Hazardous Goods Logistics Market Report 2025

This 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 hazardous goods logistics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $233.66 billion in 2024 to $252.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. 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 hazardous goods logistics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $337.09 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. 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 growth of the oil and gas industry is expected to drive the expansion of the hazardous goods logistics market. The oil and gas sector encompasses the exploration, extraction, production, refining, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbon resources, mainly crude oil and natural gas. Hazardous goods logistics play a crucial role in this industry due to the nature of the materials involved in exploration, production, refining, and distribution. For example, in June 2023, the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, projected global oil demand to rise by 6% from 2022 to 2028, reaching 105.7 million barrels per day (mb/d), driven by strong demand from the petrochemical and aviation sectors. As a result, the growth of the oil and gas industry is fueling the expansion of the hazardous goods logistics market.

The increasing demand for e-commerce is expected to propel the growth of the hazardous goods logistics market. E-commerce, or electronic commerce, involves buying and selling products and services online. E-commerce businesses rely on hazardous goods logistics to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient transportation of hazardous materials to customers. For instance, in August 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau, a U.S.-based government agency, reported that e-commerce sales accounted for 16% of total retail sales in the second quarter of 2024. U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached $282.3 billion in this period, marking a 5.3% increase (±0.7) compared to the first quarter of 2023. Therefore, the growing demand for e-commerce is driving the growth of the hazardous goods logistics market.

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 companies operating 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 2024. 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 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.

Hazardous goods logistics encompass specialized processes and protocols dedicated to the transportation, storage, handling, and control of materials deemed hazardous or dangerous due to their potential to pose risks to individuals, property, or the environment. The aim of hazardous goods logistics is to ensure the safe transport of these materials to production facilities and the proper management and disposal of resulting waste products.

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 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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