Automotive Logistics Market Report 2026

The automotive logistics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $306.27 billion in 2025 to $332.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to global automotive production growth, outsourcing of logistics services, expansion of dealer networks, reliance on road transport, inventory management needs.

The automotive logistics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $458.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle supply chain expansion, smart logistics adoption, demand for sustainability in transport, automation of warehouses, data-driven logistics optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of digital supply chain platforms, growth of integrated logistics services, expansion of cross-border vehicle trade, demand for real-time tracking solutions, optimization of automotive warehousing.

The expansion of global vehicle manufacturing is expected to propel the growth of the automotive logistics market going forward. Global vehicle manufacturing involves the large-scale production of passenger and commercial vehicles across key automotive regions, driven by increasing mobility demand, frequent new model launches, and rising investments in production capacity. This expansion is supported by recovering supply chains, strong demand across multiple regions, and automakers scaling operations to meet growing transportation requirements. The automotive logistics market plays a vital role in this growth by enabling the efficient transportation of components, inbound raw materials, and finished vehicles across domestic and international supply chains. For instance, in 2024, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), a France-based intergovernmental automotive organization, global motor vehicle production increased from 0.0935 billion units in 2023 to approximately 0.098 billion units in early 2024, indicating sustained growth in global manufacturing activity. Therefore, the expansion of global vehicle manufacturing is driving the growth of the automotive logistics market.

Major companies operating in the automotive logistics market are increasingly focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as integrated logistics platforms, to streamline transportation processes and improve supply chain efficiency. Integrated logistics platforms are comprehensive software systems that coordinate and optimize supply chain and transportation activities by enabling seamless collaboration among shippers, carriers, and logistics providers. For instance, in June 2024, Cox Automotive, a US-based company, introduced Central Dispatch Enterprise, a platform designed to optimize transportation operations for large automotive shippers and brokers. The solution provides a private marketplace with customizable, end-to-end capabilities, utilizing first-party data and market intelligence to strengthen supply chain management. It includes automated workflows, application programming interfaces for smooth system integration, and a carrier mobile application to support efficient transactions, helping customers enhance operational efficiency and profitability within the automotive logistics sector.

In January 2024, Noatum, a Spain-based global logistics and transportation company, acquired Sesé Auto Logistics for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Noatum aims to strengthen its presence and capabilities in the European automotive logistics market by integrating end-to-end logistics solutions and leveraging anticipated growth in finished vehicle logistics. Sesé Auto Logistics is a Spain-based provider of logistics and transportation services with a specialization in automotive logistics operations.

Major companies operating in the automotive logistics market report include Deutsche Post DHL Group, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, DSV A/S, Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., FedEx Corporation, UPS Inc., Ryder System, Inc., XPO, Inc., Dachser Group SE & Co. KG, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P., CJ Logistics Corporation, Schnellecke Logistics SE, Rhenus Group, Penske Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive logistics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive 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 automotive logistics market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive logistics market includes revenues earned by entities by inbound logistics, outbound logistics, reverse logistics and aftermarket logistic. 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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