Road Logistics Market Report 2026

The road logistics market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $833.93 billion in 2025 to $860.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of domestic trade activities, growth of retail distribution networks, increasing reliance on road freight transportation, rising demand for parcel delivery services, development of highway infrastructure.

The road logistics market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $970.1 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing e-commerce penetration, rising investments in smart logistics platforms, expansion of cross-border road transport services, growing adoption of autonomous trucking technologies, increasing focus on sustainable logistics solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of route optimization software, rising demand for same-day delivery services, growing use of telematics and fleet tracking, expansion of electric delivery fleets, enhanced focus on cost-efficient logistics.

The expansion of e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the road logistics market in the coming years. Electronic commerce, or e-commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods and services through online platforms, involving digital transactions between businesses and consumers for payment and delivery. Road logistics plays a vital role in the e-commerce ecosystem, as road freight is the primary mode of transportation for online retail, particularly for last-mile deliveries and for moving goods from suppliers to distribution centers. The rapid growth of e-commerce has created opportunities for logistics providers to enhance delivery speed and efficiency to meet rising customer expectations. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce, a US-based government department, e-commerce sales in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 7.5% (±1.2%) compared to the same period in 2022, while total retail sales grew by 2.8% (±0.4%). Therefore, the growth of e-commerce is contributing to the expansion of the road logistics market.

Major companies operating in the road logistics market are focusing on improving operational efficiency through advanced digital solutions, such as intelligent booking processes, to strengthen their competitive position. Intelligent booking systems are designed to remember user-specific booking patterns and workflows, significantly reducing booking time and improving overall efficiency. For example, in November 2023, myKN Booking, a Switzerland-based logistics company, launched an online freight booking platform for road logistics across the Middle East and Africa region. This launch reflects the broader shift toward digital freight and online logistics solutions, which are increasingly being adopted due to their convenience, speed, and ability to streamline logistics operations.

In December 2023, Good Logistics, a US-based logistics company, acquired Inter-Ways Limited for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Good Logistics aims to diversify its revenue streams by expanding its customer base and entering new industries and market segments, thereby reducing reliance on specific sectors. Inter-Ways Limited is a UK-based freight and logistics company that provides a wide range of services, including road freight, sea freight, air freight, and project forwarding solutions.

Major companies operating in the road logistics market report include DHL International GmbH, Deutsche Post AG, United Parcel Service Inc., FedEx Corp., Xiamen Xiangyu Co. Ltd., CEVA Logistics Inc., Kuehne Nagel Management AG, Noatum Logistics USA LLC, Penske Corp., C H Robinson Worldwide Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Ryder System Inc., XPO Logistics Inc., Knight Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., Schneider National Inc., ArcBest Corp., Yellow Corp., GEFCO S.A., Saltchuk, Werner Enterprises Inc., Bennett International Group LLC, AAA Cooper Transportation Inc., Agility Public Warehousing Co. K.S.C.P, Quantix SCS Inc., Acme Truck Line Inc., LT Harnett Trucking Inc., RD Logistics Inc., World Trade Logistics Inc., Cannon Logistics LLC, Sea Transport Management WA, Just International Logistics Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the road logistics market in 2025. The regions covered in the road logistics market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the road logistics market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The road logistics market includes revenues earned by entities by providing consumer goods logistic services, industrial materials transit services, express transportation and courier services, and freight management. 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.

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