 has left over the industry performance?
  •  What all factors are contributing in the Chinese Logistics Industry growth and what restraints are impacting industry performance?
  •  How the Chinese Logistics Industry is segmented and which segment has a dominant role to play?
  •  How different modes of transportation are performing in China logistics market also what developments are happening in China Logistics Industry Infrastructure?
  •  Which segment offers high growth prospects and what are the key forces?
  •  How industry reacted to COVID-19 and what impact will it leave over industry future performance?
  •  Who are the leading players in Chinese logistics market and what is their present state of financials and business development?
  •  To evaluate economic environment of the country and major macro-economic factors accounting for shift in the market performance.


1. Research Methodology
Objective of the Study
Research Process
Data Collection Methods
Analytical Framework
2. China Logistics Industry– EPTD Analysis
Country Overview- EPTD Analysis
EPTD Analysis: Economic Overview
EPTD Analysis: Political Overview
EPTD Analysis: Technological Overview
EPTD Analysis: Demography Overview 
3. China Logistics Industry Infrastructure
Logistics Infrastructure in China – Key Facts
Logistics Infrastructure in China – Road Transport
Logistics Infrastructure in China – Rail Transport
Logistics Infrastructure in China – Air Transport
Logistics Infrastructure in China – Maritime Transport
Container Port Traffic – China
Freight Transportation in China –Airways
Freight Transportation in China – Roadways
Freight Transportation in China – Rail Freight
4. China Trade Performance
China Trade Performance –Pre COVID-19 Scenario
China Import/Exports – Key Stats
China Trade Performance: Post Covid Scenario – Trade in 2020
China Trade Performance (Month on Month)
Imports and Exports of Goods by Major Countries and Regions
China Trade Performance: Post Covid Scenario – Trade in 2021
5. COVID-19 Spread & Impact over Logistics Industry
COVID-19 Spread in China
Total Number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in China
Impact of COVID-19 over Economy
Impact of COVID-19 on China Logistics Sector
Shipping Crisis Impacting Globally
Impact of Shipping Crisis over China
6. China Logistics Services Market Analysis & Future Outlook
China Logistics Services Market – An Overview
China Logistics Services Market Performance in 2021
China Logistics Services Market Past and Present Performance
China Logistics Services Market Future Outlook
7. China Logistics Services Market Segmentation
China Logistics Services Market Segmentation
China Freight Forwarding Market by Freight Movement – Pre-Covid Scenario
China Freight Forwarding Market Segmentation by Mode of Transportation
China Freight Forwarding Market by Freight Movement
China Freight Forwarding Market by Freight Movement – Sea Freight
China Sea Freight Cargo Volume
China Freight Forwarding Market by Freight Movement - Rail Freight
China Freight Forwarding Market by Freight Movement - Road Freight
China Road Freight Cargo Volume
China Freight Forwarding Market by Freight Movement - Air Freight
China Air Freight Cargo Volume
8. China Express Delivery Market and Future Outlook
China Express Delivery Market Performance 
China Express Parcel Delivery Volume
China Express Delivery Market: Pre-Covid Scenario
China Express Delivery Market Revenue and Future Outlook
9. China Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market and Future Outlook
China Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Performance
China Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Revenue and Future Outlook
10. China E-commerce Industry Performance
E-commerce Market Potential and Growth
Ecommerce: Online Retail Market
Cross-border E- Commerce (CBEC) Market Performance
Cross Border E-commerce Market Performance
11. China Logistics Industry– Market Dynamics
China Logistics Industry – Key Driving Forces
China Logistics Industry – Key Challenges 
12. China Logistics Industry – Macro-Economic Factors
Economy Performance
Gross Value Added (GVA)
Foreign Direct Investment
Household Income
Surging Manufacturing Industry
Urban vs Rural Population
Other Factors
13. China Logistics Industry: Company Profiles
13.1. Company Profiles - Domestic Players
Company Profile – YTO Express 
Company Profile – SF Express
Company Profile – COSCO Shipping
Company Profile – JD Logistics 
13.2. Company Profiles - International Players
Company Profile – FedEx Express 
Company Profile – NYK Logistics 
Company Profile – Maersk Group 
Company Profile – Walmart Group
Company Profile – C.H. Robinson
14. China Logistics Industry - Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions 
15. China Logistics Industry - Funding Series
China Logistics Industry - Company Funding Timeline
Limitations of the Study
List of Figures & Tables
List of Figures
China GDP Growth (annual %), 2015-2020
Unemployment, total (% of total labour force), 2015-2020
Inflation Rate, 2015-2020
Life Expectancy of Chinese, 2005-2020 (5Yrs Interval) 
Urban vs Rural Population, 2005-2020 (5 Yrs Interval)
China Container Port Traffic (TEU: 20 Foot Equivalent Units), 2012-2019
China Air Freight Transport, 2015-2019
China Road Freight Transport, 2015-2019
China Rail Freight Transport, 2015-2019
China Trade Performance, 2015-2019
China Foreign Trade Performance (MoM), Jan 2020 – Dec 2020
China Coronavirus Cases As on 17th November 2021
Total Number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in China
China Logistics Services Industry Revenue, 2016-2021
China Logistics Market Revenue Future Outlook, 2021-2026
China Logistics Market Segmentation by Freight Movement, 2020 vs 2010
China Rail Freight Volume, 2017-2020
China Road Freight Volume, 2019 & 2021
Cargo Volume in Road Freight Traffic in China, 2008-2020
China Express Parcel Delivery Volume, 2015-2020
China Express Delivery Market Revenue and Future Outlook, 2016-2026F
China 3PL Market Revenue and Future Outlook, 2016-2026F
Individual using the Internet (% of Population), 2015-2020
Number of Digital Buyers in China, 2015-2020
China Online Shopping Penetration Rate, 2015-H1 2020
China Cross-border E-commerce Business Retail Sales, 2016-2020
China Cross Border E-commerce (include Export and Import), 2019 and 2020
Share of three Industries Value added of GDP 2016-2020 (%)
FDI Net Inflow and Outflow in China as % of GDP
National per Capita Disposable Income and Growth Rate, 2016-2020
China Share in Global Manufacturing Output, % in 2019
China Share of Urban Population, 2000-2020 (Five Years Interval), (%)
China Share of Rural Population, 2000-2020 (Five Years Interval), (%)
YTO Express Consolidated Revenue, 2016- 2020
YTO Express Segments Contribution in Revenue, 2020 (%)
SF Express Consolidated Revenue, 2018-2020
COSCO Shipping Consolidated Revenue, 2019-2020
JD Logistics Revenue, 2019-2020
FedEX Express Revenue, 2019-2020
NYK Logistics Consolidated Revenue, 2018-2020
Maersk Group Consolidated Revenue, 2016-2020
Maersk Group Consolidated Revenue by Segment, 2019-2020
Walmart Consolidated Revenue, 2016-2020
C.H. Robinson Consolidated Revenue, 2018-2020
List of Tables
Political Framework Parameters
Imports and Exports of Goods by Major Countries and Regions, The Growth rates and Proportions in 2020
Freight Traffic by All Means of Transportation and Growth Rates in 2020
Total Annual Container throughput by 2020 vs 2019, TEU in Millions
COSCO Shipping Consolidated Revenue, 2019-2020
C.H Robinson Gross Profit by Transportation (in USD ‘000), 2016-2020

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