Logistics service providers in Europe by 2030
Growth outlook, European market contrasts and competitive shifts
Our exclusive 2030 forecasts for the logistics services market in Europe
A detailed benchmark of European countries, supplemented by 15 comprehensive country profiles
The ranking of the top 60 logistics providers based in Europe
Key data on the 200 leading companies in the sector in Europe
Several case studies highlighting the challenges within the industry
A practical format with 27 slides of insights and a detailed 165-page report
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Analysing the market and its prospects for 2030
This study provides a comprehensive overview of market trends in the European logistics services sector. Given the geopolitical tensions, trade wars and economic downturn in certain countries, what are the real growth prospects between now and 2030? And how are logistics providers adapting to this uncertain environment and the current challenges?
Identifying markets with high growth potential
Using an exclusive scoring system, Xerfi's experts have identified the most promising European countries for logistics providers. Based on a dozen key indicators — market size, revenue from warehousing and road transport, volume of goods by type of freight, etc. — this report analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the various national markets.
Understanding the competitive landscape and how it is changing
The report provides a detailed map of the competition: positioning, locations, profiles of the leaders, and rankings of the top 200 European transport and logistics companies. Who are the leaders and what are their strategies for capturing growth and standing out in a rapidly changing market?
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Report scope and market overview
The European logistics services market — including road, sea and air transport, contract logistics and value-added services — reached a record €250 billion in 2021-2022, driven by soaring freight rates during the Covid crisis. Since then, the sector stabilised, with more moderate growth estimated at 3.2% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025.
By 2030, the European logistics market will evolve in a mixed economic context: growth will remain weak in Western Europe (France, Germany, Italy), but more dynamic in the North, East and Iberian Peninsula. The development of e-commerce, industrial relocation and the rise of tailor-made logistics services will support demand.
The European leaders in transport and logistics – DSV, DHL Group, Kuehne + Nagel, CEVA Logistics, Maersk Logistics and Geodis – are confirming their global dominance. With the acquisition of DB Schenker, DSV has become the world's number one 3PL provider. These operators are focusing on external growth, automation, robotics and artificial intelligence to increase their productivity and respond to labour shortages. Finally, the decarbonisation of transport and warehouses is becoming a priority, marking a new phase of transformation for European logistics providers
In around thirty slides, this summary presents the main insights from the study: growth prospects by country between now and 2030, changes in the competitive landscape and key challenges for logistics providers in Europe.
Our forecasts for 2030 : overall trends in the European logistics services market (3PL), detailed trends for the main countries, revenue of logistics providers based in Europe
The latest market figures in Europe : history of the European logistics services market, details by country and estimated developments in 2024-2025, retrospective dynamics of the revenue of logistics providers based in Europe
Supporting customers in the face of geopolitical tensions and trade wars
- Case study: Maersk launches a platform dedicated to trade and customs duties
Leading the decarbonisation of logistics activities : multiple pressures to reduce GHG emissions
- Case study: Geodis has rolled out a climate strategy integrated into its Ambition 2027 plan
Changing logistics models to adapt to omnichannel distribution
- Case study: Kuehne+Nagel commissions an omnichannel distribution centre for Adidas
Leveraging technological innovations in the supply chain : AI, robotics, automation, etc.
- Case studies: ID Logistics deploys its SmartVision AI to improve order preparation reliability / GXO Logistics tests artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced robotics in its warehouse
Addressing recruitment challenges and the shortage of skilled labour
- Case studies: Kuehne+Nagel warns of a shortage of lorry drivers in Europe / DSV: when human resources issues affect financial results
The exclusive ranking of the most attractive European countries/markets for logistics providers
Comparative mapping of European countries across more than ten economic and sectoral criteria
- Market potential: market size, logistics performance index, road freight and warehousing revenue, road, sea, air and rail freight volume
- Economic environment: GDP growth prospects, exports and imports of goods industry value added, energy and fuel costs, corporate tax rates
- Human capital: labour productivity relative to wages in warehousing and road transport, labour cost per hour worked in warehousing and road transport, labour availability
Attractiveness profiles for the 14 main countries/markets : Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United Kingdom
The players involved : top 60 logistics providers based in Europe, main competitors in the US, Asia and the Middle East, focus on Amazon
Profiles of 10 key companies : CMA CGM (CEVA Logistics), Dachser, DHL Group, DSV, Geodis (SNCF), ID Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel, Maersk, Rhenus Logistics, STEF
Ranking of the top 200 companies in Europe : location, revenue, personnel costs, EBITDA
Companies covered
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