Managed Transportation Services Market Report 2026

The managed transportation services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $15.4 billion in 2025 to $18.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing supply chain complexity, rising transportation cost pressures, adoption of third-party logistics models, growing reliance on freight audit services, expansion of global trade networks.

The managed transportation services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $35.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of ai-driven transportation planning, rising demand for real-time freight visibility, growing focus on sustainability reporting, increased adoption of integrated logistics platforms, expansion of managed logistics services across industries. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing outsourcing of transportation management functions, rising adoption of cloud-based tms platforms, growing use of predictive freight analytics, expansion of end-to-end logistics visibility services, enhanced focus on cost optimization.

The growing manufacturing sector is expected to propel the growth of the managed transportation services market going forward. The manufacturing sector encompasses industries and businesses involved in producing goods through transforming raw materials, components, or parts into finished products using machinery, tools, and labor. The manufacturing sector's growth is due to the introduction of automated systems and robotics, global trade agreements, improved international relations, and transportation infrastructure development. Managed transportation services enhance manufacturing by providing expertise, technology, and strategic solutions to optimize transportation and logistics operations. This results in cost savings, improved efficiency, enhanced visibility, and better risk management, ultimately contributing to manufacturing enterprises' overall success and competitiveness. For instance, in December 2024, according to Statistics Canada, a Canada-based national statistical agency, the Canadian manufacturing sector expanded for a third straight year, with total revenues increasing by 1.7% year over year to reach $935.6 billion in 2023. Therefore, the growing manufacturing sector is driving the growth of the managed transportation services market.

Major companies operating in the managed transportation services market are focused on developing innovative technologies, such as visual AI technology, to optimize logistics operations. Visual AI technology encompasses artificial intelligence systems that process and analyze visual information from images or videos to extract insights or execute tasks autonomously. For instance, in January 2024, RXO Inc., a US-based company that provides transportation solutions, launched AI-powered truck check-in technology for warehouses and distribution centers. The technology leverages advanced artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the truck check-in process, significantly reducing wait times and improving operational efficiency. It includes features such as real-time vehicle recognition, automated scheduling, and dynamic dock assignment to optimize the flow of incoming and outgoing shipments. The system integrates with existing warehouse management software, providing seamless data transfer and real-time updates on truck status.

In April 2024, Quantix SCS LLC, a US-based supply chain services provider, acquired CLX Logistics LLC for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Quantix aims to enhance its logistics and transportation management capabilities by integrating CLX Logistics' expertise and technology, expanding its service offerings, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening its position in the supply chain management sector. CLX Logistics is a US-based company that offers various services, including transportation management systems, managed services, and supply chain consulting.

Major companies operating in the managed transportation services market are UPS Supply Chain Solutions, FedEx Supply Chain, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Expeditors International of Washington Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., GEODIS, Ryder Systems Inc., Schneider National Inc., GlobalTranz, XPO Logistics Inc., Penske Logistics, Uber Freight LLC, MIQ Logistics, CLX Logistics LLC, DHL Supply Chain, DSV A/S, CEVA Logistics, Nippon Express Co Ltd, Sinotrans, Maersk Logistics, GXO Logistics, Total Quality Logistics, Hub Group, Echo Global Logistics, Landstar System Inc., TFI International Inc.

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

The managed transportation services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as carrier management, freight management, risk management and transportation management systems (TMS), real-time tracking systems, risk management tools and load optimization software. 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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