North America Freight Forwarding Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Customer Type (B2B, and B2C), By Mode of Transport (Road, Maritime, Rail, and Air), By Service (Transportation & Warehousing, Value Added Services, Packaging, and Other Serv

The North America Freight Forwarding Market would witness market growth of 4.6% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The US market dominated the North America Freight Forwarding Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $52,529.1 million by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 6.4% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 5.7% during (2025 - 2032).

The North American freight forwarding market has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past century. Initially grounded in traditional logistics services such as rail freight coordination and port-to-warehouse shipping, the industry began as a critical link between manufacturers and transportation providers. During the post-industrialization boom, freight forwarders primarily operated as intermediaries to streamline shipping documentation, customs processing, and carrier bookings.

With the expansion of highway systems and the rise of the trucking industry, forwarders began to adopt more multimodal approaches—combining road, rail, sea, and air transport to meet rising demand for faster and more flexible delivery. A significant turning point came with deregulation in the 1980s, which allowed more private entities to enter the logistics market, spurring innovation and competition. This was further amplified by the introduction of large-scale trade agreements such as NAFTA, which drastically increased cross-border trade flows between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The United States represents the largest and most mature freight forwarding market in North America, acting as a global logistics hub due to its massive domestic consumption and extensive trade networks. With a freight forwarding industry deeply intertwined with trucking, rail, air, and ocean carriers, the U.S. supports trade-influenced flows such as imports of consumer goods and exports of agricultural, energy, and industrial products. Freight forwarders in the country serve diverse clients—from small businesses and e-commerce sellers to global OEMs—offering freight consolidation, customs brokerage, inland transportation, and value-added services like warehousing and inventory management.

Canada’s freight forwarding market supports cross-border trade with the U.S., imports of raw materials and consumer goods, and exports in energy, lumber, agri-products, and minerals. With a geographically vast but lower-population-density profile, air and air-to-rail modes are commonly supplemented by long-haul trucking and intermodal services focused on corridors such as Ontario–Québec and west coast ports linked to Asia. The freight forwarding ecosystem encompasses customs brokerage expertise tailored to NAFTA/USMCA rules, domestic transportation coordination, and specialized services like temperature-controlled logistics for perishable exports (seafood, dairy).

Mexico’s freight forwarding market has expanded rapidly through manufacturing growth, especially in automotive, electronics, and medical devices. Its position as a nearshoring hub has increased exports to the U.S., with forwarders managing ocean-to-rail, truck-long-haul, and airfreight solutions. Inland intermodal systems leveraging U.S. yards and Mexican rail subscriptions have gained importance. Forwarders also support imports of raw materials, imports of finished goods, and e-commerce logistics crossing the border. Thus, North America's freight forwarding market remains robust and adaptive, driven by cross-border trade integration, digital transformation, and the shift toward nearshoring and multimodal solutions.

Based on Customer Type, the market is segmented into B2B, and B2C. Based on Mode of Transport, the market is segmented into Road, Maritime, Rail, and Air. Based on Service, the market is segmented into Transportation & Warehousing, Value Added Services, Packaging, and Other Service. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Industrial & Manufacturing, Retail & e-commerce, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Media & Entertainment, and Other Application. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Kuehne + Nagel International AG (Kuehne Holding AG)
• Deutsche Post DHL Group (The Deutsche Post AG)
• Deutsche Bahn AG (DB Schenker)
• DSV A/S
• FedEx Corporation
• Nippon Express Co., Ltd.
• A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S
• CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM Group)
• Uber Freight Holding Corporation (Uber Technologies, Inc.)
• United Parcel Service, Inc.

North America Freight Forwarding Market Report Segmentation

By Customer Type

• B2B
• B2C

By Mode of Transport

• Road
• Maritime
• Rail
• Air

By Service

• Transportation & Warehousing
• Value Added Services
• Packaging
• Other Service

By Application

• Industrial & Manufacturing
• Retail & e-commerce
• Food & Beverages
• Healthcare
• Oil & Gas
• Media & Entertainment
• Other Application

By Country

• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America