Freight Forwarding Market Research Report Information by Delivery Mode (Roadways, Airways, Railways, Seaways), by Services (Transportation, Warehousing, Packaging, Documentation, Other Services), by Application (Retail, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Indus

Freight Forwarding Market Research Report Information by Delivery Mode (Roadways, Airways, Railways, Seaways), by Services (Transportation, Warehousing, Packaging, Documentation, Other Services), by Application (Retail, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Industrial and Manufacturing, Military, Oil & Gas, Other Application), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America) Industry Market Forecast Till 2032


In 2023, the freight forwarding market was estimated to be worth USD 178,348.2 million. During the forecast period (2024-2032), the Global Freight Forwarding industry is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.45%, increasing from USD 189,227.4 Million in 2024 to USD 287,495.6 Million.

The global demand for efficient freight forwarding services has undoubtedly increased because of the e-commerce growth. Several critical factors are driving this surge. Initially, the logistics providers have been under unprecedented pressure to effectively manage the escalating volume of shipments, which has been led by the increasing trend of consumers transitioning to online shopping. Furthermore, the increasing requirements of consumers for expedited delivery times have compelled businesses to investigate a variety of transportation alternatives and optimize routes to accommodate expedited delivery windows. Consequently, agile freight forwarding solutions have become necessary. Furthermore, the necessity of freight forwarders who could seamlessly navigate these intricate landscapes is further underscored by the complexities inherent in cross-border trade, including challenges such as customs clearance and navigating diverse regulations.

Market segment insights
Global Freight Forwarding is segmented into Roadways, Airways, Railways, and Seaways based on the delivery mode.
Global Freight Forwarding is segmented into Transportation, Warehousing, Packaging, Documentation, and Other Services based on Services.
The global Freight Forwarding market is segmented into the following categories: Retail, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Industrial and Manufacturing, Military, Oil & Gas, and Other Application.

Regional Perspectives
In 2023, the North American Freight Forwarding market held the highest market share. This expansion may be attributed to numerous critical variables. Initially, the region has experienced a surge in trade activities because of robust consumer demand and robust economic growth. In addition, the expansion of e-commerce has led to a greater demand for freight forwarding services, while technological advancements in logistics and supply chain management have improved efficiency.

Furthermore, the Freight Forwarding Market's second-largest region is Asia Pacific, which is anticipated to experience substantial CAGR growth during the research period. The demand for consumer products and, as a result, logistics services in the region has been driven by the expansion of global supply chains and manufacturing activities in the region, as well as increasing consumption and urbanization. Additionally, the market has been further stimulated by government initiatives that advocate for infrastructure development and trade liberalization.

Furthermore, the Europe Freight Forwarding Market has experienced substantial expansion in recent years. A variety of factors, such as the region's geographic proximity to key markets, contribute to this growth, which in turn facilitates trade flows within Europe. In addition, the demand for logistics services has been fuelled by the expansion of the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Furthermore, logistics practices are being influenced by the growing emphasis on environmental regulations and sustainability. The overall growth of the market has been further bolstered by the investment in digitalization and automation, which has further improved supply chain efficiency.

Major Players
DHL Supply Chain, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, DB SCHENKER, SINOTRANS Limited, DSV A/S, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc, Nippon Express Co., Ltd, United Parcel Service of America, Inc, Bolloré Logistics, CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM Group, H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., Dachser Group SE & Co. KG, Dimerco, and CJ Logistics Corp. are among the key companies in the freight forwarding market.


1. Executive Summary
2. Market Introduction
2.1. Definition
2.2. Scope Of The Study
2.2.1. Research Objective
2.2.2. Assumptions
2.2.3. Limitations
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.2. Data Mining
3.3. Secondary Research
3.4. Primary Research
3.4.1. Primary Interviews And Information Gathering Process
3.4.2. Breakdown Of Primary Respondents
3.5. Forecasting Model
3.6. Market Size Estimation
3.6.1. Bottom-up Approach
3.6.2. Top-down Approach
3.7. Data Triangulation
3.8. Validation
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Overview
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Restraints
4.4. Opportunities
5. Market Factor Analysis
5.1. Value Chain Analysis
5.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.2.1. Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
5.2.2. Bargaining Power Of Buyers
5.2.3. Threat Of New Entrants
5.2.4. Threat Of Substitutes
5.2.5. Intensity Of Rivalry
5.3. Covid-19 Impact Analysis
5.3.1. Market Impact Analysis
5.3.2. Regional Impact
5.3.3. Opportunity And Threat Analysis
6. Global Freight Forwarding Market, By Service
6.1. Overview
6.2. Transportation & Warehousing
6.3. Packaging & Documentation
6.4. Value-added Services
7. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation
7.1. Overview
7.2. Land Freight Forwarding
7.3. Sea Freight Forwarding
7.4. Air Freight Forwarding
8. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type
8.1. Overview
8.2. B2b
8.3. B2c
9. Global Freight Forwarding Market, By Region
9.1. Overview
9.1. North America
9.1.1. Us
9.1.2. Canada
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Germany
9.2.2. France
9.2.3. Uk
9.2.4. Italy
9.2.5. Spain
9.2.6. Rest Of Europe
9.3. Asia-pacific
9.3.1. China
9.3.2. India
9.3.3. Japan
9.3.4. South Korea
9.3.5. Australia
9.3.6. Rest Of Asia-pacific
9.4. Rest Of The World
9.4.1. Middle East
9.4.2. Africa
9.4.3. Latin America
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Overview
10.2. Competitive Analysis
10.3. Market Share Analysis
10.4. Major Growth Strategy In The Global Freight Forwarding Market,
10.5. Competitive Benchmarking
10.6. Leading Players In Terms Of Number Of Developments In The Global Freight Forwarding Market,
10.7. Key Developments And Growth Strategies
10.7.1. New Product Launch/Service Deployment
10.7.2. Merger & Acquisitions
10.7.3. Joint Ventures
10.8. Major Players Financial Matrix
10.8.1. Sales & Operating Income, 2022
10.8.2. Major Players R&D Expenditure. 2022
11. Company Profiles
11.1. Uber Freight Llc
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Financial Overview
11.1.3. Products Offered
11.1.4. Key Developments
11.1.5. Swot Analysis
11.1.6. Key Strategies
11.2. Kuehne+Nagel International Ag
11.2.1. Company Overview
11.2.2. Financial Overview
11.2.3. Products Offered
11.2.4. Key Developments
11.2.5. Swot Analysis
11.2.6. Key Strategies
11.3. Schenker Deutschland Ag
11.3.1. Company Overview
11.3.2. Financial Overview
11.3.3. Products Offered
11.3.4. Key Developments
11.3.5. Swot Analysis
11.3.6. Key Strategies
11.4. Deutsche Post Dhl
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Financial Overview
11.4.3. Products Offered
11.4.4. Key Developments
11.4.5. Swot Analysis
11.4.6. Key Strategies
11.5. Fedex
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Financial Overview
11.5.3. Products Offered
11.5.4. Key Developments
11.5.5. Swot Analysis
11.5.6. Key Strategies
11.6. Mgf
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Financial Overview
11.6.3. Products Offered
11.6.4. Key Developments
11.6.5. Swot Analysis
11.6.6. Key Strategies
11.7. Nippon Express Co., Ltd.
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Financial Overview
11.7.3. Products Offered
11.7.4. Key Developments
11.7.5. Swot Analysis
11.7.6. Key Strategies
11.8. Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc.
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Financial Overview
11.8.3. Products Offered
11.8.4. Key Developments
11.8.5. Swot Analysis
11.8.6. Key Strategies
11.9. Ceva Logistics Ag
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Financial Overview
11.9.3. Products Offered
11.9.4. Key Developments
11.9.5. Swot Analysis
11.9.6. Key Strategies
11.10. Raytheon Company
11.10.1. Company Overview
11.10.2. Financial Overview
11.10.3. Products Offered
11.10.4. Key Developments
11.10.5. Swot Analysis
11.10.6. Key Strategies
12. Appendix
12.1. References
12.2. Related Reports
List Of Tables
Table 1 Global Freight Forwarding Market, Synopsis, 2018-2032
Table 2 Global Freight Forwarding Market, Estimates & Forecast, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 3 Global Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 4 Global Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 5 Global Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 6 North America: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 7 North America: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 8 North America: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 9 Us: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 10 Us: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 11 Us: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 12 Canada: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 13 Canada: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 14 Canada: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 1 Europe: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 2 Europe: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 3 Europe: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 4 Germany: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 5 Germany: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 6 Germany: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 7 France: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 8 France: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 9 France: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 10 Italy: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 11 Italy: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 12 Italy: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 13 Spain: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 14 Spain: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 15 Spain: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 16 Uk: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 17 Uk: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 18 Uk: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 19 Rest Of Europe: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 20 Rest Of Europe: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 21 Rest Of Europe: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 22 Asia-pacific: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 23 Asia-pacific: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 24 Asia-pacific: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 25 Japan: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 26 Japan: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 27 Japan: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 28 China: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 29 China: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 30 China: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 31 India: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 32 India: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 33 India: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 34 Australia: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 35 Australia: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 36 Australia: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 37 South Korea: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 38 South Korea: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 39 South Korea: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 40 Rest Of Asia-pacific: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 41 Rest Of Asia-pacific: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 42 Rest Of Asia-pacific: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 43 Rest Of The World: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 44 Rest Of The World: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 45 Rest Of The World: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 46 Middle East: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 47 Middle East: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 48 Middle East: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 49 Africa: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 50 Africa: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 51 Africa: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 52 Latin America: Freight Forwarding Market, By Service, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 53 Latin America: Freight Forwarding Market, Mode Of Transportation, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
Table 54 Latin America: Freight Forwarding Market, Customer Type, 2018-2032 (Usd Billion)
List Of Figures
Figure 1 Research Process
Figure 2 Market Structure For The Global Freight Forwarding Market
Figure 3 Market Dynamics For The Global Freight Forwarding Market
Figure 4 Global Freight Forwarding Market, Share (%), By Service, 2022
Figure 5 Global Freight Forwarding Market, Share (%), Mode Of Transportation, 2022
Figure 6 Global Freight Forwarding Market, Share (%), Customer Type, 2022
Figure 7 Global Freight Forwarding Market, Share (%), Customer Type, 2022
Figure 8 Global Freight Forwarding Market, Share (%), By Region, 2022
Figure 9 North America: Freight Forwarding Market, Share (%), By Region, 2022
Figure 10 Europe: Freight Forwarding Market, Share (%), By Region, 2022
Figure 11 Asia-pacific: Freight Forwarding Market, Share (%), By Region, 2022
Figure 12 Rest Of The World: Freight Forwarding Market, Share (%), By Region, 2022
Figure 13 Global Freight Forwarding Market: Company Share Analysis, 2022 (%)
Figure 14 Uber Freight Llc: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 15 Uber Freight Llc: Swot Analysis
Figure 16 Kuehne+Nagel International Ag: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 17 Kuehne+Nagel International Ag: Swot Analysis
Figure 18 Schenker Deutschland Ag: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 19 Schenker Deutschland Ag: Swot Analysis
Figure 20 Deutsche Post Dhl: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 21 Deutsche Post Dhl: Swot Analysis
Figure 22 Fedex: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 23 Fedex: Swot Analysis
Figure 24 Mgf: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 25 Mgf: Swot Analysis
Figure 26 Nippon Express Co., Ltd.: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 27 Nippon Express Co., Ltd.: Swot Analysis
Figure 28 Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc.: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 29 Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc.: Swot Analysis
Figure 30 Ceva Logistics Ag: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 31 Ceva Logistics Ag: Swot Analysis
Figure 32 Raytheon Company: Financial Overview Snapshot
Figure 33 Raytheon Company: Swot Analysis

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