Automotive Logistics Market Size, Industry Trends & Forecast Report 2025

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Automotive Logistics Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 282.90 Billion
Market Size (2030)	USD 368.20 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	5.41% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Asia-Pacific
Largest Market	Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration	Low
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Automotive Logistics Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Global Automotive Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 282.90 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 368.20 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.41% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Continued electrification of passenger and commercial fleets, the rapid digitalization of aftermarket fulfillment, and the spread of mobility-as-a-service programs are expanding contract scope and shipment complexity for logistics providers^{[1]Frank Appel, “Strategy 2030,” DHL Group, dhl.com}. Modal shifts from road to rail and sea are accelerating as corporate sustainability targets tighten, while mergers among global 3PLs are creating scale advantages that reshape competitive dynamics. At the same time, same-day and next-day delivery expectations in e-commerce are pushing automation investments in micro-fulfillment, and integrated visibility platforms are becoming a prerequisite for winning long-term automotive contracts.

Key Report Takeaways

By service, transportation led with 58.8% of the global automotive logistics market share in 2024; value-added services are projected to expand at a 7.2% CAGR to 2030.
By type, the OEM segment accounted for 73.1% share of the global automotive logistics market size in 2024, while aftermarket logistics records the highest projected CAGR at 6.5% through 2030.
By cargo type, auto components captured 47.52% share of the global automotive logistics market in 2024; EV batteries and power-electronics are advancing at an 11.6% CAGR to 2030.
By delivery time, standard services commanded 81.3% share of the global automotive logistics market size in 2024; express and critical services are set to grow at a 7.9% CAGR during 2025-2030.
By geography, Asia-Pacific held 47.8% revenue share in 2024 and is expected to post the fastest 6.8% CAGR, reflecting its concentration of vehicle and battery production.

Global Automotive Logistics Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	( ~ ) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Battery-electric vehicle adoption lifts finished-vehicle flows	+1.2%	Global (APAC, Europe lead)	Medium term (2-4 years)
E-commerce demand for aftermarket parts accelerates same-day delivery	+0.8%	North America, Europe	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Vehicle subscription and mobility-as-a-service intensify fleet turnover	+0.6%	North America, Europe, APAC	Medium term (2-4 years)
End-to-end shipment visibility expectations spur platform-enabled 3PL contracts	+0.4%	Global	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Rising Global Average Vehicle Age Elevating Aftermarket Parts Replacement Frequency	+0.7%	Global, particularly emerging markets	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Corporate Sustainability Targets Steering Modal Shift Toward Rail & Sea Transport	+0.5%	Global, strongest in Europe and North America	Long term (≥ 4 years)

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Acceleration of Battery-Electric Vehicle Adoption Raising Finished-Vehicle Flows

Global electric vehicle penetration is forecast to top 20% in 2025, driving demand for specialized battery supply chains and new finished-vehicle corridors. DHL has opened EV Centers of Excellence in Asia-Pacific and Europe, providing temperature-controlled storage, DG-compliant handling, and multimodal outbound solutions. Maersk’s EV Battery Flex Flow program halves warehouse footprints by using reusable containers and advanced fire-suppression, cutting logistics costs by 30% for cell manufacturers. Western 3PLs are also investing in Chinese corridor capacity as the country maintains 70% cathode and 85% anode output, making near-shoring of buffer stocks crucial for European and North American OEMs. The capital intensity of battery handling depots is prompting joint ventures between carriers and energy firms to pool infrastructure spending.

E-commerce Boom in Aftermarket Parts Creating Same-Day/Next-Day Delivery Expectations

Online parts revenue now accounts for double-digit share of global aftermarket sales, prompting a shift from regional distribution centers to micro-fulfillment nodes closer to urban drivers. AutoStore deployments at leading spare-parts distributors raise storage density by 300% and deliver 99.6% uptime, enabling two-hour cut-off times for 30,000 SKU assortments. Kia Israel’s hardware-less tracking reduced vehicle search time from hours to minutes, freeing 50% of labor and trimming processing time by up to 40%^{[2]Laurent Petizon, “Flexis SAS Joint Venture,” Renault Group, automotivelogistics.media}. Logistics providers now bundle predictive inventory tools with last-mile networks to secure long-term contracts, while suburban cross-docks replenish rural routes overnight to meet weekend service guarantees.

Growth of Vehicle Subscription & Mobility-as-a-Service Increasing Fleet Turnover Logistics

Short-cycle fleet models require continual re-deployment, seasonal rotation, and rapid de-fleeting, demanding higher frequency transport and refurbishment. BMW’s Virtual Factory digital twin, covering 30 plants, lowers planning costs by 30% and synchronizes logistics for subscription fleets across Europe and Asia. Chinese OEMs such as BYD are integrating captive logistics subsidiaries that reposition vehicles every 3-6 months, challenging traditional 3PL share in intra-city relocation. The need for constant inspection and software update stations is spawning new value-added service revenue streams in port and rail hubs.

Consumer Demand for End-to-End Shipment Visibility Fostering Platform-Enabled 3PL Contracts

Automotive shippers increasingly require API-level data exchange. Union Pacific offers 65 live APIs and GPS on 90% of its intermodal fleet, feeding OEM control towers with container ETAs. DHL Supply Chain has introduced generative-AI tools that cleanse data, draft bids, and generate customized KPI dashboards, improving proposal accuracy and customer response time. Contracts now mandate system interoperability, limiting standalone 3PL platforms and encouraging open-architecture solutions that integrate supplier, carrier, and dealer data in a single UI.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	( ~ ) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Macroeconomic uncertainty reduces discretionary vehicle shipments	-0.9%	North America, Europe	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Freight-rate volatility erodes budget predictability	-0.6%	Global (Asia-Europe acute)	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Carbon-emission caps elevate long-distance transport costs	-0.4%	Europe, North America	Medium term (2-4 years)
Global logistics talent shortage constrains peak capacity	-0.5%	Developed markets	Long term (≥ 4 years)

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Macroeconomic Uncertainty Suppressing Discretionary Vehicle Purchases and Shipments

Global automotive output slowed to 0.8% growth in 2024 on tighter credit and weak consumer sentiment, reducing finished-vehicle port throughput by 9.4% in Europe. Ford is testing rail–short-sea alternatives from Mexico’s Guaymas port to cut costs while maintaining lead-times under demand volatility. Lower utilization presses margins at ro-ro terminals, yet operators must retain surge capacity for recovery, straining pricing discipline. Chinese EV exports add forecasting complexity, as new brands scale output regardless of Western macrocycles.

Freight-Rate Volatility Eroding Budget Predictability for Automotive Shippers

Red Sea disruptions have lengthened Asia-Europe transits and boosted insurance costs, forcing European OEMs to reroute 30% of finished-vehicle volumes via Cape Route sailings. Kuehne + Nagel’s 2024 results show revenue normalization as pandemic premiums unwind, but spot-rate swings of 40% within a quarter complicate annual contract negotiations. Automakers are diversifying carrier panels and adopting index-linked pricing, increasing administrative load while tempering savings.

Segment Analysis

By Service: Transportation Dominance Amid Value-Added Growth

Transportation retained 58.8% share of the global automotive logistics market in 2024. Road haulage remains pivotal, yet rail and sea volumes are rising as shippers seek lower-carbon options. BMW’s hydrogen trucks on German lanes lower tank-to-wheel emissions and illustrate modal innovation. Value-added services are forecast to outpace with a 7.2% CAGR, buoyed by customization, software flashing, and pre-delivery inspection demands. Providers are converting brown-field warehouses into multi-client assembly hubs that embed robotics, enabling shorter program launches without legacy overhead.

Automation reshapes storage economics: AutoStore’s goods-to-person systems triple cubic utilization and cut pick errors below 0.1%, supporting two-hour aftermarket order windows. As OEMs migrate to modular EV platforms, sub-assembly kitting and battery-pack sequencing generate new margin pools for service specialists. The balance of contract revenue is therefore tilting from line-haul to high-touch add-ons, diversifying provider income and reinforcing sticky multiyear agreements.

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By Type: OEM Stability Contrasts Aftermarket Acceleration

OEM logistics accounted for 73.1% of the global automotive logistics market size in 2024, driven by complex inbound component flows and finished-vehicle exports. Electrification increases capital expenditure on ADR-compliant battery depots, temperature-controlled trailers, and emergency response protocols. Tesla’s long-term charter with Hyundai Glovis to ship Model 3 from Shanghai to Rotterdam reflects new transcontinental EV corridors.

Aftermarket logistics is growing faster at 6.5% CAGR, underpinned by rising vehicle age and direct-to-consumer parts sales. DHL’s purchase of Inmar Supply Chain adds 14 return centers, positioning the company to capture escalating reverse-logistics volumes in North America dhl.com. Latin American fleets averaging 18-20 years heighten regional demand for import parts, attracting 3PL investment in bonded free-trade hubs that bypass port congestion.

By Cargo Type: Components Lead While EV Batteries Surge

Auto components generated 47.52% revenue in 2024, reflecting continuous line-side replenishment across thousands of SKUs. The global automotive logistics market share for EV batteries and power-electronics is rising fastest, expanding at 11.6% CAGR as governments incentivize giga-factory output. Union Pacific promotes rail as the safest large-volume mode for cathode and recycled lithium flows, highlighting 75% lower CO₂ per ton-mile than truck^{[3]Thom Albrecht, “Union Pacific APIs Enhance Automotive Visibility,” Union Pacific, up.com}.

Kuehne + Nagel’s KN BatteryChain tracks end-to-end state-of-charge and residual value, providing OEMs with verifiable ESG reporting. Finished-vehicle shipments face near-shoring headwinds, yet remain pivotal for premium brands that rely on centralized production. Specialized asset pools, including double-stack railcars for electric SUVs, are in short supply, prompting leasing rates to climb by double digits since 2024.

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By Delivery Time: Standard Dominance Faces Express Pressure

Standard delivery commanded 81.3% share in 2024, capitalizing on predictable production schedules and the move toward lower-carbon sea and rail. Express services are projected to rise at a 7.9% CAGR, supported by just-in-time assembly and critical aftermarket demand. XPO’s ExpressNow corridor between Antwerp and Istanbul trims transit by two days and cuts CO₂ by 80% versus exclusive trucking, illustrating blended service economics.

OEMs deploying build-to-order models rely on predictive analytics to reduce buffer stocks; when exceptions occur, premium air or dedicated van capacity is required. Nissan’s supply chain risk-sensing platform uses AI to reroute parts within hours, limiting expensive expedite calls. Providers are thus investing in 24/7 control towers and on-demand charter brokers to monetize critical freight opportunities.

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific held 47.8% share of the global automotive logistics market in 2024 and is forecast to grow at 6.8% CAGR to 2030. China’s dominance in EV output and battery material refining sustains high intra-regional lane density, while India’s production-linked incentives attract component manufacturing migrations. DHL added an EV Centre of Excellence in Australia in 2025, expanding its regional network for temperature-controlled battery flows. Japanese providers pioneer autonomous platooning on expressways, addressing driver shortages and lifting asset utilization. Major port operators are enlarging ro-ro berths, evidenced by Kaohsiung’s 370,000-TEU expansion that boosts vessel turnaround for finished vehicles.

North America remains a strategic hub, but tariff hikes on imported vehicles and components are pressuring routing decisions. Analysts estimate potential reductions of 20,000 units per day if tariffs hold through 2026, compelling OEMs to deepen Mexico and Canada near-shoring. Georgia Ports will invest USD 262 million to upgrade Colonel’s Island, targeting top position in U.S. ro-ro throughput by 2026. Alternative Pacific gate entries such as Guaymas are under trial to limit west-coast congestion and balance drayage costs.

Europe grapples with geopolitical disruptions and stringent carbon regulation. Throughput at finished-vehicle terminals fell 9.4% in 2024, shifting the region to net-importer status as Asian EV exports surge. Yet the bloc leads in green logistics mandates: Audi deploys renewable-powered trains for battery modules, shaving 2,600 tonnes of annual CO₂. Peel Ports’ GBP 30 million ro-ro berth at Sheerness, operational in 2025, underscores continued investment despite softer volumes.

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Competitive Landscape

The global automotive logistics market is moderately fragmented but consolidating. DSV’s EUR 14.3 billion acquisition of DB Schenker closed in April 2025 and created a USD 45 billion revenue leader with 160,000 staff across 90 countries. CEVA Logistics earlier absorbed Bolloré Logistics and realigned GEFCO assets into a dedicated finished-vehicle unit, signalling a strategic focus on high-margin ro-ro flows.

Technology deployment differentiates incumbents. DHL Supply Chain’s generative-AI tools auto-clean client data and draft pricing, cutting bid cycle times by 25%. UPS installs autonomous yard tractors that operate 20 hours daily, raising parcel-to-auto cross-dock productivity. Chinese entrants integrate vertically; SAIC Logistics controls inland ports linked to Shanghai plants, challenging international 3PL penetration.

Strategic moves target electric mobility. Maersk’s Flex Hub battery service bundles maritime, warehousing, and inland haulage for cell makers, providing temperature-controlled compliance and ESG dashboards. CEVA and BMW France pilot electric car carriers on 270 km daily loops, collecting telematics to certify CO₂ savings. Uber Freight partners with Aurora Innovation to commercialize driverless truck capacity on U.S. lanes, promising cost parity with human drivers by 2027.

Automotive Logistics Industry Leaders

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG
APL Logistics Ltd
BLG Logistics Group AG & Co. KG
CEVA Logistics
DHL Group
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Recent Industry Developments

June 2025: Toyota Motor Europe and VDL Groep deployed four 400 km-range hydrogen trucks across Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands to decarbonize heavy-duty logistics.
June 2025: Nippon Express Holdings, Japan Freight Railway, and T2 completed a 500 km autonomous truck-plus-rail pilot from Kanagawa to Kobe, addressing driver shortages.
May 2025: DHL opened an EV Centre of Excellence in Australia to support regional battery supply chains.
March 2025: XPO expanded ExpressNow across Europe, enhancing time-critical options for OEM and aftermarket customers.

Table of Contents for Automotive Logistics Industry Report

1. Introduction

1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Study Deliverables

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Landscape

4.1 Current Market Scenario & Automotive Logistics Value Proposition
4.2 Global Logistics Sector Benchmarking (LPI, Freight KPIs)
4.3 Automotive Production & Sales Trend Analysis
4.4 Impact of E-commerce on Automotive Logistics
4.5 Reverse Logistics: Challenges & Best Practices
4.6 Market Drivers
- 4.6.1 Acceleration of Battery-Electric Vehicle Adoption Raising Global Finished-Vehicle Flows
- 4.6.2 E-commerce Boom in Aftermarket Parts Creating Same-Day/Next-Day Delivery Expectations
- 4.6.3 Growth of Vehicle Subscription & Mobility-as-a-Service Increasing Fleet Turnover Logistics
- 4.6.4 Consumer Demand for End-to-End Shipment Visibility Fostering Platform-Enabled 3PL Contracts
- 4.6.5 Rising Global Average Vehicle Age Elevating Aftermarket Parts Replacement Frequency
- 4.6.6 Corporate Sustainability Targets Steering Modal Shift Toward Rail & Sea Transport
4.7 Market Restraints
- 4.7.1 Macroeconomic Uncertainty Suppressing Discretionary Vehicle Purchases and Shipments
- 4.7.2 Freight-Rate Volatility Eroding Budget Predictability for Automotive Shippers
- 4.7.3 Stringent Carbon-Emission Caps Increasing Cost of Long-Distance Vehicle Transport
- 4.7.4 Global Logistics Talent Shortage Constraining Capacity During Peak Demand Cycles
4.8 Porter's Five Forces
- 4.8.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.8.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.8.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.8.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.8.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.9 Value / Supply-Chain Analysis
4.10 Industry Regulations and Policies
4.11 Technological Outlook (IoT, RFID, ADAS Handling)
4.12 Impact of Geopolitical Events on the Market

5. Market Size & Growth Forecasts (Value, USD)

5.1 Transportation
- 5.1.1 Road
- 5.1.1.1 Rail
- 5.1.1.2 Sea / Ro-Ro / Short-Sea
- 5.1.1.3 Air
- 5.1.2 Warehousing, Distribution & Inventory Management
- 5.1.3 Value-Added Services
5.2 By Type
- 5.2.1 OEM
- 5.2.2 Aftermarket
5.3 By Cargo Type
- 5.3.1 Finished Vehicles
- 5.3.2 Auto Components
- 5.3.3 EV Batteries & Power-Electronics
- 5.3.4 Other Cargo
5.4 By Delivery Time
- 5.4.1 Standard
- 5.4.2 Express / Critical
5.5 By Geography
- 5.5.1 North America
- 5.5.1.1 United States
- 5.5.1.2 Canada
- 5.5.1.3 Mexico
- 5.5.2 South America
- 5.5.2.1 Brazil
- 5.5.2.2 Peru
- 5.5.2.3 Chile
- 5.5.2.4 Argentina
- 5.5.2.5 Rest of South America
- 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.3.1 India
- 5.5.3.2 China
- 5.5.3.3 Japan
- 5.5.3.4 Australia
- 5.5.3.5 South Korea
- 5.5.3.6 South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Philippines)
- 5.5.3.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.4 Europe
- 5.5.4.1 United Kingdom
- 5.5.4.2 Germany
- 5.5.4.3 France
- 5.5.4.4 Spain
- 5.5.4.5 Italy
- 5.5.4.6 BENELUX (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg)
- 5.5.4.7 NORDICS (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden)
- 5.5.4.8 Rest of Europe
- 5.5.5 Middle East And Africa
- 5.5.5.1 United Arab of Emirates
- 5.5.5.2 Saudi Arabia
- 5.5.5.3 South Africa
- 5.5.5.4 Nigeria
- 5.5.5.5 Rest of Middle East And Africa

6. Competitive Landscape

6.1 Strategic Moves (M&A, JVs, Capacity Adds)
6.2 Market Share Analysis
6.3 Company Profiles {(includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products & Services, and Recent Developments)}
- 6.3.1 DHL Group
- 6.3.2 Kuehne + Nagel International AG
- 6.3.3 CEVA Logistics
- 6.3.4 DSV A/S
- 6.3.5 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG
- 6.3.6 BLG Logistics Group AG & Co. KG
- 6.3.7 Kerry Logistics Network Ltd
- 6.3.8 APL Logistics Ltd
- 6.3.9 Ryder System Inc.
- 6.3.10 Penske Logistics Inc.
- 6.3.11 XPO Logistics Inc.
- 6.3.12 Expeditors International
- 6.3.13 TIBA Group
- 6.3.14 CFR Rinkens
- 6.3.15 NYK Line (Auto Logistics Division)
- 6.3.16 SNCF Geodis
- 6.3.17 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
- 6.3.18 UPS Supply Chain Solutions
- 6.3.19 Maersk Logistics & Services
- 6.3.20 Nippon Express Holdings
- 6.3.21 CJ Logistics*

7. Market Opportunities & Future Outlook

7.1 White-space & Unmet-Need Assessment

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Global Automotive Logistics Market Report Scope

Automotive logistics refers to the comprehensive management and coordination of the transportation, warehousing, and distribution of automotive parts, components, and finished vehicles throughout the supply chain. This sector is crucial for ensuring that automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors operate efficiently and meet consumer demands.

The global automotive logistics market is segmented by service (transportation, warehousing, distribution & inventory management, and other services), by type (finished vehicle, auto components, and other types), and by geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). The report offers market size and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.

Transportation	Road	Rail
		Sea / Ro-Ro / Short-Sea
		Air
	Warehousing, Distribution & Inventory Management
	Value-Added Services
By Type	OEM
	Aftermarket
By Cargo Type	Finished Vehicles
	Auto Components
	EV Batteries & Power-Electronics
	Other Cargo
By Delivery Time	Standard
	Express / Critical

By Geography	North America	United States
		Canada
		Mexico

	South America	Brazil
		Peru
		Chile
		Argentina
		Rest of South America

	Asia-Pacific	India
		China
		Japan
		Australia
		South Korea
		South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Philippines)
		Rest of Asia-Pacific

	Europe	United Kingdom
		Germany
		France
		Spain
		Italy
		BENELUX (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg)
		NORDICS (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden)
		Rest of Europe

	Middle East And Africa	United Arab of Emirates
		Saudi Arabia
		South Africa
		Nigeria
		Rest of Middle East And Africa

Transportation

Road	Rail
	Sea / Ro-Ro / Short-Sea
	Air
Warehousing, Distribution & Inventory Management
Value-Added Services

By Type

OEM

Aftermarket

By Cargo Type

Finished Vehicles

Auto Components

EV Batteries & Power-Electronics

Other Cargo

By Delivery Time

Standard

Express / Critical

By Geography

North America	United States
	Canada
	Mexico
South America	Brazil
	Peru
	Chile
	Argentina
	Rest of South America
Asia-Pacific	India
	China
	Japan
	Australia
	South Korea
	South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Philippines)
	Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe	United Kingdom
	Germany
	France
	Spain
	Italy
	BENELUX (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg)
	NORDICS (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden)
	Rest of Europe
Middle East And Africa	United Arab of Emirates
	Saudi Arabia
	South Africa
	Nigeria
	Rest of Middle East And Africa

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the global automotive logistics market?

The global automotive logistics market stands at USD 282.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 368.2 billion by 2030.

How fast is the automotive logistics market expected to grow?

The market is forecast to expand at a 5.41% compound annual growth rate between 2025 and 2030.

Which region leads the automotive logistics market and why?

Asia-Pacific holds 47.8% of global revenue because of its concentration of vehicle manufacturing, battery production, and rapid electric-vehicle adoption.

What service segment generates the most revenue in automotive logistics?

Transportation services account for 58.8% of market revenue in 2024, supported by road, rail, sea, and air movements across finished vehicles and components.

Where is the fastest growth occurring within cargo types?

EV batteries and power-electronics represent the fastest-growing cargo category, advancing at an 11.6% CAGR through 2030.

How are sustainability targets influencing logistics strategies?

Corporate carbon goals are driving modal shifts toward rail and sea, prompting providers to invest in low-emission assets such as hydrogen trucks and greener maritime solutions.