United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

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Price	from $3,599
Length	103 Pages
Publisher	Expert Market Research
Published Date	May, 2025
SKU	EMAR20079355

The United Kingdom freight and logistics market reached approximately USD 122.80 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.00% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 200.03 Billion by 2034.

United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market Growth

The growth of e-commerce, growing investment in infrastructure including road and rail networks, and rapid urbanisation are some of the influential market drivers. Improvements in facilities and logistics centres are also underway in the UK to support increased capacities and advanced supply chain processes.

Furthermore, the logistics sector comprises several regulations to embrace more environmentally friendly technologies and practices in order to decrease carbon emissions and promote sustainability. This encompasses the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid trucks, and sustainable packaging solutions. The usage of robotics and automation in warehouses and distribution centres is a significant trend which is on the rise and can improve operational efficiency, minimise human error, and increase the sorting and packing processes in warehouses.

Technological advancements in last-mile delivery such as drone shipments, self-driving cars, and intelligent storage units, are becoming increasingly popular in addressing city logistics and increasing the delivery speed.

United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Industry Segmentation

“United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Function

Courier, Express and Parcel
Freight Forwarding
Freight Transport
Warehousing and Storage
Others

Market Breakup by End Use

Manufacturing
Consumer Goods and Retail
Food and Beverages
IT Hardware and Telecom
Healthcare
Chemicals
Construction
Automotive
Oil and Gas
Others

Market Breakup by Region

England
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland

United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market Share

Based on end use, the market is divided into manufacturing, consumer goods and retail, food and beverages, IT hardware and telecom, healthcare, chemicals, construction, automotive, and oil and gas, among others. Consumer goods and retail sector are expected to account for a CAGR of 5.4% between 2025-2034 due to the large quantity of goods which are transported on a daily basis. The rise of e-commerce has also increased the need for high-end logistics services to manage the storage, distribution, and final delivery of a wide array of products.

Leading Companies in the United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market

The market players are incorporating automation in their warehouses to speed up operations and enhance efficiency.
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
Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.
Nippon Express Co., Ltd.
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
GXO Logistics, Inc.
A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S
Others

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 Regions; 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 Europe Freight and Logistics Market Overview: 5.1 Key Industry Highlights; 5.2 Europe Freight and Logistics Historical Market (2018-2024); 5.3 Europe Freight and Logistics Market Forecast (2025-2034)
6 United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market Overview: 6.1 Key Industry Highlights; 6.2 United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Historical Market (2018-2024); 6.3 United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market Forecast (2025-2034)
7 United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market by Function: 7.1 Courier, Express and Parcel; 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 7.2 Freight Forwarding; 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 7.3 Freight Transport; 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 7.4 Warehousing and Storage; 7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 7.5 Others
8 United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market by End Use: 8.1 Manufacturing; 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 8.2 Consumer Goods and Retail; 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 8.3 Food and Beverages; 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 8.4 IT Hardware and Telecom; 8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 8.5 Healthcare; 8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 8.6 Chemicals; 8.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 8.6.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 8.7 Construction; 8.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 8.7.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 8.8 Automotive; 8.8.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 8.8.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 8.9 Oil and Gas; 8.9.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 8.9.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 8.10 Others
9 United Kingdom Freight and Logistics Market by Region: 9.1 England; 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 9.2 Wales; 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 9.3 Scotland; 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034); 9.4 Northern Ireland; 9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024); 9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
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 of Demand; 10.4 Key Indicators of 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 FedEx Corporation; 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 United Parcel Service, Inc.; 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 Schenker AG; 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 C.H. Robinson Worldwide 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 Deutsche Post 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 DSV A/S; 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 CMA CGM Group (CEVA Logistics SA); 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 Kuehne + Nagel International AG; 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 Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.; 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 Nippon Express Co., Ltd.; 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 GXO Logistics, 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