General Transport Market Report 2026

The general transport market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.65 trillion in 2025 to $2.86 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of trade and commerce activities, growth of warehousing and storage services, increasing demand for domestic freight movement, rising urbanization, development of organized logistics networks.

The general transport market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.98 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of technology-enabled logistics services, rising demand for time-sensitive deliveries, expansion of e-commerce driven transport needs, growing investments in logistics infrastructure, increasing focus on multimodal transport integration. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of integrated logistics service models, rising demand for cold chain transport services, growing use of digital freight management platforms, expansion of express and parcel delivery services, enhanced focus on service reliability and speed.

The expansion of e-commerce and retail logistics is expected to fuel the growth of the general transport services market in the coming years. E-commerce and retail logistics refers to the integrated network of online shopping platforms and physical distribution systems that oversee the storage, handling, and delivery of goods from sellers to consumers. The growth of e-commerce and retail logistics is driven by changing consumer preferences toward the convenience of online shopping, as digital-first and time-pressed buyers increasingly choose home-delivered purchases over traditional in-store shopping. Rising levels of e-commerce and retail logistics activity increase the need for general transport services, as companies depend on extensive delivery networks, last-mile transportation solutions, and freight services to move increasing volumes of parcels from warehouses and fulfillment centers to customers’ homes. For example, in February 2024, the United States Census Bureau - a U.S.-based federal statistical agency - reported that total e-commerce sales for 2023 were estimated at $1.11 trillion, representing a 7.6% increase compared with 2022. Therefore, the growth of e-commerce and retail logistics is contributing to the expansion of the general transport services market.

The anticipated increase in economic growth is expected to drive the expansion of the general transport services market. Economic growth signifies the sustained rise in a nation's production of goods and services, typically quantified by an increase in its gross domestic product (GDP) over time. General transport services play a vital role in facilitating the efficient movement of goods and people, thereby reducing logistical constraints and fostering economic growth through improved access to markets and opportunities. For example, in June 2023, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an international economic organization based in France, projected that the UK's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to be modest at 0.3% in 2023, with a moderate improvement to 1% in 2024. Hence, the upsurge in economic growth is a key driver for the growth of the general transport services market.

Prominent companies within the general transport services market are actively developing integrated solutions to maintain a competitive edge by delivering seamless, end-to-end transportation and logistics services to their clientele. These integrated solutions represent high-performance platforms that encompass transportation planning, settlement, and execution, supported by advanced analytics to enhance logistics efficiency and financial effectiveness. For example, in September 2023, 3SC Solutions, an India-based provider of supply chain solutions, introduced its Intelligent Transport Management Solution (iTMS). iTMS is an integrated transportation management solution that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and data analytics to consolidate information across the entire logistics transportation lifecycle. This initiative by 3SC Solutions is poised to transform the landscape of supply chain management.

Major companies operating in the general transport market are Amazon.com Inc., United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service Inc., Deutsche Post AG, FedEx Corporation, Japan Post Holdings Company Ltd., Le Groupe La Poste, Royal Mail Group Limited, SF Express Co. Ltd., Canada Post Corporation, DHL International GmbH, Kuehne Nagel International AG, DB Schenker, Agility Logistics, Expeditors International of Washington Inc., BDP International Inc., CEVA Logistics, Damco International BV, DSV A/S, Geodis, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., Landstar System Inc., Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., Ryder System Inc., Schneider National Inc., Swift Transportation, TFI International Inc., Werner Enterprises Inc., XPO Inc., Matson Inc., Crowley Maritime Corporation, Hapag-Lloyd AG, Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha.

Western Europe was the largest region in the general transport services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the general transport services market. The regions covered in the general transport market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the general transport market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The general transport services market includes revenues earned by entities by transporting goods and people from one location to another for an amount or fee to improve the economy of the particular country. 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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