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International Freight Forwarding Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20824868

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International Freight Forwarding Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses international freight forwarding market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for international freight forwarding ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The international freight forwarding market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Services: Freight Transportation; Warehousing And Distribution; Customs Brokerage; Freight Consolidation; Value-Added Services

2) By Mode Of Transportation: Ocean; Road; Air; Rail

3) By Customer: Business-To-Business (B2B); Business-To-Consumer (B2C)

4) By End-User: Manufacturing; E-Commerce And Retail; Automotive; Healthcare And Pharmaceuticals; Oil And Gas; Food And Beverage; Consumer Goods; Other End-Users

Subsegments:

1) By Freight Transportation: Ocean Freight; Air Freight; Land Freight (Road and Rail); Multimodal Freight

2) By Warehousing and Distribution: Inventory Management; Order Fulfillment; Cross-Docking; Distribution Center Services

3) By Customs Brokerage: Import Customs Clearance; Export Customs Clearance; Tariff and Duty Management; Regulatory Compliance Services

4) By Freight Consolidation: Less-than-Container Load (LCL); Less-than-Truckload (LTL); Full-Container Load (FCL); Groupage Services

5) By Value-Added Services: Packaging and Labeling; Supply Chain Consulting; Insurance Services; Temperature-Controlled Logistics; Risk Management

Companies Mentioned: DHL Group; United Parcel Service of America Inc.; FedEx Corporation; Kühne + Nagel International AG; DSV Panalpina A/S; Schenker Deutschland AG; Nippon Express Co. Ltd.; GEODIS SA; DACHSER Group SE & Co. KG; CJ Logistics Corporation; Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG; Kintetsu World Express Inc.; Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd.; Sankyu Inc.; Agility Public Warehousing Company; Bolloré Logistics Netherlands B.V; Dimerco Express India Private Limited; Uber Freight LLC; CEVA Logistics India Private Limited; Sinotrans India Private Limited; Panalpina Welttransport Holding AG

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. International Freight Forwarding Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global International Freight Forwarding Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. International Freight Forwarding Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global International Freight Forwarding Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.2 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.3 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.4 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.5 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Digital Freight Forwarding Platforms
4.2.2 Rising Demand For End-To-End Shipment Visibility
4.2.3 Growing Use Of Automated Customs Documentation
4.2.4 Expansion Of Multimodal Freight Solutions
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Carbon-Efficient Shipping Routes
5. International Freight Forwarding Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Manufacturing Companies
5.2 E-Commerce And Retail Companies
5.3 Automotive Companies
5.4 Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Companies
5.5 Consumer Goods Companies
6. International Freight Forwarding Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global International Freight Forwarding Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global International Freight Forwarding PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global International Freight Forwarding Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global International Freight Forwarding Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global International Freight Forwarding Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global International Freight Forwarding Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. International Freight Forwarding Market Segmentation
9.1. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Freight Transportation, Warehousing And Distribution, Customs Brokerage, Freight Consolidation, Value-Added Services
9.2. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Ocean, Road, Air, Rail
9.3. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Business-To-Business (B2B), Business-To-Consumer (B2C)
9.4. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Manufacturing, E-Commerce And Retail, Automotive, Healthcare And Pharmaceuticals, Oil And Gas, Food And Beverage, Consumer Goods, Other End-Users
9.5. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Freight Transportation, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Land Freight (Road and Rail), Multimodal Freight
9.6. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Warehousing And Distribution, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Inventory Management, Order Fulfillment, Cross-Docking, Distribution Center Services
9.7. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Customs Brokerage, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Import Customs Clearance, Export Customs Clearance, Tariff and Duty Management, Regulatory Compliance Services
9.8. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Freight Consolidation, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Less-than-Container Load (LCL), Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Full-Container Load (FCL), Groupage Services
9.9. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Value-Added Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Packaging and Labeling, Supply Chain Consulting, Insurance Services, Temperature-Controlled Logistics, Risk Management
10. International Freight Forwarding Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global International Freight Forwarding Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific International Freight Forwarding Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China International Freight Forwarding Market
12.1. China International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India International Freight Forwarding Market
13.1. India International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan International Freight Forwarding Market
14.1. Japan International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia International Freight Forwarding Market
15.1. Australia International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia International Freight Forwarding Market
16.1. Indonesia International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea International Freight Forwarding Market
17.1. South Korea International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan International Freight Forwarding Market
18.1. Taiwan International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia International Freight Forwarding Market
19.1. South East Asia International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe International Freight Forwarding Market
20.1. Western Europe International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK International Freight Forwarding Market
21.1. UK International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany International Freight Forwarding Market
22.1. Germany International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France International Freight Forwarding Market
23.1. France International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy International Freight Forwarding Market
24.1. Italy International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain International Freight Forwarding Market
25.1. Spain International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe International Freight Forwarding Market
26.1. Eastern Europe International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia International Freight Forwarding Market
27.1. Russia International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America International Freight Forwarding Market
28.1. North America International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA International Freight Forwarding Market
29.1. USA International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada International Freight Forwarding Market
30.1. Canada International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America International Freight Forwarding Market
31.1. South America International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil International Freight Forwarding Market
32.1. Brazil International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East International Freight Forwarding Market
33.1. Middle East International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa International Freight Forwarding Market
34.1. Africa International Freight Forwarding Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa International Freight Forwarding Market, Segmentation By Services, Segmentation By Mode Of Transportation, Segmentation By Customer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. International Freight Forwarding Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. International Freight Forwarding Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. International Freight Forwarding Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. International Freight Forwarding Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. International Freight Forwarding Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. DHL Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. United Parcel Service of America Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. FedEx Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Kühne + Nagel International AG Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. DSV Panalpina A/S Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. International Freight Forwarding Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Schenker Deutschland AG, Nippon Express Co. Ltd., GEODIS SA, DACHSER Group SE & Co. KG, CJ Logistics Corporation, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, Kintetsu World Express Inc., Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd., Sankyu Inc., Agility Public Warehousing Company, Bolloré Logistics Netherlands B.V, Dimerco Express India Private Limited, Uber Freight LLC, CEVA Logistics India Private Limited, Sinotrans India Private Limited
38. Global International Freight Forwarding Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The International Freight Forwarding Market
40. International Freight Forwarding Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 International Freight Forwarding Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 International Freight Forwarding Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 International Freight Forwarding Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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