South Africa Logistics Market Size and Share Outlook - Forecast Trends and Growth Analysis Report 2025-2034
Description
The South Africa logistics market size reached USD 60.52 Billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.90% between 2025 and 2034, reaching almost USD 107.36 Billion by 2034.
South Africa logistics market plays a vital role in the global trade landscape, managing the movement of an impressive 1.5 billion tonnes of goods annually and contributing approximately 10% to the nation's GDP while employing over a million people. Ranked 4th on the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index, South Africa's logistics industry predominantly relies on road transport, accounting for over 80% of freight movements, supplemented by rail, air, and sea transport, with major hubs in Gauteng, Durban, and Cape Town.
The South African government is actively addressing challenges faced by the sector: Infrastructure Investment where significant investments in infrastructure projects, including new roads and railways, aim to address transport challenges. Red Tape Reduction that includes government efforts to streamline processes and reduce bureaucratic obstacles create a more conducive environment for logistics businesses. Despite challenges, the South African logistics sector is poised for growth, leveraging opportunities from e-commerce expansion, increased intra-Africa trade, and technological innovation. The sector serves as a critical component of the nation's economy, supporting the second-largest economy on the continent.
In response to the April 2022 floods in KwaZulu-Natal, the province experienced significant growth as companies resumed operations. Cross-border truck loads also increased with Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana showing a 10% rise, and Eswatini recording an 18% increase. The industry is witnessing investments in automation and digitalization to address security concerns, enhance loss prevention, and improve efficiency.
Under the National Infrastructure Plan 2050, South Africa aims to benefit from foreign infrastructure investments in Africa, fostering a more efficient and interconnected logistics system. Additionally, innovative trends like delivery bydrone, introduced by startups like Flying Labs, are enhancing supply chain efficiency, especially for medical product deliveries in remote areas while enhancing the South Africa logistics market outlook.
Market Segmentation
South Africa Logistics Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Model Type
1 PL
2 PL
3 PL
Others
Market Breakup by Transportation Mode
Roadways
Seaways
Railways
Airways
Market Breakup by End User
Manufacturing
Consumer Goods and Retail
Food and Beverages
IT Hardware and Telecom
Healthcare
Chemicals
Construction
Automotive
Oil and Gas
Others
Competitive Landscape
Key players in the logistics market in South Africa through the utilisation of technological advancements and government initiatives, offer services to support the end users.
Transnet SOC Ltd.
Bolloré Logistics
FedEx Corporation
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Schenker AG
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
Deutsche Post AG
DSV A/S
CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics SA)
Kuehne + Nagel International AG
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
Kintetsu World Express Inc.
A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S
Others
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South Africa logistics market plays a vital role in the global trade landscape, managing the movement of an impressive 1.5 billion tonnes of goods annually and contributing approximately 10% to the nation's GDP while employing over a million people. Ranked 4th on the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index, South Africa's logistics industry predominantly relies on road transport, accounting for over 80% of freight movements, supplemented by rail, air, and sea transport, with major hubs in Gauteng, Durban, and Cape Town.
The South African government is actively addressing challenges faced by the sector: Infrastructure Investment where significant investments in infrastructure projects, including new roads and railways, aim to address transport challenges. Red Tape Reduction that includes government efforts to streamline processes and reduce bureaucratic obstacles create a more conducive environment for logistics businesses. Despite challenges, the South African logistics sector is poised for growth, leveraging opportunities from e-commerce expansion, increased intra-Africa trade, and technological innovation. The sector serves as a critical component of the nation's economy, supporting the second-largest economy on the continent.
In response to the April 2022 floods in KwaZulu-Natal, the province experienced significant growth as companies resumed operations. Cross-border truck loads also increased with Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana showing a 10% rise, and Eswatini recording an 18% increase. The industry is witnessing investments in automation and digitalization to address security concerns, enhance loss prevention, and improve efficiency.
Under the National Infrastructure Plan 2050, South Africa aims to benefit from foreign infrastructure investments in Africa, fostering a more efficient and interconnected logistics system. Additionally, innovative trends like delivery bydrone, introduced by startups like Flying Labs, are enhancing supply chain efficiency, especially for medical product deliveries in remote areas while enhancing the South Africa logistics market outlook.
Market Segmentation
South Africa Logistics Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Model Type
1 PL
2 PL
3 PL
Others
Market Breakup by Transportation Mode
Roadways
Seaways
Railways
Airways
Market Breakup by End User
Manufacturing
Consumer Goods and Retail
Food and Beverages
IT Hardware and Telecom
Healthcare
Chemicals
Construction
Automotive
Oil and Gas
Others
Competitive Landscape
Key players in the logistics market in South Africa through the utilisation of technological advancements and government initiatives, offer services to support the end users.
Transnet SOC Ltd.
Bolloré Logistics
FedEx Corporation
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Schenker AG
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
Deutsche Post AG
DSV A/S
CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics SA)
Kuehne + Nagel International AG
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
Kintetsu World Express Inc.
A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S
Others
More Insights On
Global Logistics Market
UAE Logistics Market
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Asia Pacific Logistics Market
Table of Contents
90 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Countries
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Middle East and Africa Logistics Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Middle East and Africa Logistics Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Middle East and Africa Logistics Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Middle East and Africa Logistics Market Share by Country
- 5.4.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.4.2 United Arab Emirates
- 5.4.3 Nigeria
- 5.4.4 South Africa
- 5.4.5 Others
- 6 South Africa Logistics Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 South Africa Logistics Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 South Africa Logistics Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 South Africa Logistics Market by Model Type
- 7.1 1 PL
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 2 PL
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 3 PL
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Others
- 8 South Africa Logistics Market by Transportation Mode
- 8.1 Roadways
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Seaways
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 Railways
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.4 Airways
- 8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9 South Africa Logistics Market by End User
- 9.1 Manufacturing
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Consumer Goods and Retail
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Food and Beverages
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.4 IT Hardware and Telecom
- 9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.5 Healthcare
- 9.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.6 Chemicals
- 9.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.6.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.7 Construction
- 9.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.7.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.8 Automotive
- 9.8.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.8.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.9 Oil and Gas
- 9.9.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.9.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.10 Others
- 10 Market Dynamics
- 10.1 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1.1 Strengths
- 10.1.2 Weaknesses
- 10.1.3 Opportunities
- 10.1.4 Threats
- 10.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 10.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 10.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 10.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 10.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 10.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 10.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 10.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 11 Competitive Landscape
- 11.1 Supplier Selection
- 11.2 Key Global Players
- 11.3 Key Regional Players
- 11.4 Key Player Strategies
- 11.5 Company Profiles
- 11.5.1 Transnet SOC Ltd.
- 11.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.1.4 Certifications
- 11.5.2 Bolloré Logistics
- 11.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.2.4 Certifications
- 11.5.3 FedEx Corporation
- 11.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.3.4 Certifications
- 11.5.4 United Parcel Service, Inc.
- 11.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.4.4 Certifications
- 11.5.5 Schenker AG
- 11.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.5.4 Certifications
- 11.5.6 C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
- 11.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.6.4 Certifications
- 11.5.7 Deutsche Post AG
- 11.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.7.4 Certifications
- 11.5.8 DSV A/S
- 11.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.8.4 Certifications
- 11.5.9 CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics SA)
- 11.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.9.4 Certifications
- 11.5.10 Kuehne + Nagel International AG
- 11.5.10.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.10.4 Certifications
- 11.5.11 Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
- 11.5.11.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.11.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.11.4 Certifications
- 11.5.12 Kintetsu World Express Inc.
- 11.5.12.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.12.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.12.4 Certifications
- 11.5.13 A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S
- 11.5.13.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.13.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.13.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 11.5.13.4 Certifications
- 11.5.14 Others
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