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Freight forwarding involves the planning, coordination, and facilitation of the shipment flow for the international movement of goods across borders. Freight forwarders manage tasks such as negotiating freight rates, handling customs documentation, tracking containers, and consolidating freight shipments.
The main services in freight forwarding encompass transportation and warehousing, packaging and documentation, insurance, and value-added services. Warehousing involves the storage of goods for future sale, and its connection with freight forwarding is integral as warehouses enhance the reliability of freight forwarding companies. Various logistics models, including first-party logistics, second-party logistics, and third-party logistics, operate across different modes of transport such as air, ocean, road, and rail freight forwarding. Customers in freight forwarding include B2B and B2C, and these services find applications in diverse sectors such as industrial and manufacturing, retail, healthcare, media and entertainment, military, oil and gas, food and beverages, among others.
The freight forwarding research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides freight forwarding statistics, including freight forwarding industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with freight forwarding share, detailed freight forwarding segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the freight forwarding industry. This freight forwarding research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The freight forwarding market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $207.1 billion in 2024 to $215.08 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic boom and supply chain optimization, customer demand for value-added services, infrastructure development in transport, integration of ERP systems, regulatory changes and trade agreement.
The freight forwarding market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $267.87 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI and data analytics, expansion of global trade networks, e-commerce expansion and fulfilment services, emphasis on sustainable logistics, adoption of autonomous vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include strategic partnerships and alliances, influence of global economic conditions, technological innovations in warehousing, demand for value-added services, intermodal transportation solutions.
The significant growth in international trade volumes is playing a crucial role in driving the expansion of the freight forwarding market. International trade involves the exchange of services and products between countries, offering consumers and nations exposure to goods and services that may not be available domestically or may be more expensive. Freight forwarders play a pivotal role in organizing the intermodal transportation of goods on behalf of shippers, and the increased volume of global trade acts as a catalyst for intensified freight forwarding activities. For example, according to the World Trade Organization, the volume of global merchandise trade witnessed an 8.0% increase in 2021. Therefore, the upward trajectory in international trade volumes is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the freight forwarding market in the foreseeable future.
Growth in international trade volumes is a major factor contributing to the expansion of the freight forwarding market. International trade refers to the exchange of goods and services between countries. Global trading provides consumers and nations with access to products and services that may not be available or are more expensive in their own markets. Freight forwarders facilitate the intermodal transportation of goods on behalf of shippers, and an increase in trade volume will enhance freight forwarding activities. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), an intergovernmental body that regulates and supports international trade, the world merchandise trade volume is expected to rise by 3.2% in 2024. Thus, the growth in international trade volumes is anticipated to drive the expansion of the freight forwarding market in the future.
The ongoing expansion of the e-commerce industry is expected to further propel the growth of the freight forwarding market. The e-commerce sector, or electronic commerce, involves the buying and selling of goods and services online. Freight forwarding within the e-commerce industry encompasses managing and coordinating the international shipment of products, which includes customs clearance, documentation, and transportation, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries for online retailers and their customers. For instance, in August 2023, Shopify Inc., a Canadian e-commerce company, projected that the global e-commerce sector would be valued at $6.3 trillion by 2023. This figure is expected to grow further, with online retail purchases projected to account for 21.2% of all retail sales by 2024. Therefore, the increasing growth of the e-commerce industry is driving the expansion of the freight forwarding market.
Major companies in the freight forwarding market are incorporating digital technology solutions to boost operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and respond to evolving market demands. These digital technology solutions consist of various tools and platforms aimed at improving business processes and customer interactions. For example, in March 2024, DP World, a logistics company based in the UAE, launched a global freight forwarding network that focuses on integrating advanced digital solutions into its logistics operations. This initiative features more than 100 new offices worldwide, offering a comprehensive array of services, including order management, customs, and last-mile delivery.
In March 2024, Mediterranean Shipping Company, a transport and logistics firm headquartered in Switzerland, acquired Clasquin for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen MSC's position in the logistics and supply chain management sector, enabling the company to provide more comprehensive services to its clients. Clasquin is a logistics firm based in France that specializes in freight forwarding.
Major companies operating in the freight forwarding market include Savino Del Bene S.p.A., A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, CMA CGM Group, Deutsche Bahn AG, DSV Panalpina A/S, DHL Global Forwarding, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Nippon Express Co. Ltd., Expeditors International of Washington Inc., Expeditors International of Washington Inc., Sinotrans Limited, GEODIS SA, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Kerry Logistics Network Limited, Kerry Logistics Network Limited, UPS Supply Chain Solutions Inc., CJ Logistics Corporation, DACHSER SE, Bollore Logistics, Bollore Logistics, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics GmbH & Co. KG, Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P., Yusen Logistics Inc., Kintetsu World Express Inc., CTS International Logistics Corporation, LX Holding, Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd., Dimerco Express Group, Ceva Logistics LLC, Logisteed Co. Ltd., Seko Logistics
North America was the largest region in the freight forwarding market in 2024. The regions covered in the freight forwarding market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the freight forwarding market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The freight forwarding market includes revenues earned by entities by planning and coordinating of the movement of commodities across international borders. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Freight Forwarding Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on freight forwarding market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Services: Transportation And Warehousing; Packaging And Documentation; Insurance; Value-added Services
2) By Logistics Model: First Party Logistics; Second Party Logistics; Third Party Logistics
3) By Mode of Transport: Air Freight Forwarding; Ocean Freight Forwarding; Road Freight Forwarding; Rail Freight Forwarding
4) By Customer Type: B2C; B2B
5) By Application: Industrial And Manufacturing; Retail; Healthcare; Media And Entertainment; Military; Oil And Gas; Food And Beverages; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Transportation And Warehousing: Land Freight Services; Ocean Freight Services; Air Freight Services
2) By Packaging And Documentation: Custom Packaging Solutions; Documentation And Customs Clearance
3) By Insurance: Cargo Insurance; Liability Insurance
4) By Value-added Services: Inventory Management; Order Fulfillment; Supply Chain Consulting
Companies Mentioned: Savino Del Bene S.p.A.; A.P. Moller-Maersk Group; CMA CGM Group; Deutsche Bahn AG; DSV Panalpina A/S
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Freight Forwarding Market Characteristics
3. Freight Forwarding Market Trends And Strategies
4. Freight Forwarding Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Freight Forwarding Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Freight Forwarding PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Freight Forwarding Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Freight Forwarding Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Freight Forwarding Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Freight Forwarding Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Freight Forwarding Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Transportation And Warehousing
Packaging And Documentation
Insurance
Value-added Services
6.2. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Logistics Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
First Party Logistics
Second Party Logistics
Third Party Logistics
6.3. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Mode of Transport, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Air Freight Forwarding
Ocean Freight Forwarding
Road Freight Forwarding
Rail Freight Forwarding
6.4. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Customer Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
B2C
B2B
6.5. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Industrial And Manufacturing
Retail
Healthcare
Media And Entertainment
Military
Oil And Gas
Food And Beverages
Other Applications
6.6. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Transportation And Warehousing, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Land Freight Services
Ocean Freight Services
Air Freight Services
6.7. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Packaging And Documentation, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Custom Packaging Solutions
Documentation And Customs Clearance
6.8. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Insurance, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cargo Insurance
Liability Insurance
6.9. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Value-added Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Inventory Management
Order Fulfillment
Supply Chain Consulting
7. Freight Forwarding Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Freight Forwarding Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion