GITNUXREPORT 2025

Logistic Industry Statistics

Logistics industry worth $9.6 trillion, embracing automation, sustainability, and technology.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The transportation sector accounts for nearly 15% of global CO2 emissions

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The adoption of EV trucks in logistics fleets reduces emissions by up to 40% compared to diesel trucks

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The total energy consumption of the logistics industry is estimated at around 100 exajoules per year

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Packaging innovations have reduced material waste in logistics by approximately 20%

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Over 50% of logistics companies plan to invest more in sustainable and eco-friendly practices by 2025

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Cold chain logistics are responsible for roughly 4-5% of global greenhouse gas emissions

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The global logistics industry is shifting towards more sustainable practices, with over 60% of firms planning to reduce carbon emissions by 2030

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The global logistics market is valued at approximately $9.6 trillion as of 2021

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The e-commerce logistics market is projected to reach $1.85 trillion by 2026

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The logistics industry employs over 65 million people worldwide

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Cold chain logistics constitutes about 12% of the global logistics market

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The global third-party logistics (3PL) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2022 to 2030

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Electric trucks are expected to account for 30% of new freight vehicle sales by 2030

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The Asia-Pacific region accounts for nearly 50% of global container port throughput

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Drone delivery is projected to reach a market value of $1.3 billion by 2026

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The logistics automation market is expected to reach $66 billion by 2027

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The growth rate for same-day delivery services in e-commerce is over 50% annually

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E-commerce logistics growth is driven by Asia-Pacific, which accounts for over 60% of global growth

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The global freight forwarding services market is expected to reach $255 billion by 2027

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Cross-border e-commerce shipments are rising at a CAGR of around 13%

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The global RFID market in logistics is projected to reach $14.2 billion by 2026

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The size of the global logistics automation market was valued at approximately $33 billion in 2020

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The transportation management systems (TMS) market is projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2026

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The global market for logistics robotics is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% from 2021 to 2028

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The global express freight market is expected to reach $210 billion by 2027

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The growth of electric and hybrid delivery vans in urban areas is driven by strict emission regulations and is expected to increase by over 20% CAGR through 2030

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The average cost of logistics as a percentage of sales is roughly 13%

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The use of IoT in logistics increases operational efficiency by up to 25%

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Blockchain technology is expected to save the logistics industry $2 billion annually by 2025

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The digitization of logistics processes can reduce administrative costs by up to 20%

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The use of artificial intelligence in logistics can improve delivery accuracy by up to 30%

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Better route optimization can reduce fuel consumption in trucking by approximately 10-15%

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The use of predictive analytics in logistics can improve inventory management accuracy by up to 25%

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The last mile delivery accounts for up to 53% of total shipping costs

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Warehouse automation can increase productivity by up to 40%

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Drone-based warehouse inventory checks can reduce counting time by over 30%

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The use of big data in logistics can lead to a 20-25% reduction in supply chain costs

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The adoption of 5G technology in logistics can improve tracking and communication efficiency by over 30%

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The use of predictive maintenance in logistics equipment can reduce downtime by up to 30%

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Supply chain management accounts for about 8-10% of the global GDP

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Approximately 68% of global goods are transported via sea

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Transportation accounts for around 60-70% of total logistics costs

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The average delivery time for global parcels has decreased by 30% since 2018

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Approximately 15% of cargo shipped globally is transported via air

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The global shipping containers count exceeded 24 million TEUs in 2020

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The freight rail industry accounts for approximately 40% of U.S. inland freight movement by ton-miles

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The driver shortage in trucking is estimated at nearly 80,000 drivers in the US alone

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The average age of trucks on the road globally is around 12 years

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Marine shipping accounts for approximately 90% of global trade by volume

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In 2021, Amazon shipped over 3 billion packages globally

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The average weight of a standard shipping container is around 2,300 kg, with a maximum payload of approximately 26,500 kg

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The majority of logistics companies (over 70%) plan to increase investments in automation technologies by 2025

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The logistics sector is increasingly adopting robotics for picking and packing, with a growth rate of over 15% annually

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Key Highlights

The global logistics market is valued at approximately $9.6 trillion as of 2021
Supply chain management accounts for about 8-10% of the global GDP
The e-commerce logistics market is projected to reach $1.85 trillion by 2026
Approximately 68% of global goods are transported via sea
The average cost of logistics as a percentage of sales is roughly 13%
The logistics industry employs over 65 million people worldwide
Transportation accounts for around 60-70% of total logistics costs
The use of IoT in logistics increases operational efficiency by up to 25%
Blockchain technology is expected to save the logistics industry $2 billion annually by 2025
The average delivery time for global parcels has decreased by 30% since 2018
Cold chain logistics constitutes about 12% of the global logistics market
The global third-party logistics (3PL) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2022 to 2030
Electric trucks are expected to account for 30% of new freight vehicle sales by 2030

The logistics industry, a trillion-dollar powerhouse fueling global trade and e-commerce expansion, is rapidly transforming through cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices that promise to revolutionize how goods move across the world.

Environmental Impact and Sustainable Practices

The transportation sector accounts for nearly 15% of global CO2 emissions
The adoption of EV trucks in logistics fleets reduces emissions by up to 40% compared to diesel trucks
The total energy consumption of the logistics industry is estimated at around 100 exajoules per year
Packaging innovations have reduced material waste in logistics by approximately 20%
Over 50% of logistics companies plan to invest more in sustainable and eco-friendly practices by 2025
Cold chain logistics are responsible for roughly 4-5% of global greenhouse gas emissions
The global logistics industry is shifting towards more sustainable practices, with over 60% of firms planning to reduce carbon emissions by 2030

Environmental Impact and Sustainable Practices Interpretation

With over half of logistics firms aiming to slash their carbon footprints by 2030 and EV trucks promising up to 40% emission reductions, the industry is increasingly steering toward sustainability—proof that cutting emissions isn’t just good for the planet but also fuels the freight of the future.

Market Growth and Regional Dynamics

The global logistics market is valued at approximately $9.6 trillion as of 2021
The e-commerce logistics market is projected to reach $1.85 trillion by 2026
The logistics industry employs over 65 million people worldwide
Cold chain logistics constitutes about 12% of the global logistics market
The global third-party logistics (3PL) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2022 to 2030
Electric trucks are expected to account for 30% of new freight vehicle sales by 2030
The Asia-Pacific region accounts for nearly 50% of global container port throughput
Drone delivery is projected to reach a market value of $1.3 billion by 2026
The logistics automation market is expected to reach $66 billion by 2027
The growth rate for same-day delivery services in e-commerce is over 50% annually
E-commerce logistics growth is driven by Asia-Pacific, which accounts for over 60% of global growth
The global freight forwarding services market is expected to reach $255 billion by 2027
Cross-border e-commerce shipments are rising at a CAGR of around 13%
The global RFID market in logistics is projected to reach $14.2 billion by 2026
The size of the global logistics automation market was valued at approximately $33 billion in 2020
The transportation management systems (TMS) market is projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2026
The global market for logistics robotics is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% from 2021 to 2028
The global express freight market is expected to reach $210 billion by 2027
The growth of electric and hybrid delivery vans in urban areas is driven by strict emission regulations and is expected to increase by over 20% CAGR through 2030

Market Growth and Regional Dynamics Interpretation

With a staggering $9.6 trillion valuation worldwide and innovations like drones, robotics, and electric trucks poised to reshape travel and trade, the logistics industry is not just moving goods but also accelerating the future of global commerce, one hyperconnected, eco-friendly mile at a time.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management

The average cost of logistics as a percentage of sales is roughly 13%
The use of IoT in logistics increases operational efficiency by up to 25%
Blockchain technology is expected to save the logistics industry $2 billion annually by 2025
The digitization of logistics processes can reduce administrative costs by up to 20%
The use of artificial intelligence in logistics can improve delivery accuracy by up to 30%
Better route optimization can reduce fuel consumption in trucking by approximately 10-15%
The use of predictive analytics in logistics can improve inventory management accuracy by up to 25%
The last mile delivery accounts for up to 53% of total shipping costs
Warehouse automation can increase productivity by up to 40%
Drone-based warehouse inventory checks can reduce counting time by over 30%
The use of big data in logistics can lead to a 20-25% reduction in supply chain costs
The adoption of 5G technology in logistics can improve tracking and communication efficiency by over 30%
The use of predictive maintenance in logistics equipment can reduce downtime by up to 30%

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management Interpretation

With logistics costs soaring around 13% of sales, industry leaders are racing to harness IoT, AI, blockchain, and 5G—aiming not just to cut costs by billions and boost efficiency by a quarter, but to turn the last mile into a smarter, cheaper race to the finish line.

Supply Chain and Transportation Infrastructure

Supply chain management accounts for about 8-10% of the global GDP
Approximately 68% of global goods are transported via sea
Transportation accounts for around 60-70% of total logistics costs
The average delivery time for global parcels has decreased by 30% since 2018
Approximately 15% of cargo shipped globally is transported via air
The global shipping containers count exceeded 24 million TEUs in 2020
The freight rail industry accounts for approximately 40% of U.S. inland freight movement by ton-miles
The driver shortage in trucking is estimated at nearly 80,000 drivers in the US alone
The average age of trucks on the road globally is around 12 years
Marine shipping accounts for approximately 90% of global trade by volume
In 2021, Amazon shipped over 3 billion packages globally
The average weight of a standard shipping container is around 2,300 kg, with a maximum payload of approximately 26,500 kg

Supply Chain and Transportation Infrastructure Interpretation

Given that supply chain management fuels around 8-10% of the global GDP, with over 90% of international trade traveling predominantly by sea in aging, yet heavily relied upon containers, it's clear that while the logistics industry is streamlining deliveries and reducing transit times, its backbone faces significant challenges—from driver shortages to the need for modernization—highlighting that even in a world of rapid digital advances, the wheels and waves of physical transport remain crucial and complex.

Technological Innovations and Digitalization

The majority of logistics companies (over 70%) plan to increase investments in automation technologies by 2025
The logistics sector is increasingly adopting robotics for picking and packing, with a growth rate of over 15% annually

Technological Innovations and Digitalization Interpretation

With over 70% of logistics firms set to ramp up automation investments by 2025 and robotics growing at a 15% yearly clip, the industry is clearly shifting gears from manual to machine-driven operations—proof that even shipping is going digital, one robot at a time.