Finished Vehicles Logistics Market Report 2025

This Finished Vehicles Logistics market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The finished vehicles logistics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $162.32 billion in 2024 to $172.3 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urbanization, increase in number of dealerships, government policies, growth in car-sharing and ride-hailing services, and increase in old chain logistics.

The finished vehicles logistics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $216.48 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focusing on reducing logistics costs, rising consumer expectations, efficient inventory management practices, effective insurance, and risk management solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in fleet management technologies, adoption of digital technologies, development of autonomous trucks, advancements in last-mile delivery solutions, and utilization of data analytics.

The growth in automobile production is expected to boost the finished vehicle logistics market. Increasing global demand for vehicles, advancements in automotive technology, and expanding economies, particularly in emerging markets, are driving higher automobile production. This surge generates a steady and growing supply of vehicles that require transportation, storage, and delivery to dealerships and customers, thus elevating the need for logistics services and infrastructure. For example, in January 2024, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported that UK vehicle production reached 1,025,474 units in 2023, comprising 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles (CVs), marking a 17% increase from the previous year. As a result, the increase in automobile production is propelling the finished vehicle logistics market.

Key players in the finished vehicle logistics market are forming strategic partnerships to develop advanced logistics solutions. These alliances enable companies to pool resources and expertise, enhance research and development, expand market presence, and accelerate commercialization, fostering innovation and growth in the industry. For instance, in July 2024, CEVA Logistics, a France-based logistics firm, partnered with Almajdouie Logistics, a Saudi Arabian logistics provider. This joint venture aims to deliver comprehensive end-to-end logistics services essential for the automotive sector. By combining CEVA's global network with Almajdouie's local expertise, the partnership offers customized solutions to streamline the movement of finished vehicles from manufacturers to dealerships and customers throughout Saudi Arabia and beyond.

In February 2024, CMA CGM Group, a France-based shipping company, acquired Bolloré Logistics for $5.24 billion. This acquisition is designed to enhance CMA CGM's logistics capabilities by incorporating Bolloré Logistics' expertise, thus expanding the range of services offered and entering new business areas. This broader reach allows for more efficient and seamless transportation of finished vehicles across diverse markets. Bolloré Logistics, based in France, specializes in a variety of logistics services, including finished vehicle logistics, ocean and air freight, supply chain management, and warehousing solutions.

Major companies operating in the finished vehicles logistics market are United Parcel Service Inc., CEVA Logistics, DHL Supply Chain, Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S, DSV A/S, Kühne + Nagel International AG, Schenker AG, Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd., Nippon Express Co. Ltd., Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Geodis SA, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Expeditors International of Washington Inc., XPO Inc., Sankyu Inc., GEFCO S.A., Crowley Maritime Corporation, Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd., BLG Logistics Group AG & Co. KG, Acertus, ARS Altmann AG, Omsan Lojistik A/S, Groupe Charles André.

North America was the largest region in the finished vehicles logistics market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the finished vehicles logistics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the finished vehicles logistics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Finished vehicles logistics involves managing and transporting fully assembled vehicles from manufacturing plants to distribution points, dealerships, or directly to customers. This process includes coordinating shipping methods, managing customs procedures, and ensuring timely and secure delivery. It plays a crucial role in optimizing supply chains and enhancing vehicle distribution efficiency.

The key services in the finished vehicles logistics sector include transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added services, among others. Transportation services focus on moving finished vehicles from manufacturers to dealers or end-users. The sector covers various vehicle types, such as passenger and commercial vehicles, and employs multiple distribution channels, including both economy and luxury segments. End-users of these services include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), dealerships, and others.

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The finished vehicles logistics market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as delivery of vehicles, vehicle handling and inspection, storage, customs and documentation management, fleet management, and integrated logistics solutions. 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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