Freight Transport Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6060
  • Published Date: Sep 17, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Freight Transport Market Segmentation:

 Industry Vertical Segment Analysis

Retail & e-commerce segment is poised to dominate over 35% freight transport market share by 2035. The segment growth can be ascribed to the expansion of e-commerce. The worldwide freight transport industry has been affected by e-commerce in recent years as more and more individuals purchase goods and services online, which has substantially increased the volume of items being sent across the nation.

In addition, the requirement for quicker delivery times is one way that online retail has affected freight transport activities, as a result, many freight transport businesses have had to make investments in new procedures and technology to keep up with demand. For instance, global retail e-commerce revenues reached over USD 5 trillion in 2023.

Mode of Transport Segment Analysis

The roadways segment is set to garner robust market revenue shortly. The volume of freight carried by roads is anticipated to rise between 2020 and 2050, presenting potential as a result of expanding e-commerce deliveries, a greater emphasis on multi-modal connectivity, and increased volume from the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.

As per recent data, from around 6 trillion ton-kilometers in 2010 to over 25 trillion ton-kilometers in 2050, there will likely be an even greater growth in road freight transit worldwide.

Our in-depth analysis of the freight transport market includes the following segments: 

            Offering

  • Solution
  • Services

            Mode of Transport

  • Railways
  • Roadways
  • Seaways
  • Airways

            Industry Vertical

  • Retail & E-commerce
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Energy

            Logistics Function

  • Courier
  • Express and Parcel
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Freight Transport
  • Warehousing and Storage

Browse key industry insights with market data tables & charts from the report:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of freight transport is assessed at USD 40.88 billion.

The global freight transport market size was valued at over USD 37.66 billion in 2025 and is expected to register a CAGR of over 9.5%, exceeding USD 93.33 billion revenue by 2035.

North America freight transport market achieves a 60% share by 2035, driven by rising shipment of goods and extensive freight transportation network.

Key players in the market include CEVA Logistics, CJ Logistics Corporation, United Parcel Service of America Inc., Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Schneider National Inc., Oracle Inc., SAP SE, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Kerry Logistics Network Limited.
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