Real Time Location Systems in Transportation and Logistics Market Report 2026

The real time location systems in transportation and logistics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.72 billion in 2025 to $7.56 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global logistics networks, increasing complexity of supply chains, growth of warehouse automation, rising adoption of gps-based tracking systems, advancements in wireless communication technologies.

The real time location systems in transportation and logistics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart logistics infrastructure, rising demand for predictive fleet management, expansion of digital supply chain platforms, growing adoption of ai-driven location analytics, increasing focus on end-to-end visibility. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of real-time asset tracking solutions, rising integration of cloud-based rtls platforms, growing use of iot sensors across logistics networks, expansion of fleet visibility and analytics, enhanced focus on operational transparency.

The growing adoption of automation in the manufacturing sector is expected to drive the growth of real-time location systems in the transportation and logistics market in the coming years. Automation in manufacturing involves the use of advanced technologies and machinery to perform tasks traditionally handled by human labor, with the objective of improving efficiency, productivity, and consistency across production processes. The increasing implementation of automation is supported by benefits such as enhanced productivity, improved quality, greater operational flexibility, and cost efficiency in an increasingly competitive and dynamic market environment. The rise of automated manufacturing creates strong synergies with real-time location systems in transportation and logistics by enabling more efficient, transparent, and responsive supply chain operations that align with modern manufacturing requirements. For instance, in September 2023, according to the World Robotics Report 2023 published by the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, global industrial robot installations reached 553,052 units, representing a 5% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing adoption of manufacturing automation is contributing to the expansion of real-time location systems in the transportation and logistics market.

Major companies operating in the real-time location systems market for transportation and logistics are increasingly adopting strategic partnerships to introduce innovative RTLS solutions. Strategic partnerships involve collaboration between organizations to combine strengths, expertise, and resources for mutual growth and innovation. For example, in August 2024, Navigine, a US-based provider of indoor navigation and positioning systems, partnered with MOKO SMART, a China-based designer and manufacturer of IoT devices. Through this partnership, the companies announced the development of an innovative RTLS Development Kit tailored for industrial environments, aimed at enhancing asset tracking and ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure. By combining Navigine’s software capabilities with MOKO SMART’s advanced hardware solutions, the collaboration delivers a comprehensive asset-tracking ecosystem that enables easier testing, deployment, and adoption of advanced RTLS technologies while setting new standards for operational efficiency.

In August 2024, HID Global, a US-based provider of identity, access control, and IoT-enabled enterprise solutions, acquired Sewio Networks for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, HID Global seeks to expand its real-time location system capabilities, particularly in asset tracking and intralogistics applications, thereby strengthening its value proposition for customers in the automotive, manufacturing, and logistics sectors that require high-precision real-time location tracking. Sewio Networks is a Czech Republic-based provider of ultra-wideband real-time location systems used for asset tracking, intralogistics, and warehouse and transportation operations.

Major companies operating in the real time location systems in transportation and logistics market report include Zebra Technologies Corporation, Trimble Transportation, Geotab Inc, Samsara, Omnitracs LLC, Transporeon GmbH, Descartes Systems Group, CalAmp Corporation, Spireon, ORBCOMM Inc, Teletrac Navman, Verizon Connect, Lojack Corporation, Tyco Security Products, I.D. Systems Inc, Fleet Complete, Convergence Systems Limited, FourKites Inc, ThingMagic Inc, Geoforce Inc, Ubisense, Mojix, Airista Flow Inc, DecaWave Ltd, Essensium NV, Awarepoint Corporation, BeSpoon SAS, TrackX Holdings Inc.

North America was the largest region in the real time location systems in transportation and logistics market in 2025. The regions covered in the real time location systems in transportation and 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 real time location systems in transportation and logistics market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The real-time location systems in the transportation and logistics market consist revenues earned by entities through asset tracking, fleet management, route optimization, and supply chain visibility solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The real-time location systems in the transportation and logistics market includes of sales of wireless sensor networks, telematics systems, RFID tags, and readers. 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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