Hazardous Goods Logistics Global Market Report 2024

The global hazardous goods logistics market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $215.63 billion in 2023 to $233.66 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of industrialization, growing globalization, increasing awareness of the importance of safety and security in hazardous goods,.

The global hazardous goods logistics market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $311.27 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce growth, continued growth of the global economy, supply chain resilience, environmental sustainability. Major trends in the forecast period include digitization and blockchain, hazardous materials packaging innovation, collaborative partnerships, multimodal transportation, emergency response preparedness.

The growing presence of the oil and gas industry is anticipated to be a significant driver for the expansion of the hazardous goods logistics market in the near future. The oil and gas industry encompasses various activities related to the exploration, extraction, production, refining, and distribution of hydrocarbon resources, particularly crude oil and natural gas. Given the nature of materials involved in these processes, hazardous goods logistics play a pivotal role in supporting the industry. For instance, as of June 2022, data from The Office for National Statistics, a UK government department, indicated a notable increase in gas imports into the UK, reaching $24.92 billion in 2021, marking a substantial rise of 312% from $6.10 billion in 2020. Additionally, UK gas exports surged to $4.32 billion in 2021, reflecting a 167% increase from the $1.65 billion recorded in 2020. Consequently, the expansion of the oil and gas sector continues to drive the growth of the hazardous goods logistics market.

The surging demand for e-commerce is expected to propel the growth of the hazardous goods logistics market in the foreseeable future. E-commerce, a term derived from electronic commerce, involves the buying and selling of products and services over the internet. E-commerce businesses rely on hazardous goods logistics to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient transportation of hazardous or dangerous goods to their customers. For instance, in September 2022, the International Trade Administration, a US-based government agency, reported that consumer eCommerce now accounts for 30% of the UK's total retail industry, a significant increase from 20% in 2020, and generates over $120 billion in annual sales. In 2021, 82% of people in the UK made at least one online purchase. Therefore, the growing demand for e-commerce is a key driver behind the expansion of the hazardous goods logistics market.

The unpredictable fluctuations in fuel prices could potentially hinder the market's expansion during the forecast period. Transportation of hazardous goods relies on fuel, and the erratic nature of fuel prices can have a direct impact on the profitability of businesses within the market. For instance, in August 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation, a government department in the United States, reported that regular motor gasoline prices surged by 49% from January to June 2022, while diesel fuel prices experienced a slightly higher increase of 55%. Although fuel prices did decrease from June to July 2022, they still remained more than double the cost compared to early 2020. Therefore, these fuel price fluctuations represent a potential challenge for the hazardous goods logistics market's growth.

The leading companies within the hazardous goods logistics market are at the forefront of creating novel logistic solutions, particularly one-stop logistics solutions, to enhance their market position and profitability. A one-stop logistics solution entails a business or service provider offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services, all conveniently accessible through a single point of contact. For instance, in May 2023, FedEx Corporation, a US-based transportation company, introduced a one-stop logistics solution tailored for local businesses in Cebu, designed to handle hazardous commodities. The implementation of these one-stop logistics solutions has the potential to bring about significant time and cost savings by streamlining the management of all logistical needs through a unified platform. This solution empowers local Cebu companies to facilitate the exportation of nine different categories of hazardous goods.

In January 2022, Heppner Group, a French transport and logistics service provider, completed the acquisition of SAFRAM, the terms of which were not disclosed. This strategic acquisition is set to bolster Heppner Group's distribution capabilities and extend its range of services in the transport and logistics of dangerous goods throughout the European continent. Safram Spedition GmbH, headquartered in Switzerland, is renowned for its expertise in the transportation of hazardous products.

Major players in the hazardous goods logistics market are Deutsche Post DHL Group, YRC Worldwide Inc., FedEx Corporation, A.P. Moller - Maersk, Kühne + Nagel International AG, DSV A/S, United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), DB Schenker, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Nippon Express Co.Ltd., Expeditors International of Washington Inc., Panalpina Welttransport Holding AG, Geodis Logistics LLC, Kerry Logistics Network Limited, Bollore Logistics, XPO Logistics Inc., Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., Hitachi Transport System Ltd., Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, Yusen Logistics Inc., Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. Ltd., MOL Logistics Co. Ltd., Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P., Ceva Logistics, Toll Group, Rhenus Logistics S.A., DGD Transport LLC, Sagawa Express Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the hazardous goods logistics market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the hazardous goods logistics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary categories of hazardous goods logistics include flammable, explosive, radioactive, bio-hazardous, and others. Flammable products are substances that readily ignite and burn when exposed to heat, sparks, or open flames. These logistics services find application in various types of businesses, including transportation, warehousing, and value-added services provided by seaways, roadways, railways, airways, and storage and service operations. They cater to industrial, healthcare, agricultural, and other sectors.

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The hazardous goods logistics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as risk assessment and management services, regulatory compliance services, emergency response planning services and packaging and labeling services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The hazardous goods logistics market also includes sales of products such as corrosive materials, oxidizing agents, toxic substances, compressed gases and sensitive electronics. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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