Oversized Cargo Transportation Market Report 2026

The oversized cargo transportation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $211.6 billion in 2025 to $223.41 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of large-scale infrastructure projects, growth in heavy industrial manufacturing, increasing movement of oversized equipment, rising investments in energy and construction sectors, availability of specialized transport fleets.

The oversized cargo transportation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $274.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for renewable energy equipment transport, rising investments in infrastructure modernization, expansion of digital freight management platforms, growing focus on emission-efficient heavy transport, increasing adoption of smart logistics planning. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for specialized heavy haul logistics, growing use of multi-modal transport solutions, rising adoption of route optimization technologies, expansion of project-based cargo transport, enhanced focus on regulatory compliance.

The growth of the construction industry is expected to drive the oversized cargo transportation market in the coming years. The construction industry encompasses the sector involved in building, repairing, renovating, and maintaining infrastructure. Oversized cargo transportation plays a key role in this industry by moving construction equipment and pre-fabricated containers, meaning that a rise in construction activities will boost market demand. For example, in February 2025, the US Census Bureau, a US-based government statistical agency, reported that construction spending in 2024 reached approximately US$ 2.15 trillion, marking a 6.5% increase from around US$ 2.02 trillion in 2023. Hence, the expansion of the construction industry is supporting the growth of the oversized cargo transportation market.

The expanding automotive industry is anticipated to boost the oversized cargo transportation market in the coming years. This sector includes various organizations and companies involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, sale, and maintenance of motor vehicles. The automotive industry plays a significant role in facilitating oversized cargo transportation, especially in shipping large and heavy components or vehicles. For example, according to Mexico Now, a leading international business magazine based in Mexico, car production in Mexico increased by 13.54% year-on-year during the first three quarters of 2023. Furthermore, as reported by *Autovista24*, a prominent source of automotive analysis, videos, and podcasts for decision-makers in Europe, Germany recorded 177,771 diesel registrations in the first four months of 2024, marking a 9.5% increase. Thus, the growth of the automotive sector is driving the expansion of the oversized cargo transportation market.

In September 2024, DP World, a logistics company based in the UAE, acquired Cargo Services Far East Ltd for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to strengthen DP World's capabilities in retail and fashion logistics while also expanding its airfreight operations. Cargo Services Far East Ltd is a logistics solutions provider located in China.

Major companies operating in the oversized cargo transportation market are Kintetsu World Express Inc., A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, Deutsche Bahn AG, DSV A/S, Landstar System Inc., Daseke Inc., Mammoet North America, Orient Overseas Container Line Limited, Barnhart Crane & Rigging, Lynden Incorporated, Equity Logistics Australia, CJ Logistics, Allcargo Logistics Ltd, Swanson Transport Ltd, DMA Cargo Srl, Pastrello Autotrasporti S.r.l, DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding, DB Schenker, Sarens, Barrington Freight Ltd, Acirfa Shipping International S.L, Agora Freight, New Wave International Cargo Sp. z o.o. Sp, PANAS TRANSPORT, Black Sea Crown Logistic SRL, Watco Companies LLC, Omni Logistics, Ameritrans Freight International, Expeditors International, Sea Cargo Logistics, Schumacher Cargo Logistics, Crowley Maritime Corporation, Amerijet International Inc., Global Shipping Services LLC, Mullen Group Ltd, Latin American Cargo (LAC), Almajdouie Logistics, Jenae Logistics, Platinum Shipping & Logistics, Prime Shipping Agency LLC, Willem Steenkamp Transport, Spedag Interfreight, Tristar Transport.

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

The oversized cargo transportation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as break bulk, neo bulk, and containerized shipping through roadways and waterways. 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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