Global e-commerce Logistics 2024

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The global e-commerce logistics market will grow 10.5% in 2024, will this growth trajectory continue over the next 5 years? How will social commerce transform the market? Are you up to date with developing e-commerce trends and their impact on logistics networks?

Global e-commerce Logistics 2024 provides the data you need to develop your supply chain strategy in 2024 and beyond. The report contains Ti’s bespoke market sizing and forecast data for 2023, 2024 out to 2028, split by region and country. The report also breaks down the market by segment, providing growth and market share data for warehousing / fulfilment vs. last mile / transport – and domestic vs cross-border.

The report addresses developing e-commerce trends including social commerce, on-demand warehousing and fulfilment, smart warehousing, last-mile optimisation and alternative vehicles. The report also provides in depth analysis of the competitive landscape and Top 10 leading e-commerce provider profiles.

Use the report to understand the growth trajectory of key markets, developing technologies and keep ahead of the social commerce curve.

This report contains:

  • Market size & growth forecasts for 2023-2028 - split by region & 46 countries.
  • Market segmentation data for warehousing / fulfilment vs. last mile / transport, & domestic vs cross-border.
  • Trend analysis - social commerce, on-demand warehousing & fulfilment, smart warehousing, last-mile optimisation & alternative vehicles.
  • M&A activity - analysis & its impact on overall market dynamics.
  • Competitive analysis of the Top 10 e-commerce logistics providers
  • Analysis of Ti’s State of e-commerce Logistics survey.

This report contains:

  • Market size & growth forecasts for 2023-2028 - split by region & 46 countries.
  • Market segmentation data for warehousing / fulfilment vs. last mile / transport, & domestic vs cross-border.
  • Trend analysis - social commerce, on-demand warehousing & fulfilment, smart warehousing, last-mile optimisation & alternative vehicles.
  • M&A activity - analysis & its impact on overall market dynamics.
  • Competitive analysis of the Top 10 e-commerce logistics providers
  • Analysis of Ti’s State of e-commerce Logistics survey.

Key findings:

  • In 2024, the market is expected to grow by 10.5%.
  • The e-commerce logistics market will grow 10% by 2028.
  • North America will continue to be the largest regional market in 2028.
  • Last mile accounts for 53.3% of the total market.
  • Social commerce such as TikTok shop is experiencing strong growth and offers a low capital means to enter the market.
  • Automated order fulfilment processes are crucial to managing the increasing complexity of multiple sales channels.
  • Online retailers will outsource more logistics functions over the next five years.
  • Optimising route efficiency can be a critical cost saving factor.

Key questions the report answers:

  • How did the market perform in 2023, and how will it perform in 2024 through to 2028?
  • How fast is each region growing? And how fast is each market segment growing?
  • What are the pros and cons of an on-demand model?
  • What are the key delivery challenges currently facing e-commerce logistics providers?
  •  Who are the key players in the e-fulfilment market?
  • How are last-mile providers optimising their network?
  • Who are the Top 10 e-commerce Logistics providers?
  • How is e-commerce logistics technology evolving?

TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

TABLE OF FIGURES 7

Market Sizing 9

1.1 Global 9

1.1.1 Global E-commerce Logistics Market by Region 2021-2023 10

1.1.2 Fulfilment and Last Mile 10

1.1.3 Domestic and Cross-Border 11

1.2 Asia Pacific 13

1.2.1 Fulfilment and Last Mile 14

1.2.2 Domestic and Cross-Border 15

1.3 North America 17

1.3.1 Fulfilment and Last Mile 18

1.3.2 Domestic and Cross-Border 19

1.4 Europe 20

1.4.1 Fulfilment and Last Mile 22

1.4.2 Domestic and Cross-Border 23

2. MARKET TRENDS 25

2.1 M&A in the e-commerce logistics industry 25

2.2 State of Logistics survey 28

2.2.1 Volumes 28

2.2.2 Outsourcing Trends 29

2.2.3 Delivery Type 32

2.2.4 Delivery Challenges 34

2.3 On-demand warehousing and fulfilment 36

2.3.1 What is on-demand warehousing and fulfilment? 36

2.3.2 Pros and Cons of an on-demand model 37

2.3.2 Shopify case study: The difficulties of running an on-demand logistics business 38

2.3.3 Flex 39

2.3.4 Ti Survey: Do you utilise warehousing-as-a-service providers within your supply chain

at all? 41

2.4 Technology 42

2.4.1 Smart Warehouses 42

2.4.2 Last-Mile Route Optimisation 47

2.4.3 Last-Mile Alternative Vehicles 51

 

  

3. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 55

3.1 Top 10’s 55

3.2 Company Profile 57

3.2.1 GXO 57

3.2.2 PFSWeb (Acquired by GXO) 58

3.2.3 DPDHL 59

3.2.4 CEVA Logistics 60

3.2.5 Radial/bpost 62

3.2.6 Maersk 65

3.2.7 Ryder 66

3.2.8 Geodis 67

3.2.9 Fiege Logistik 68

3.2.10 Wincanton (Acquired by CEVA Logistics) 70

3.2.11 Amazon 72

3.2.12 Kuehne + Nagel 74

4. MARKET FORECAST 77

4.1 Global 77

4.1.1 Fulfilment and Last Mile 79

4.1.2 Domestic and Cross-Border 80

4.2 Asia Pacific 81

4.2.1 Fulfilment and Last Mile 82

4.2.2 Domestic and Cross-Border 83

4.3 North America 84

4.3.1 Fulfilment and Last Mile 85

4.3.2 Domestic and Cross-Border 86

4.4. Europe 87

4.4.1 Fulfilment and Last Mile 88

4.4.2 Domestic and Cross-Border 89

ABOUT TI 91

LICENCE AND COPYRIGHT 92

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nia Hudson joined Ti as a research analyst in 2021. She studied History as an undergraduate, before moving on to complete a master’s in public policy at Bristol University, where she developed a keen interest in globalisation and supply chains. During her time at Bristol, she also worked as a teaching assistant in a primary school. Nia is passionate about research and contributes to Logistics Reports and Ti’s Global Supply Chain intelligence portal.

Paul Chapman has extensive experience across a wide range of parcels, delivery and logistics markets. He has authored many reports covering Global, European and UK parcels and logistics markets as well as working on consulting assignments for clients and investors in the sector. His previous experience includes being Research Director at Apex Insight, Logistics Research Manager at Datamonitor and co-founder of Analytiqa. He has a BA in Modern Languages with Business Studies from Swansea University.

This report is perfect for

  • Global manufacturers
  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Supply chain managers and directors
  • Logistics procurement managers
  • Marketing managers
  • Knowledge managers
  • Investors
  • All C-level executives

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