Global Freight Forwarding Market 2023-2030

Global Freight Forwarding Market 2023-2030

Global Freight Forwarding Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Customer Type (Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Customer (B2C)), by Mode of Transport (Air, Ocean, Rail, and Railway), and by Application (Industrial & Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Oil and Gas, Food and Beverages, and Others) Forecast Period (2022-2030)

The global freight forwarding market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. Growth in cross-border and sea trade volume is driving the growth of the freight forwarding market. The growing e-commerce trade across the globe has promoted the freight forwarding market. According to the Brand Equity Foundation (BEF), the overall e-commerce market is expected to reach $350 billion by 2030 and will experience 21.5% growth in 2022 and reach $74.8 billion.

Apart from this, the increased demand for freight forwarding services to bring efficiency in time management is further driving the growth of the global freight forwarding market. According to the Container Xchange Report, Container xChange survey of 1,000+ logistics professionals reveals that 92.0% spend 3-4 hours to source one new partner and 53.0% spend 3-4 hours discussing T&Cs with new partners; 93% spend 2-4 hours contacting depots for release + drop off references. Freight forwarders using online marketplaces spend only 5-10 minutes sourcing partners, saving 170 minutes per new partner compared to non-digital counterparts. The rise in incidences of nearshoring manufacturing actions across the globe, which is to conclude in the absence of acceptance of trade activities, is anticipated to restrain the market growth.

Segmental Outlook

The global freight forwarding market is segmented based on customer type, mode of transportation, and application. Based on customer type, the market is segmented into B2B and B2C. Based on mode of transportation, the market is segmented into air, ocean, rail, and road. Based on application, the market is sub-segmented into industrial & manufacturing, retail, healthcare, oil and gas, food and beverages, and other applications.

Ocean is Expected to Hold a Considerable Share in the Global Freight forwarding Market

The growing trade through the ocean is a key factor driving the growth of this market segment. According to the OECD, the main transport mode for global trade is ocean shipping: around 90.0% of traded goods are carried over the waves. Shipping represents 2.9% of total greenhouse emissions. As demand for global freight increases, maritime trade volumes are set to triple by 2050; thus, driving the demand for ocean freight forwarding market.

Regional Outlooks

The global freight forwarding market is further segmented based on geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa and Latin America). Among these, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit considerable growth in the global freight forwarding market. The growing e-commerce industry of the region is a key contributor to the regional market growth. Towards the regional market growth, in March 2023, Freight forwarder Europa Air & Sea is set to open a new office in Delhi as it continues its international expansion. The new office will be the forwarder’s first move into the Indian subcontinent and is part of efforts to “grow its geographical footprint, bringing services closer to customers, and supporting local supply chain requirements”.

Global Freight Forwarding Market Growth, by Region 2023-2030

Source: OMR Analysis

North America to Hold a Considerable Share in the Global Freight Forwarding Market

Among all regions, North America is expected to hold a considerable share of the global freight forwarding market. The regional market is driven by the presence of key market players along with the growing funding for new startups. For instance, in February 2023, GoFreight, a Los Angeles-based provider of cloud-based software for the freight forwarding industry raised $23 million through a Series A funding round. The infusion of cash will go toward expanding the company’s workforce and product offerings.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global freight forwarding market include Kuehne+Nagel International AG, DB Schenker, Bollore Logistics, DHL Global Forwarding, and Nippon Express Co., Ltd. among others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in May 2023, Aramex Corp. the Middle East’s courier company, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group to set up a joint venture to serve the freight forwarding industry. With this the NVOCC company will provide “tailored solutions to all freight forwarding industry players” and will serve their ocean-bound container cargo. This will aids in company to enhance and develop shipping connectivity across the GCC, Indian, and East and West African markets with a target of 10,000 containers in the short-term.

In February 2023, GEODIS has collaborated with Volvo Australia to pilot the first Fully Electric (FE) variant truck for freight forwarding within the Australian market. This strategic partnership will deploy Volvo’s FE model trucks-powered by both solar energy and energy-efficient charging systems – as part of a concerted effort to support long-term customers with sustainable delivery solutions to complement existing freight forwarding services across the local market.

The Report Covers

Market value data analysis of 2022 and forecast to 2030.

Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.

Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.

Key companies operating in the global freight forwarding market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.

Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.

Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.

Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.