The briefing examines how the transport and storage industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of transport and storage output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies. The industry and market overview provide benchmarks against other countries in the region.
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Key findings
Growth momentum shifts decisively towards Asia
Asia continues to deliver growth, propelled by dominant e-commerce fulfilment, deepening manufacturing integration and world-class infrastructure. China anchors the sector at unmatched scale, while India's rapid economic expansion, young workforce and government-led freight corridors make it the region's most dynamic engine.
Margins compress despite rising absolute profits
Logistics profits keep rising as trade, e-commerce and warehousing demand expand, yet margins erode under a permanently reshaped cost base. Volatile fuel, higher wages amid driver shortages, and rising insurance, asset-replacement and emissions-compliance costs squeeze operators even as revenues grow across major markets.
Efficiency and automation now define advantage
With margins under lasting pressure, efficiency has become the sector's decisive edge. Operators are shifting from asset-heavy models towards automation, AI-driven visibility and smarter capacity management, where success comes not from owning more assets but from orchestrating them intelligently to protect throughput and margin.
Adaptability turns disruption into resilience
As disruption becomes permanent, resilience now stems from adaptability rather than raw scale. Leading operators shift from static efficiency to adaptive networks, diversifying routes, regionalising and nearshoring to absorb geopolitical, tariff and climate shocks, turning volatility into lasting competitive strength through agility across networks, workforce and technology.
Market accelerates towards digital reinvention
Digital reinvention now defines competitiveness in transport and storage. Artificial intelligence, digital platforms, autonomous vehicles and drones are redefining visibility, traceability, routing and last-mile delivery, as operators move from static legacy systems towards asset-light, technology-led models to protect service continuity and stay ahead of fast-scaling rivals.
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Global logistics momentum shifts decisively towards Asia
Rising costs reshape logistics as efficiency becomes the key advantage
Logistics profits grow, but margin pressure is becoming the industry norm
Cross-border trade fuels demand for advanced logistics networks
Global logistics imports rise as connectivity shapes competitive advantage
Macroeconomic/ Industry trends
Small and localised operators lead the continued global company count surge
Global logistics stays highly fragmented, with no single player dominating
Asia rises as efficiency and adaptability redefine global logistics advantage
From scale to intelligence: China's logistics sector enters a new growth era
China's logistics powerhouse scales globally through innovation
China's logistics sector is going premium, though overcapacity and trade risks remain
The US anchors global trade with advanced transport and logistics systems
Scaling on e-commerce and tech leadership as thin margins test resilience
Scale and tech keep the US a global logistics benchmark, if talent and costs allow
India advances as a strategic global logistics and manufacturing gateway
Surging exports and multimodal investment power a fast-rising global hub
India's booming logistics is formalising and digitising , but scale and reliability are lacking
Germany remains Europe's premier hub for transport, storage and trade flows
Germany combines logistics excellence with green innovation amid pressure
Germany's premier logistics hub is electrifying and digitising , yet high costs weigh on it
France combines strategic geography with advanced logistics capabilities
France strengthens green-logistics leadership despite structural constraints
France's multimodal gateway is going green and digital despite social and cost friction
Opportunities for growth
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